St. Michael's College School - Foundation for Life 2023-24

FOUNDATION FOR LIFE

e Leader in Catholic Boys’ Education

ST. MICHAEL’S COLLEGE SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

▶ Pre-Confederation School founded in 1852 by the Basilian Fathers

▶ Ontario’s only private Catholic high school for young men

▶ 100% university acceptance rate

▶ Approximately $450K in scholarships and grants awarded to the graduating class of 2023

▶ Active university and professional alumni mentorship programmes

▶ School-wide Bring Your Own Device Programme featuring a digitally integrated curriculum

▶ Enhanced Christian and Community Service programmes

▶ Fall and Winter Outdoor and Experiential Education Programme for Grades 7 through 10, along with mentorship opportunities for senior grades

▶ 21% of student body on financial assistance

▶ Alumni network of over 11,000 spanning 34 countries

▶ Opportunities to study abroad and participate in service trips to India, Africa, Caribbean, South America

▶ 16 school bands along with Fall Drama and Musical Theatre programmes

▶ 64 after-school clubs and activities

▶ Summer programming including music, visual arts, and sports camps as well as online courses Enriched Experiential Education Trips to Italy, France, Greece, Hungary, Czechia, Caribbean, and more

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE 2022-23

HONOUR ROLL

75% of the student body

ONTARIO SCHOLAR

84% of the graduating class hold an academic average of 80% or higher in Grade 12

COMMUNITY & CHRISTIAN SERVICE

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Grades 9-10 — 40 hours of Community Service: a minimum of 20 hours must be completed between Grade 8 graduation and April 1 of a student’s Grade 9 year; an additional 20 hours must be earned by April 1 of a student’s Grade 10 year.

Grade 11-12 Students must complete approved Christian Service hours over the course of Grades 11 and 12. The goal of this Christian Service requirement is a call to action for our young men to serve their brothers and sisters in Christ that are marginalized in our community. It is framed around the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy.

HIGHLIGHTS

▶ All students participate in service initiatives at school as well as in their home communit y

▶ Students complete 150% of the required service hours for Ontario high school students

▶ Top 4 supported charities (last five years): Canadian Food for Children, Good Shepherd Ministries, The Society of St. Vincent de Paul: Holy Rosary Conference, and Out of the Cold

BASILIAN BOOK AWARD

23% of the student body have earned 90%

ST. THOMAS MORE SOCIETY

65% of the graduating class have made the Honour Roll every year during their time at SMCS

STUDENT AFFAIRS

▶ Academic Counselling

▶ Career Counselling

▶ Learning Enrichment

▶ Odette Library Learning Commons

▶ Peer Tutoring

▶ Testing Services

▶ University Preparation

▶ University Visits

FACULTY

▶ 71 Faculty

▶ 21% are Alumni

▶ 27 have Master’s Degrees

▶ 5 have PhD’s

▶ Average Years of Service at SMCS – 12

▶ Average Years of Teaching Experience – 17.5

▶ Successful completion of 336 Basic and Additional Qualifications courses by teaching staff

CALENDAR

▶ Non-Semestered

▶ 4-Day Rotating Schedule

▶ 8 Classes in One Cycle

▶ 70 Minute Periods

▶ 4 Academic Periods per Day

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND LEARNING

▶ Experiential Learning

▶ Mentorship Programme

▶ Leadership Opportunities

DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS

▶ Successful completion of all OSSD requirements

▶ Successful completion of Theology course in each year

▶ 40 Hours of Community Service before Grade 11

▶ Approved Christian Service hours in Grades 11 and 12

▶ 30 SMCS credits including one additional language course

ONTARIO

Brock University

Carleton University

Lakehead University

Laurentian University

McMaster University

Niagara University

OCAD

Ontario Tech University

Queen's University

Toronto Metropolitan University

Trent University

University of Guelph

University of Guelph-Humber

University of Ottawa

University of Toronto

University of Waterloo

Western University

University of Windsor

Wilfrid Laurier University

York University

OUT OF PROVINCE

Acadia University

Capilano University

Concordia University

Dalhousie University

McGill University

Memorial University

Mount Allison University

Nova Scotia College of Art and Design

Quest University

St. Francis Xavier University

St. Mary’s University

University of Alberta

University of British Columbia

University of King's College

University of Victoria

INTERNATIONAL

College of Surgeons of Ireland

Luiss University

Queen Mary University of London

Seoul National University (S.Kor.)

St. George’s University of London

University of Geneva

University of Edinburgh

University of St. Andrew's (Scot.)

University of Japan

UNITED STATES

Arizona State University

Austin Peay University

Berklee College

Berklee College of Music

Boston College

Boston University

Brevard College

Brown University

Canisius College

Centre College

Chapman University

Colgate University

College of the Holy Cross

Cornell University

Denison College

DePaul University

DePauw University

Drexel University

Florida Gulf Coast University

Georgetown University

Hamilton College

Harvard University

Harvey Mudd College

Holy Names University

Johns Hopkins University

Malone University

Marquette University

Mars Hill University

Mercyhurst University (Pennsylvania)

New York University (NYU)

Northeastern University

Olivett College

Oregon State University

TOP 4 UNIVERSITY PROG MMES CLASS OF 2023

Pennsylvania State University

Pepperdine University

Princeton University

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)

Robert Morris University

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rutgers University

Salisbury University

Santa Clara University

Seton Hall University

Sioux Falls University

Southwestern University

St. Bonaventure University

St. John Fisher College

St. Lawrence University (New York)

Syracuse University

Texas University

Trinity University

University of Alaska

University of California, Berkeley

University of California

Los Angeles (UCLA)

University of California Santa Barbara

University of Charleston (West Virginia)

University of Florida

University of Georgia

University of Maine

University of Massachusetts Amherst

University of Miami

University of Michigan

University of Notre Dame

University of North Carolina

at Chapel Hill

University of Sioux Falls

University of South Carolina

University of Utah

University of Vermont

University of Virginia

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Utah College

Ventura Junior College

Xavier University

Yale University

INTERESTING FACTS

▶ 1 in 4 of the Class of 2023 will attend university outside of Ontario.

▶ ALMOST 1 in 10 of the Class of 2023 will pursue degree programmes that did not yet exist 10 years ago.

▶ FOUR MEMBERS of the graduating class are the sons of current staff/faculty members.

ST. MICHAEL’S COLLEGE SCHOOL COURSES OFFERED

VISUAL ARTS

Visual Arts 7, 9, 10, 11, 12

Media Arts 11, 12

SCIENCE Science 7, 8, 9, 10

Biology 11, 12

Chemistry 11, 12

Computer Science 11, 12 Physics 11, 12

LANGUAGES

Core French 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Enriched French 10 Italian 10, 11, 12

Latin 10, 11, 12

Spanish 10, 11, 12

SUMMER ACADEMY

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

African Canadian Youth Group

Anime Club

Art Club

Asian Association

Aviation Club

Blue Angels (Altar Serving)

Blue Anglers (Fishing)

Blue Beetles (Hallway Walkers)

Blue Knights (Chess)

Blue Pixels (Video Gaming)

Blue Tunes (Music/Record Club)

Board Games Club

Business Leadership Challenge Award (Gr. 7 & 8)

Common Earth

Computer Science Club

Debate Club

DECA

Diversity, Anti-Racism, and Inclusion Student Committee

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Dungeons and Dragons

Film Club

Financial Literacy

French Aide

French Club

Global Ideas Institute

Good Shepherd Refuge

Green Initiative

Guitar Club

Irish Club

Italian Club

Library Leaders

M Squad

Mahjong Club

Media Arts/Photography

Milk Bag Mat Club

Model United Nations

Modern Man Movement

Music Production

Peer Tutoring

Politics Club

Prefects

Reach for the Top

Reading Olympics

Rock Climbing Club

Senior Math Club

SMCS Cuisine

South Asian Association

Spanish Club

Sport Management Club

St. Michael’s Mechanics

St. Mike's Study Buddies

Stock Market Club

Student Ambassadors

Student Engagement Committee

Student Government Theatre Stage Crew

Toastmasters Club

Tower Media (Live Events)

Tower Media (Video Announcements)

VEX IQ

VEX Robotics

Wellness Team

Yearbook Club

MUSIC & D MA

Fall Drama

Grade 8 Band

Grade 8 Honour Band

Grade 9 Beginner Band

Grade 9 Advanced Band

Grade 9 and 10 Trip Band

Grade 9 and 10 Festival Winds

Grade 10 Symphonic Band

Jr. Drumline

Jr. Jazz Ensemble

Liturgical Choir

Liturgical Ensemble

Rumba Squad

Spring Musical

Sr. Concert Band

Sr. Drumline

Sr. Jazz Combo

Sr. Jazz Ensemble

Sr. Trip Band

ATHLETICS

Alpine Skiing U14, Varsity

Badminton — Junior, Senior

Baseball Varsity

Basketball U14, Junior DI & DII, Senior

Curling — Varsity DI & DII

Cross Country — U13, U14, Novice, Junior, Senior

ESports — Grades 7-12

Football — U14 Flag, Junior, Senior

Golf — Junior, Senior

Hockey — U14 (Blue, White)

Junior (Blue, White), Senior

Lacrosse — U14, Junior, Senior

Rugby — U14, Junior, Senior

Snowboarding — U14, Varsity

Soccer — U14, Junior, Senior

Softball — U14

Swimming — U14, Varsity

Tennis — Varsity

Track & Field — U13, U14, Novice, Junior, Varsity

Ultimate — U14, Varsity

Volleyball — U14 Div. I, Div. II, Junior, Senior

Teach me Goodness, DISCIPLINE,

AND KNOWLEDGE

“I graduated from St. Mike’s, along with my three brothers and several other nephews and cousins, and my two sons have also attended. The SMCS community has continued to be a big part of my family because we believe in what the school aims to achieve: graduating young men of great character, knowledge, and faith.”

RALPH MONTEMURRO ’91, FATHER OF JACK ’18 AND LUKE ’23

“We sent Riley to St. Michael’s College School with the hope that he would learn to become a ‘Man for Others’. We believe the experience and teachings he received there helped shape his character. Sending him to SMCS was one of the best decisions we ever made for him. He has grown into a hard-working, compassionate,  passionate person. He has developed a strong work ethic and made life-long friends. We will forever be grateful for SMCS.”

“St. Michael's has had a tremendous influence on my growth as a student, leader, and, most importantly, as a Catholic. Were it not for my teachers, coaches, and classmates who encouraged me to exemplify faith, character, and service, I certainly would not be in the position I am in today. I am truly indebted to St. Michael's for being a second home throughout my four years.”

ANDREW LOBO ’21 Harvard University, Applied Mathematics and Economics

“St. Michael’s College School is where your son will grow and succeed. From Grade 7 to Grade 12, we watched our son on an academic journey which continually stretched his thinking and abilities. The experience, network, and camaraderie gained is unparalleled to any other boys school in the world. We are so proud of his accomplishments and becoming such a fine young man from St. Michael’s College School.”

ELLIE MAGGIO, MOTHER OF CHRISTIAN ’21 Queen's University, History and Philosophy

“My six years at St. Mike’s exposed me to countless character-building opportunities that no doubt shaped me into the man I am today. I am very appreciative of the stellar education I received in the classroom that provided me with the tools and experiences necessary to succeed in university in an academic sense. Moreover, I will never forget my experiences outside the classroom, whether that was donning the Double Blue to compete on the lacrosse field or the ice, travelling to perform in big band concerts, or working to execute a successful student-government campaign.”

CHRISTOPHER MCINTOSH ’19 Queen’s University, 4th year Life Sciences (Drug Development and Human Toxicology specialization)

ELISABETH GRASSBY STEFAN & MICHAEL STEFAN, PARENTS OF RILEY ’21 University of Toronto, Arts and Media Management