St. Michael's College School

About School

Since 1852, St. Michael's College School has been educating and forming young men in goodness, discipline, and knowledge for lives of leadership and service. We are Canada's only Catholic, Basilian, faith-based independent school, educating young men from Grades 7 to 12 in a university-preparatory programme, and forming them with a foundation for life. Under the direction of the Basilian Fathers, our students discover the courage and find the strength to be a St. Michael's Man: one who is free in mind, body, and soul to pursue truth, choose goodness, create beauty, and build a civilization of love and care in service to our community and to the world. Our students unleash their passion for meaning and curiosity by embracing Deep Learning. This inquiry-based learning pedagogy inspires students to explore freely the profound questions of our world and to develop the knowledge and skills for living a meaningful and productive life in the 21st century. In graduating young men who change the world through lives of faith, character, and service, St. Michael's College School brings integrity, unity, and healing to a fractured and uncertain world.

Founded in 1852
Leader in Catholic boys' education
Enriched Catholic Liberal Arts education
Entrance exam (SSAT)
Attractive bursary programme
Extensive co-curricular programme
Engaging Christian service opportunities
Tradition of academic, artistic, and athletic excellence

Our Take: St. Michael's College School

It's one of the oldest schools in Canada, and is steeped in legend, having descended directly from a secret school founded in the mountains of central France during the French Revolution. Today, it's the only independent Catholic boys' school in Ontario, and one of only a few in Canada. A dedication to teaching the core curriculum though a Catholic lens remains, as does a commitment to strong academics across the board. An extensive program of modernization completed in 2002 brought the school firmly into the 21st century. That said, the school is best known in the popular imagination because of its storied athletic program. The school has produced more than 180 professional hockey players, a raft of hall-of-famers among them. The school is large, and the academic program is rigorous. The ideal student is self-directed, able to thrive in a demanding, rigorous, and at times competitive environment.

Founded in 1852
Leader in Catholic boys' education
Enriched Catholic Liberal Arts education
Entrance exam (SSAT)
Attractive bursary programme
Extensive co-curricular programme
Engaging Christian service opportunities
Tradition of academic, artistic, and athletic excellence

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Location

1515 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5P 3H4

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Academics

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Curriculum: Liberal Arts
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Curriculum Pace: Standard-enriched
Academic Culture: Rigorous
Developmental priorities: Spiritual
Special needs support: Resource Assistance
Gifted learner support: No Support
Language: English

Curriculum Liberal Arts
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Central to your child's school experience is the underlying curriculum taught in the classroom. "Curriculum" refers to both what is taught and how it's taught. When considering the different curricula outlined in the next few pages, keep in mind that few schools fall neatly into one category or another. Most schools' curricula comprise a blend of best practices drawn from multiple curriculum types. Having said that, most schools do have a general overall curriculum type. These are identified for each school on OurKids.net.

Curriculum approach at School: Liberal Arts
School has a Liberal Arts approach to Curriculum (as opposed to Traditional, Progressive, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf approach).
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Liberal Arts curricula share with traditional programs their emphasis on core knowledge-acquisition, but tend to borrow more best practices from the progressive approach. A Liberal Arts program might still feature group work and projects, for example, contrary to the more singular emphasis on tests and essays at a Traditional program.

Curriculum at schools on OurKids.net

Liberal arts - 16%
Traditional - 43%
Progressive - 25%
Montessori - 15%
Reggio Emilia - 0%
Waldorf - 1%

What School says: St. Michael’s provides a modern, Liberal Arts, Catholic education for young men in grades 7-12. The Grade 7-8 Intermediate programme academically prepares the students for our university preparatory high school curriculum. Furthermore, it provides an opportunity for the young men to transition socially into the high school setting seamlessly. Grade 7-8 students participate in a 1:1 iPad programme that develops 21st century learning skills which complements the Intermediate curriculum. Our Grade 9-12 academic programme provides a Liberal Arts education for students bound for university. All courses are taught at the Academic level in accordance with the Ontario Ministry of Education and Training Guidelines.

Approach:

Focus Religious-based

Academic Christian (Roman Catholic)

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Pedagogies and subject courses:

Mathematics

What School says: This information is not currently available.

Textbooks and supplementary materials: This information is not currently available.

Calculator policy: This information is not currently available.

Science

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Topics covered in curriculum:

Subject offered
Biology
Chemistry
Ecology
Geology
Meteorology
Physics
Physiology
Zoology

Treatment of evolution:

Subject offered
Evolution as consensus theory
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories
Evolution is not taught

Literature

What School says: This information is not currently available.

Humanities and Social Sciences

What School says: This information is not currently available.

Foreign Languages

What School says: This information is not currently available.

Fine Arts

Program offers:

Subject offered
Acting
Dance
Drama/Theatre
Graphic Design
Music
Visual Arts

What School says: This information is not currently available.

Computers and Technology

What School says: This information is not currently available.

Program covers:

Subject offered
Computer science
Robotics
Web design

Physical Education

What School says: This information is not currently available.

Religious Education

What School says: This information is not currently available.

Advanced Placement courses

This information is not currently available.

Sex and health education

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Mathematics

Science

Literature

Humanities and Social Sciences

Foreign Languages

Fine Arts

Computers and Technology

Physical Education

Religious Education

Advanced Placement courses

Sex and health education

Focus	Religious-based
Academic	Christian (Roman Catholic)

Subject	offered
Biology
Chemistry
Ecology
Geology
Meteorology
Physics
Physiology
Zoology

Subject	offered
Evolution as consensus theory
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories
Evolution is not taught

Subject	offered
Acting
Dance
Drama/Theatre
Graphic Design
Music
Visual Arts

Subject	offered
Computer science
Robotics
Web design

Curriculum Pace Standard-enriched

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This refers to the rate at which students move through the curriculum (e.g., topics, textbook material, skills, etc.). Curriculum pace is often defined in comparison to provincial standards.

Curriculum Pace approach at School: Standard-enriched

School has a Standard-enriched approach to Curriculum Pace (as opposed to Accelerated, Student-paced approach).

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Broadly-speaking, the main curriculum -- like that of most schools -- paces the provincially-outlined one. This pace is steady and set by the teachers and school. The curriculum might still be enriched in various ways: covering topics more in-depth and with more vigor than the provincial one, or covering a broader selection of topics.

Curriculum Pace at schools on OurKids.net

Standard-enriched - 56%
Accelerated - 17%
Student-paced - 27%

What School says: This information is not currently available.

Flexible pacing style

Flexible pacing style	offered
Subject-streaming (tracking)
Multi-age classrooms as standard
Ability-grouping (in-class) as common
Frequent use of cyber-learning (at-their-own-pace)
Regular guided independent study opportunities
Differentiated assessment

What School says about flexible pacing: This information is not currently available.

Academic Culture Rigorous

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Through the collective mindset of teachers, administrators, students, and parents, each school develops and maintains its own academic culture. This generally relates to the norms and expectations created around academic performance. Many parents look to private schools because they want a specific type of culture. Some want a rigorous environment that will elevate their child to new heights. Others want a nurturing environment that will help their child develop a passion for learning.

Academic Culture approach at School: Rigorous
School has a Rigorous approach to Academic Culture (as opposed to Supportive approach).
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A school with a “rigorous” academic culture places a high value on academic performance, and expects their students to do the same. This does not mean the school is uncaring, unsupportive, or non-responsive -- far from it. A school can have a rigorous academic culture and still provide excellent individual support. It does mean, however, the school places a particular emphasis on performance -- seeking the best students and challenging them to the fullest extent -- relative to a normal baseline. High expectations and standards – and a challenging yet rewarding curriculum – are the common themes here. Keep in mind this classification is more relevant for the older grades: few Kindergarten classrooms, for example, would be called “rigorous”.

Academic Culture at schools on OurKids.net

Rigorous - 46%
Supportive - 54%

What School says: St. Michael's College School provides a modern, Liberal Arts, Catholic education for young men in Grades 7-12. The Grade 7-8 Intermediate programme prepares students for our university preparatory high school curriculum, and provides an opportunity for young men to transition into the high school setting seamlessly. Grade 7-8 students participate in a 1:1 iPad programme that develops 21st century learning and compliments the Intermediate curriculum. Our Grade 9-12 academic programme provides a Liberal Arts education for university bound students. All courses are taught at the Academic or University level in accordance with the Ontario Ministry of Education and Training Guidelines.
Developmental priorities Spiritual

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Schools have specific goals regarding how they want their educate and develop their students. This is part of a school's overall philosophy or vision, which is contained in its mission statement. While they tend have several developmental aims, schools tend to priortize certain aims, such as intellectual, social, spiritual, emotional, or physical development.

Primary Developmental Priority: Spiritual

The goal is to cultivate "individuals with inner resourcefulness, strong faith and respect for God or a higher power."

Secondary Developmental Priority: Intellectual

The goal is to cultivate "academically strong, creative and critical thinkers, capable of exercising rationality, apprehending truth, and making aesthetic distinctions."

What School says: This information is not currently available.

Special needs support Resource Assistance

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Schools offer a wide range of approaches and services to support students with special needs. This may include individualized learning, one-on-one support, small classes, resource rooms, and learning aids. These supports may be provided in a number of different environments such as a dedicated special needs school or class, an integrated class, a withdrawal class, or a regular class with resource support or in-class adaptations.

School offers Resource Assistance

Students remain in a regular classroom for the whole day, and periodically receive break-out support (individually or in small groups) within the classroom from a qualified special education teacher.

Academic Support:

Subject Type	offered
Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation
Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties

Mild but clinically diagnosed ADHD:

Subject Type	offered
Accommodations
Modifications
Extra support

Summary: Learning Enrichment Centre: Accommodations -development of IEP's -monitoring of student progress and individual assistance with organization, time-management, and workload -alternative location for testing/exams (quiet space) -memory aids, audio books (USB) -use of computers for testing/exams -assistive technology (computer apps, programs, devices for specific learning challenges) -referral of peer support (tutor or note-taking) -referral of psych ed assessments and to CCAC for Occupational Therapists -workshops developed and offered throughout the school year on organization, note-taking, time-management, study skills, exam prep -"Return to Learn" support to help students stay on top of their courses after an illness, concussion, or injury

A - Forms of Support

Accommodation:

Modification:

Remediation:

B - Environments

Indirect Support:

Resource Assistance:

Withdrawal Assistance:

Partial Integration:

Full-Time Class:

Special NeedNeed

Forms of SupportA

EnvironmentsB

ADHD

Learning disabilities

Dyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability)
This is a learning disability that can limit a child's ability to read and learn. It can have a variety of traits. A few of the main ones are impaired phonological awareness and decoding, problems with orthographic coding, and auditory short-term memory impairment.

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)
This is a sound differentiation disorder involving problems with reading, comprehension, and language.

Dyscalculia
This is a kind of specific learning disability in math. Kids with this math disorder have problems with calculation. They may also have problems with math-related concepts such as time and money.

Dysgraphia
This is a kind of specific learning disability in writing. It involves problems with handwriting, spelling, and organizing ideas.

Language Processing Disorder
This is characterized by having extreme difficulty understanding what is heard and expressing what one wants to say. These disorders affect the area of the brain that controls language processing.

Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NLD)
These involve difficulties interpreting non-verbal cues, such as facial expressions and body language. They're usually characterized by a significant discrepancy between higher verbal skills and weaker motor, visual-spatial, and social skills.

Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit
A characteristic seen in people with learning disabilities such as Dysgraphia or Non-verbal LD. It can result in missing subtle differences in shapes or printed letters, losing place frequently, struggles with cutting, holding pencil too tightly, or poor eye/hand coordination.
Developmental

Autism
Refers to a range of conditions that involve challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, and speech and nonverbal communication. They also involve unique strengths and differences. For instance, there are persons with both low- and high-functioning autism (some claim the latter is identical to Asperger's syndrome).
Asperger's Syndrome
On the autism spectrum, Asperger's is considered quite mild in terms of symptoms. While traits can vary widely, many kids with Asperger's struggle with social skills. They also sometimes fixate on certain subjects and engage in repetitive behaviour.

Down syndrome
his is associated with impairment of cognitive ability and physical growth, and a particular set of facial characteristics.
Intellectual disability
This is a condition characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning (e.g., reasoning, learning, and problem solving). Intellectual disabilities are also known as general learning disabilities (and used to be referred to as a kind of mental retardation).
Williams syndrome
This is a rare genetic disorder present at birth. It is characterized by intellectual disabilities or learning problems, unique facial features, and cardiovascular problems.
Behavioral and Emotional

Troubled behaviour / troubled teens
roubled teens tend to have problems that are intense, persistent, and can lead to quite unpredictable behaviour. This can lead to behavioural and emotional issues, such as drug and alcohol abuse, criminal behaviour, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety.
Clinical Depression
This is a mental health disorder also called "major depression." It involves persistent feelings of sadness, loss, and anger. According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms are usually severe enough to cause noticeable problems in relationships with others or in daily activities, such as school, work, or one's social life.

Clinical anxiety
This is a mood disorder involving intense, relentless feelings of distress and fear. They can also have excessive and persistent worry about everyday situations, and repeated episodes of intense anxiety or terror.
Suicidal thoughts
This involves persistent thoughts about ending one's life.

Drug and alcohol abuse
This involves the excessive use of drug and/or alcohol, which interferes with daily functioning.
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
This is a disruptive behavioural disorder which normally involves angry outbursts, often directed at people of authority. This behaviour must last continuously for six months or more and significantly interfere with daily functioning.
Physical

Multiple sclerosis
This is a condition of the central nervous system. It affects the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord. Symptoms can include fatigue, loss of motor control, memory loss, depression, and cognitive difficulties.
Cerebral palsy
his refers to a group of permanent movement disorders that appear in early childhood. CP is caused by abnormal development or damage to the parts of the brain that control movement, balance, and posture.
Muscular dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy is a neuromuscular disorder which weakens the body's muscles. Causes, symptoms, age of onset, and prognosis vary between individuals.
Spina Bifida
This is a condition present at birth due to the incomplete formation of the spine and spinal cord. It can lead to a number of physical challenges, including paralysis or weakness in the legs, bowel and bladder incontinence, hydrocephalus (too much fluid in the brain), and deformities of the spine.
Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder)
This is a Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Also known as "sensory integration disorder," it affects fine and/or gross motor coordination in children and adults. It may also affect speech.
Blindness
Visual impairment is a decreased ability or inability to see that can't be fixed in usual ways, such as with glasses. Some people are completely blind, while others have what's called "legal blindness."
Deafness
Hearing impairment, also known as "hearing loss," is a partial or total inability to hear. The degree of hearing impairment varies between people. It can range from complete hearing loss (or deafness) to partial hearing loss (meaning the ears can pick up some sounds).
Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an inherited genetic condition, which affects the body's respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems. It affects young children and adults.
Multiple physical
Accommodating a wide range of physical conditions and disabilities.

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Gifted learner support No Support

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Schools support students with gifted or advanced learning abilities in a several ways. Whether they offer a full-time gifted program or part-time support, they normally provide some form of accelerated learning (delivering content at a faster pace) or enrichment (covering content more broadly or deeply). Many schools also offer a wide range of in-class adaptations to support advanced learners, such as guided independent studies, project-based learning, and career exploration.

Dedicated gifted programs:

Program	offered
Full-time gifted program (parallel to rest of school)
Part-time gifted program (pull-out; parallel to rest of class)

Curriculum delivery: Enrichment (The main focus is on enrichment. This means that while students may work at a marginally quicker pace than public school peers, the primary aim is to study subject in broader and deeper ways.)

In-class adaptations:

Program	offered
Custom subject enrichment (special arrangement)
Custom curriculum compacting (special arrangement)
Guided independent study (custom gifted arrangement)
Cyber-learning opportunities (custom gifted arrangement)
Formalized peer coaching opportunities (specifically for gifted learners to coach others)
Custom subject acceleration (special arrangement)
Career exploration (custom gifted arrangement)
Project-based learning (custom gifted arrangement)
Mentorships (custom gifted arrangement)

What School says: As the academic standards at St.Mike's are already quite high, we do not offer a separate gifted program. All students at St.Mike'sare on an accelerated curriculum, whether they are classified as gifted or not.

Language English

School offers English as the primary language of instruction.

Language of enrollment include: This information is not currently available.

Extracurriculars

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While academics remain the priority for most private schools, many also place a strong focus on a well-rounded education and encourage participation in extracurricular activities such as sports, music, arts, or clubs. Involvement in extracurriculars helps stimulate students in their studies, makes them more motivated to learn, and can make school more enjoyable and fulfilling. Extracurricular activities can also provide students with a much-needed break from the stresses of academics, while helping them to develop skills and allowing them to take part in valuable social situations.

Sports Offered	CompetitiveComp	RecreationalRec
Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Cross-country skiing
Cycling
Downhill skiing
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Mountain biking
Rowing
Rugby
Running
Snowboarding
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball
Weightlifting

Clubs Offered
Foreign Language Club
Jazz Ensemble
Math Club
Musical theatre/Opera
Online Magazine
Outdoor Education
Photography
Poetry/Literature club
Robotics club
School newspaper
Science Club
Student Council
Yearbook
Yoga
Animation
Art Club
Audiovisual Club
Band
Chess Club
Choir
Community Service
Computer Club
Debate Club
Drama Club
Environmental Club

Tuition & Financial Aid

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This can depend on a number of factors, including the type of school, living arrangements, what’s included in tuition, school location, resources, and facilities. Many private schools in Canada have tuition that ranges between $6,000 and $12,000 a year. While some schools, such as schools which provide room and board, can be more expensive, many of these schools provide ways to defray the costs of tuition. For instance, they may offer merit-based scholarships or needs-based financial aid (often referred to as “bursaries” or “subsidies”).

What School says about their tuition: This information is not currently available.

Discounts

Discount Type	Enrollment Type	Amount
Full payment	all students	$300
Early payment	all students	$100

Need-based financial aid

Grade range that need-based aid is offered:	7 to 12
Percentage of grade-eligible students receiving financial aid	20%
Average aid package size	$0
Percentage of total enrollment on financial aid	20%
Total aid available	$0

Application Deadline:

November 30, 2018 Repeats annually

More information:

www.stmichaelscollegeschool.com/admissions

Application Details:

Merit based Scholarships

St. Michael's College School Amount: $24,500	Other Deadline: Rolling
Eligibility Details: Students grade 7 to 9—For each entry year, Grade 7 and Grade 9, and based on the results of the SSAT, the admissions with the highest six scores will receive a scholarship. Scholarship values will reflect the positioning of the recipients from first to sixth. The top scholarship will be valued at $3,500, second and third at $2,500 and fourth through sixth at $2,000 each.
For more details, visit: www.stmichaelscollegeschool.com/admissions/scholarship-information/index.aspx

St. Michael's College School Amount: $12,000	Other Deadline: Rolling
Eligibility Details: Students grade 12—Father Matthew Mulcahy Scholarship ($5,000), is awarded annually by the Basilian Fathers to the graduating student with the highest academic average on six Grade 12 SMCS subjects taken in the graduating year, The Father Albert Butler Scholarship ($3,000) for second highest academic average, The Father Joseph Penny Scholarship ($2,000) for third highest academic average, The Father Leo Burns Scholarship ($1,000) for the fourth highest academic average, and the Father James Rent Scholarship ($1,000) for the fifth highest academic average.
For more details, visit: www.stmichaelscollegeschool.com/admissions/scholarship-information/index.aspx

St. Michael's College School Amount: $50,000	Other Deadline: Rolling
Eligibility Details: Students grade 9—Awarded annually through the E. & G. Odette Foundation to one or more students entering Grade 9. Based upon a combination of three criteria: good academics, a healthy participation in co-curricular school activities and in school athletics. Individual application must be made through the Office of Admissions. This scholarship is renewable at the discretion of the Selection Committee, the Principal and in accordance with the Edmond Odette - Fr. Thomas Mohan Scholarship Fund guidelines. Initial scholarship values and renewed scholarship values can vary among recipients and from year to year.
For more details, visit: www.stmichaelscollegeschool.com/admissions/scholarship-information/index.aspx

St. Michael's College School Amount: $60,000	Other Deadline: Rolling
Eligibility Details: Students grade 7 to 11—The St. Michael's Academic Awards are awarded annually by the Basilian Fathers to individuals attaining the top five academic averages in each grade level from Grade 7 to 11. The average is based on eight SMCS subjects taken each year. They are $5,000 for first standing, $3,000 for second, $2,000 for third standing and $1,000 for fourth and fifth standing.
For more details, visit: www.stmichaelscollegeschool.com/admissions/scholarship-information/index.aspx

St. Michael's College School Amount: $4,000	Other Deadline: Rolling
Eligibility Details: Students grade 12—Awarded annually to the graduating student whose life at St. Michael’s College School encompasses academics, athletics, and spiritual experience in a special way, as was depicted by Marc, a graduating student and President of the student council who passed away in the spring of 2001. Awarded through the Marc Santi Foundation. Application deadline is late May. Applications should be forwarded to the Director of Admissions.
For more details, visit: www.stmichaelscollegeschool.com/admissions/scholarship-information/index.aspx

St. Michael's College School Amount: $4,000	Other Deadline: Rolling
Eligibility Details: Students grade 12—Awarded annually through the Anderson family to a graduating student who has had a ‘well rounded’ career at St. Michael’s College School, desires to enter the life sciences at university aspiring to the medical field or a related health profession and is in need of financial assistance. Dr. Anderson was a co-founder of MDS Health Group Ltd. as well as Vice-President of Medical Affairs at Toronto General Hospital. Qualified applicants will be asked to compose a 250-word essay that speaks of how their sense of community and vision contribute to their goal and aspiration of entering the medical field. Based on this essay, the eventual recipient will be chosen and will receive the scholarship and a commemorative plaque. The deadline for application and submission of essays is late May. Application and essay should be forwarded to the Director of Admissions.
For more details, visit: www.stmichaelscollegeschool.com/admissions/scholarship-information/index.aspx

St. Michael's College School Amount: $28,500	Other Deadline: Rolling
Eligibility Details: Students grade 7 to 11—Any student attaining a 90% average or better, in grades 7 – 11, but not in the top five academics, will receive a Basilian Book Award valued at $300.
For more details, visit: www.stmichaelscollegeschool.com/admissions/scholarship-information/index.aspx

Enrollment

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Private schools come in all shapes and sizes. Some larger schools have enrollment numbers in the thousands, while some smaller schools have only a few dozen students. Boarding schools tend to be on the larger side, while alternative schools, such as Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf, are normally smaller. Besides the overall size of school, there are other important facts you’ll want to know about a school’s enrollment. For instance, here you can learn about a school’s enrollment for separate streams (if they have them), such as day and boarding, its average class size, and its average enrollment per grade.

Enrollment Details:

	Grades	Gender	Living Arrangement	Enrollment
Group 1	Gr. 7 to Gr. 12	All boys	Day	1035

Additional Statistics:

Total enrollment	1,035
Average enrollment per grade	173
Average class size	23
Gender (grades)	Gr. 7 to Gr. 12 (All boys)
Boarding offered	No

International Students:

Percentage of students are international students
Number of different nationalities within student population	0
Five-day boarding programs offfered

Student distribution:

This information is not currently available.

Admission

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Private schools in Canada have admissions policies. All schools have some required application materials, though these vary between schools. These may include letters of application, application fees, essays, and exams (such as the SSAT). Many schools also require interviews with prospective students, either with their parents, on their own, or both. Schools also have different standards and priorities when evaluating student applications, different acceptance rates (which may vary between grade levels), and target different kinds of students. To improve your child’s chances of acceptance, you should find out everything you can about a school’s admissions policies and how they assess applicants.

Application

Admissions Assessments:

Assessment	Required	Grades
Interview		7 - 12
SSAT		7 - 9
SSAT (out of province)		7 - 9
Entrance Exam(s)		7 - 9
Entrance Essay
Application Fee

Application Deadlines:

Day students: November 30, 2018

What School says:

Admissions Checklist

Experience St. Michael's College School

Take a Campus Tour
- Book a private tour and meet the St. Michael's College School Admissions Team. Tours are booked through the admissions online portal at applysmcs.com.
Register for an Open House Evening through the Admissions Online Portal

2018 Dates:

Thursday, October 18 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 23 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Shadow a St. Michael's Man Experience
- Students who have initiated an application are strongly encouraged to experience a day in the life of a current St. Michael's College School student. To register for one of the dates below, please contact Mrs. Kim Celotti at [email protected] or 416-653-3180 ext. 500 with your son's full name and current grade:
  - - - Monday, October 29, 2018
      - Tuesday, November 13, 2018
      - Wednesday, November 28, 2018
      - Monday, January 14, 2019
      - Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Application Process

1. Complete Candidate Information: [email protected]

2. Provide Academic Documents Online
Families are required to scan and upload copies of the candidate's final report cards from the previous two years as well as a copy of the current school progress report. Candidates seeking entrance to Grades 11 or 12 must submit and Official Transcript and the Credit Counselling Summary

3. Completion of Student Reference
As part of the application process the student reference is emailed to the candidate's past/current principal or teacher through the online application.

4. Submit Application Fee
Payment of a non-refundable $125 application fee. Families wishing to make a payment via mail or in person should contact the Office of Admissions.

5. Apply for Bursary Assistance by Friday, November 30, 2018 (if applicable)

6. Please submit all the above application information by Friday, November 30, 2018.

7. Interview
Once an application is initiated, candidates are required to complete an interview. Families are asked to register for one of the 'Shadow a St. Michael's Man' dates, as interviews will be facilitated during those days. If it is not possible for the candidate to attend one of the Shadow Days, an interview must be scheduled through the Admissions Office.

8. Complete the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) - results must be received by January 7, 2019.

(only for candidates seeking Grade 7,8 or 9 entrance)

The SSAT is an aptitude test which is written at a selected location on a selected date.
Families register for the SSAT at www.ssat.org. Please ensue results are sent directly to St. Michael's College School.

9. Complete Character Skills Snapshot

Once a candidate has registered for the SSAT, the character Skills Snapshot will become available. This 20-30 minute survey is completed online.

Acceptance

Acceptance Rate: 32%

Type of student School is looking for:
This information is not currently available.

Student Entry Points

Student Type	7	8	9	10	11	12
Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate)	100 (100%)	0	125 (100%)	0	0	0

University Placement

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Where graduates of a school do their post-secondary studies can be an important factor in choosing a private school. Do you want your child to go to a Canadian university, an Ivy league school in the US, or some other institute? Regardless of your inclinations, take a look at a school’s university placement record, and the services they offer to support university applications and decisions.

Services	Offered
Career planning
Internships
Mentorship Program
University counseling

Key Numbers
Average graduating class size	N/A
*Canadian "Big 6" placements	N/A
**Ivy+ placements	N/A

*Number of students in the past year who attended one of McGill, U of T, UBC, Queen's University, University of Alberta, or Dalhousie University.

**Number of students in the past 5 years that that attended one of Harvard, Yale, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Stanford, University of Chicago, Oxford or Cambridge (UK)

Notable Alumni

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Many private schools in Canada have numerous graduates who have gone on to great things. Learn about a school’s most influential, important, successful, and famous alumni.

Alumnus	Grad Year	Accomplishment
Robert Joseph Birgeneau	1960	Ninth Chancellor of the University of California, Berkeley. Fourteenth President of the University of Toronto.
David Staines	1964	Award-winning literary critic, writer, and professor. Member of the Order of Canada. Awarded the Order of Ontario.
Robert Deluce	1968	President and CEO of Porter Airlines
Sergio Marchionne	1970	Chairman and CEO of Chrysler Group LLC. Corporate turnaround artist. Credited with saving Fiat (automotive group).
Eugene Melnyk	1977	Founder, chairman, and CEO of Biovail Corporation. Sole-owner and chairman of the Ottawa Senators hockey team.
Tyler Seguin	2008	NHL hockey star currently playing for the Dallas Stars. Drafted #2 overall in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
Jason Spezza	2000	NHL hockey player for the Dallas Stars. Drafted #2 overall in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.
Luke Gazdic	2005	NHL hockey player for the Edmonton Oilers.
Dominic Moore	1998	NHL hockey player currently playing for the New York Rangers
Frank Mahovlich	1956	Winner of six Stanley Cups with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Hockey Hall of Fame inductee. Liberal Senator in the Canadian Senate.
Red Kelly	1945	Winner of eight Stanley Cups (NHL hockey). Federal Liberal Member of Parliament.
Andrew Cogliano	2005	NHL hockey player.

Stories & Testimonials

Below, find stories and testimonials about St. Michael's College School.

Testimonials

"St. Michael's College School was an environment that enlightened my understanding about life and about dedication. This community gave me the opportunity to compete in both athletics and academics against the top competition in the province. St. Michael's truly made me a better person, allowing me to interact with unbelievable people on a daily basis, and most importantly inscribing the Teach me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge motto in my life"

     Andrew Cogliano, Class of 2005, Anaheim Ducks, National Hockey League

"Everyone who walks through the doors of St. Michael's will quickly appreciate its long-standing tradition of academic and athletic excellence. During my memorable years at the school, I learned about leadership, adversity, and the importance of pursuing my dreams."

     Eugene Melnyk, Class of 1977, Owner, Governor, and Chairman of the Ottawa Senators & Corel Centre

"Thank you so much for everything. We have lived in several major cities, always looked for the best schools, and no school has come close to the spirit and tradition you have there every day. I hope everyone realizes what a gift and what a blessing it is to be part of St. Mike's.

     Lynn Blanford, Past Parent

"I have had a great love for St. Michael's since my student days over 50 years ago. I was given an education and moral values that served me well in my university and professional career. My sons have likewise benefited from St. Michael's and the tradition continues as now my grandsons are attending the school. St. Michael's must continue as a leading Catholic school, teaching goodness, instilling knowledge and importantly an awareness of God and His way, a way of life that is centered in God and keeps us aware of His great love for us."

     Dr. John K. Wilson, Class of 1943, Retired Head of Cardiology St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto

"Through its traditions of academic and athletic excellence, St. Michael's College School instilled in me the importance of community, discipline, teamwork and dedication. St. Michael's provides the foundation for young men to succeed in all spheres of life and I feel honored to have gone to school there."

     Dr. Jonathan Cardella BSc., MSc. MD. Class of 1993. Resident Physician, General Surgery University of Toronto
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Faith Development

Faith development is an integral aspect of school life at St. Michael’s College School. Our Catholic, Liberal Arts education helps our students discover that human excellence includes having a good relationship with God and with one’s neighbour. Each student at St. Michael’s takes a theology course every year. Theology enables the student to become more familiar with the teachings of Jesus Christ, to live a more full and complete Christian life and to receive answers to many of the questions our modern world poses.

Students have several opportunities to practice their faith at St. Michael’s through morning prayers and daily opportunities to receive both the Eucharist at Mass and to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The celebration of school Mass and the promotion of school retreats further the spiritual development of our community. There are also opportunities for individual spiritual direction and counseling.

The development of faith results in the consistent practice of goodness, discipline, and knowledge.
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Athletics

Consistent with the philosophy of the Basilian tradition, St. Michael’s believes that students should experience athletics as an integral part of a well-rounded education. Cardinal Flahiff, a Basilian priest, a renowned professor of History, and a Superior General of the Basilian Community, spoke and wrote about sport and education. He believed that humankind gave glory to God when every human talent was actualized.

Our Athletics Programme enables students to develop their talents and instils in them a sense of pride and commitment to the St. Michael’s community. We believe that through the life lessons learned on the athletic playing fields, sport helps to develop the Christian values that would be expected of a Catholic gentleman.

St. Michael’s College School has a long and storied tradition of success in athletics. Our goal is to provide as many students as possible with the opportunity to participate in our diverse athletics programme during their time at the school.

Our membership in the Conference of Independent Schools Athletics Association (CISAA), gives our student-athletes several opportunities to grow to their full potential. St. Michael’s also offers several opportunities for students to compete in the sport of their choice at the intramural level. Each St. Michael’s student is encouraged to participate in the athletics programme at either the varsity or intramural level.
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Arts

The Arts Programme at St. Michael’s College School encompasses the Departments of Music, Media and Visual Arts, with drama activities offered in the co-curricular programme. In the Basilian Fathers’ tradition of educating the whole person, the arts programme plays an important role in providing students with an avenue to develop a sense of culture, creativity, leadership and independence.

The Music Department offers students of all grade levels and ability an opportunity to learn to play a band instrument as well as to study the theory and history of music. Students are encouraged to learn and utilize the most recent computer technology to compose, edit, and record their own pieces. St. Michael’s offers its students several options of bands and ensembles which perform for public audiences. Each year, the Music Department is well represented at various music festivals through the participation of the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and both the Senior and Junior Jazz Ensembles. Special trip bands are created for each grade to offer the students enriched performance opportunities by participating in an international tour to destinations such as Chicago, New York, Florida, and Europe. Students can also participate in our Drumline – a unique marching percussion ensemble for students of all grades and musical backgrounds.

St. Michael’s offers high-quality Media Arts programming. The Media Arts course encourages exploration in developing new skills, techniques and understanding of various software media. Courses are studio-based in well-equipped facilities and utilize video, audio and other media to offer students an intense educational program. Through hands-on experience, with a special focus on portfolio development and current arts practices, students learn to combine practical, theoretical, and critical skills to develop their own unique voice as artists, creators, and arts enthusiasts.

Visual Arts at St. Michael’s consists of a wide spectrum of styles and techniques from across the globe. Students develop knowledge and skills through industry-related assignments in media and digital art, as well as the more traditional skills of painting, sculpture, and drawing. Visual Arts students are taught about the connections between works of art and their historical contexts.

The Dramatic Arts celebrate a long history at St. Michael’s. Each year a dramatic play is produced in the fall or early winter as well as a lavish Broadway-style musical during the month of April. Our musical and dramatic performances are showcased in our own Centre for the Arts, a state-of-the-art, 450-seat theatre.

Celebration of the Arts Week is held each spring at St. Michael’s to appreciate and honour the achievements of our students. During this week, the Campeau Lecture Hall is converted into an Art Gallery and the cafeteria becomes “Club Blue Note”, our own version of a jazz club.
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Academics

St. Michael’s provides a liberal arts education for young men from Grade 7 through Grade 12. The Grade 7/8 Core Intermediate Programme academically prepares the students for our university preparatory high school curriculum. Furthermore, it provides an opportunity for the young men to socially transition into the high school setting seamlessly. Our Grade 9-12 academic programme provides a liberal arts education for students bound for university. All courses are taught at the Academic level in accordance with the Ontario Ministry of Education and Training Guidelines.

Subject areas include Biology, Careers/Civics (in-class and online), Chemistry, Classical Civilization, Contemporary Studies, Design Technology, Economics, English, French, Geography, History, Italian, Latin, Law, Mathematics, Media Arts, Music, Music Theatre, Philosophy, Physical and Health Education, Physics, Religion, Science, Spanish, Visual Art, World Religions and Writer's Craft.

St. Michael’s offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses in English, European History and Mathematics when warranted by demand. Although AP courses are not offered in other disciplines, St. Michael’s students annually write the AP exams with outstanding success based on their preparedness from our academic delivery.

With virtually a 100% graduation rate, almost all of our graduates attend the university of their choice. Over 50% of our graduating class is designated as Ontario Scholars having an 80% academic average, or better, in their graduating year. A further distinction is awarded to 25% of our student body which maintains an academic average of 80% or better over their St. Michael’s high school career. These students are inducted as honoured members of the St. Thomas More Society recognizing their academic excellence. In addition, each year a number of St. Michael’s graduating students receives academic scholarships from Canadian and American universities.

St. Michael’s offers an extensive outdoor education programme through which students have an opportunity to develop leadership skills, gain an appreciation of the outdoors, and learn about each other. These out-of-classroom experiences help students develop a sense of community spirit.
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Principal's Message

Mr. Emile John '87 and Mr. David Lee '94 , Principal

Successfully preparing young men for the world of tomorrow is something that St. Michael’s College School prides itself in doing. Through an integration of faith, academics, and co-curriculars, SMCS believes it helps develop the Catholic leaders of tomorrow. In a challenging and often self-centered world, our young men develop an understanding of the dignity of each person and of their own self-worth through a strong contemporary curriculum, moral and ethical discussions, and authentic service initiatives. It is the belief of the faculty and staff at St. Michael’s College School that we do more than just teach subjects, coach sports, and moderate activities – we teach, coach, and role model for young men. It is this essence of teaching, instilled in us by our founding Basilian Fathers, that makes a St. Michael’s College School education much sought after and unique.

In the News

October 10, 2014
St. Michael's College School To Host Basil Bowl Football Game

St. Michael's College School is pleased to announce details of the upcoming Basil Bowl football game this Saturday, October 11, 2014. ...

December 9, 2013
In Memory of Fr. Thomas Mohan, C.S.B.

The St. Michael's College School community has been deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend Fr. Thomas Mohan, C.S.B. ...

December 5, 2013
SMCS Board Appoints New President

November 22, 2013 - Fr. Dennis Noeike, C.S.B., Chair of the Board of Directors of Toronto's St. Michael's College School, is pleased to announce the appointment of Fr. Jefferson Mark Thompson, C.S.B. '79, as President of St. Michael's College School. ...

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