St. Michael Catholic Academy

Saint Michael Catholic Academy is an art-focused school in Thornhill, Ontario. This Roman Catholic school is operated by the York District Catholic School Board.

School building

There are two parts to the school building. The first part near Simonston Boulevard, has two stories to it. Within the main building, there are art rooms, music rooms, library, and other classrooms. The outer portable classrooms contains Grade 6s classrooms, and drama classes.

The school, like other school in York Region, is divided in four divisions, the kindergarten division (Junior Kindergarten and Senior Kindergarten); primary division (Grades 1-3); junior division (Grades 4-6); and intermediate division (Grades 7-8). The school is especially renowned for its art room.

Rotations

Saint Michael Catholic Academy offers special rotary system. Unlike other schools in York Region, the school has a 6-day rotation system. This was to help the students to be well prepared for high schools. In rotaries, students are required to take courses like visual arts, music, and drama.

Very strong support is provided to the many students learning English as a Second Language.

Renovations

Saint Michael Catholic Academy is currently being demolished for its brand new building that's set the be ready in September 2012. The Re-location for September 2011 will be located at 150 Henderson Avenue in the old buliding of Woodland Public School. The School hours will be from 9:15am to 3:45pm.

Feeder schools

Most Grade 8s will go to St. Robert Catholic High School located at 8101 Leslie Street.

School parish

The school's parish is Good Shephard Church, adjacent to the school. Students walk there every month to attend school masses. Every three months or so, students also have an opportunity to visit the church for reconcilliation.

School events

• Hot Lunch Program
• Milk Program
• Scholastic Book Fair
• Out-of-town excursions
• Civvies Day
• School Masses
• Parent-Teacher Interview
• Curriculum Night