St. Michael Catholic Academy

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name = Saint Michael Catholic Academy


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streetaddress = 41 Simonston Boulevard
city = Thornhill
province = Ontario
postalcode = L3T 4R6
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schoolboard = York Catholic District School Board
trustee = Carol Cotton, Frank Alexander
affiliation = Roman Catholic
principal = Ms. Luisa Busato
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schooltype = Elementary School
grades = JK-8
language = English
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colours = Navy Blue, White
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enrollment = Roughly 300
lastupdate = April 2, 2007

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.

chool 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.

Interactions with out-of-school facilities

Feeder schools

Most Grade 8s will go to St. Robert Catholic High School.

chool 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.

chool events

* Hot Lunch Program
* Milk Program
* Scholastic Book Fair
* Out-of-town excursions - Grade 8s
* Civvies Day
* School Masses
* Parent-Teacher Interview
* Curriculum Night