School type Elementary School Principal Ms.MacDonald Enrollment Roughly 300 Mascot Dragon | Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic Grades JK-8 Phone +1 905-889-4816 Province Ontario | |
Area trustee Carol Cotton, Frank Alexander Address 41 Simonston Blvd, Markham, ON L3T 4R6, Canada District York Catholic District School Board School board York Catholic District School Board Motto "Go dragons!" or "Dream, Believe, Achieve" Similar St Robert Catholic High Sch, York Catholic District Sc, St Henry Catholic School, St Elizabeth Catholic, Father Michael McGivney | ||
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.
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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 to be ready in September 2012. The Re-location for September 2011 will be located at 150 Henderson Avenue in the old building 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.