Saint Michael the Archangel High School

Key Facts

Mission
The mission of Saint Michael the Archangel High School is to prepare each student to lead an exemplary Christian life through the development of his or her full academic, spiritual, moral, artistic, and athletic potential.

Vision
Our vision is to provide academic programs that are personally challenging, classically college preparatory, and comprehensive. Our talented faculty is committed to preparing our students to succeed in college and in life. As such, St. Michael the Archangel High School is dedicated to the following:

  • fostering Christian values through example, course work, and attendance at Mass;
  • nurturing intellect by providing a rigorous academic environment that cultivates critical thinking and communication skills; and
  • shaping character through service projects, and a student-monitored honor code.

General Overview
Saint Michael the Archangel High School offers wide-range of science, mathematics, English, foreign language, and history courses, including several honors and Advanced Placement (AP) sections.  Several courses prepare students to sit for AP exams at the conclusion of each academic year.  Sacred studies courses, with an emphasis on moral theology and apologetics, deepen students’ understanding of their faith and prepare them to live and defend it when they go out into the world.  In addition, St. Michael offers courses in art, drama and physical education.

Accreditation
Saint Michael is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), an accreditation division of AdvancED.

School Overview

School Membership(s)                    Independent; National Catholic Educational Association

Religious Affiliation                          Roman Catholic

Grades Offered                                 Grades 9 – 12

Year Founded/Opened                    2003/2006

Location                                              Fredericksburg (Spotsylvania County), Virginia, USA

Student Body Type                            Co-ed

Total Classroom Teachers             13

AP/Honors Courses:                         AP United States History; AP Calculus A/B, English Literature & Composition (Honors)

AP Exam Eligible*                             Biology; Economics

GPA Calculation Method
The grade point average is computed based on all courses in grades 9 through 12.  A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1.  The lowest passing grade is a 60.  AP courses are weighted by an additional point.

Graduation Requirements             28 credits

School Days in Calendar Year      180 days

Length of Student Day                     6 hours 40 minutes

Tuition & Fees (2010)                     $6,450.00

Admission Deadline                       None / Rolling

Interscholastic Athletics
Saint Michael the Archangel High School is a member of the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) and the Delaney Athletic Conference (DAC).  The following sports are offered:

  • Basketball (boys and girls)
  • Cheering (girls)
  • Cross Country (co-ed)
  • Golf (co-ed)
  • Soccer  (girls)
  • Swimming (co-ed)
  • Volleyball (girls)

Extracurricular Organizations

  • Drama Club
  • Guitar Club
  • History Club
  • Student Government
  • Yearbook

Graduates

Saint Michael graduates enjoy a fine reputation among many colleges and universities across the country.  To date, our graduates have been accepted by the following well-respected schools:

  • Auburn University
  • Christopher Newport University
  • Drexel University
  • Mount St. Mary’s University
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
  • The Catholic University of America
  • University of Mary Washington
  • University of Richmond
  • Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VA Tech)
  • Germanna Community College

Students foregoing college after graduation have chosen careers in the armed forces to include enlistment in the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Marine Corps.

As of December 2010, members of the Class of 2011 have been offered scholarships totaling more than $500,000.

SMHS SealThe mission of Saint Michael the Archangel High School is to prepare each student to lead an exemplary Christian life through the development of his or her full academic, spiritual, moral, artistic, and athletic potential.