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All of our students are treasured gifts from God. We believe student success begins with high expectations and by recognizing and supporting all learning styles. We work together to provide every individual with a safe, positive and welcoming learning environment where strong interpersonal relationships and a positive classroom atmosphere promote good behaviour.

The success of St. Michael students is supported through learning goals, co-created success criteria and practical, timely descriptive feedback. These supports help teachers evaluate both student achievement and program effectiveness.

Extracurricular activities change annually based on student interest. Our strong House League and intramural program gives all children the opportunity to participate in sports with their age groups during lunch.

The school choir performs at school Masses, concerts and community events. Students also participate in excursions to places such as the Royal Ontario Museum, Casa Loma and Young People's Theatre. In recent years, older students have had the opportunity to attend an overnight trip to Tim Hortons Camp in Parry Sound.

At St. Michael's Choir School, students learn in an environment that provides opportunities to excel. Enriched academic programming offers a strong foundation in core subjects such as English and Mathematics, while allowing students to study selected subjects in greater depth.

The Choir School is unique in that its academic program is integrated with a vibrant ministry of sacred music within a school environment that reinforces the values of Catholic education. The St. Michael's Choir School community is guided by faith and Gospel values, recognizing the dignity of every person and the respect each deserves.

Students develop the skills and discipline needed for success after graduation. They earn admission to the universities of their choice, and many continue to professional and graduate studies. The school also strives to help students become confident, caring and committed individuals who understand the importance of supporting those around them and remaining connected to their community.

The education of our students is a partnership among parents, school faculty and the parish community. Together, we share responsibility for each student's formation.

Parents are committed to the mission of the Choir School and play an active role in school life through volunteering, fundraising and providing a warm and nurturing home environment for their sons. St. Michael's Choir School is a caring community with a clearly stated set of values.

St. Michael's Choir School is unique in its administrative and instructional organization. The school is a partnership between the Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto, represented by the Director, and the Toronto Catholic District School Board, represented by the Principal. The school serves students from Grades 3 to 12.

Liturgical choir music is at the centre of school life. Every weekend, for 10 months of the year, students in Grades 5 to 12 sing in one of the four cathedral choirs. All students also study piano and theory with the goal of learning organ, guitar or strings.

Participation in the choir obligations of the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music and the school's music program is a condition of enrolment. The music program is provided by the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music under the authority of the Director, acting on behalf of the Catholic Archbishop of Toronto. Instruction is provided primarily by private school teachers. Music courses may earn credits recognized by the Toronto Catholic District School Board, the Ontario Ministry of Education and, in some cases, the Royal Conservatory of Music. The Principal and Director work together to ensure courses and credits meet Board and Ministry requirements.

The school offers a full academic program, including French Immersion, with courses in language, social sciences, mathematics and science at both the elementary and secondary levels. The Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music fee and music program are mandatory, in addition to courses required by the Ontario Ministry of Education, and are a condition of enrolment at St. Michael's Choir School.