Curriculum
Saint Michael’s curriculum was created based on Virginia State Standards, is aligned with the Catholic faith, was developed with a college preparatory standard, is designed to be challenging, and includes individualized education in the classroom. Our courses are designed to meet the needs of each student.
We pride ourselves on being a culture-of-life high school, meaning our curriculum is rooted in the culture of life. In various courses throughout the curriculum, students will learn about respecting life from creation to natural death.
COURES
Advanced Courses
Honors
Freshmen – Sophomore Courses
Honors courses are advanced courses offered in the core subject areas (math, history, English). The requirements for Honors courses are outlined in the course syllabus. Honors courses are graded on a 4.5 scale.
Dual Enrollment
Junior – Senior Courses
Juniors and seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible for Dual Enrollment courses validated through Germanna Community College. The Dual Enrollment program provides students with the opportunity to earn both high school and college credits. Participating students may earn 3 – 6 college credits per course (for certain schools). The grading scale for Dual Enrollment courses is on a 5.0 scale.
Advanced Placement
Various Courses
Saint Michael’s offers Advanced Placement courses. These courses are taught at college level using a college-level textbook. AP courses have prerequisites at the high school level. Like Dual Enrollment, the grading scale for AP courses is on a 5.0 scale.
Distinguished Honors
Honor Roll is announced upon the issuance of quarter report cards. Students with no grade lower than a 90 on a report card earn Dean’s List. Students with no grade lower than an 80 on a report card earn Honor Roll. A student must take at least five classes to earn Honor Roll status.
Accreditation: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Saint Michael the Archangel High School is accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
MSACESS provides nationally recognized accreditation, the purpose of which is continuous school improvement focused on increasing student performance. To earn accreditation, schools must meet MSACESS’s high standards, be evaluated by a team of professionals from outside the school, and implement a continuous process of school improvement.
MSACESS accreditation is recognized across state lines, which not only eases the transfer process as students move from accredited school to accredited school but also assures parents that the school is meeting nationally accepted standards for quality and successful professional practice. With the continued commitment to MSACESS standards, assurance, and policies; are accreditation term is extended through July 1, 2026.
