School Departments

Technology Program

Saint Michael the Archangel School has a technology lab that consists of 26 Gateway computers, which are Internet accessible.  We have recently upgraded our system and are running Windows XP.  The curriculum consists of Keyboarding as well as instruction in all Microsoft Office programs:  Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and Publisher.

The Internet is used frequently throughout the year in conjunction with individual projects assigned.  Children learn how to safely and effectively use the Internet for research.
     

Physical Education Program

Saint Michael the Archangel School Physical Education Program incorporates Catholic values, stressing sportsmanship, tolerance, respect for others, as well as self-respect into every aspect of the lesson.  Activities and games are included to promote self-esteem, total student involvement, fitness, safety and the promotion of decision making.

Children attend formal gym class once a week.  They learn exercises to build strength and stamina.  An emphasis is placed on physical fitness.

Library and Reading Program

The school library at Saint Michael the Archangel has a catalogue of over 11,000 books.  These books are housed in the three libraries, pre-K to 3rd, 4th to 8th and the research room. The Sagebrush computer program enables the library to catalogue these books, their status, as well as fines owed and by whom.

All of the students have a weekly library period. During this time they not only take out books but are taught Library Science, how to research a project as well as correctly document it through the use of a bibliography. .

The library has two computers for the students to use for research. They both have encyclopedias in them and one has the book catalogue.

The library relies on the semiannual Scholastic Book Fairs and collects the Campbell’s Labels for Education for the majority of its funding.  The funds raised are used to buy new books and supplies.

Music Program

The music program at Saint Michael the Archangel consists of each grade having one general music class a week. During music class all grades sing a variety of music. Students in all grades learn the fundamentals of music notation appropriate for each grade level. 

This year the students will be learning music history beginning in the Baroque era and continuing through music of the 21st century.  Grades 3-5 will be learning the recorder and grades 6-8 will be learning the harmonica. 

A guitar club will also start in October.  This will be one weekly lesson during lunch/recess and one afternoon ensemble meeting. More information on guitar club to follow.  Please check the announcements in the music webpage for updates.