The ancient Greek philosopher, Plato, said that co-education creates a feeling of comradeship.  He advocated teaching of both the male and female sexes in the same institution without showing any discrimination in imparting education.

Preparing students academically, socially, and emotionally for higher education and life demands an environment that is reflective of the real world.  The real world is co-ed, and St. Michael's graduates are prepared to interact and work with members of the opposite sex both in the college classroom and in the workplace.  This co-ed dynamic empowers students to grow as both individuals and members of the community.

In St. Michael’s co-ed school setting, both young men and women take on leadership roles, exposing students to varied management styles and personalities.  These interactions help to disprove negative gender stereotypes.  Single-sex settings only allow for one gender to fill these roles, which is limiting to the experiences and growth of all students.

At St. Michael High School, we strongly believe that a co-educational learning environment provides students with multiple benefits:

• Co-educational schools better reflect the diversity of our society
  
• They better prepare students to succeed in post-Secondary education and to eventually enter the workforce
  
• Students at co-educational schools feel comfortable about who they are and have a healthy and positive attitude and self-image
  
• Research shows students in co-educational schools cultivate the fortitude to express their views in the presence of members of the opposite sex
  
• Collaboration between the sexes in the classroom helps develop confidence in students and they excel at university and beyond as leaders
  
• Working together in the classroom and on homework assignments provides boys and girls the opportunity to learn from each other intellectually, as well as socially
  
• Teachers in co-educational schools recognize that some gender differences in learning do exist and are skilled in catering for diverse learning needs in the classroom

For both girls and boys, co-education provides a more realistic way of training young people to take their places naturally in the wider community of men and women; it helps to break down the misconceptions of each sex about the other and provides an excellent foundation for the development of realistic, meaningful, and lasting relationships later in life.

All parents automatically become members of Home & School Association upon payment of their student’s registration; membership dues are automatically included in tuition. Parent participation at the many events and activities throughout the year is essential to the continued impact of the SMHS Home and School Association at St. Michael.

Home & School needs your help to make the school year a true success! A variety of activities are offered that will accommodate parents’ schedules while providing excellent opportunities to meet new parents and remain involved in the school life of their St. Michael student.

Meetings are scheduled as needed and attended by Home & School Association officers, classroom representatives, and any and all parents wishing to attend. If you are unavailable to attend meetings, parents' input is still welcome and always appreciated. Please feel free to contact the Home & School Association at any time by sending an email to Jackie Moseley.

St. Michael Home & School Association membership provides support for many activities, including:

• Teacher Grants 
• Mother Seton Award
• Open House
• Homecoming & Block Party
• Grandparents Day
• Career Day 
• Mother/Senior Mass & Brunch
• Catholic Schools Week
• St. Michael Feast Day Mass & Celebration
• Career Day
• New Parent Information Night 
• Tuition Raffle Fundraiser
• Used Uniform Sale
• School Supply Distribution
• Assist With School Picture Day
• Teacher Appreciation Lunches
• Shadow Day Luncheons 
• Monthly Teacher Snack Days