Curriculum

San Miguel Academy follows the New York State Education Curriculum Standards as published by the New York State Department of Education. With regard to New York State testing, San Miguel Academy students take the state Social Studies test in 5th grade. The 8th grade students take both the NYS English Language Arts and Mathematics tests. All of the students take the Iowa Test of Basic Skills annually. Eighth grade students also take the ISEE (Independent School Entrance Examination) in November for those boys seeking to attend a Catholic school, private school or independent boarding school in high school.

The curriculum consists of the following subjects:

Grading/Academic Honors:

San Miguel Academy operates on a quarterly grading system. Report cards are distributed four times per year. Parents/guardians are required to come to the school to receive progress reports midway through each quarter. This enables parents/guardians to meet with teachers to discuss the student’s progress. In addition it provides an early intervention if a student’s progress is insufficient.

The school utilizes a numerical grading system. A passing grade is defined as 70% or higher; a failing grade is below 70%. Students that achieve certain academic milestones are elected to receive academic awards as follows:

• The Principal's Award- Students with a combined average of 95% or higher for the quarter, who receive all A's in conduct and effort.
• First Honors- Students with a combined average of 90% or above, who receive all A's in conduct and effort.
• Second Honors- Students with a combined average of 85% or above, who receive all B's or above in conduct and effort.
• Attendance Honors- Students with perfect attendance, including no absences or tardiness, during the quarter.