ACADEMICS

SPIRITUAL FORMATION


“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”

Romans 12:2


HOLY MASS &

CATHOLIC DEVOTIONS

Each school day begins with Holy Mass (contingent upon Priest availability) or the Holy Rosary. Throughout the school year, students and faculty participate together in Catholic Devotions.

 

  • Holy Mass / Holy Rosary at 8:50am
  • Adoration on Wednesdays following Holy Mass /Holy Rosary until the end of the school day
  • Each class spends time in the chapel with the Blessed Sacrament
  • Rosary once a week during the months of May & October
  • Stations of the Cross once a week during Lent


FOSTERING RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS SINCE 1994

STMA encourages our students to be open to vocation discernment. Priesthood and Consecrated life are upheld as worthy and admirable states of life, according to God's Will for each student. Since 1994, some former STMA students have become priests, sisters, and consecrated women. Many students have also gone on to give 1 to 2 years of service to the Church through missionary work.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Students are required to earn twenty-two credits in order to graduate from St. Thomas More Academy. Upon graduation, STMA seniors will have completed the following course of studies:

Religion: 4 years
Religion Subjects Covered:

  • Old Testament
  • New Testament
  • Introduction to Catholicism
  • Trinity
  • Morality
  • Apologetics


English: 4 years
English Subjects Covered:

  • Grammar
  • Composition
  • Literature
  • Communications
  • Drama


Foreign Language: 2 years
Language Taught Covered:

  • German, French, Spanish or Latin

Social Studies: 3 years
Social Studies Subjects Covered:

  • Western Civilization (1 Year)
  • U.S. History (1 Year)
  • Government/Economics (1 Semester)
  • Sociology/Psychology (1 Semester)


Science: 4 years
Science Subjects Covered:

  • Physical Science
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics


Mathematics: 4 years
Mathematics Subjects Covered:

  • Algebra I
  • Geometry
  • Algebra II
  • Advanced Math/Pre-Calculus

ARE STMA GRADUATES PREPARED FOR COLLEGE?

STMA students consistently score above the state & national average in the ACT-MME testing which is administered annually.

The state of Michigan sets benchmark scores to show the minimum score needed on an ACT subject-area test to indicate a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher in the corresponding credit-bearing college courses, which include English, Composition, Algebra, Social Science, and Biology. When scores were tabulated in all 4 subject matters, the state average for meeting college readiness benchmarks was 22%. The average STMA score for college readiness benchmarks was 78%.

So, STMA grads are academically prepared for college. But we aren't content with simply preparing our students for academic success. The spiritual and human formation of an STMA student is equally important and is treated as such. Daily Mass, monthly confession, and weekly Adoration prepares our students for the future, both here on earth and for the hereafter.

COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES ATTENDED BY GRADUATES OF STMA

Anahuac University, Mexico City

Ave Maria School of Law

Ave Maria University

Baker College

Benedictine College

Catholic University of America

Christendom College

Eastern Michigan University

Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville

Free University of Berlin

Gaming University - Austria

Grand Valley University

Harmel Academy of the Trades

Hillsdale College

Japanese Center for Michigan Universities

Lawrence Technological Univ.

Legionary of Christ College of Humanities

Leister University, England

Mater Ecclesiae Pontifical International College

Michigan State University

Michigan Technical University

Mott Community College

Northern Michigan University

Oakland Community College

Oakland University

Saginaw Valley State University

Saint John Vianney Seminary

Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law

University of Dallas

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

University of Michigan, Flint

University of Pikeville - College of Osteopathic Medicine, KY

University of Salamanca, Spain

University of St. Thomas, Minnesota

University of Villanova

Western Michigan University

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

Chess Club

Our Chess Club meets on Mondays from 2:45 pm to 4 pm in Mr. Weisbrod's room. All students in grades 2-12 are welcome to attend. Students younger than second grade are welcome if an older sibling or parent attends with the child.

Beginners are always welcome and will be taught the rules and strategy of the game. A very helpful chess instruction web-site is here.

Note: the above site does require Java to be installed on your computer

Boys & Girls Club

As part of our mission at STMA, we offer Boys Club and Girls Club after school on Wednesday's for students in grades 3-8. 


The purpose of these clubs is to help our students grow in their friendship with Christ and each other in the following ways:

  • Promoting Virtues
  • Forming Leaders
  • Reflecting on the Gospel
  • Forming positive Friendships
  • Encouraging Service to Others

Drama Club

St. Thomas More Academy presents a yearly dramatic production.

Field Trips

Stimulating and fun educational field trips.

Service to Others

Students are encouraged to serve others through various means including: working at soup kitchens, helping with outreach programs, and going on mission trips.