St. Michael the Archangel High School in Fredericksburg begins
its first year as an independent Catholic school this week. The Diocese
officially recognized St. Michael the Archangel in May.
“We are thrilled to be a part of the diocese and working with
them to continue the outstanding Catholic and college preparatory education
that our students so richly deserve,” said Principal Ann Lewis.
The school serves grades nine through 12 with about 60 enrolled
students. Its pioneering Culture of Life curriculum focuses on the central
Catholic concepts of human life, from conception to natural death. Seniors
learn how to make a difference in their communities and advocate for Catholic
moral values.
This year, St. Michael the Archangel offers 22 credits in dual enrollment
courses with Germanna Community College, along with its traditional Advanced
Placement courses. The dual enrollment classes include pre-calculus, calculus
(several options), statistics, and two humanities courses. English now offers
pre-AP classes for those who want to prepare for AP English as upperclassmen.
Two new teachers debut this year: Nicole Adams, who is currently
working toward her master’s degree in English and will be teaching English this
year, and Robert A. Lewis, Sr., with a master’s degree in mathematics, who
retired from education after teaching and being an administrator for over 35
years and who has decided to return to the classroom — his first love.
© Arlington Catholic Herald 2019