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Santa Margarita Catholic High School seeks to bring the nurturing charism of Caritas Christi – the love of Christ – to our community of faith and learning. Centered in this charism, we work jointly with parents to provide an educational experience that incorporates: Religious and spiritual formation Intellectual and academic development Physical and personal growth Social awareness and moral development We seek to encourage our students a positive sense of self-worth, self-discipline, personal responsibility, successful interpersonal relationships, commitment to Gospel values, and a desire to contribute positively to both the global community and the immediate society in which they live. Santa Margarita Catholic High School (SMCHS) endeavors to bring the person and teachings of Jesus Christ to this time and place under the Bishop of Orange and under the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. We strive to emulate the accepting and nurturing way that He taught: to have faith in the Father, to demonstrate a loving, mutual respect for all, to seek opportunities to serve, and to be open to the thoughts and ideas of each individual. We are dedicated to working in union with families to provide a premier, holistic education encompassing the student's religious, moral, intellectual, physical, and personal development within the framework of an effective college preparatory education. Dedicated faculty, student-centered immersive learning with an emphasis on critical thinking, small class sizes, and academic tracks to meet varied learners' needs provide a nurturing environment for students to reach their full potential. As a college-preparatory school, Santa Margarita students are well prepared for the next level and beyond, with our student's accepted into the nation's top universities. Our schedule spans seven courses a day, offering students a depth to their curriculum that combines academic courses with performing and visual arts courses. Santa Margarita Catholic High School utilizes technology to enhance student learning. Our technology initiatives continue to grow as we provide our students with the resources necessary to succeed in today's digital world. We are proud to offer a globally-recognized One-to-One Tablet PC program putting a tablet PC in the hands of every student and teacher complete with the appropriate educational software, high-speed internet access, printing capabilities, and much more. The focus is not just on the technology but on a shift in how we approach teaching and learning, emphasizing collaborative, student-centered classrooms inspiring enthusiasm and ownership in the learning process. Whether you have specialized learning needs and require additional support or thrive in the most rigorous programs, Santa Margarita's college prep academic tracks are tailored to meet the needs of varied learners. The school offers 19 AP courses, 51 honors courses, and 31 International Baccalaureate courses in addition to the traditional college prep courses. The school's Auxiliary Studies Program allows students with specialized learning to reach their full potential. At the same time, Santa Margarita also distinguishes being the only Catholic high school in the county to offer the challenging International Baccalaureate program. Our schedule spans seven periods with six classes a day, offering students a depth to their curriculum that combines academic courses with performing and visual arts courses. View full school