Formed in Truth.
Rooted in Beauty.
Called to Sainthood.
Woodinville, Washington
A rigorous classical education in the Catholic tradition — preparing students not merely for college, but for life.
WHO WE ARE
Faith and Reason Meet in Every Class
At Chesterton Academy of St. Michael, the good, the true, and the beautiful are not subjects — they are the lens through which every subject is taught. Our classical curriculum braids history, literature, philosophy, theology, the sciences, and the arts into a single, coherent pursuit of wisdom.
We exist to assist parents in forming Christ-centered leaders: students who are articulate, clear-thinking, joyful, and prepared to live out their God-given vocation in the world.
THE CHESTERTON MODEL
Three Pillars
Inspired by St. Pope John Paul II, we take as our motto Cultura Vitae — the culture of life. Through our Three Pillars Model, we form the whole person:
Intellect
We teach the classics of Western thought, from physics to philosophy, and the interrelationship of the great ideas — training students not merely what to think but how to think, through the Socratic method, deep reading, and limited technology.
Explore Academics →Character
We help students grow in the four cardinal virtues — prudence, temperance, fortitude, and justice — the foundation of leadership. Virtue develops through practice, and our House System gives students the chance to exercise it every day.
Student Life →Spirituality
Our school is, above all else, Christ-centered. Students come to embrace why they exist — to know, love, and serve God — with daily Mass at the core of all we do and a faculty committed to guiding their spiritual growth.
Our Mission →"Do not be afraid. Do not be satisfied with mediocrity. Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch… never, ever give up on hope, never doubt, never tire, and never become discouraged. Be not afraid."
— SAINT JOHN PAUL II, WORLD YOUTH DAY 1993
The Best Way to Know CASM Is to Experience It
A Shadow Day lets your student spend a full day learning alongside our students — no cost, no commitment, just a firsthand encounter with our community.
FROM THE SCHOOL
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