The "Una Esperanza" (One Hope) program was initiated in 1995 with the sole purpose of educating the younger generation in order to restore the moral and ethical values which they are so critically lacking. We believe this decline has reached an alarming low point in our country, which should concern us all.

Through a concentration on monthly values, we strive to develop in our students a sense of well-rounded integrity. By helping them recognize their value in society, we encourage them to live a life fully convicted of what is correct and help them recognize what they need to do to make their world a better place.

“Una Esperanza” continues to guide our students through the study and reflection of topics such as values (humility, compassion, etc.) or issues (plagiarism, non-violence, etc.). The school strives to include the “Una Esperanza” in all subjects, at all levels. More than a program, it is the underlying backbone for everything that is taught here at St. Michael’s School. This voluntary group prepares a monthly publication with articles and questionnaires that focus on the topic of the month which are distributed to the entire school community.