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17760 69 Avenue | 780 428-2705 | stoscarromero.ecsd.net

OUR SCHOOL

St. Oscar Romero High School Mission Statement

In the spirit of Saint Oscar Romero,

We walk in the light of Christ called to provide a learning community, rooted in faith, dignity, justice, honesty and integrity…

We believe that students should have the opportunity to explore several different educational opportunities within our school community.

The diversity of course selections supports students in their pursuit of academic goals in an atmosphere that promotes excellence.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

“We plant the seeds that one day will grow.”

- Saint Oscar Romero

• We help students reach their maximum potential through academic excellence while maintaining a healthy life balances.

• We provide academic rigor in a rich learning environment.• We surround our students with the support to find success

academically, creatively, mentally, athletically, socially and spiritually.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAINT OSCAR ROMERO ...................................................................................... 2

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE ...................................................................................... 3

INDIGENOUS LEARNING COMMUNITY AND BRAIDED JOURNEYS ....... 4

TEACHER ADVISOR, FLEX AND STUDENT SERVICES ................................. 5

THINGS TO KNOW ................................................................................................ 6

ALBERTA HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS .................................. 7

HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING CHART .................................................................... 8

COURSE SELECTION ............................................................................................ 9

COURSES OFFERED AT ROMERO .................................................................. 11

ADVANCED PLACEMENT .................................................................................. 13

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT ..................................................................... 16

DASH 4 ROUTE (KNOWLEDGE AND EMPLOYABILITY) ........................... 17

RELIGIOUS STUDIES .......................................................................................... 18

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS ............................................................................. 19

SECOND LANGUAGE COURSES ...................................................................... 20

SOCIAL STUDIES ................................................................................................ 21

ABORIGINAL STUDIES ....................................................................................... 22

CANADIAN STUDIES .......................................................................................... 22

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS ................................................................... 23

SCIENCES ............................................................................................................. 24

MATHEMATICS ................................................................................................... 27

PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND CALM .............................................................. 31

FINE ARTS ............................................................................................................ 32

CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY STUDIES ......................................................... 35

STUDENT ACTIVITIES ........................................................................................ 37

RAVEN ATHLETICS ............................................................................................ 38

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SAINT OSCAR ROMERO

Saint Romero’s life and teachings have had a profound impact on people and communities all around the world. He dared to speak out for his people. He became the voice of the Salvadoran people when all other channels of expression had been crushed by repression. Romero inspires us to make a difference.

Oscar A. Romero, Archbishop of San Salvador, in El Salvador, was assassinated on March 24, 1980, while celebrating Mass in a small chapel.

One of the major focuses of St. Oscar Romero School is social justice. Romero’s life was dedicated to working for the betterment of those who experienced oppression and did not have a voice. Oscar Romero was canonized in 2018.

A major part of the Raven Spirit is centered around carrying on this legacy. Every Friday we recite together Romero’s prayer for justice. All of the staff at St. Oscar Romero are sincere in their commitment to work towards justice for our students and our communities.

Lord God, Creator of AllGive me eyes to see injustice

Ears to hear the poor,Wisdom to know compassion

And the courage to bring about change.

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PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Greetings and blessings on a new school year!

I’m very excited to welcome you into the community of St. Oscar Romero and Edmonton Catholic Schools. I look forward to celebrating this year with you and sharing in the joy of our work together over the next several years. St. Oscar Romero is a vibrant and dynamic learning community that offers quality academic programming delivered by a committed staff who genuinely believe that all students can be successful. At Romero we endeavor to maintain a standard of excellence in all our programs and to provide a variety of learning opportunities for all students.

Our students experience a diverse, safe and caring Catholic learning environment, where everyone is valued and respected. We realize that High School provides the educational basis for our students’ future. By providing meaningful opportunities

for our students to realize their passions, and to find success, we are essentially helping them grow, discover and work to find their best selves.

A successful collaborative learning community depends upon the strength of the commitment of all three primary stakeholders in learning at the school: teachers, students and parents. As a collaborative learning community, teachers are prepared to support all the policies and procedures instituted into the school culture to ensure student success. It is important that students and parents are prepared to make commitments to learning as well.

At Romero we work with students to guide you into programs suitable for your post-secondary interests. We believe in the importance of developing the whole student and provide the facilities and collaborative culture to support academic rigor and study, as well as the development and nourishment of athletics, fitness, fine arts, fashion and culture, culinary and vocational based programming. I would encourage you to involve yourself in many of the exciting extra-curricular opportunities that are available as it will truly make your experience as a Raven a more memorable one!

Please take the time to tour our fantastic facility, meet the staff and students, and truly experience our community and hospitality so you can see why so many students proudly call St. Oscar Romero home!

Sincerely,

Joe Gulli Principal

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INDIGENOUS LEARNING COMMUNITY AND BRAIDED JOURNEYS

St. Oscar Romero meets the needs of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit students in a holistic way that focuses on promoting positive outcomes. St. Oscar Romero has a full-time Braided Journeys Graduation Coach who implements the Braided Journeys Program, assisting in the success of students by cultivating a caring, welcoming, and positive place where Indigenous students see themselves, their contributions, and their culture represented, respected, and celebrated. Braided Journeys provides the following supports and services:

ACADEMIC

• Assistance with course selection, time management, and study skills• Access to tutoring and exam preparation• Support with post-secondary and scholarship applications

CULTURAL

• Access to Elders and Knowledge Keepers• Opportunities to connect and build community connections

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

• Social justice initiatives including school-wide campaigns and community volunteering

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

• Career exploration, career speakers, post-secondary campus tours, scholarship applications and job shadowing

• Resume writing, jobs searches, and job shadowing• Career days hosted by industry partners including health, law, business, and trades

TRANSITIONS

• Focused Transition to Ten program to prepare students academically and socially for the new high school environment

• Bridging Futures programming to prepare students for post-secondary study and career goals

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TEACHER ADVISOR, FLEX AND STUDENT SERVICES TEACHER ADVISOR ROLE

• The foundational principles for the implementation of TA are “Meaningful Relationships” and “Welcoming, Caring, Respectful & Safe” schools.

• The primary role of the Teacher Advisor is to coach Advisees to use ongoing learning and organizational strategies to make sound educational decisions in the pursuit of becoming strong, effective learners.

• TA time is scheduled regularly. TA time is designed to support a variety of learning activities, track Flex registration, and provide an additional point of contact for parents/guardians.

• The triad relationship between parent, student and Teacher Advisor is pivotal in the Teacher Advisor program and communication is at the core of its success.

FLEX

• The foundational principles for the implementation of Flex are “Flexible Learning Environments” and “Personalization”.

• Flex blocks provide the following program options:

• interest based explorations• wellness initiatives & career investigations• clubs, social justice initiatives & school activities• core subject support

STUDENT SERVICES

• We are providing students with consistent access to wrap around dedicated supports onsite which include:

• Mental Health Therapist (MHT)• Family School Liaison Worker (FSLW)• Emotional Behavioural Specialist (EBS)• Occupational Therapist (OT)• Therapeutic Assistant Behavior Therapy (TABT)• Therapeutic Assistant Occupational Therapy (TAOT)• Edmonton Police Service School Resource Officer (SRO) • Learning Coach• Graduation Coach• English Language Learner Designate (ELL) and International Student Advisor• Work Experience Coordinator• FNMI Graduation Coach• Edmonton Immigrant Services Association – Settlement Practitioner (EISA)

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WHAT IS A DIPLOMA?

• You must earn a minimum of 100 credits to obtain a high school diploma. However, many students earn well over 100 credits and this is over a wide variety of courses.

• It is important to note that if you select your courses carefully, you can qualify for admission to university, technical school, or college. If you already know the college or university that you plan to attend when you leave high school, it is a good idea to find out its entrance requirements now. This will help you know which courses you need.

• Refer to page 9 for requirements.

WHAT IS A HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT?

• Students who are enrolled in Knowledge and Employability courses and who satisfy the requirements are awarded a Certificate of High School Achievement.

• See page 16 for requirements.

WHAT IS A CREDIT?

• Each course is worth a specific number of credits, usually 3 or 5, although some in CTS are comprised of single credit units. With more credits, more content is covered and more time is spent on that course. One credit usually takes approximately 25 hours of instruction.

Credits are earned by achieving a final course mark of a minimum of 50%.


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ALBERTA HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS TO EARN AN ALBERTA HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, A STUDENT MUST:

• earn a minimum of 100 credits

• meet the standards and complete the following courses: • English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2 • Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2• 10 credits in Math (5 of 10 credits must be at the Gr. 11 level)• 10 credits in the Sciences

• meet the standards and complete the following:• Physical Education 10 (3 credits)• Career and Life Management (CALM) (3 credits) • 10 credits in any combination, from:

Career and Technology Studies (CTS) ORFine Arts or Second Languages ORPhysical Education 20 / 30 ORLocally developed/acquired and authorized courses in CTS, fine arts or second languages

• 10 credits in any 30-level courses (including locally developed/acquired and authorized

courses) in addition to English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2 and Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2.

EDMONTON CATHOLIC SCHOOLS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS As in all of the Edmonton Catholic School District high schools, in addition to the high school diploma requirements listed above, all students graduating must have credits in Religious Studies 15, 25, and 35 to participate in the St. Oscar Romero High School graduation ceremonies.

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HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING CHART FOR THE ALBERTA HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

Course Name Credits Course Name Credits Course Name Credits Total Credits

Religion 15 3 Religion 25 3 Religion 35 3

English 10-1 or 10-2 5 English 20-1 or

20-2 5 English 30-1 or 30-2 5 /15

Social 10-1 or 10-2 5 Social 20-1 or

20-2 5 Social 30-1 or 30-2 5 /15

Math 10C or 10-3 5 Math 20-1, 20-2

or 20-3 5 Math 30-1, 30-2 5 10 or 15

Science 10 or 14 5

Science 20 or 24 and/or Biology 20 and/or Chemistry 20 and/or Physics 20

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Science 30 and/or Biology 30 and/or Chemistry 30 and/or Physics 30

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Options* Options* Options* / 10

*Any 30 level course /5

*Any 30 level course /5

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GOAL FOR GRADE 10 GOAL FOR GRADE 11 GOAL FOR GRADE 12

5 required 10 level courses and a total of 35 credits

5 required 20 level courses and a total of 70 credits

Minimum of 100 credits /100and required courses

• Semester One is from September to January. Semester Two is from February to June.• 3 credit courses meet every 2nd day in a semester.• 5 credit courses meet every day in a semester. Important note: Throughout their time in high school, it is important for all students to be exploring possible careers as well as post-secondary education and training opportunities. Finding out early about prerequisites, competitive admission standards, costs, scholarships, and educational financing options allows students to plan a high school program best suited to their needs and interests.


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COURSE SELECTION There are two types of courses:

• Core Courses: courses you must take (Religion, English, Social Studies, Math, Science, Physical Education 10, and CALM)

• Option Courses: courses you may choose to take (CTS courses, Music, Art, Drama, Film

Studies, French, Spanish and Filipino, Communication Technology, etc.)

PLANNING THE STEPS

• Review the course descriptions on the following pages. Make your decisions about the route you want to take based on your past success in these subjects and on your plans for the future.

• Determine what pre-requisite courses are required in your chosen field of study upon

graduation from high school. • Decide which CORE courses you will take. Core courses are available at two or three levels of

difficulty, depending on the route you wish to follow and what post-secondary plans you have. • Your timetable and the school’s final timetable are based upon your course requests. Should

changes need to be made, every possible accommodation will be made, but all requests cannot be guaranteed.

Grade 10 students must register in:

• Religious Studies 15 (3 credits)• English (5 credits)• Social Studies (5 credits)• Mathematics (5 credits)• Science (5 credits)• Physical Education 10 (3 or 5 credits)

Decide which OPTION courses you want to take to complete your program. You will have approximately 2 to 6 courses available for your options. The option courses are grouped into the following specialties.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

• PE 10 is compulsory; PE 20, 30 are optional • Sports Performance

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FINE ARTS

• Music• Art• Drama• Film Studies

LANGUAGES

• French, Spanish, Filipino

CAREER & TECHNOLOGY STUDIES (CTS)

• Communication Technology• Construction / Fabrication• Food Studies• Digital Technology / Programming / Computer Science / Communication Technology• Fashion Studies• Sports Performance• Outdoor Education

Things to consider when choosing option courses:

• Which option courses will help me prepare for a career I have in mind?

• Which option courses seem interesting and would broaden my life skills?

• Which option courses will meet the requirements to enter university, college, or technical school?


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COURSES OFFERED AT OSCAR ROMERO 2020-2021

GRADE 10 CR GRADE 11 CR GRADE 12 CRReligion 15 3 Religion 25 3 Religion 35 3

English 10-1 5 English 20-1 5 English 30-1 5

English 10-1 AP 5 English 20-1 AP 5 English 30-1 AP 5



Social Studies 10-1 5 Social Studies 20-1 5 Social Studies 30-1 5



Math 10C 5 Math 20-1 5 Math 30-1 5

Math 10C AP 5 Math 20-1 AP 5 Math 30-1 AP 5

Math 20-1 AP/30-1 AP 10

Math 20-2 5 Math 30-2 5

Math 31 5

Math 10-3 5 Math 20-3 5 Math 31 AP 5

Math 10-4 5 Math 20-4 5 Math 30-3 5

Science 10 5 Science 20 5 Science 30 5

Biology 20 5 Biology 30 5

Science 10 AP 5 Biology 20 AP 5 Biology 30 AP 5

Science 10 AP/BIO 20 AP 10 Chemistry 20 5 Chemistry 30 5

Physics 20 5 Physics 30 5

Science 14 5 Science 24 5

CALM 20 3

GRADE 10 CR GRADE 11 CR GRADE 12 CRPhysical Education 10 M/F 3 Physical Education 20

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Sports Performance 15 3 Sports Performance 25 3 Sports Performance 35 5

Outdoor Education 10 3 Outdoor Education 20 3

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GRADE 10 CR GRADE 11 CR GRADE 12 CRCanadian Studies 15 5 Canadian Studies 25 5

French 10-9Y 5 French 20-9Y 5 French 30-9Y 5

Spanish 10-3Y 5 Spanish 20-3Y 5 Spanish 30-3Y 5

Filipino 15 5 Filipino 25 5 Filipino 35 5

Art 10 3

Art 10 5 Art 20 5 Art 30 5

Art Portfolio 20 AP 5 Art Portfolio 30 AP 5

Instrumental Music 10 5 Instrumental Music 20 5 Instrumental Music 30 5

Choral Music 10 5 Choral Music 20 5 Choral Music 30 5

Film Studies 15 5 Film Studies 25 5 Film Studies 35 5

Drama 10 3 Drama 20 3

Drama 20 5 Drama 30 5

Theatre Appreciation 15 3 Theatre Appreciation 25

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Advanced Acting 15 3/5 Advanced Acting 25 3/5 Advanced Acting 35 3/5

Technical Theatre 15 3/5 Technical Theatre 25 3/5 Technical Theatre 35 3/5

Digital Technology 10

3/5 Digital Technology 20

3/5 Digital Technology 30

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Construction 10 3 Construction 20 3 Construction 30 3

Construction 10 5 Construction 20 5 Construction 30 5

Welding 10 3 Welding 20 3 Welding 30 3

Welding 10 5 Welding 20 5 Welding 30 5

Fashion Studies 10 3 Fashion Studies 20 3 Fashion Studies 30 5

Food Studies 10 3 Food Studies 20 3

Food Studies 10 5 Food Studies 20 5 Food Studies 30 5

Aboriginal Studies 10 5 Aboriginal Studies 20 5 Aboriginal Studies 30 5

Please note: some courses are outside of timetable, at lunch, after school or part of productions.


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ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM

What are the benefits of AP?

The Advanced Placement Program:

• allows students to study one or more subjects at an advanced level, depending upon the individual student’s interests and expertise

• provides enrichment and challenge for academically talented and well motivated students • helps students develop and practice higher order thinking skills• provides students with an opportunity to earn university credits, standing and/or placement

while in high school.• ensures students are ready to meet the challenges of University and College.

Who should take AP courses?

Generally, a minimum grade of 75% in a prerequisite course is suggested for students who wish to take an AP course. More important is the student’s motivation and commitment to the importance of education.

To be successful, students should have the following characteristics:• enjoy a challenge• have a well-developed work ethic• be self-disciplined and self-motivated• be motivated to achieve• find learning stimulating and exciting• have parental support and approval

What courses should I take?

Grade 10 students are encouraged to enrol in as many AP courses as possible. Students who register in an AP course in one grade are not obligated to remain in the AP stream for all three years. On occasion, a student might choose to move into the AP stream in grade 11 or 12.

Courses offered:• English Literature and Composition• Biology• Calculus AB• Art and Design• Various language exam challenges *See the Advance Placement Coordinator if you have

advanced language skills in a first language.

Online Courses offered:• Statistics• Psychology• European History

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How does AP fit in with the Alberta High School Program?

• AP fits in very well with all Alberta High School curriculum requirements. Typically, AP courses build upon the Alberta Curriculum and provide additional enrichment. By the end of grade 12, students in AP courses will have exceeded the Alberta Education requirements.

• Registration in a Grade 12 AP level course requires that the student write the AP exam in May. Will taking AP courses affect extracurricular activities?

• The time commitment to AP will depend largely on how many AP courses a student takes. At present, a number of our AP scholars are very involved in many different activities both in and out of school including athletics, music, Student Council, clubs, and graduation committees. Because of the flexibility of the program, AP students can be involved in other areas that interest them without jeopardizing their studies.

What are the costs for AP?

• St. Oscar Romero High School students writing one or more AP Exams must pay an exam fee of $ 150.00.

Advanced Placement English

• While it is common for enrolled students to have an 80% in AP, any student who has a passion for literature and reading is strongly encouraged to register in English AP. Students enrolled in AP English will study works equivalent to or more difficult than those encountered in regular English classes. Essays and assignments will be evaluated according to the level of regular English classes and course weightings will reflect these standards as well. At the end of semester, AP students write the common English exam.

Advanced Placement Biology

• Advanced Placement begins in Science 10 with Science 10 AP. This will lead into Biology 20 AP and Biology 30 AP. Science 10 AP students will receive additional resources in the Biology unit to help prepare them for further course work in Biology 20 AP and Biology 30 AP.

Advanced Placement Mathematics

• In Math 10C AP and Math 20-1 AP, students will be challenged beyond the standard curriculum in preparation for advanced calculus. At the 30-level, students will finish the Alberta curriculum in Math 30-1 AP, and they will continue their study of mathematics in the field of Calculus in Math 31 AP. Students may be asked to submit a letter of interest prior to registering in AP Math Courses.

Advanced Placement Languages

• Romero offers students the opportunity to write the Advanced Placement Exam in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, or Chinese. Students who are interested in an AP-level language will most likely be native speakers of that language and have a high level of proficiency in the language.


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Advanced Placement Art and Design (2D Design Drawing and 3D Design Drawing)

• Romero also offers Advanced Placement in Art and Design. This is a portfolio course, meaning that there is no exam at the end; rather, students are required to create a portfolio of work, which usually takes 2 years. Students will be in a separate AP Art class with grade 11 and 12 students and will be guided by their teacher in creating their portfolio. Year by year, their work will develop and their portfolio will grow.

• All students will be registered in Art 10 in Grade 10. Students who exhibit a strong passion and talent in art will be recommended by the AP Art teacher to register into Art 20 AP. Students in AP Art will be assigned a number of specific projects that meet Alberta curriculum requirements and are also specifically tailored to meet the requirements for the AP Art Portfolio. Students may choose to submit a drawing, 2D, or 3D design portfolio. The AP portfolio is submitted in May of Grade 12.

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Some students may be on a pathway other than Alberta High School Diploma.This page includes requirements for a Certificate of High School Achievement.


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DASH 4 ROUTE (KNOWLEDGE AND EMPLOYABILITY)

As a Division Site we work to meet the specific needs of students who have been identified and meet specific criteria as determined by the Division The courses are intended to provide students with opportunities to experience success and become well prepared for employment, further studies, active citizenship and life-long learning. Knowledge and Employability courses include and promote:

• Workplace standards for academic, occupational, and essential employability skills• Practical applications through on and off campus experiences and/or community partnerships• Career development skills to explore careers, assess career skills and develop a career-focused

portfolio • Interpersonal skills to ensure respect, support and cooperation with others at home, in the

community and at the workplace

The Dash 4 (Knowledge and Employability) course route is designed to provide entry-level employment skills for students who might be at risk of not completing their formal education. In addition, many students transition successfully from the Dash 4 (Knowledge and Employability) course route to other courses to achieve a High School Diploma, or to post-secondary opportunities (e.g., some colleges, some apprenticeship programs).

All learning in core subjects begins at the concrete developmental level with instruction related to real life situations. While the content is similar to diploma route courses, it is presented within a practical and applied context with an application to the real world.

Each student’s progress is assessed on an ongoing basis to determine if it is in the student’s best interest to transfer to one or more Diploma courses or to remain in the Dash 4 (Knowledge and Employability) course route.

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RELIGIOUS STUDIES 15 / 25 / 35

• For each year that a student is registered in an Edmonton Catholic High School, he or she must successfully complete a religious studies course. It is recommended that students take Religious Studies 15 in Grade 10, Religious Studies 25 in Grade 11 and Religious Studies 35 in Grade 12.

• There will be many opportunities for students to embrace the Catholic faith outside of their religion classes. For instance, students are encouraged to participate in social justice activities and school-based religious celebrations. These activities help to build school community, to foster positive school pride, and to embrace spirituality.

• Opportunities in past years have involved well building projects, supporting 3rd world schools, natural disaster relief, food bank donations, Santa’s Anonymous, attending WE day and more!!


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ELA 9 ELA 10-1 AP ELA 20-1 AP ELA 30-1 AP

ELA 9 ELA 10-1 ELA 20-1 ELA 30-1

ELA 9 ELA 10-2 ELA 20-2 ELA 30-2

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• There are two course sequences in English Language Arts. While there are many similarities between the courses outlined in the Program of Study, there are important differences. In general, differences between the two course sequences correspond to differences in student needs, interests, and aspirations.

• Completion of ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 requires the writing of a provincial diploma examination.

ENGLISH 10-1 / 20-1 / 30-1 (5 CREDITS EACH)

• Students who achieve 60% or greater in Grade 9 English Language Arts are encouraged to enroll

In English 10-1. A mark of 60% should be maintained in order to continue with the program. ENGLISH 10-2 / 20-2 / 30-2 (5 CREDITS EACH)

• Students who have achieved lower than 60% in Grade 9 English Language Arts are encouraged to enroll in English 10-2. A student must achieve 50% or greater to continue with the program.

MOVING FROM THE “DASH 2” STREAM TO THE “DASH 1” STREAM

• If a student in English 10-2 receives 80% or higher, he/she may enroll in English 10-1. If a student in English 20-2 receives 80% or higher, he/she may enroll in 20-1. Students in English 30-2 who receive 80% or higher are not equipped with the necessary background skills to register in 30-1. This switch from dash one to dash two should be made in Grade 11.

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SECOND LANGUAGE COURSES

St. Oscar Romero offers French, Spanish and Filipino. Second language courses at the 30 level may be used for university entrance and there is no diploma exam.

FRENCH 10-9Y / 20-9Y / 30-9Y (5 CREDITS EACH)

• This nine-year course sequence is for students who began their study of French in Grade 4 and who continued this program at the junior level and want to continue to pursue in senior high. Students who complete their French language studies with a 60% or higher at the junior high level will enroll in French 10-9Y.

• During their three years of French language instruction in high school, students use their

knowledge of French to understand and communicate effectively in various situations for various purposes through their knowledge of linguistic elements of the French language and culture nationally and internationally.

SPANISH 10-3Y / 20-3Y / 30-3Y (5 CREDITS EACH)

• The 3-year Spanish sequence is intended for students who are just beginning their study of Spanish. Students will explore various topics and develop their skills in listening comprehension, reading, speaking, and writing. Oral communication and the study of culture is an important part of these three courses.

FILIPINO 15 / 25 / 35 (5 CREDITS EACH)

• Through the various language situations experienced in this program, students will become more aware of the cultural diversity of Filipino-speaking people inside and outside of Canada. Students will learn to apply various language-learning strategies that facilitate the development of their communicative, linguistic, and cultural knowledge.


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Social 9 Social 10-2 Social 20-2 Social 30-2

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SOCIAL STUDIES

* Recommended school mark.* Recommendation: Grade 11 students wishing to take Social 30-1 must have already completed English 20-1.

• The ultimate goal of social studies is to promote responsible citizenship. The responsible citizen is one who is knowledgeable, purposeful, and who makes responsible choices. Basic to the goal of responsible citizenship is the development of critical thinking, which includes creative thinking, historical thinking, and geographic thinking. In order to foster critical thinking, emphasis is placed on the inquiry process, communication, participation, and technological skills.

• Integration of “multiple perspectives” into all issues and inquires with an emphasis on including Indigenous and Francophone perspective are incorporated.

SOCIAL STUDIES 10-1 / 20-1 / 30-1 (5 CREDITS EACH)

• The recommended prerequisite for registration into this stream is a mark of 60% or better in Grade 9 Social Studies.

• It is recommended that students maintain a mark of at least 60% in order to advance to the subsequent course in the stream.

� Strong basic skills in the area reading and writing are essential when completing this academic stream.

SOCIAL STUDIES 10-2 / 20-2 / 30-2 (5 CREDITS EACH)

• Students who have achieved lower than 60% in Grade 9 Social Studies are encouraged to enroll in Social 10-2. While many of the general concepts in these courses are similar to those in Social 10-1, 20-1, 30-1, there is a difference in the depth of knowledge, writing requirements, and learning strategies.

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ABORIGINAL STUDIES 10 /20 /30 (5 CREDITS EACH)

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The goal of Aboriginal Studies is to shift thinking, understanding, and knowledge of Aboriginal people, the issues and challenges they face, and the contributions they have made to society

DESCRIPTION

How do Indigenous cultures view the world around them? Explore Aboriginal worldviews, histories, values, and beliefs. In Aboriginal Studies 10, explore the political and economic organizations of Aboriginal cultures as well as Aboriginal symbolism and expression.

POST-SECONDARY ACCEPTED

Most universities in Western Canada accept Aboriginal Studies 30 as an admission requirement; It is listed as a Group A/Humanities course.

CANADIAN STUDIES 15 / 25 (5 CREDITS EACH)

• This course explicitly teaches cultural knowledge upon which an understanding of Canadian identity and citizenship is built. It focuses on Canadian geography, history, social structures and government.

This course is intended for students who have been identified as ELL Levels 1, 2 and 3.

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• Many Senior High School students, both from other countries and from within Canada, speak languages other than English. Upon entering Alberta schools, they may have varying levels of English language proficiency. These students are an important, integral and growing part of our schools and communities in Edmonton.

• Enabling students to integrate fully into the fabric of the Oscar Romero community is the overall goal of the ELL program at St. Oscar Romero High School.

EXPOSITORY ENGLISH 15 / 25 (5 CREDITS EACH)

• This course is designed to offer English language instruction to ELLs to help them achieve higher levels of academic language proficiency. This course focuses on improving reading comprehension of expository texts, writing expository texts and refining linguistic knowledge.

• This course is intended for students who have ELL Levels 1, 2 and some level 3s.

ESL 35 - ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS (3 CREDITS)• This course is designed to offer intensive instruction for ESL students to achieve high levels

of academic language proficiency with a focus on improving reading comprehension, writing extended texts and refining linguistic knowledge.

• This course is to be taken concurrently with English 30-2 OR Social 30-2

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The secondary science program is guided by the vision that all students have the opportunity to develop scientific literacy.

Students will develop the science related knowledge, skills, and attitudes that they need to solve problems and make decisions, and at the same time help them become lifelong learners ---maintaining their sense of wonder about the world around them.

** Students moving to 20-level sciences will receive a recommendation from their teacher based on their achievement in each of the separate units in Science 10. The recommended prerequisite may be waived if the student is particularly strong in a given field of study.

*** Science 30 is an excellent course that is recommended to any students who require a 30 level science course for Post-Secondary.

It is strongly recommended that students take 20 level science courses in grade 11 and 30 level courses in grade 12.

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All senior high school science courses are centered around four general learner expectations:

• Attitudes: an enthusiasm for, and a continuing interest in science• Knowledge: an understanding of the fundamental concepts of science• Skills: scientific inquiry and appropriate use of technology• Science, Technology, Society (STS) connections: how scientific knowledge develops, how

people solve problems and make choices SCIENCE 10 (5 CREDITS) Prerequisite: 60% or higher in Science 9 or successful completion of Science 24

• Science 10 has biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental studies components. Science 10 involves learning lab skills, performing experiments, and learning problem-solving skills, which are necessary for the subsequent academic courses. For this reason, it is absolutely imperative that students have good work habits in order to succeed.

Science 10 (or equivalent) is the prerequisite for all the academic sciences.Math 10 is recommended to be taken in conjunction or prior to Science 10.

SCIENCE 20 AND SCIENCE 30 (5 CREDITS EACH)

• Science 20 and 30 is an integrated academic program that helps students better understand and apply fundamental concepts and skills common to biology, chemistry, physics, and the earth sciences. The focus is on helping students understand the scientific principles behind the natural events they experience and the technology they use in their daily lives.

• Completion of Science 30 requires the writing of a provincial diploma examination.

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• This is a general science course designed for those students who have experienced difficulty with the science curriculum. The course will provide students with a basic understanding of science.

Note: Students who fail Science 10 and subsequently pass Science 24 will receive credit for Science 14. If a student wishes to enter the academic science stream (Biology 20, Chemistry 20, Physics 20, or Science 20), he or she is required to successfully complete Science 10 (60% or higher).

BIOLOGY 20 / 30 (5 CREDITS EACH)

• This academic program explores the growth and interactions of life forms within their environments in ways that reflect their uniqueness, diversity, genetic continuity, and changing nature.

• Completion of Biology 30 requires the writing of a provincial diploma examination.

CHEMISTRY 20 / 30 (5 CREDITS EACH)

• This academic program is designed to study matter and its changes. Students are given an opportunity to explore and to understand the natural world and to become aware of the profound influence of chemistry on their lives.

• Completion of Chemistry 30 requires the writing of a provincial diploma examination. PHYSICS 20 / 30 (5 CREDITS EACH)

• This academic program is designed to study matter and energy and their interactions. Physics 20 helps students to understand the physics principles behind the natural events they experience and the technology they use in their daily lives.

• Completion of Physics 30 requires the writing of a provincial diploma examination.


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Math 10-3 / 20-3 / 30-3Interested in Trades / Technical SchoolOffice Administration: Welding; Health Care Aid; Heavy Equipment Tech; Social Work; Power Engineering; Educational Assistant; Apprentices to most Trades.

Math 10C AP / 10C / 20-1 AP / 20-1 / 30-1 AP / 30-1Sciences/engineering/calculus routeEngineering; Bachelor of Science; Computing Science; Kinesiology; instrumentation; Bachelor of Commerce.

Math 10C / 20-2 / 30-2Humanity Programs / non-calculus routeBachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Fine Arts; Bachelor of Communication; Bachelor of Music; Business Administration; Photographic Technology; Animal Health Technology; Dental Technology; Bachelor of Nursing.

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ALWAYS check information with the institution and program you wish to apply. Pre-requisites vary per institution and institutions sometimes change entrance requirements.

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• The aim of mathematics education is to prepare students to:• communicate and reason mathematically• use estimation and mental mathematics, where appropriate• reason and justify their thinking• select and use appropriate technologies as tools to solve problems• connect mathematical ideas to other concepts in mathematics, everyday experiences

and to other subjects• appreciate and value mathematics as an integral component of society

• Students entering senior high school choose programs based on how well they achieved in

Grade 9 mathematics, their interests, career aspirations, preferred learning style, and post-secondary choices.

MATHEMATICS 10-3 / 20-3 / 30-3 (5 CREDITS EACH) “APPRENTICESHIP”

• This course sequence is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and practical-thinking skills identified for entry into the majority of trades and for direct entry into the work force.

• There is a no diploma exam for Math 30-3.

MATHEMATICS 10 C (5 CREDITS)

• Math 10 C is designed for students who have passed grade nine mathematics with a mark of 60% or higher.

• Each topic area requires that students develop a conceptual knowledge base and skill set that will be useful to the two new curricular pathways in high school math: Principles of Mathematics (-2 sequence) and Pre-calculus (-1 sequence).


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MATHEMATICS 20-2 / 30-2 (5 CREDITS EACH) “PRINCIPLES OF MATHEMATICS”

• These courses are designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for post-secondary studies in programs that do not require the study of calculus (Ex. Arts, Nursing, Humanities).

• There is a diploma exam for Math 30-2.

MOVING FROM DASH 2 TO DASH 1?

• If a student in Math 20-2 receives 75% or higher, he/she may enroll in 20-1. Students in Math 30-2 who receive 80% or higher are not equipped with the necessary background skills to register in 30-1. This switch from dash one to dash two should be made in Grade 11.

MATHEMATICS 20-1 / 30-1 (5 CREDITS EACH) “PRE-CALCULUS”

• These courses are designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for entry into post-secondary programs that require the study of calculus (Ex. Science, Engineering, Commerce ).

• There is a diploma exam for Math 30-1.

MATHEMATICS 31 (5 CREDITS)

• Math 31 is an introduction to calculus and is intended for students with a strong mathematical background. Math 31 can be taken concurrently with Math 30-1. There is no diploma exam in Math 31.

DUAL CREDITS / (LPN PROGRAM)

At St. Oscar Romero, we offer Dual Credit opportunities allowing students to get a head start on their future by exploring areas of interest in high school. Students will be able to enroll in post secondary courses, earning both high school and post-secondary credits within their own high school setting. We are presently determining which courses will be offered for the 2020/2021 school year. Last year, a cohort of students completed four University level classes towards a Licensed Practitioner Nurse (LPN) through Norquest. These courses can be stepping stones to exciting careers and are at no cost. Students at St. Oscar Romero will be able to reach their full potential in becoming ethical citizens and engaged thinkers with an entrepreneurial spirit.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION

• The emphasis of physical education is to encourage students to attain and maintain an age-appropriate level of fitness by participating in quality daily physical activity. Included in this, is the ability to assess and monitor their personal fitness needs and to adjust their lifestyle to meet these needs.

• In physical education classes, students are exposed to a wide variety of team and individual activities in several different physical environments, so that each student will have the necessary information to pursue physical activities within the community. In selected activities, an appropriate emphasis will be placed on skill development, knowledge of rules, techniques and strategies.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION FEMALE/ MALE 10 (3 OR 5 CREDITS)

• Students must meet the minimum requirement for Alberta High School Diploma by earning 3 credits in Physical Education 10.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION COED 20 (3 OR 5 CREDITS)

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 20 FEMALE (3 OR 5 CREDITS) PHYSICAL EDUCATION COED 30 (5 CREDITS)

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 30 FEMALE (3 OR 5 CREDITS) SPORTS PERFORMANCE 15 / 25 / 35 (3 CREDITS EACH)

• If you are interested in learning more about your own health and fitness focus on and gain the knowledge to design your own workout and meal plans, then this class is for you!

OUTDOOR EDUCATION 10 / 20 (3 CREDITS EACH)

• In Outdoor Education 10, students will be introduced to a number of outdoor skills including first aid, navigation, emergency survival, bushcraft, outdoor cooking and expedition planning. These skills will be applied in practical ways during overnight camping trips and while cycling, canoing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. In Outdoor Education 20, students will continue to refine their skills while participating in more advanced expeditions.

CAREER AND LIFE MANAGEMENT (CALM) (3 CREDITS)

• This is a mandatory course required by Alberta Education for graduation by all students in the province.

• The course helps students examine issues regarding personal health, time management, money management, personal relationships, a Christian perspective on sexuality, career choices, and the responsibilities of independent living.

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FINE ARTS

DRAMA COURSES

• Drama is an art that can develop the whole person: emotionally, physically, intellectually, imaginatively, aesthetically and socially.

• Drama allows for positive group interaction and tolerance. Students work together to reach common goals.

• As students progress through the dramatic forms of expression at the secondary level, a greater emphasis is placed upon the development of the individual as a creator, performer, historian, critic and patron.

DRAMA 10 (3 CREDITS) DRAMA 20 (3/5 CREDITS) DRAMA 30 (5 CREDITS)

DRAMA COURSES OUTSIDE OF CLASS TIME ADVANCED ACTING 15 / 25 / 35 (3/5 CREDITS EACH) (Audition Process)

• Acting involves exploration of the “life” of a character who has been created by a playwright. • Through this exploration, actors broaden their empathetic understanding of how other people

think and react.

TECHNICAL THEATRE 15 / 25 / 35 (3/5 CREDITS EACH)

• Construction and Manipulation of those staging variables that visually and orally support the performer and the needs of the production.

• Possible components of study include: costume, lighting, makeup, management (business/house/ stage), properties, set and sound. ** In a 3-credit course, students study one component; in a 5- credit course, they study two components.

• Throughout the course, it is expected that students will experience different components at each grade level.

THEATRE APPRECIATION 15 / 25 / 35 (3 CREDITS EACH) ) (If there is enough interest)

• The Citadel season is a theatre kids 5th season. • As we embark on this wonderful journey of live theatre, we welcome you to an exclusive course

that caters to those who love live theatre, entertainment and food!!

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GENERAL INFORMATION

• The Visual Arts Program has students experience the creation of visual images through a variety of traditional and contemporary tools, materials, and media. Acquiring proficiency in creating visual images requires systematic instruction in how students see, interpret, and make sense of visual stimuli. Students acquire proficiency in Art 10, 20, and 30 through three basic categories of Drawing, Compositions, and Encounters, with specific learning outcomes and proficiencies within each level of art.

ART 10 (3/5 CREDITS)

ART 20 / 30 (5 CREDITS EACH)

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC 10 / 20 / 30 (5 CREDITS EACH)

• At each level the concepts of ear training, technical development, sight reading, musical styles and interpretation are explored at a deepening level. There is also a strong component of musical performance required as well.

CHORAL MUSIC 10 / 20 / 30 (5 CREDITS EACH)

• Choral music provides components of vocal production, aural skills, interpretive skills, tone and balance both individually and in an ensemble setting.

STAGE BAND 10 / 20 / 30 (5 CREDITS EACH)

• Stage Band focuses on varying styles of music from rock and pop through to the basics of Jazz. With the different instrumentation requirements, musicians have an opportunity to learn a different instrument.

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FILM STUDIES 15 / 25 / 35 (5 CREDITS EACH)

• A film studies course engages students in a comprehensive analysis of the history and evolution of the technical and artistic aspects of film. The course is designed for students who wish to develop an advanced understanding of cinema, to enhance their critical appreciation of films, and to facilitate their understanding of film as a distinct form of art, technology, and visual media.

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CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY STUDIES

• Not sure where your career path will lead? Career and Technology Studies (CTS) courses at Romero encourage students to investigate career opportunities and to pursue interests using a “hands on” approach. These courses are designed in collaboration with industry experts to provide practical skills using advanced technologies.

• The CTS Department boasts a foods lab, fashion lab, wood working lab, and welding

(fabrication) lab, a multi-purpose lab for digital design, animation, and audio and video editing, as well as for computer programming and game design.

CTS courses provide:

• Career direction• Preparation for a career choice• Work experience• Advanced document preparation and research skills for post-secondary education• Practical, lifelong skills

• Each CTS course is comprised of several modules, where a credit is assigned to each

successfully completed module. Marks are assigned when the entire course has been completed.

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY / COMPUTER SCIENCES

• Digital Technology is an open lab. Students choose projects and modules from three different CTS strands, Communication Technology, Computer Science, or Information Processing. What these courses all have in common is the use of the computer to create and display rich media. Students are free to choose projects from different strands or to focus on one area of interest.

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FASHION STUDIES

• Fashion Studies deals with the design, production and merchandising of clothing, textiles and accessories. Students have the opportunity to increase their knowledge of the fashion industry by practicing and developing competencies through design and construction.

FASHION STUDIES 10 (3 CREDITS)

FASHION STUDIES 20 / 30 (5 CREDITS)

FOOD STUDIES

• Students examine the role of food, looking beyond consumption to production, visual appreciation, nutrition, meal planning, economics, and preparation. Although 50% of class time is spent in the kitchen, students will be assessed on both theoretical and practical components.

FOOD STUDIES 10 / 20 (3 OR 5 CREDITS) FOOD STUDIES 30 (5 CREDITS)

INDUSTRIAL ARTS

• The focus of these courses are to acquire strong fundamentals in woodworking and/or metal fabrication/welding basics while developing a “safety first” mentality. These courses are for anyone interested in simply obtaining valuable life skills as well as for those students interested in entering the trades.

CONSTRUCTION/WOODWORKING 10 / 20 / 30 (3/5 CREDITS)

FABRICATION/WELDING 10 / 20 / 30 (3/5 CREDITS)

WORK EXPERIENCE 15 / 25 / 35 (3-10 CREDITS)

• High School credits can be obtained for employment in the community. Students who work during the school year are eligible to earn credits and these credits are calculated based on the number of hours worked.

• In the Work Experience Program, up to 30 credits may be earned as follows, but only a total of 15 credits may be part of the 100 credits required for the high school diploma:

• Work Experience 15: 3 to 10 credits• Work Experience 25: 3 to 10 credits• Work Experience 35: 3 to 10 credits

SKILLS ALBERTA: A select group of students have the chance to compete in their field of interest against other high schools in Alberta. This competition is usually held in May at the Expo Centre. It is a great launching pad for anyone interested in a career in the trades. Top two competitors in each field at the regional competition have a chance to compete at the Provincial and National competitions.

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We support students to find a balance between their academic program and social involvement to feel connected in our school community.

St. Oscar Romero provides countless opportunities for a student to get involved!!!

CLUBS

• Board Game Club • Book Club• Dance Club• Rainbow Ravens• Drama Club• Citadel Students Club• Travel Group• Social Justice League• Girls Fitness Club• Running/Walking Club• Environment Club• Debate Club• Booster Club

ACTIVITIES

• Improv Team• Intramurals• Open Gym• Student Council• Road Hockey Tournament• Multi-Cultural Day• Grad Council• Jazz Band• Concert Band• Fine Arts Night• Cappies Critic Team• Tech Theatre Team• Film Makers• Skills Canada• Choir• Drama Production

Students enjoy high school more when they are involved in activities & clubs.

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Athletics provides opportunities to high school students to grow as students, athletes, and leaders in the school community. Romero Ravens work hard as a team, while never worrying about who gets the credit. They play to “Protect the Nest.” The Ravens’ creed professes discipline, dedication, and desire. By training through these principles, each member of a Ravens team will realize his or her potential as a student-athlete. The victories can then be realized in more ways than what is on the scoreboard. Junior/Senior teams are available in most sports.

• Badminton• Basketball• Cheer• Cross-country running• Curling• Football• Golf• Ninja Warrior• Soccer• Swimming• Track and field• Volleyball• Unified sports – students with and

without cognitive delays compete

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OUR SCHOOL

St. Oscar Romero High School Mission Statement

In the spirit of Saint Oscar Romero,

We walk in the light of Christ called to provide a learning community, rooted in faith, dignity, justice, honesty and integrity…

We believe that students should have the opportunity to explore several different educational opportunities within our school community.

The diversity of course selections supports students in their pursuit of academic goals in an atmosphere that promotes excellence.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

“We plant the seeds that one day will grow.”


• We help students reach their maximum potential through academic excellence while maintaining a healthy life balances.

• We provide academic rigor in a rich learning environment.• We surround our students with the support to find success

academically, creatively, mentally, athletically, socially and spiritually.

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