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Location
St. Joseph High School is a focus school for the
Personalized Self-Directed, Knowledge and
Employability, and Ascension Collegiate Fourth Year
High School programs for Catholic students of the
greater Edmonton area. St. Joseph's central location
provides easy access from all bus routes that service
the downtown area.
Our Motto
"Palma Non Sine Pulvere" (No Glory
Without Effort)
Our Mission
St. Joseph High School is committed to education
excellence, expressed by challenging curriculum, high
academic standards, a supportive learning environment
and equity in the application of these standards
for all students, including those who require additional
assistance for learning or those who lack proficiency in
English. As educators, we pledge to empower all students
for future choices and challenges by helping
them realize their fullest potential in a unique learning
environment that:
Focuses on student academic achievement
and learning styles
Recognizes individual differences
Nurtures personal and spiritual development
Promotes lifelong learning skills
Belief Statements
Academic Learning is a priority
Students learn in a variety of ways
Learning is a lifelong process requiring active
participation of the learner
All students, regardless of individual
differences, can succeed
Learning is both an individual and a social
process
Learning should focus on educating the whole
person
Students become responsible through
accountability
Extracurricular Activities
Yearbook, Student Union, Student Ambassador-
Leadership Team, Intramurals, Rainbow of Hope -
Social Justice Projects, Religious Celebrations, Grad-
Prom Committee, Skills Canada, Fashion Show, Cross-
Country, Track & Field, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer,
Badminton, Football, Curling, host school for Junior
High Volleyball and Basketball Tournaments, Religious
Retreats, Drama Productions, Concert and Jazz
Bands, Citadel Club, Father Troy Classic Basketball
Tournament.
Ascension Collegiate
Academic high school completion program
Diploma preparation courses
Career, post-secondary, and work experience
counseling services
CTS and fine arts courses
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Key Features
A safe and caring learning environment
permeated by the Catholic faith
Personalized Self-Directed Learning program
unique to Edmonton area
Comprehensive program offerings in Career
and Technology Studies (five distinct learning
Academies)
A newly renovated and modernized educational
facility for 1600 students
Computer learning centers interconnected
through state-of-the-art fibre optic network
Differentiated learning
environment providing programs for all types of learners
On-line student report card system-Parent View
Teacher Advisor assigned to each student to
assist student with personalized education
plans
Active partnerships with NAIT  , Grant
MacEwan ,
U of A ,
and Norquest
College .
Programs
Personalized Self-Directed Learning
Advanced Placement Program
Knowledge and Employability Program
Academic Support Program
English as a Second Language Academy
Educational Experiences II and III Programs
High School Completion Program (Ascension Collegiate)
C.T.S. Learning Academies (Information Technologies, Transportation Engineering, Construction and Fabrication Engineering, Culinary Arts and Hospitality, Fashion Design and Cosmetology)
Second Language Academy: French, Spanish, and Italian
Concert Band, Jazz Band and Choral Music
Drama and Performance Arts
High Performance Fitness Centre
Summer School Program
Registered Apprenticeship Program
Audio Engineering
Internship program
Candidate School for International Baccalaureate program
All Girls Program
Resources
Teacher Advisors
Counselors
Work Experience/RAP Coordinator
Family-School Liaison Workers
Special Needs Teacher Assistants
Chaplains
School Resource Officer
Fitness Instructor
Career and Internship Specialist |
