St. Joseph High School (Edmonton)

St. Joseph Catholic High School is a secondary school located in North-Central Edmonton. In a guided customized learning program, students develop the essential skills required to build effective working relationships with their peers and faculty. The faculties objective is to help all students gain the essential skills required to be a self-directed learner upon graduating from this high school. St. Joseph is a member of the Canadian Coalition of Self-Directed Learners.

St. Joseph High School
Address
10830 109 Street NW

Edmonton
,
Alberta
,
T5H 3C1

Canada
Coordinates53°33′14″N 113°30′33″W
Information
School typeSecondary school
MottoPalma Non Sine Pulvere
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Founded1930
School boardEdmonton Catholic School District
SuperintendentLynnette Anderson
Area trusteeAlene Mutala
PrincipalTodd Eistetter
Grades10-12
Enrollment1850
LanguageEnglish, French, Spanish, Nehiyaw Pimatisiwin Cree
CampusInner city area
Colour(s)Blue & White
  
Athletics conferenceMetro Edmonton High School Athletic Association
MascotTaz
Team nameSaints
Websitestjoseph.ecsd.net

St. Joseph offers programming that is unique in Alberta and in Canada. Many aspects of the building and its programs will remind some of a college environment. A large percentage of our continuing education students in their 4th and 5th year, are part of post-secondary programs, and some are concurrently taking courses at St. Joseph, along with local post-secondaries like MacEwan University.

The building itself is the largest high school in Alberta, and the college feel of the school is unique in all of Canada.

History

St. Joseph High School first opened in 1930 as the first high school for the Catholic boys in the Edmonton region. In the 1950s with the closing of St. Mary's High School, St. Joseph opened its doors to girls.[1] Since 1998, St. Joseph's High School has offered self-directed learning programs.

Programs of Study
  • Guided Customized Learning (GCL)[2]
  • Traditional Classroom-Based Learning (TCL), based on semesters
  • Guided Digital Learning (GDL)
  • Modular Delivery Learning (MDL)
  • Quarterly Classroom Learning (QTR)
  • Knowledge and Employability
  • WIN Program[3] (formerly Educational Experiences)
  • English Language Learning
  • Dual Credit Program[4]
  • Nehiyaw Pimatisiwin Cree Language and Culture Program & Braided Journey FMNI
  • Diploma Self Regulated Learning (DSRL)
  • ECSD Online Schooling 10-12
  • * 4th and 5th year programming

Within these programs exists a Career Skills Centre that is Edmonton Catholic School District's new centralized technical and trade career education site. The Skills Centre allows students from around the district to take part in CTS programs not necessarily available at their home school.

The Guided Customized Learning Program, Nehiyaw Pimatisiwin Cree Language and Culture program, is open to all student residing within the city limit.[5]

There is an exceptional Career and Technology Program, that features an award-winning Culinary Arts Program with a Red Seal Chef, a Baking Program, Automotives, Autobody, Fabrication, Computer Technology, Cosmetology, and Esthetics.

The Braided Journeys Program for Indigenous Learners is large, inclusive and works to meet the learning and development of all Indigenous student and those who wish to participate and learn.

The Fine Arts Program is exceptional, with an amazing Musical Theatre and Performing Arts component, coupled with the talented musical ability of our students within the Music Program.

The academics are outstanding and there are many different programs for students to participate in, working on areas of interest and to try for the first time.

Knowledge and Employability

The Knowledge and Employability (K&E) program is offered at St. Joseph for students who learn best through experiences that integrate essential and employability skills in occupational contexts.[6] Traditionally, students enrolled in the K&E program in Alberta will earn only their Certificate of Achievement and not a Diploma. At St. Joseph, The K&E program is referred to as the Dash 4 Pathway as students are presented with an opportunity to still achieve their Alberta High School Diploma as well as their Certificate of Achievement. Through the Guided Customized Learning program, students in Dash-4 can choose to take on six additional classes to bridge from dash-4 courses to dash-2, thus satisfying Alberta Diploma requirements.

WIN Program

The WIN Program is a program of choice for high school student that have a mild to severe learning need. Student enrolled in this program obtain a Certificate of Completion and have the option to partake in Dash-4 Pathway depending on student academic success. This program also have scheduled lecture within the WIN Program as well. The main goal for the WIN Program is developing students strength, communication, social and learning skills, as well as living, vocational, leisure and recreational skills to become successful in the real-world.

The WIN Program are facilitated by staff employed and/or contracted by the Edmonton Catholic School District and/or Alberta Health Services staff include but are not limited to:

Each student in the WIN Program receive an Individualized Program Plan (IPP) for teachers and parents to monitor their child’s academic success and focus on area and aspect that need improvement. Most WIN students don't receive a report card.

Work Study

Students in the WIN Program will also have the option to partake in Work Study Placement each placement are individualized to each student depending on student interest. The WIN Program also have an on-site Work Study Coordinator helping student and staff look and determine placement for each students. There is no boundary for the Work Study Placement as long if it within the City Of Edmonton limit.

Athletics

The Saints compete in the Metro Edmonton High School Athletic Association in various sports such as basketball, football, soccer, volleyball, track and field, badminton, cross country, curling, golf, and swimming. In the 1981/82 school year, St. Joes became the first and only catholic high school in Edmonton to ever win a triple crown in which they won a Senior City Championship in Football, Basketball, and Soccer all in a single school year.

Father Michael Troy Tournament

Every year since 1984, St. Joseph has hosted the Father Michael Troy Basketball tournament. Teams from around Canada have participated in the tournament since its inception. Recently, teams from Marburg, Germany have competed. The namesake of the tournament, the late Father Michael Troy, considered the association of his name with this tournament one of the greatest honors in his lifetime.

Notable alumni

See also

References
  1. "Edmonton Catholic Schools". www.ecsd.net. Retrieved 2020-08-24.
  2. "Edmonton Catholic Schools".
  3. https://www.ecsd.net/Programs/Overview/Inclusive-Ed/Documents/WIN%20Community.pdf
  4. "Edmonton Catholic Schools".
  5. "Edmonton Catholic Schools" (PDF).
  6. "K&E Courses". education.alberta.ca. Retrieved 2018-03-15.
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