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ST. OSCAR ROMERO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT REGISTRATION GUIDE
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.
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
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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 All
Give me eyes to see injustice
Ears to hear the poor,
Wisdom to know compassion
SAINT OSCAR ROMERO
And the courage to bring about change.
Amen
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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!
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
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:
INDIGENOUS LEARNING COMMUNITY AND BRAIDED JOURNEYS
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
TEACHER ADVISOR, FLEX AND STUDENT SERVICES
• 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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THINGS TO KNOW
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%.
THINGS TO KNOW
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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) OR
Fine Arts or Second Languages OR
Physical Education 20 / 30 OR
ALBERTA HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
Locally 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
Total
Course Name Credits Course Name Credits Course Name Credits
Credits
Religion 15 3 Religion 25 3 Religion 35 3
English 10-1 English 20-1 or English 30-1 or
5 5 5 /15
or 10-2 20-2 30-2
Social 10-1 Social 20-1 or Social 30-1 or
5 5 5 /15
or 10-2 20-2 30-2
Math 10C Math 20-1, 20-2
5 5 Math 30-1, 30-2 5 10 or 15
or 10-3 or 20-3
Science 20 or 24 Science 30 and/
and/or Biology 20 or Biology 30
Science 10 or 14 5 and/or Chemistry and/or Chemistry
5 5
20 and/or 30 and/or
10 or 15
Physics 20 Physics 30
Physical
3 or 5 CALM 20 3 /6 or 8
Education 10
Options* Options* Options* / 10
*Any 30 level
/5
HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING CHART
course
*Any 30 level
/5
course
Additional /24
Total Credits Total Credits Total Credits
GOAL FOR GRADE 10 GOAL FOR GRADE 11 GOAL FOR GRADE 12
5 required 10 level courses 5 required 20 level courses Minimum of 100 credits /100
and a total of 35 credits and a total of 70 credits and 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.
10 ST. OSCAR ROMEROCOURSE 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)
COURSE SELECTION
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
2020 | 2021 REGISTRATION GUIDE 11FINE 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?
COURSE SELECTION
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GRADE 10 CR GRADE 11 CR GRADE 12 CR
Religion 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
English 10-2 5 English 20-2 5 English 30-2 5
English 10-4 5 English 20-4 5 English 30-4 5
Social Studies 10-1 5 Social Studies 20-1 5 Social Studies 30-1 5
Social Studies 10-2 5 Social Studies 20-2 5 Social Studies 30-2 5
Social Studies 10-4 5 Social Studies 20-4 5 Social Studies 30-4 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
COURSES OFFERED AT OSCAR ROMERO
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 CR
Physical Education 10 M/F 3 Physical Education 20 3
Co-ed
Physical Education 10 M/F 5 Physical Education 20 5 Physical Education 30 5
Co-ed Co-ed
Sports Performance 15 3 Sports Performance 25 3 Sports Performance 35 5
Outdoor Education 10 3 Outdoor Education 20 3
2020 | 2021 REGISTRATION GUIDE 13GRADE 10 CR GRADE 11 CR GRADE 12 CR
Canadian 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 3 Theatre Appreciation 3
25 35*
Advanced Acting 15 3/5 Advanced Acting 25 3/5 Advanced Acting 35 3/5
COURSES OFFERED AT OSCAR ROMERO
Technical Theatre 15 3/5 Technical Theatre 25 3/5 Technical Theatre 35 3/5
Digital 3/5 Digital 3/5 Digital 3/5
Technology 10 Technology 20 Technology 30
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.
14 ST. OSCAR ROMEROADVANCED 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.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
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
2020 | 2021 REGISTRATION GUIDE 15How 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
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.
16 ST. OSCAR ROMEROAdvanced 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.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
2020 | 2021 REGISTRATION GUIDE 17Some students may be on a pathway other than Alberta High School Diploma.
This page includes requirements for a Certificate of High School Achievement.
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
18 ST. OSCAR ROMERODASH 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
DASH 4 ROUTE (KNOWLEDGE AND EMPLOYABILITY)
(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.
2020 | 2021 REGISTRATION GUIDE 19COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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!!
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: RELIGIOUS STUDIES
20 ST. OSCAR ROMEROENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
75%
ELA 9 ELA 10-1 AP ELA 20-1 AP ELA 30-1 AP
60% 60% 60%
ELA 9 ELA 10-1 ELA 20-1 ELA 30-1
Be Be
low low
60 60
80% % 80% %
Below
60% 50% 50%
ELA 9 ELA 10-2 ELA 20-2 ELA 30-2
• 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)
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: ENGLISH
• 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.
2020 | 2021 REGISTRATION GUIDE 21SECOND 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
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: SECOND LANGUAGE COURSES
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.
22 ST. OSCAR ROMEROSOCIAL STUDIES
60%* 60%* 60%*
Social 9 Social 10-1 Social 20-1 Social 30-1
Be Be
low low
60 60
% % 80%
Below
Social 9 60% Social 10-2 50% Social 20-2 50% Social 30-2
* 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.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: SOCIAL STUDIES
• 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.
2020 | 2021 REGISTRATION GUIDE 23ABORIGINAL STUDIES 10 /20 /30 (5 CREDITS EACH)
GOAL
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.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: ABORIGINAL STUDIES
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.
Canadian
Studies 15
Social Studies Canadian
10-2 Studies 25
Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies
10-1 20-2 10-2
24 ST. OSCAR ROMEROENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
• 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
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
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.
Expository
English 15
Expository
English 10-2
English 25
Expository
English 10-1 English 20-2
English 10-2
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
2020 | 2021 REGISTRATION GUIDE 25SCIENCES
40% 40
>60%* 50%* 50%*
Science 9 Science 10 Science 20 Science 30
50%
60%
Biology 20 Biology 30
75% > 60%**
Chemistry 20 Chemistry 30
Physics 20 Physics 30
>75% 75% 75%*
Science 9 Science 10AP Biology 20AP Biology 30AP
* Recommended school mark
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: SCIENCES
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.
26 ST. OSCAR ROMEROAll 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.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: SCIENCES
• Completion of Science 30 requires the writing of a provincial diploma examination.
2020 | 2021 REGISTRATION GUIDE 27SCIENCE 14 / 24 (5 CREDITS EACH)
• 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.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: SCIENCES
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.
28 ST. OSCAR ROMEROMATHEMATICS
Below 60%*
Math 10-3 50% Math 20-3 50% Math 30-3
< 60%*
80%* Math 20-2 Math 30-2
50% 60%*
> 60%* *
Math 9 75%* 50
%
60%*
Math 10C Math 20-1 Math 30-1 Math 31
60%* 60%* Calculus
80%*
Math 10C Math 20-1 Math 30-1 Math 31
75%* AP 75%* AP 75%* AP 75%* AP
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: MATHEMATICS
Math 10-3 / 20-3 / 30-3 Math 10C / 20-2 / 30-2 Math 10C AP / 10C / 20-1
Interested in Trades / Humanity Programs / non- AP / 20-1 / 30-1 AP / 30-1
Technical School calculus route Sciences/engineering/
Office Administration: Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor calculus route
Welding; Health Care Aid; of Fine Arts; Bachelor of Engineering; Bachelor of
Heavy Equipment Tech; Social Communication; Bachelor of Science; Computing Science;
Work; Power Engineering; Music; Business Administration; Kinesiology; instrumentation;
Educational Assistant; Photographic Technology; Bachelor of Commerce.
Apprentices to most Trades. Animal Health Technology;
Dental Technology; Bachelor of
Nursing.
ALWAYS check information with the institution and program you wish to apply.
Pre-requisites vary per institution and institutions sometimes change entrance
requirements.
2020 | 2021 REGISTRATION GUIDE 29• 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.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: MATHEMATICS
• 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).
30 ST. OSCAR ROMEROMATHEMATICS 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)
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: MATHEMATICS
• 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.
2020 | 2021 REGISTRATION GUIDE 31“Aspire not to have more but to be more.”
- Saint Oscar Romero
32 ST. OSCAR ROMEROCOURSE DESCRIPTIONS: PHYSICAL EDUCATION • OUTDOOR EDUCATION • CALM
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.
2020 | 2021 REGISTRATION GUIDE 33FINE 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)
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: FINE ARTS - DRAMA
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!!
34 ST. OSCAR ROMEROFINE ART COURSES
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)
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: FINE ARTS - ART • MUSIC
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.
2020 | 2021 REGISTRATION GUIDE 35FILM 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.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: FINE ARTS - FILM STUDIES
36 ST. OSCAR ROMEROCAREER 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:
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY STUDIES
• 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.
2020 | 2021 REGISTRATION GUIDE 37FASHION 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)
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY STUDIES
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.
38 ST. OSCAR ROMEROSTUDENT ACTIVITIES
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 ACTIVITIES
• Board Game Club • Improv Team
• Book Club • Intramurals
• Dance Club • Open Gym
• Rainbow Ravens • Student Council
• Drama Club • Road Hockey Tournament
• Citadel Students Club • Multi-Cultural Day
• Travel Group • Grad Council
• Social Justice League • Jazz Band
• Girls Fitness Club • Concert Band
• Running/Walking Club • Fine Arts Night
• Environment Club • Cappies Critic Team
• Debate Club • Tech Theatre Team
• Booster Club • Film Makers
ST. OSCAR ROMERO: STUDENT ACTIVITIES
• Skills Canada
• Choir
• Drama Production
Students enjoy high school more when they are involved in activities & clubs.
2020 | 2021 REGISTRATION GUIDE 39RAVEN ATHLETICS
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
ST. OSCAR ROMERO • RAVEN ATHLETICS
• Unified sports – students with and
without cognitive delays compete
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