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Archbishop Oscar Romero High School

A Community School- Something for Everybody. A primary goal of the school is to provide a broad survey of courses for all the students in a Christian and rich learning community Student feedbackcore academic and optionsfine arts athletics and recreationCTS (traditional and computer-based). App

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Archbishop Oscar Romero High School

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    1. Archbishop Oscar Romero High School An Introduction to the School and its Programs

    2. A Community School- Something for Everybody A primary goal of the school is to provide a broad survey of courses for all the students in a Christian and rich learning community Student feedback core academic and options fine arts athletics and recreation CTS (traditional and computer-based)

    3. Appealing to All Learners Importance of dedicated, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic staff Appreciating diversity among learners (living up to the strong role model provided by our namesake)- differentiated instruction Teaching students to learn and to collaborate (student-centered programming) Promoting collaboration & community

    4. Revelation Online A focus program Optional Online Courses- further choice and flexibility for learners Opportunities for Teachers to Learn New Technology and Learning Strategies Assisting Technology Integration

    5. Building Community Focusing on the students and their needs lets them know that they’re reason we’re there Faculty Advisor Program Chaplaincy Program Social Justice Student Leadership Team

    6. Technology at Romero Technology as a tool for learners vs. an end in itself Computer purchase plans Wireless networking

    7. School Location & Neighbours 17760- 69 Ave. (Callingwood.) YMCA Arenas Library? Strip Mall Our School Neighbours- Our Lady of the Prairies, Good Shepherd (School & Parish), St. Martha, St. Justin, H.E. Beriault, St. Thomas More, St. Rose

    8. The School Building Designing for Community & Collaboration Central Gathering Space Library (a place for students to meet, work on projects, research, or just read magazines) Gymnasium and Fitness Center Fine Arts- a stage onto the central gathering area CTS Science Suite

    9. School Building (continued) Teacher Preparation and Collaboration Small Group Learning Rooms Student Services Student Union/Leadership Team (stage)

    12. Student Population A School Designed for @750 Grades 10-12 (10 & 11 in year one- @500) Building for Expansion Feeder School & catchment area (H.E. Beriault) 87th Ave. on the north; 149 St. and the river on the east; North Saskatchewan River (south); City Boundary (west)

    13. Staffing Timelines Administration Department Heads English/Social -Math Science -PE/Athletics Religion/Social Justice General Studies (CTS, Fine Arts, Languages) Staffing of Support Staff Staffing of Instructional Staff- put your name on the transfer list

    14. Expectations of Staff “keeners”- year one core staff (small school means more roles per person) Work required to - building a community and tradition Flexibility Diversity individually Diversity of experience (and age)

    15. Our Namesake and Philosophy

    16. Philosophy in Action Some ideas Intramurals Physical education Advisor program Social Justice/ Social Action Community Service (Soup kitchens, missions) Celebrations Community building

    18. Site Blessing

    19. Photos

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    25. Question and Answer Today Future Questions and Contact Info. Michael Carby – Dept. of Lifelong Learning (St. Francis of Assisi – 2nd floor); 944-2000; carbym@ecsd.net; as of November 6th, the school phone will be 428-2705; fax 944-2006 (Lifelong Learning) Dan Donnelly – St. Edmund School; 453-1596; donnellyd@ecsd.net After spring break, we’ll have an office space at St. Thomas More school

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