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Archbishop Oscar
Romero
Virtual Tour
Location
Archbishop Romero High School is situated in the
Callingwood community right beside the Jamie Platz
YMCA and the Callingwood Arenas. It is across the
street from a diverse shopping area. The school
serves high school students who live south of 87th
Avenue to the river and west of 149th Street to the
city limits.
Our Motto
"We plant the seed that one day will grow".
- Archbishop Oscar Romero
Our Mission
Our goal is one of meeting the varied needs of students
in the school community: academic, spiritual,
social, and physical. All courses will include a collaborative
student-centred component to promote team
building and problem-solving. As each student has
gifts our goal is to foster those gifts to promote success and personal growth. We want all students to
feel that they are part of a community.
Extracurricular Activities
Intramurals, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Swim Team, Golf, Cross
Country, Track & Field, Cycling Club, Student
Leadership Team, Yearbook Club, Newspaper Club,
Drama Club, Social Justice & Environment Club,
Speech Craft Club, Super Cool International Languages
& Culture Club, Web Design Club, Jazz Ensemble Club,
and Cheer Team. Activities in our teacher advisory
groups include - Sports Admin., Study Buddy, Vocal,
Dance Marathon, Celebrations, and Foster Child, Grad Committee, Ski Club.
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Key Features
Archbishop Oscar Romero is Edmonton
Catholic's newest high school, which
opened in September 2004.
Language program offered in Spanish Language
and Culture
A professional learning community school
which emphasizes a collaborative approach to
education among staff and students
Emphasis on diversity in learning with a
student-centred approach to learning
Online and modular course offerings for
diversified learning opportunities (partnership
with Revelation Online High School)
Strong social justice program to follow the
example of our school's namesake
Advanced Placement Program (2008)
Honours Program
Programs
Varied programs to serve the needs of students living
in the community include athletics (a large gym and fitness
centre), music, art, drama, broad CTS offerings
(technology, food studies, woodworking, welding, automotives)
as well as a strong academic program to challenge
the gifted and to promote success for all students.
The school has numerous clubs and activities to
promote the development of life skills to encourage
lifelong activities and interests.
Resources
Chaplain
Counsellor
Strong working relationship with the Jamie Platz YMCA located
next door
Adjacent to twin arenas
Fitness centre onsite
Online school courses
Student Support Centre
Advanced Placement Program (2008)
Honours Program
Registered Apprenticeship Program
Work Experience
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