Upgrading

St. Joseph Catholic High School welcomes students who need to continue their education beyond their three years of high school. We offer courses for upgrading or continuing students in the following formats:

• Traditional Classroom-Based Learning
• Modular Digital Learning
• Guided Customized Learning

How to Apply

Students in their Grade 13 or Grade 14 years (also known as 4th and 5th year high school students respectively) must apply to St. Joseph. Please note that not all programs or courses are available. Visit our website for more information.

Grades 13 and 14 Students 

Students in Grades 13 and 14 (also known as 4th and 5th year high school students) will fall into one of the following categories:

• Upgrading Students
  Students who have graduated with an Alberta High School Diploma or a Certificate of Achievement, but are looking to upgrade their marks or move to a different program.   
• Continuing Students
  Students who did not, for whatever reason, achieve their credential (diploma or certificate of achievement) and wish to obtain it.  

Cardinal Collins Catholic Academic Centres (formerly Fresh Start) are student-centered, self-paced programs for senior high school students who who require a alternative learning setting. Students receive one-to-one and small group classroom instruction, and have access to all levels of high school courses with a flexible schedule and one-on-one support from on-site Teacher Advisors. 

In partnership with St. Joseph Catholic High School, Cardinal Collins will support Grade 13 and 14 students (4th or 5th year high school students).  

Please note: all inquiries are to be directed to St. Joseph High school first, as St. Joseph High School is the primary site.

For more information and locations, please visit our webpage.

PASS is an Alternative Education high school after-hours program for students who want a self-paced, individualized approach to their education. 

Courses are offered in modules (self-paced resources) broken up into smaller units to be completed independently (asynchronously) with the help of a certified teacher. All Alternative Education assessments are completed in person. PASS runs on a semester system from September to January and from February to June. 

More information can be found on our website.

Dual Credit opportunities allow students to get a head start on their future by exploring areas of interest in high school. Students can enroll in post-secondary courses, earning both high school and post-secondary credits at the same time. Courses will be offered in the areas of:

• Veterinary/Animal Sciences
• Health Fields and Nursing
• Psychology, Aviation
• Police Studies
• Business
• Sciences
• Administrative Professionals One Year Certificate Program
• Education Assistant One Year Certificate Program
• Accounting
• Early Learning and Information Technology

Each of these courses/programs can be stepping stones to exciting careers in multiple areas. Students at Edmonton Catholic Schools will be able to explore their passions and interests within a high school environment. The credit earned goes towards high school completion and post-secondary studies.  Students will be upgrading and bridging into post-secondary and careers.

More information is available on our website.

Edmonton Catholic School of Alternative Education offers a variety of 10, 20, and 30-level high school courses in July. Students can choose from classroom-based, self-paced, or online formats.

Options for summer school include: 

• a traditional approach to learning within a classroom environment
• instruction for self-motivated students within a module-based learning environment 
• online learning in that students can participate in an asynchronous classroom environment supported by Edmonton Catholic School Division teachers

Please visit our summer school webpage for more details. 

• St. Joseph Catholic High School
• ECSD Alternative Education
• Cardinal Collins Academic Centres
• PASS (part-time alternative self-paced school)
• Dual Credit
• Summer School