St. Joseph Catholic Online High School offers online programming for high school students. Classes are led by an Alberta-certified teacher and taught synchronously (online live teacher instruction) and asynchronously (self-paced by teacher-supported) following an outcomes-based approach that adheres to the Alberta Curriculum.
Students have diverse programming options to complement their courses.
Considering Online Learning?
St. Joseph Online High School is for:
- Students who are highly motivated and independent learners;
- Students able to engage in the daily routines and expectations of the school;
- Students who have medical issues which make in-person classes difficult;
- Students transitioning from home education;
- Students who have parents/guardians that can partner with the school in supporting the student in their learning.
We encourage families to see online programming not as a short-term solution but as the best option for their child’s long-term success. For some students, the virtual classroom will elevate their educational experience while others may thrive best in an in-person learning environment.
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The Online Experience
The online experience at St. Joseph Catholic Online High School will consist of all students on the same timetable regardless if they are in-person or online learners. Online learners will have 2-3 seminars per week for their core subject classes. This program will be structured into two semesters.
Semester 1 - September to January
Semester 2 - February to June
Student Support
Support for each online student is available and includes online virtual help desks and online student workshops, which focus on the specific needs of each student. We believe that great teaching is great teaching regardless of the setting. Our online teachers are skilled in providing virtual instruction that is both engaging and effective.
A daily schedule is established and followed for our synchronous students, laying down the foundation for routine which includes structured start and end times. Students take part in whole group, small group and one to one experiences throughout the day. They collaborate with their peers during group projects and build further connections during extra-curricular opportunities. We are proud of the connections we have with our students and their families as we are in their homes each day - building community, connection and meaningful learning experiences together!
Our asynchronous students are provided with a pacing guide and suggested dates where students are able to work at their own pace to complete the course. Student must complete the course by the end of the semester.
St. Joseph Catholic Online High School is committed to offering: a virtual experience that operates in the same manner as in-person learning
We believe that great teaching is great teaching regardless of the setting. Our online teachers are skilled in providing virtual instruction that is both engaging and effective. We are committed to consistent feedback and assessment for students and parents/guardians. A daily schedule will be established and followed. It will lay down the foundation for routine and include structured start and end times. We are focused on connecting with our online students despite the distance and will focus on creating a classroom community.
St. Joseph Catholic Online High School is asking parents/guardians to commit to: a shared goal of student success
Critical to the success of our students in online programming is a shared commitment. We are asking our parents/guardians to be a supportive participant in their child’s online education. We believe a parent/guardian commitment is required to realize a successful online learning experience where there is a shared responsibility on the part of the student, parent/guardian, and teacher.
Student success, at all grades, is tied to regular attendance and engagement. Students will be learning synchronously online and follow a schedule that requires active attendance and participation throughout the day.
Students will need a device that can access the internet and have a webcam. The device can be a Chromebook, laptop, or desktop computer with Windows 10 or higher. A smartphone is not an acceptable device.It is imperative to have a reliable, strong internet connection.