Grande Prairie and District Catholic Schools

Parent Centre

In Winter 2010 we held a parent forum to learn more about your hopes, dreams, and expectations of our Catholic Christian schools. We are pleased to offer many opportunities for families:

Pre-School: Montessori (Mother Teresa),  Junior Kindergarten (St. Pat’s, St. Clement), & Pre-School (St. Mary Sexsmith, Ste. Marie & STM)
Kindergarten Plus: Mother Teresa  (Kindergarten AM and Enhancement PM)
After School Care K-6: YMCA (Kateri & Holy Cross) , AFCA (St. Gerard), and TBA (Mother Teresa)
Early Literacy: Intervention program during school hours that meets the needs of struggling readers
French Immersion (K-12) : St Gerard is a K to 9 French Immersion Centre, & St. Joe’s compliments the program.
DELF Assessment: International assessment to certify your son/daughter in the French language.
Service & Social Justice: This is who we are as Christian people. Year-long activities and not just on-shot ideas.
Band (Grades 4-12): Introductory to Wind Ensemble, Jazz, & Concert Band.
Gifted Education: Inclusion, Enhanced, Destination ImagiNation, Advanced Placement
Pre-Advanced Placement (Grades 9-11): Challenge yourself in 1-4 courses in Language Arts, Science, Social, & Math. St. Joe’s.
Advanced Placement (Grade 12): Pursue your expertise & passion in one course so you are more prepared for college/ university.
Notre Dame Sports Academy (Grade 4-8): St. Pat’s. Multi-Sport or Hockey. Pursue your passion 2 days/week & explore other sports.
High Performance Training Centre (Grades 9-12): St. Joe’s new centre & the Multi-Plex provide you with an unparalleled opportunity.
High School Re-Design:  St. Joe’s is experimenting with how to teach in new & innovative ways.

PowerSchool Parent Portal Now Available