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Welcome to St. Charles College. Let your journey towards high school begin here. I am very proud to say that at St. Charles College we offer specialized programs to meet the needs and passions of all of our students. We offer the best in a full range of academic programming, including our new Advanced Placement program and Hockey Canada Skills Academy, French Immersion, Indigenous Studies, Experiential, Alternative and Special Education. Regardless of the destination, all of our pathways lead to success.

St. Charles College has partnered with Hockey Canada to offer the “Hockey Canada Skills Academy” program.

Our goal is to enhance a player’s confidence, individual playing skills, self-esteem and leadership while giving them opportunities in both academics and athletics beyond the regular classroom. These opportunities are supplementary to the physical and tactical aspects of hockey taught with their regular minor hockey club team.

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The SHSM Sports program provides students with specialized, hands-on, technical and practical learning experiences in the sports sector. We offer a variety of focused training courses in a number of different sports from hockey, soccer, baseball, volleyball, basketball, and dance.  We offer competitive to recreational level sports with a focus on sports management, sports media and broadcasting, nutrition and health as well as mental health.

The program enables students to build a foundation of sector-focused knowledge and skills before graduating and entering apprenticeship training, college, university, or an entry-level position in the workplace. Students have the opportunity to take classes that focus on competitive and recreational sports, sports management, sports media and broadcasting, and nutrition and health.Our goal is to enhance a player’s confidence, individual playing skills, self-esteem and leadership while giving them opportunities in both academics and athletics beyond the regular classroom. These opportunities are supplementary to the physical and tactical aspects of hockey taught with their regular minor hockey club team.

Learn about our Sports Program

A science background is the basis for many new and exciting career paths – and the goal of our staff is to get you prepared for the 21st century learning environment. Taught by experts in the different fields of Science, students are enriched with hands on learning throughout their studies in the different fields.

In grade 9, students can apply for a new “Cards Code Science” program, two credit program combining Computer Studies with grade 9 Science to enrich students’ understanding and application.

Grade 11 and 12 allows students to study three fields of Science including Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Our science program is very immersive and full of spark.

St. Charles College offers a French Immersion program option which is available to all students who have begun their studies in a French or French Immersion program.

This is a highly successful approach to second language learning in which students receive instruction in French for a significant portion of the day. Students study the same curriculum content as their peers in the regular English program. It is designed to provide English-speaking children with the opportunity to become highly proficient in French as well as in English. There is no expectation that parents of students in the French Immersion program are able to understand or speak French.

An Immersion program means that French is not only the medium in which subjects are taught, but it is also the means of communication between pupils and teachers in the classroom and, as much as possible, beyond the classroom.

Guidance counsellors are available to help students no matter what the question or concern. Counsellors can assist students in their career path by assisting in course selections, supporting students in selecting their post-secondary destinations, applications, bursaries, scholarships, and financial aids to help fund programs beyond secondary school. No matter what the question, our Guidance Counsellors will help you find the answer.

The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) in Health and Wellness allows students to learn specialized, hands-on, technical and practical skills that focus their learning on health sciences and wellness. The program enables students to build a foundation of sector-focused knowledge and skills before graduating and entering apprenticeship training, college, university, or an entry-level position in the workplace. Students will have the opportunity to take classes that focus on health care, fitness, child care, and family services. It includes the study of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, pathology and human development.

Taught by a licensed mechanic with industry experience, our Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) in Transportation builds a strong foundation for students who wish to move on to further study and training in specialized areas of transportation technology. It provides practical skills for those who wish to move directly into to the workplace, pursuing an apprenticeship with our Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP), applying for a trades school, or moving into mechanical design and engineering fields.

At St. Charles College, we offer Grade 9 to 12 Indigenous Studies courses which are open to all students. Courses focus on  developing an appreciation for the culture, traditions and histories of the Indigenous peoples we study. Language courses are also offered in Anishinaabemowin at the beginning and intermediate levels to all students.

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Construction and Technology allows students to get hands on with their learning. Taught by a red-seal Carpenter, students are  introduced to building materials and processes through opportunities to design and build various construction projects. Students will learn to create and read working drawings; become familiar with common construction materials, components, and processes; and perform a variety of fabrication, assembly, and finishing operations. Students will develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to construction technology, and will explore secondary and post-secondary pathways leading to careers in the industry. Those who are passionate about a trade in construction can complete their Level 1 Apprenticeship before graduating from St. Charles College.

St. Charles College is one of several Northern Ontario high schools which will host a pilot program aimed at helping Indigenous students develop business and entrepreneurial skills. During the course of studies, students run a small business out of St. Charles College and partner with local businesses to gain valuable skills they can use for future aspirations.

The Student Success Centre’s dedicated Teachers and Educational Assistants provide students with one-on-one academic support and homework help during lunch and after school. It acts as an alternative space for students to write tests or work on assignments. The centre has a range of technology resources like laptops, iPads, and printing services.

Through AP courses, students who want to achieve at the highest level can earn advanced placement and university credits while still in high school. In university-level AP courses, students will learn in ways that will challenge them beyond the conventional classroom. Pre-AP courses are the pathway for students interested in taking an AP course at the senior level and ultimately, prepare students to successfully pass the approved College Board exam.

BENEFITS OF AP

Gain an Edge in University Preparation
AP sets students apart in the university admission process. Students who take AP courses send a signal to universities that they are serious about their education and that they are willing to challenge themselves with rigorous coursework. Eighty-five percent of selective colleges and universities report that a student’s AP experience favourably impacts admission decisions. By entering university with AP credits, students will have more time and freedom to move into upper-level courses, pursue a double-major or study abroad.

The Financial Benefits of AP Are Important to Consider.
Students who take five years or more to graduate can spend $21,500 for each additional year in university to cover tuition, fees, living expenses, transportation and other costs. Research shows that students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely than their peers to complete a university degree on time.

Students Build Skills that Last a Lifetime.
AP courses give students access to rigorous university-level work, but with the support of high school teachers and peers. Students build confidence and learn the essential time management and study skills needed for university and career success. Students have the opportunity to dig deeper into subjects that interest them, develop advanced research and communication skills, and learn to tap into their creativity and their problem-solving and analytical skills to address course challenges. AP students learn what will be expected of them in university

At St. Charles College, we instill our motto: “Teach me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge”. Through all of your studies and extra-curriculars, we use this motto as a compass to guide our decisions as we encourage all of our students to follow suit.

Religious courses at St. Charles College examine scripture, what it means to be a good disciple and is part of each student’s growth and understanding as well as the study of other religions around the world and how they connect to our Catholic faith. By grade 12, students have worked grown to reflect on our Catholic Graduate Expectations as they become contributing members of society.

Music education begins in the intermediate division with our grade 7 and 8 students with Instrumental Music Performance. Secondary students also have access to elective courses which are performance-oriented and reflect the interests and needs of local communities. Courses are offered at all grade levels and you can elect to study a range of music courses, including junior and senior concert band, guitar, vocals, keyboard, mallet percussion, as well as take courses in music composition and computers. Students who are passionate about the arts can also qualify for our Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) in Arts & Culture.

Students have the opportunity to earn credits of their interest at the postsecondary level, which is applied to their OSSD. Dual credit programs are intended for students to make successful transition to college and/or apprenticeship programs. This group could include disengaged and underachieving students who have the potential to succeed but are at risk of not graduating, and students who have left school before graduating. Students in Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs and students in the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) are also eligible to participate in dual credit programs.

The Business SHSM program allows students to learn specialized, hands-on, technical and practical skills that focus their learning on the business sector. The program enables students to build a foundation of sector-focused knowledge and skills before graduating and entering apprenticeship training, college, university, or an entry-level position in the workplace. 

Students have the opportunity to take classes that focus on entrepreneurship, finance, accounting, retail, marketing, international business, economics, management and administration, and event planning. 

Our focus is student creativity, artistry and technical skills.  Taught by a qualified Graphic Designer, students create media works that communicate their ideas, feelings and beliefs.  These media works are not limited and may involve photography, film, art, acoustic sound, animation, video or television.  These students don’t rely on textbooks!  Their learning comes from computer software, digital imaging, graphics, digital sound recordings, animation, multimedia projects and website design. If you are interested in digital media, consider applying for our Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) in Digital Media Studies.