Our Motto
“We plant the seed that one day will grow”.
Archbishop Oscar Romero
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.
Key Features
- Archbishop Oscar Romero is Edmonton Catholic’s newest high school, which opened in September 2004.
- iLearn; a wireless campus supporting student owned laptops
- Spanish Language and Culture as well as Filipino Language and Culture
- A professional learning community school which emphasizes a collaborative approach to education among staff and studentsEmphasis on diversity in learning with a student-centred approach to learning
- Focus on community building and a personalized approach possible in a smaller high school with a strong faculty advisor program which promotes the development of leadership skills and community involvement.
- 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
Resources
- Chaplain
- Counsellor
- Strong working relationship with the Jamie Platz YMCA located next door
- Adjacent to twin arenas
- Fitness centre onsite
- Online school courses
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.
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 an Honours and Advanced Placement Programs 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.
September 2009 has seen the beginning of our iLearn program. Romero is a wireless campus. Students are encouraged to enhance their learning by bringing their wireless laptops to school.
Extracurricular Activities
Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Swim Team, Golf, Cross Country, Track & Field, Cycling Club, Student Leadership Team, Yearbook Club, NextGen Writing Group, Drama Club, Social Justice & Environment Club, Speech and Debate, Travel and Tourism Group, Technology Club, Cheer Team, Vocal, Dance Marathon, Celebrations, Foster Child, Intramurals, and others.
