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In partnership with home, parish and community, the Ottawa Catholic School Board ensures that the teachings and values of Jesus Christ are integrated in all aspects of school life. By providing the necessary resources for quality Catholic education, the Board supports the development of lifelong learners striving for academic excellence in a nurturing, safe and vibrant community. All individuals are challenged to become responsible and contributing citizens in an increasingly complex and diverse world.
St. Pius X High School
BOARD INFORMATION
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TRUSTEE REPRESENTATIVE(S)
Gordon Butler, Chairperson
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(613) 828-3573
(613) 828-4472
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Kathy Ablett. R.N.
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(613) 828-3573
(613) 828-4472
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DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
James G. McCracken
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(613) 224-2222
(613) 228-4158
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SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Marcello Bottiglia
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(613) 224-2222
(613) 723-0478
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ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
Established in 1958, St. Pius X High School is located on Fisher Avenue just south of Baseline Road. Serving students for over 45 years, St. Pius X is proud of its long history of excellence in academics, the arts, and athletics. The campus comprises seven buildings with modern technology in all areas including computers, drama, electronics, desktop publishing, visual arts, music, communication, photography, engineering and transportation.
Facilities:
The school has extensive facilities including:
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- 40 classrooms
- 20 classrooms in two port-a-paks
- 5 computer labs
- 2 gymnasia
- Weight training & fitness gym
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- Fully equipped library
- In-school chapel
- Multi-functional cafetorium
- Large playing and practice fields
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Student Enrolment:
1135
Number of Staff:
100
The experience of the teaching staff ranges from recent graduates to 35 years in experience.
Principal:
Jennifer Oake has 16 years of experience. This is her 3rd year as a principal.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL
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CHAIRPERSON
Lorraine Williams
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(613) 225-8105
(613) 225-9105
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The St. Pius X High School Council functions as an advisory
body to the school principal and, on occasion, to the Board. The Council provides advice on a
variety of issues and reflects the school community in composition and function.Meetings are held
In the library.
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HOW WE LIVE OUR CATHOLIC FAITH
Our Belief
The St. Pius X High School community believes that a Catholic
high school is one in which the teachings of Jesus Christ are integrated into the day-to-day curriculum
and social fabric of high school life. We have many opportunities to pray and demonstrate our Catholic
faith including: prayer services, classroom liturgies, daily prayer, and active pastoral team, opportunities
for individual reflection in our chapel, and retreats for staff and students.
Our Partners
We live our Catholic faith by focusing on service, relationships, the Word of God, and lay witness and
leadership. Our chaplain coordinates and animates, with local pastors, the many areas of our faith life.
We also have Catholic symbols throughout our school and our parish representative is our liaison with
the parishes.
Demonstrating Our Faith
St. Pius X High School demonstrates its commitment to the community by:
- Terry Fox Run, Walk for the Cure, Birthright, Toy Mountain
- Development and Peace, CHEO
- Adult Training Centre (ATC)
Our students help one another through their:
- Student Council and Pius Light
ACADEMIC PROGRAM
Our school has a wide-range of programs and facilities to meet the needs of students.
Grades 9 - 12:
Religion and Family Life Education, English*, Mathematics*, Science*, Health and Physical Education, French*, Geography*, History*, Family Studies, Business Arts, Technological Studies *Open, Applied or Academic courses offered
French Second Language
Core, Extended, Immersion
Special Needs
We believe in the philosophy of inclusion and integrate all students with special learning needs into our regular activities.
Other
- Religious and Family Life Education courses taught at all grade levels
- Computers and other technologies are integrated into academic programs
- Many courses feature subject integration, broadbased technology and project-oriented assignments
- Cooperative education serves over 100 students and secures job placements throughout Ottawa
- Science programs include: Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Environmental Studies
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CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAM
Athletics:
Grades 9 -12 students participate in over 25 sports within the Ottawa area, including:
- Badminton, basketball, football
- Boys & Girls Hockey, Field Hockey, Volleyball
- Girls' Touch Football, Golf, Rugby
- Soccer, Track & Field, Water Polo, Wrestling
Clubs and Activities:
Students participate in over 30 clubs and activities, including:
- Band, Debating Club, Drama Production, Student Council
- Ski and Snowboard Club, Weight Training Club, Yearbook
SCHOOL EVENTS
Students are encouraged to take part in a variety of events, including:
- Academic and Athletic Awards Ceremonies
- ATC Dances, Career Days, Earth Day Activities
- Entrepreneurial Competitions, French Exchange
- Interscholastic /Intramural Sports Competitions
- Leadership Camp, Math/Computer Competitions
- Pius Connection Newspaper, SEVEC Exchange
- Spirit Weeks, Student Council Elections
- Student retreats at all grade levels
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HOW WE KNOW WE ARE SUCCEEDING
Assessing Student Progress
The results from the EQAO Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics for the applied academic courses are displayed at the top of the page in graphs. Students who achieved level 3 or 4 meet provincial expectations. Provincial results are provided in tables beside the school graphs. The results from the EQAO Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) are presented next. Successful completion of the OSSLT is a graduation requirement.
ST. PIUS X HIGH SCHOOL
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| Provincial Grade 9 Math Results | | Below Level 1 | 7% | 8% | 7% | | Level 1 | 14% | 15% | 14% | | Level 2 | 36% | 36% | 35% | | Level 3 | 30% | 29% | 33% | | Level 4 | 5% | 5% | 5% |
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| Provincial Grade 9 Math Results | | Below Level 1 | 1% | 1% | <1% | | Level 1 | 9% | 7% | 6% | | Level 2 | 18% | 16% | 15% | | Level 3 | 64% | 68% | 69% | | Level 4 | 6% | 8% | 8% |
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| EQAO Results - Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test: Percentage of students who passed the test. |
| School | 89% | 88% | 86% | | Province | 84% | 84% | 85% |
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PRESERVING OUR SCHOOL HISTORY - LAST YEAR IN REVIEW
The staff of St. Pius X High School strongly support the concept of continuous improvement. This year we will continue with our mandate to nurture our Catholic faith and at the same time offering strong academics. We will continue to work towards preparing our grade 10 students appropriately for the EQAO Literacy Test and our grade 9 students for the EQAO Mathematics Assessment. We will continue to focus on ensuring that all of our graduates are ready for their next post-secondary endeavour, be it university, college or the world of work.
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS
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We believe our school should be at the centre of community activities. St. Pius X High School is currently running at 130% capacity, with activities scheduled weeknights and on many weekends. Examples of who uses our facilities include:
- Heritage Language Program
- Local Community Associations
- Kiwanis Club
- Adult Recreational Activity Groups
In addition to these examples, over 100 different courses, programs and workshops are offered to the community through the Continuing Education programs.
Parnerships/Collaborative Activities
We encourage interested groups to contact us regarding the use of our facilities.
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More About Our Students/
School Achievement
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Since 1998, St. Pius X has coordinated, through SEVEC, an
annual student exchange. The exchange with a Micmac community in Conne River, Newfoundland took place in December, 2003 and May, 2004. We had several school teams attend OFSSA over the past years, including the Senior Boys' Soccer on two occasions, Girls' and Boys'Hockey, and Girls' Field Hockey.
Training and competition in the Canadian National Math League and University of Waterloo Math Contests form an integral part of the St. Pius X Mathematics program. The Canada-wide Avogadro contest is written by our Grade 11 Chemistry students annually. Each year St. Pius enters a team in the Concours de Français sponsored by Ottawa and Carleton Universities, and St. Pius X sends participants to the Board-wide Concours d'art oratoire. Moreover, St. Pius X participates actively in various leadership camps and student-led retreats during the course of the school year.
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Last Updated:
2010-01-14 11:01:17
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