OUR UNIQUE ADVANTAGES
   
​SJCS is a unique program and has the following advantages over regular school programs:
  1. SJCS is a parent-led private society that respects the rights of parents to exercise control over the education of their own children. 
  2. SJCS has the freedom to use excellent curriculum which lends itself to a classical academic approach.
  3. SJCS upholds Catholic teachings in all courses and by all tutors. SJCS tutors swear an oath of fidelity to the teachings of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church.
  4. Our junior program, which runs 2 day/week, inherently requires parental involvement during carry-over days at home. The involvement of parents testifies to our belief in the importance of parents as primary educators of their children; parents are aware of and take an active part in what their children are learning.
  5. Our senior program, which runs 4 days/week, is flexible enough to adapt to some of the individual needs of the students. Families may work with the facilitator to adapt our program to achieve their goals. Most of our students are pursuing a full Alberta High School diploma, and are able to apply for the Rutherford Scholarships.
  6. SJCS offers flexibility regarding accreditation. Besides earning high school credits with the assistance of SJCS, students may also earn credits by pursuing self-directed activities outside of our program.
  7. Finally, SJCS students receive an excellent musical formation in a variety of musical styles and also come to appreciate their musical heritage as Catholics.​​
OUR FACILITY
 
We are currently leasing space at Bow Valley Christian Church which features an administration office, storage room for supplies, spacious classrooms, an amphitheatre,  washrooms with change room areas, a spacious gymnasium and a kitchen facility.
​And plenty of parking!

Bow Valley Christian Church is conveniently located off the ramp of the Dalhousie C-Train Station in north west Calgary.
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GOVERNANCE
     
​SJCS is governed by the society board of parents consisting of seven members. 
NO PUBLIC TAX FUNDING
   
​SJCS is a private not-for-profit society.  We are not a registered school and do not receive public provincial funding. Our program operates as a private organization funded with the money we receive from tutoring fees and private donors. That's it.

WANT TO KNOW MORE? 

Follow the links below to learn more about our Choir, Academics and how to apply to be a part of our Schola.
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