Departments

The St. Robert Arts Department is committed to providing our students with the highest standard of Arts education. Our goal is to develop divergent and creative thinkers; developing their ability to think reflectively, work collaboratively and to solve problems. Our programs focus on the diverse culture of the St. Robert community; they are guided by our Catholic Faith and honour our indigenous ancestors.

The Arts department offers students an opportunity to explore a wide range of programs, including; dramatic arts, traditional and digital music programs, visual art, ceramics and photography courses. Please visit our “Course Description” page for a complete list of programs.

The Business Education Department offers courses in Accounting, Marketing, Economics, Law, Business Leadership, and International Business. We also offer both Standard and Higher Level Economics courses for the International Baccalaureate Programme. Our educational focus is to develop lifelong learners guided by our Catholic Faith.

Please visit the Business Education website for more information.

The Canadian and World Studies Department offers courses in Geography, History, Politics, Social Science, and Family Studies from Grades 9-12. Our program aims to promote global awareness and global mindedness through the study of many diverse cultures and regions of the world. We provide students with a greater understanding of the world, which in term helps them understand their place within it. By incorporating 21st Century learning goals, we strive to create engaging, collaborative and creative learning environments. We utilize technology in the classroom to promote responsible digital citizenship, as well as social and environmental stewardship. Please check out the Canadian and World Studies Department website to find out more.

The English department at St. Robert Catholic High School offers courses and opportunities that focus on using unique, dynamic, and expressive pedagogy to develop our students’ literacy, communication, and critical thinking skills necessary for their success in academic and daily life.  In each of our courses we emphasize the development of listening, speaking, viewing, reading and writing skills through our exploration of a wide variety of texts. The texts have been selected to engage and challenge our students, providing them with opportunities to explore issues that affect them as individuals and members of their local and global communities, with the guidance of our teachers.

Our courses aim to produce critical thinkers and reflective writers, who may apply their knowledge of language and communications principles across all academic disciplines and professional settings.  Our aim is to create a world of life-long learners.

English Language Learning St. Robert CHS has a vibrant community of English Language Learners, who hail from all over the world, including such countries as China, Korea, Italy, Iran, Spain, Peru, and the Philippines. St. Robert is a welcoming and inclusive environment. It supports its English Language Learners through Core and Subject-Adapted Courses and offers accommodations, such as extra time, to support student success.

We offer Healthy Active Living (PPL) courses at the junior level where students are exposed to a wide variety of physical activity & health units. At the senior level, we offer Healthy Active Living (PPL), Personal and Fitness Activities (PAF), and Introductory Kinesiology courses which lead to the Workplace, College, and University Pathways.

The Mathematics Department offers education to grades 9-12 and encourages mathematical critical thinking. Our programs are designed to promote numeracy and grow the mind’s capacity for logical reasoning. Please check out the Mathematics Department website and Twitter feed for the latest news.

The St. Robert Moderns Department offers courses in French from Grade 9 to Grade 12. Students in the IB Diploma programme are enrolled in the Grade 9 and Grade 10 Pre-IB courses prior to their IB French Standard Level course in Grade 11. ESL French is offered in Grade 9.  Our goal is to prepare students to communicate effectively in French upon graduation and to foster an appreciation of French within the context of Canada and the global community.

Please visit the Moderns website for more information:

The Religion Department provides students with the unique opportunity to be immersed in the rich traditions of Catholic Christianity. Students are challenged to live a life of charitable action in thought and deed. Informed by the Bible and the teachings of the Church, our comprehensive religious education program teaches students to think critically, live responsibly, and grow spiritually.

The Science Department offers courses in all disciplines of Science including Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Environmental Science. These courses are open to students of all pathways. We also offer both Standard and Higher Level IB courses in Chemistry, Biology and Physics. Our focus is to foster collaborative learning and critical thinking through an inquiry-based approach.

The goal of the St. Robert Special Education Department is to help the students we service reach their full potential. We recognize each of our students has his or her own unique learning needs and with Jesus Christ as our model and inspiration, we strive to offer our students a safe, caring, enabling learning environment. Our website offers further information about our programs, services, and support resources.

Established in 1975, the Technology Department is an integral part of the St. Robert Catholic High School community. We provide our students with the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment by promoting the integration of learning across subject disciplines. Technological education focuses on developing students’ ability to work creatively and competently with technologies that are central to their lives. Using a variety of instructional, assessment, and evaluation strategies, teachers provide numerous hands-on opportunities for students to develop and refine their problem-solving skills, critical and creative thinking skills and communication skills, while discovering fundamental concepts through activities and projects, exploration and research.