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| Elementary and Junior High Schools - Registration
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The Fort McMurray Catholic School District believes that
every child has the right to a quality education. Our schools offer a wide range of programming
geared towards meeting the academic, physical, cultural and spiritual needs of
our community. Our students come from a
wide variety of denominations, faiths and ethnic backgrounds.
The Fort McMurray Catholic School District is the
faith-based choice for publicly funded education.
If you are interested in registering your child, or require
further information throughout the summer, please visit our district office located at 9809 Main Street or call us at (780) 799-5700.
School offices will re-open on Monday August 18th.
Please ensure you include a copy of the Birth Certificate, Baptismal Certificate (if the child was baptised), immunization card/report and a signed student records release form (form available below).
You can also print the Registration Form and fax a completed copy to (780) 799-5706.
Registration Form (in PDF)
Student Records Release Form (in PDF)
A Supplies and Material fees of $55 per school year is payable to the school in September for students in ECS to Grade 8. The School Fees for Father Mercredi High School are listed separately further down on this page.
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In accordance with section 45 (2) of the Alberta School Act, the Fort McMurray Catholic Board of Education has designated area for each of its schools.
Students are expected to attend their designated school unless they choose to apply and are accepted at another catholic school of their choice.
Student transportation services are only provided to designated schools.
Choice students (those not attending their designated schools) must make their own transportation arrangements to attend their school of choice. The School Principal has the authority to accept or refuse students from outside their designated area.
The Fort McMurray Catholic Schools designated area are as follows:
English & French Immersion: Grades 9 to 12:
- Father Mercredi High School:
All students residing within the boundaries of the Board
English - ECS to Grade 8
- Good Shepherd School: Beaconhill, Gregoire, Prairie Creek and Sapree Creek
- Father Beauregard School: Abasand Heights & Greyling Terrace
- Father Turcotte School: Lower Townsite, Waterways
- St. Martha School: North of Confederation - 1 km radius from school
- St. Anne School: Timberlea: South of Confederation Way: All excluding Parcel D
North of Confederation Way: East of Millenium Dr excluding parcel F
- Sister Mary Phillips: Dickensfield & Cornerbrooks
Timberlea: North of Confederation Way: Tower Road to Millenium Drive
- St. Gabriel School: Wood Buffalo, Thickwood (Duncan, Elmore, Thudra, Westview, Signal Road east to Hilary Place including Hinge & Hilltop)
- St. Paul School Thickwood: Garnet, Timberline, Ross Haven, Silverspring, Woodland
Hillcrest (ends at Hilary Place)
French Immersion ( K to Grade 8) : All students attend St. Paul School
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| Father Patrick Mercredi Community High School
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Registration packages are available in the School's Administration Office. You can also pick them up at the Catholic Education Centre.
Registration days for students to pick up their schedule, lockers, school photo identification cards and payment of fees will take place on August 26th as follows:
Grade 12: 8:00 to 9:30 am
Grade 11: 9:30 to 11:00 am
Grade 10: 11:30 am to 2:00 pm
Grade 9: 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Grade 9 orientation will take place on Friday August 29th starting at 9:00 am (to 11:00 am).
2009-10 HIGH SCHOOL FEES
Bus pass: If eligible (must reside 2.4 km from school): $ 90
Supplies and Material: $ 120 per year ($60 per semester)
Locker fee: $ 10
Student Union Fee (money goes to Student union) $ 30 Graduation Fees (Grad's only) $ 200
Yearbook (optional) $ 40
Fees related to individual courses or programs:
Phys Ed (9 - 11) $ 30 Phys Ed (Gr 12) $ 125 Art Fee $ 50
Sports Performance (for out of school activities) $ 60
Hockey Academy To be announced
CTS Option Fee (Cosmetology, Fashion Design, $ 20 for Gr 9
Food Study, Construction, Mechanic): $ 50 for Gr 10-12
Payment to be made payable to Father Mercredi High School. Payment by cheque, money order or credit cards (No Debit Cards). Itemized receipt will be issued at time of payment. Return or payment of outstanding textbooks will be accepted at that time.
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| Expectations of Members of other faiths attending Catholic Schools
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In accordance with section 45 of the Alberta School Act, the Catholic Board:
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shall ensure that each of the Catholic students residing within their boundaries are provided with an education program;
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shall enroll other students if requested by their parents, if in the opinion of the Board, there are sufficient resources and facilities to accommodate the student.
Fort McMurray Catholic Schools welcome members of other faith communities in their schools and respect their beliefs. However, this shall not reduce the freedom of Catholic Schools to openly study, practice and celebrate their own Catholic Faith.
Parents of students that are not catholic will be required to meet the Principal of their school at the start of the school year to discuss these expectations.
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Foreign Students are welcomed to study in Fort McMurray Catholic Schools. A foreign student tuition fee of $3,450 per semester ($6,900 per year) is in effect as the Provincial Government does not provide any instructional funding for foreign students.
In order to be accepted as a foreign student, the following is required: The sponsor must contact the Principal of the school with a copy of the birth certificate and the latest transcript from the student.
If the Principal is satisfied that the student can succeed in his school and he has sufficient space and resources, he will provide the sponsor a "letter of acceptance". The student must apply for a student visa at the nearest Canadian Embassy or to the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. The letter of acceptance will be required to made the application. Once the student visa is available, the sponsor can then proceed to register the student at the school. The Foreign Tuition fee can be paid in 10 installments by providing post-dated cheques payable on the first day of the month (starting in September) payable to the "Fort McMurray Catholic Board of Education." For more information on student visa, please contact the Department of Foreign Affairs or visit their web site here. You can also review the following documents published by the Government of Canada:
Guide to study in Canada Checklist Letter of acceptance Custodian Form (for minors)
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