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St. Francis Xavier High School (Edmonton)

Coordinates: 53°31′47″N 113°36′13″W / 53.52972°N 113.60361°W / 53.52972; -113.60361
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St. Francis Xavier High School
Address
Map
9250 - 163 Street

, ,
Canada
Coordinates53°31′47″N 113°36′13″W / 53.52972°N 113.60361°W / 53.52972; -113.60361
Information
School typeSecondary school
Motto"Caritas Christi"
(The Love of Christ)
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1955
School boardEdmonton Catholic School District
Grades10-12
Enrollment1200
LanguageEnglish
Colour(s)Navy, silver and white    
MascotRambo (Ram)
Team nameFX Rams
Websitewww.stfx.com

St. Francis Xavier High School is a high school in west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is operated by Edmonton Catholic Schools System. The school started in 1955,[1] with the purpose built school (since expanded) opened in 1958.[2] Originally part of the Town of Jasper Place school system, St. Francis Xavier transferred to the Edmonton system when Jasper Place amalgamated with Edmonton in 1964.

Academic program

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In addition to the regular Alberta high school curriculum, the school offers a number of specialized programs.

The advanced placement program "prepare[s] students to acquire the knowledge, concepts, and skills needed to engage in a higher level of learning".[3]

The school provides a number of sports academies programs: baseball, golf, hockey, lacrosse and soccer.[4]

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ Kaup, Principal Heather (2019-11-28). "2019 Mike Dea Classic STFX Rams | The History of FX Day" (PDF). St. Francis Xavier High School. Retrieved 2021-09-27. a tradition since St. Francis Xavier High School opened in 1955 and continues to be a large part of the school's identity
  2. ^ "St. Francis Xavier Catholic High School | B3299A | Edmonton". RECAPP Facility Evaluation Report (PDF) (Report). Alberta Infrastructure. 2006-01-30. Retrieved 2021-09-28.
  3. ^ ecsd.net - Pre-Advanced and Advanced Placement Programs
  4. ^ ecsd.net - St. Francis Xavier High School