Quick Facts

• We are located at 615 Wiggins Avenue.
• We are a small alternate high school with a maximum enrolment of approximately 130 students.
• Our academic program offers education to students in grades 9 to 12.
• Students can earn credits at both the regular and modified levels in most courses that are offered in other high schools.  
• Additional Programs offered:
  • QUAD Program for grades 9 & 10.  Quad is based on a blocking system where students focus on one academic class at a time for 23 consecutive days. 
  • ADULT 12 SECONDARY  -  for ages 19-21.
  • BLOCK Program - designed for students completing the Grade 12 program or require a few credits to graduate.This is a single class taken for 21 days.
  • ONE ROOM SCHOOL Program - This is a modified program. This is a single class taken for 21 days

In partnership with the Varsity View Community Association, we have a community garden on site. There is an educational component as each classroom will participate  in the preparation, planting, maintenance and harvesting of the garden.

Learning Program

Overview

Bishop Murray High School is structured in a way to meet the unique needs of our students.  We are a small alternate high school with a maximum enrolment of approximately 150 students. Our small size and staffing allow for a personal, flexible approach to the education and personal growth of our students.

The school's academic program offers education to students in grades 9 to 12. Students can earn credits at each of three levels: regular, modified, and alternate in most courses that are available in other high schools. This multi-level approach is made possible by the structure of the classrooms and the methods of assigning staff. 

We offer students and their families a counselling-based educational opportunity that focuses on the total development of the student including areas of social skills, academic skills, and spiritual growth.  Students are able to access our services only through a referral from a Greater Saskatoon Catholic School as our program is intended to meet the needs of students who might find a larger mainstream Saskatoon Catholic high school challenging.

Block Program:  Regular Credits

The Block Program offers regular credits which can be earned in 21 days.  Subjects are taught for 5 periods each day.  In addition to offering a "different" approach to earning credits, this class offers up-graders or students needing only a few credits a chance to matriculate. Students may register for only one class if they wish.

One Room School:  Modified Credits

The One Room School (ORS) offers modified and some regular credits to students who have difficulty in a typical educational setting.  Subjects are taught for 5 periods each day, for 21 school days.  Attendance is closely monitored and a credit is granted only when work and attendance requirements are met.  Any student unsuccessful in two blocks of the One Room School will be at risk of losing their placement at Bishop Murray.

Career and Work Exploration Program

At Bishop Murray High School, we believe that part of our mandate is to provide students with the experiences and skills to excel in the work place.  In order to achieve this we have developed a work experience program that is mandatory for all students in grade 10, 11, and 12.  The program consists of an in-class Career and Work Exploration 10 course that all students must successfully complete before participating in a work placement. 

During work placements it is expected that the student adhere to the policies and expectations put forth by their employer.  Failure to successfully complete a work placement puts a student's placement at Bishop Murray at risk.  Further details of the work experience program will be shared with students as they enter the program.

Evening Career and Work Exploration

Evening Career and Work Exploration is a program available to students. The course includes 30 hours of in-class instruction, and an assigned 70 hour placement either after school or on weekends to gain their Career and Work Exploration credit.  Registration for this program can be done by calling the school (659-7710) or by contacting a guidance counsellor at your home school. 

Adult 12 Program

This program offers students 19-21 years old an opportunity to graduate.  Under this program an adult may attain a Grade 12 standing by completion of 7 credits.  Prerequisite requirements are waived for adults. 

Compulsory courses are:

English Language Arts A30/31

English Language Arts B30/31

One of:  History 30, Social Studies 30/31, Native Studies 30

One mathematics at the 20/21 or 30 level

One science at the 20/21 or 30 level

Two electives at the 30 level

Driver Education                        

306-382-2742 

www.klassendrivingschool.ca   

Offered in cooperation with Klassen Driving School, this program emphasizes a mature driving attitude and a developing of good driving skills. Thirty hours of in-class instruction after school during a four-week period followed by six hours of in-car instruction.  Students are eligible if they are aged 15 years and 4 months. Students must be aware that they may be disqualified from the driver education program for absences from the in-class and/or in-car instruction. A student must be in attendance during the school day to attend driver education class. Disqualified students may be required to register with an external driver educator at their own cost.  Current cost for this service is approximately $600.