Welcome to Junior High at École Holy Cross Catholic School
École Holy Cross is a single-track French Immersion school where students grow academically, socially, physically, and spiritually, all while learning in French. In addition to our quality academic programs, we also have an outstanding complementary program, including fine arts courses. We offer a variety of clubs and athletic teams from which to choose. Our caring, Catholic atmosphere will help each of you develop to your full potential. The courses and desired extracurricular activities will make your junior high experience!
École Holy Cross staff are dedicated to providing exceptional learning opportunities, encouragement, and guidance. With the support of your parents, along with hard work and a positive attitude, your educational experience at J.J. Bowlen promises to be rewarding and fun!
French Immersion
Core Instruction
Core instruction includes the following subjects: Religion,Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Physical Education, and Health.
Complementary Courses
École Holy Cross offers a variety of complementary courses in Fine and Performing Arts, and Career and Technology Foundations.
Extra Curriculars
Athletics
Our school teams play several games against other junior high schools in the Edmonton Catholic School Division.
Our teams include:
Basketball
Badminton
Soccer
Track and Field
Volleyball
French Cultural Experiences
Grade 9 Quebec Trip
THE GRADE 9 EDUCATIONAL TOUR is a long-standing École Holy Cross tradition. During the first week of October, Grade 9 students and supervising teachers travel to Montréal, Ottawa, and Québec City.This provides the students a chance to practice their French in an authentic context, make curricular connections and experience the culture and history of eastern Canada.
Some of the highlights include visits to:
- the Supreme Court of Canada
- the Canadian War Museum
- the Canadian Museum of History
- the Royal Mint of Ottawa
- Notre Dame Basilica of Montréal
- the Musée Pointe à Callière
- the residences of the Governor General in Ottawa and Quebec
- the Plains of Abraham
- Sainte-Anne de Beaupré Basilica
- Montmorency Falls
- Mass at St. Joseph’s Oratory