Welcome to the new school year! On behalf of the staff at St. Francis Xavier High School, we extend a warm welcome to all returning families and those joining our Coyote community for the first time.

Guided by our board’s spiritual theme to "Nourish New Beginnings," we remain committed to fostering deep learning, student well-being, and a strong sense of community. Our staff have spent the summer preparing our classrooms and learning spaces for a smooth, safe, and successful start.

Opening a Grade 7–12 high school is a multi-layered process that relies on months of dedicated teamwork. As we prepare to welcome our students back, our experienced administrative and guidance teams are fully on track for a smooth start. To help us focus on finalizing essential operational details for all learners, we kindly ask students and families to refrain from submitting individualized schedule adjustment requests prior to the first day of school.

Please note that any course or schedule information students may currently see online or hear about is tentative, as necessary staffing and section adjustments are continually made right up to the start of the school year.

We value our partnership with you and look forward to working together to support your child's success and growth this year. We can't wait to see our students back in the building on Tuesday, September 1st!

New Student & Parent Orientation Session

We are pleased to invite you and your child to our upcoming Orientation Session at St. Francis Xavier High School.

We understand that transitioning to a new school can bring a mix of excitement and nerves, and this session is designed to help you and your student feel comfortable and prepared for the year ahead. This event will provide a wonderful opportunity to meet some of our staff, tour the school, and set up your Parent Portal and SchoolCash Online accounts. Locks can be purchased for $10 (cash)

Event Details:

• Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026

• Time: 10:00 am -12:00 pm

• Location: Atrium

First Day of School: Tuesday, September 1st 

Grade 7 & 8 Students

• All Grade 7 & 8 students will receive an email on Friday, August 28th, with their homeroom assignments.

• Grade 7s: Please head to the cafeteria gym when you arrive. You’ll meet your homeroom teacher there before heading to class.

• Grade 8s: Go directly to your homeroom on the first day.

• Staff will be available to help direct students and answer any questions.

High School Students (Grades 9–12)

Final schedules will be posted online at my.studentinfo.ca by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 28th. Students should:

• Log in using their @stu.ocsb.ca email and password.

• Go directly to their Semester 1, Period 1 class on the first day.

New students to the OCSB will find their name and homeroom posted on the atrium wall inside the school. Staff will assist them in setting up their school account and accessing their schedule.

Course Changes (Grades 9–12)

• No elective changes will be permitted for Grades 9 and 10.

• Priority will be given to level/pathway changes that support post-secondary planning.

• All requests must be submitted online through my.studentinfo.ca.

• Students are expected to follow their original schedule while requests are being reviewed. A change is only official once students receive notification.

• Deadline for course change requests: Wednesday, September 10.

Full instructions are available on the portal when course change requests open on Wednesday, September 2nd

Lockers

• Will be assigned and managed through my.studentinfo.ca.

• Bring a combination lock (no keyed locks).

• Lockers are not shared.

• Students must record their combination in my.studentinfo.ca. 

Locks are available for $10 (cash only) in the main office.

September Checklist for Parents and Students

Parents/Guardians, we’ve created a checklist to help you get ready for the start of school. Please verify your contact and emergency information to ensure we have the most accurate details on file. If you are new to St. Francis Xavier or have not yet registered with the platforms listed below, please do so as soon as possible. These platforms are essential for accessing your child’s report card, IEP, school news, event updates, and for making school-related payments. Without registration, you may miss important information and deadlines. If you have any questions or need assistance, we’re here to help. If you have any questions or need assistance, we’re here to help.  

• Sign-Up for Parent Portal Account Helpful Hints

• School Messenger Account  Helpful Hints

• Register for School Cash Online Account  

• Update Your Child’s Health Forms 

• Fill Out School Forms on Parent Portal Helpful Hints

• Update Your Contact Information on Parent Portal Helpful Hints

Plan of Care and/or Medical Documentation

If your child has a serious medical condition (asthma, life-threatening allergy, diabetes, epilepsy/seizures, concussion/head injury), you need to inform the school using the Life-Threatening Medical Condition Verification Form. You will also need to submit the appropriate condition-specific Plan of Care form.

These forms are linked on the Life-Threatening Medical Condition Verification Form and available on the board website. If your child carries an epipen or other life-saving medications, we will also require an Administration of Medication form to be completed. If the required Plan of Care form has previously been submitted to the school and there are no changes to be made, please complete the Plan of Care Annual Review Sheet. If you need to make a change to your plan of care, please submit a new plan of care form.  Please submit all forms to Kim.Geha@ocsb.ca.

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