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: Friday, September 11, 2026.

Parent Information Evening – Thursday, September 17, 2026

You are invited to our Parent Information Evening on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. This event is an opportunity to connect with teachers and establish a partnership to support your child's academic success. Please note that detailed progress reports will be provided later in the term, as teachers are currently building routines and getting to know your child.

Please come prepared with the names of your child’s teachers, which can be found on their mystudentinfo.ca account.

We look forward to seeing you there!

High School Academic Awards Ceremony 

Takes place on Thursday, September 17 at 4:00 PM. This special event celebrates the hard work, dedication, and outstanding academic achievements of our students. Invitations will be sent to the parents/guardians of award recipients to join us in honoring these accomplishments. We look forward to celebrating our students’ successes together as a school community.

Student Fees & Yearbook 2026–2027

Student fees support student programming and include the cost of the yearbook.

• 1 student: $65 (includes 1 yearbook)

• 2 students: $115 (includes 2 yearbooks)

• 3 students: $155 (includes 3 yearbooks)

Please pay via School Cash Online . Yearbooks are included in the student fee and won’t be sold separately later.

Food Access at St. FX
The cafeteria servery will be open each morning from 7:30 to 8:00 AM for breakfast. Please note that it will not be open during or between class breaks. Additionally, our Breakfast Program operates daily out of the Tuck Shop, providing nutritious grab-and-go snacks for all students between 7:45 and 8:00 AM.

At lunch, Grade 7–8 students have access to the cafeteria every day but are required to remain on school property. If a Grade 7–8 student needs to leave at lunch, they must be signed out and picked up by a parent or guardian.

High school students have access to the cafeteria every day and may leave school property at lunch; however, they are expected to manage their time responsibly so they can purchase lunch and return promptly for Period 3. 

Meal Delivery

Food delivery services, such as Uber Eats or Skip, are not permitted on school property. They pose logistical problems and privacy concerns. Deliveries will be turned away from the main office and the deliverer will be asked to leave the property.

Final Assessments – Exams and RSTs – School Year Calendar:    

Grade 9 - 12 students’ examinations and Rich Summative Tasks (RSTs) WILL NOT be rescheduled for holiday or travel convenience, and all appointments should be scheduled so as not to conflict with exams and RSTs. If a medical problem arises, a Vice-Principal must be contacted prior to the exam or RST.  Medical certificates will be required to permit alternate arrangements for final examinations.

Students and Parents/Guardians can refer to the OCSB website for the Grade 9 - 12 calendar. These calendars identify the first and last day of school, PD days, Statutory Holidays, Board Holidays, and High School exams.

Parent/Guardian Back-to-School Checklist

We’ve created a checklist to help you get ready for the start of school. 

• Sign Up for Parent Portal Account 

• School Messenger Account 

• Register for School Cash Online Account  

• Update Your Child’s Health Forms 

• Fill Out School Forms on Parent Portal 

• Update Your Contact Information on Parent Portal 

BYOD & Chromebook Loan Program

Students are encouraged to bring their own devices. Those without a personal device can sign out a school Chromebook for use until June.

How to get a Chromebook: Submit the form below to the Learning Commons during the first week of September, before school: 7:00–7:50 am, at Lunch: 10:45–11:30 am, or after school: 2:10–3:00 pm

• Chromebook Loan Agreement

*Please note that there will no longer be spare Chromebooks in the classrooms for students to use.

Grade 7 & 8 Physical Education Uniform

Students are expected to wear the proper PE uniform every day and bring a change of clothing for class. The required uniform includes:

• T-shirt: St FX logo t-shirt. If the logo t-shirt is unavailable (in the wash, etc.), students may wear a grey, black, white, or maroon t-shirt – our school colours – so PE students can be easily identified.

• Bottoms: Athletic shorts or pants

• Footwear: Socks and running shoes with clean, non-marking soles; runners should be tied securely

Forgetting any of these items will exclude the student from participation in class.

Outdoor PE classes during fall, winter, and spring require a weather-appropriate change of clothing. Students may bring a water bottle, but no other food or drinks are allowed in the gym.

PE Uniform Purchase for 7/8 & HS Students

The St FX PE uniform is available through School Cash Online and will be delivered to students at school:

• St FX Phys Ed t-shirts: $15 each (recommended: purchase 2)

• St FX Coyotes shorts: $23 (optional)

• St FX Phys Ed drawstring bag: $10 (optional)

• St FX Phys Ed long-sleeve shirt: $22 each (alternative to the PE T-shirt)

Communicating Absences

St. Francis Xavier now uses SafeArrival, an attendance management system that makes it faster and easier for parents/guardians to report student absences or late arrivals. Instead of contacting the school, you can now report absences securely in one of three ways:

• SM Home App – Download from the Apple App Store or Google Play

• Online – Visit home.schoolmessenger.ca - link now embedded on the school website

• Phone – Call 1-844-478-2598

St. Francis Xavier Catholic School Council

We invite parents/guardians to consider a role on our School Council Executive for 2025–2026. Please complete the Self-Nomination Form for an elected position on the executive by September 24, 2026. All families are welcome to attend and participate in meetings, even if not serving in an elected position. Our first meeting will be held on September 28, 2026.

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