École secondaire catholique des Satellites

École secondaire catholique des Satellites

Frequently asked questions

Our bullying prevention and intervention plan

Frequently asked questions

Our bullying prevention and intervention plan

School calendars

Our team

Frequently asked questions

Our bullying prevention and intervention plan

School calendars

Events in March 2025

Our team

Information evening

Information evening

Information evening

Announced in November 2023, the Conseil scolaire de district catholique des Aurores boréales is proud to announce that École secondaire catholique des Satellites has started its new school year! Local students now have the opportunity to continue their studies in French!

For this first year, students are welcomed at École catholique de l'Enfant-Jésus in Dryden, where a support person is on hand to welcome them and guide them in their learning. The teacher is accessible virtually, and students can also take advantage of courses offered by the Consortium d'apprentissage virtuel de langue française de l'Ontario (CAVLFO).

Information: Lindsay Ferron, satellite@csdcab.on.ca, 807 983-4044
Facebook page : www.facebook.com/escdessatellites

Want to find out more about ÉSC des Satellites? Join us for an online information session on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 7 p.m. (Eastern Time).

It's a great opportunity at the start of the school year to explore course offerings and talk to the school management.

To receive an invitation to the meeting, write to us : satellite@csdcab.on.ca

What is CAVLFO?

The Consortium d'apprentissage virtuel de langue française de l'Ontario, or CAVLFO, offers a variety of online French courses for the province's high school students. It works in collaboration with Ontario's twelve French-language school boards, the Centre Jules-Léger Consortium and the Ontario Ministry of Education.

For a better understanding of how an online course with CAVLFO works, please consult their frequently asked questions.

Will transportation be covered?

Yes, transportation will be offered to our high school students to their elementary school locations. Transportation will also be coordinated on an individual basis for students going to non-elementary school locations, such as Red Lake.

How will my child network and socialize with other students?

Students will follow the hybrid courses synchronously with their peers from the other satellites. The intention is to create class relationships through interactions in the virtual classroom, as well as through regular visits between students from different satellites. In addition, they will be invited to systemic gatherings and events. TAs can also accompany them on trips to meet the requirements of the PPL1O course (9th grade course - Active Living and Health); and any other courses requiring travel during the student's journey. The possibility of developing student leadership within the elementary school also exists, and partnerships with English-speaking high schools to participate in sports teams are worth considering.

How many courses will students have in the first year?

Students will take four courses per semester, two semesters per year, from grades 9 to 12. Courses in grades 9^e are all mandatory according to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma requirements. The courses will be as follows:

French (FRA) - hybrid course
English (ENG) - hybrid course
Physical education (PPL) - hybrid course
Science (SNC) - hybrid course
Geography (CGC) - hybrid course
Integrated arts CAVLFO - online courses
Technology (TIJ) - CAVLFO - online courses
Mathematics (MTH) - hybrid course

How many teachers will there be?

The satellites will have their own teaching and administrative teams. For the first year, a principal/guidance counselor, a teacher and a support person will complete the pedagogical team. Administrative support will also be provided on a pro rata basis.

Additional teachers will be added as enrolment increases in subsequent years.

Will you end up building a high school in the west after launching the satellite project?

No, for the time being, the distribution and number of Francophones in the area does not justify the construction of a building.

The bullying prevention and intervention plan aims to ensure a positive school climate. It is reviewed annually.

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