Parent FAQ's

When is your open house?

What should we do to prepare for your open house?

Please take some time to review the following information regarding the options provided at St. Peter The Apostle High school.
Meet our staff and visit some of our option classrooms through our OPEN HOUSE 2024 website. Here you will find short videos on option programming, see students in action, and learn more about our school. Keep checking back as we upload more videos to our core classes and parent information pages.
Look through our Grade 9-12 SPA Course Descriptions to get an overview of course offerings.
Visit the school website to learn more about us and review information about programs you’re interested in.
Review some of our frequently asked questions.
Have your child join you.

My child does not currently attend St. Peter the Apostle or one of its feeder schools. How do I register my child?

Registration for our resident Catholic students can be done at any time.

Resident Students: The Student Registration Form is a "Fillable" form. Click on the Registration Form to open the form in your browser window. Fill in all fields and choose "Print > Save to PDF" at the top of the browser window to save the completed form to your own personal use. Do Not use the "Download" arrow (Chrome browser) as it will erase the data that you entered.

Documents required for our Resident Student Registration Package include: Evergreen registration form (link above), birth certificate, baptismal certificate, course selection sheet, most recent report card and attendance record.

Non-Resident Students: Please click on the registration form link above to begin the application process. Note that acceptance is based on availability of programming and allotted space. Packages can be submitted and will be approved by school administration in early June.

Will there be a chance for students to have a school tour?

Yes they will! We have several different ways in which students can have a look around the school.
(1) The first day of school will be an orientation day for grade nine students. It is a nice way for the students to ease their way into the school year without feeling overwhelmed. Once the Evergreen Catholic calendar for next year is set, we will be sure to communicate the day with all grade 9 families.
(2) New students beginning high school can book an appointment to come in prior to school beginning.

Please continue to check the school website for more information.

What is the cellphone policy at St. Peter The Apostle?

At SPACHS, PCD’s (Personal Communication Devices) must be kept out of sight and powered off during instructional time. This includes cell phones, smart watches and wireless earbuds/headphones. Students are permitted to use their cell phones during breaks, lunch and on their spares. Staff are not responsible for lost or stolen devices.

We recommend that students leave their PCDs locked in their lockers during instructional time. Students may choose to leave PCDs out of sight in their bag. If a student needs to use the phone for an emergent situation, they can ask their teacher/ staff member to access a phone in the office. Students are not permitted to take photos or recordings during instructional time, unless directed by their teacher.

Some students will require a medical exemption to the PCD implementation plan. Requests for a medical exemption must be made to the school principal and supported by medical documentation such as a letter of diagnosis from a physician, psychological assessment, etc. An example of a medical exemption might be if a student has Type 1 diabetes and uses their PDC to track their glucose levels throughout the day.

SPACHS staff understand the importance of role modeling cell phone expectations with our students.

Where do students eat lunch?

Are students required to have a laptop?

St. Peter the Apostle is a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) school. It is essential for students to have their own device. Students use a wide range of technology tools as a student of SPA. Devices for under $300.00 can be found and meet all the requirements for the classroom. Although different devices are permitted to be used for educational purposes, the primary device students should use is a Chromebook.

Will students have flex?

We have flexible learning in our timetable and it will occur every Thursday with a modified bell schedule. The purpose of flex is to give students the opportunity to choose from a variety of educational sessions provided by staff that will enhance their learning. The sessions offered allow students the opportunity to access their teachers for extra help, catch up on any assessments they have missed, complete their homework, learn a new skill or explore new learning on a topic that interests them. It is designed to keep students engaged in their learning and provide opportunities to explore new passions. All students are required to participate in flexible learning by visiting the website and choosing a session that best fits what their educational needs are for the week.

Can students take honour classes?

Who can students speak to about options, specific course selections and timetable questions?

How many spares/study blocks can students have in their timetable?

How can I access information about attendance and grades?

St. Peter the Apostle uses Powerschool as its student information system. Parents and students have the ability to have current information about absences and lates, as well as, access to gradebook marks and comments. Powerschool is an excellent tool, however, it doesn’t serve as a replacement for more direct communication. Meetings, phone calls, and emails are better ways for parents, students and teachers to communicate any concerns, issues or questions.