Welcome New Students!
We've been waiting for you
Principal’s Message

Principal
[email protected] / Ext. 27001
Welcome to St. Mary's Catholic High School in beautiful Woodstock, Ontario. We feel truly blessed that you and your child have chosen our Catholic School Community for your high school education.
Over the last 2 decades we have established a reputation as a high academic achieving school that provides a wide variety of choices for students so they can grow to their full potential and be prepared for post-secondary school life. Our entire staff works hard so that every student feels that they belong and are supported in achieving their goals.
We look forward to building relationships with students and partnering with parents as together we share in the exciting educational journey. I look forward to meeting you soon and invite you to feel free to reach out to me anytime to discuss your experience with us.
Ms. Katia Tyndall
Vice - Principal
[email protected] / Ext. 27002
Welcome Warriors! As your Vice-Principal at SMHS, I am excited to be part of the school community and to welcome all new students to our amazing school!
Congratulations on choosing SMHS and becoming a Warrior! SMHS is an incredible community that is full of Spirit, Tradition and Pride.
The staff and community are excited as you begin a new journey in your life. I encourage you to get involved in the school community in a variety of ways including (academics, arts, athletics, and clubs) to challenge yourself to be the best Warrior you can be!
Remember to treat each person with dignity and respect and to follow the Golden Rule – “In everything do to others as you would have them do to you; for this is the law of the prophets.”
Matthew 7:12.
The Journey Begins
Virtual Tour
Transitioning to High School
What are some of the differences between elementary and high school?
- Semester System (only 4 full classes per semester)
- Moving from Class to Class
- 2 different lunches in the cafeteria
- More variety in courses
- Final Exam periods in January and June
- More independence and responsibility for students
- More homework
- Group projects are often required so students need to work well with others
- Time management and organizational skills are keys to success
- Remember that staff and administration want students to succeed and grow, but students must speak up if something isn’t going well.
St. Mary’s Catholic High School – Class Times
8:20 a.m. – 9:35 a.m.
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Period 1 |
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9:40 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.
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Period 2 |
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11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
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Period 3 |
First Lunch 11:0 a.m. – 11:40 p.m. |
11:45 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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Period 4 |
Second Lunch 12:20 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
1:05 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. |
Period 5 |
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Locker Information
Lockers are the property of St. Mary’s Catholic High School and the London District Catholic School Board. Students will be issued a locker at the beginning of each school year. Lockers will be inspected at the end of each school year and restitution will be made for damages.
A school issued Dudley combination lock with a serial # must be purchased from the school at a cost of $8.00. Lockers are the property of the school and may be entered by an administrator. Each student is responsible for his or her assigned locker. Lockers may not be shared, and students are not allowed to change their assigned locker. Students should protect their property by putting their name on all books and keeping their equipment and valuables in the locker, which should always be locked. Do not give your combination to any other student. The school will not assume responsibility for any stolen articles.
School Events: Year at a Glance
First Semester |
Second Semester |
September · Classes Begin and Welcome Week · Club Day and Parent Night · Photo Day |
February · Second Semester begins · First Semester Final Report Cards · Course Registration for Next Year |
October · Photo Retake Day · Progress Reports · Parent Teacher Interview Night |
March · Progress Reports · Parent Teacher Interview Night · March Break |
November · Midterm Report Cards · Take Our Kids to Work Day |
April · Midterm Report Cards · Term 2 Begins · EQAO Literacy Test |
December · Christmas Assembly and Christmas Break |
May · Catholic Education Week · Student Council Elections |
January · First Semester Exams · Grade 9 EQAO Math classes testing |
June · Grade 9 EQAO Math Classes testing · Classes End · Second Semester Final Exams · Final Report Card pick-up/mailed early July |
Guidance Department
Guidance Department
Guidance and Career Education plays a central role by preparing students for a complex and changing world. The Guidance program has a specific focus on learner, interpersonal, and career development. The Guidance team plays a key role in preparing students for the future. Each student is assigned a Guidance Counsellor with whom they can work with to achieve learning goals and prepare for the future. Guidance Counsellors see students by appointment to discuss pathway, special programs, timetable/course, and post-secondary planning.
St. Mary’s Catholic High School Guidance Department
Mrs. Popovich, Last Names: A to K
[email protected] / Ext. 27042
Mrs. Copeland, Last Names: L to Z
[email protected] / Ext. 27041
Mrs. Montigny, Student Support Administrator
[email protected] / Ext. 27040
Community Service
"The miracle is not that we do this work, but that we are happy to do it." Mother Teresa
Community Service encourages students to develop social responsibility, to appreciate the various roles they can play in their communities and to help them develop a greater sense of belonging within their respective communities. Every student who begins secondary school in Ontario will be required to complete 40 hours of community service as part of his/her diploma requirements. Effective July 1, 2011 students will be able to start accumulating community involvement hours in the summer before they enter grade 9.
- For more information visit the SMHS Guidance Website.
Homework Help
Homework Help and Tips
Homework Tips.
- Create a Homework Plan
- Understand the assignment. Write it down in your notebook or planner.]
- Don't be afraid to ask questions about what's expected.
- Start right away.
- Budget your time.
- Find a quiet place to focus.
- Avoid studying on your bed.
- Tackle the hardest assignments
- Keep moving
- Take breaks.
- Find out the times the teacher is available for extra help and ask questions.
SMHS Math Help
- Math help is every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 2:50 to 3:30 pm.
Homework Help
- Homework Help is a free online math tutoring site for Grade 7, 8, 9 and 10 students who are taking mathematics. Homework Help offers live tutoring sessions in one-to-one confidential online environments. Students can ask questions, use online tools, and improve their math abilities. Homework Help is available Sunday to Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
- Students can access the resource at http://homeworkhelp.ilc.org using their Ontario Education Number (OEN) which can be found on the report card.
Teams & Clubs
Getting Involved: Athletics & Clubs
Students are strongly encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities. Fees may be charged to help cover additional costs, and fundraising may occur for some teams/clubs. St. Mary’s Catholic High School offers a rich variety of Athletic Teams, Clubs and Activities, there is something for every student!
Warrior Athletics
St. Mary’s has a long history of pride, tradition, and excellence in our interschool athletics program. Every year we have a tremendous amount of staff, alumni and community members who volunteer hundreds of hours coaching our students to meet their athletic potential. The primary objective of the Athletics Department is to maximize participation in healthy active living & sport through co-curricular and extra-curricular involvement. We offer the following sports:
Fall Season |
Winter Season |
Spring Season |
Basketball – Girls |
Basketball – Boys |
Badminton - Jr. & Sr. (Co-Ed) |
Cross Country |
Swimming |
Baseball - Boys |
Golf |
Volleyball - Girls |
Hockey – Boys Varsity & Jr. Boys |
Volleyball - Boys |
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Hockey - Girls Varsity |
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Soccer – Boys Varsity & Girls Varsity |
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Tennis |
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Track & Field |
Clubs & Activities
We offer the following Clubs and Activities:
- Audio-Visual Broadcasting
- Best Buddies
- Chess Club
- Good Samaritan Team (GST)
- Grad Committee
- Math Competitions
- Photography
- Prom Committee
- Robotics
- Technology/Woodworking
- Tennis Club
- United Nations Club
- Yearbook
Technology: PED’s and Computer Use
Personal Electronic Devices
The expectation is that PEDs are off and out of sight during the instructional time and in all instructional spaces. PEDs may be used only with the express permission of the classroom teacher and only in a manner that supports the teaching-learning process.
Prohibited uses of PEDs by students that may result indisciplinary actions up to and including confiscation, detention, suspension or expulsion and/or the involvement of policy services include but are not limited to the following:
- Use in any way that compromises the academic integrity of student assessment and evaluation (e.g. using PED’s during exams, tests, quizzes, assignments, projects, etc.)
- Use in any way that interferes with or disrupts the instructional day or the teaching/learning environment
- Use in any way that facilitates the commission of a crime
- Any other use of PEDs that compromises an individual’s reputation or character or interferes with school security, personal safety, individual dignity and privacy or academic integrity. In all cases, the decision of the Principal or Vice-Principal is final.
Computer Usage
- The effective, ethical, and safe use of the school computer system, including the Internet, is the responsibility of the board, school staff, parents, and students. To access the Internet resources of the school, parents, guardians, or students must complete the Student Application of Internet Access.
- This form will be kept on file and students who fail to comply with regulations established by the board and the school may have their computer privileges revoked. Each student will receive enough print credits to complete assignments and projects for the year. Students exceeding allotments may purchase additional credits. This policy is intended to encourage responsible use of the resources of the school.
Catholic Graduate Expectations
Distinctive expectations for graduates of Catholic schools are determined and shaped by the vision and destiny of the human personemerging from our faith tradition. This Christian anthropology, or worldview, reveals the dignity and value of the person. Our tradition tells us God creatively and lovingly calls each of us into the wonder of life, sustaining us by the power of the Holy Spirit, throughout the human journey, into life eternal. We acknowledge that the journey includes moments of brokenness and sin. We recognize in the person of Jesus, the risen Christ, the human face of God sharing our life in order to heal us of our brokenness and liberate us from sin.
This Christian vision of the human journey is best understood within the context of a relationship. It is accomplished in community, in solidarity with brothers and sisters in the church and beyond.
Catholic education views human life as an integration of body, mind and spirit. Rooted in this vision, Catholic education fosters the search for knowledge as a lifelong spiritual and academic quest. The expectations of Catholic graduates, therefore, are described not only in terms of knowledge and skills, but in terms of values, attitudes and actions.
The Graduate is expected to be:
- A discerning believer formed in the Catholic Faith community who celebrates the signs and sacred mystery of God’s presence through word, sacrament, prayer, forgiveness, reflection and moral living.
- An effective communicator, who speaks, writes and listens honestly and sensitively, responding critically in light of gospel values.
- A reflective, creative and holistic thinker who solves problems and makes responsible decisions with an informed moral conscience for the common good.
- A self-directed, responsible, lifelong learner who develops and demonstrates their God-given potential.
- A collaborative contributor who finds meaning, dignity and vocation in work which respects the rights of all and contributes to the common good.
- A caring family member who attends to family, school, parish, and the wider community.
- A responsible citizen who gives witness to Catholic social teaching by promoting peace, justice and the sacredness of human life.
The Institute for Catholic Education outlines specific competencies for each of the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations.