Academic Programs

In addition to our regular programming, we also offer the following:

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

The Advanced Placement (AP) Program, sponsored by the College Board, provides the means for secondary schools to provide university-level studies during secondary school. Students in Grades 11 and 12 may enroll in one or more 30 level AP courses if they meet the basic entry criteria. The AP Program provides college-level courses to the schools, coordinates the evaluation of the examinations, and sends the results of those examinations to the university of the students’ choice. Participating universities, in turn, grant either credit or placement, or both, to students who have performed at a required level on the AP examination(s). AP courses currently being offered at Miller High School are AP English Literature and Composition, AP Calculus AB, AP Psychology, and AP Computer Science A (through Regina Catholic Schools Learning Online).

FRENCH IMMERSION

Regina Catholic Schools is proud to offer official language learning!​ Fiers d’offrir un enseignement dans les deux langues officielles!

Research findings have consistently shown that French Immersion is the most effective method for teaching French to Anglophones where functional bilingualism is the desired goal. In Immersion programs the pupil "lives" all or a significant part of the total school experience in the second language. The pupil learns in French rather than about French. French Immersion students are taught all or a large part of the regular curriculum in French using French textbooks. All assignments, written and oral, are completed in French and the language of instruction is French. By the end of elementary school, Immersion students approach functional levels in French listening, comprehension and reading skills, although they are usually distinguishable from Francophones in speaking and writing skills. When students have taken advantage of the opportunity to use their French language skills with Francophones outside the classroom, even this distinction can disappear. Continuing French Immersion (secondary French Immersion) refers to the continuation of a French Immersion program at the high school level. Its objective is to ensure that competence in French keeps pace with the student's intellectual and general maturity. To learn more about our school and its French Immersion programming, see this link.

LEARNING RESOURCE PROGRAM

Miller Comprehensive Catholic High School offers a Learning Resource Program for those students needing extra support to successfully complete curricular outcomes. The Learning Resource Teacher may provide in class support or individual and small group support. Students in grade 9 through 12 may access the Learning Resource Program. Students have the option of receiving support from the learning resource teacher through a daily scheduled tutorial period (scheduling one of their class periods as daily tutorial) or a less frequently scheduled tutorial period (students meet in tutorial a few times a week for assistance).

MODIFIED COURSES

Miller Comprehensive Catholic High School offers modified courses. Modified courses follow many of the unit topics of their regular course counterparts; however, curricular outcomes have been modified to meet the needs of the learner. Students enrolled in modified courses do graduate with a grade 12 standing. However, it is important to note that modified courses may limit post secondary educational opportunities.

ALTERNATIVE COURSES

Miller Comprehensive Catholic High School offers an Alternative Education Program. This special education program allows students to continue to develop academic skills and important life skills. Courses in this special education program are locally developed. After formal educational assessments and referrals are completed, students may be enrolled in alternative education courses. Students who complete the Alternative Education program receive an Alternative Grade12 Education standing.

ENGLISH AS AN ADDITONAL LANGUAGE - SUPPORT

Miller Comprehensive Catholic High School offers support for students whose first language is not English. Academic and vocational assistance for English Language Learners (ELLs) is provided and may be required based upon the individual needs of the students

A student’s academic success is dependent on the acquisition of appropriate levels of English language proficiency. High school students who are new to the English language can benefit from explicit, targeted instruction in EAL. Targeted instruction focusing on ELLs’ needs will help students to improve English language proficiency, which will positively impact academic success in all subject areas.

For more information on RCSD and EAL programming visit this link: English as an Additional Language - Regina Catholic Schools