The Institute is a registered, non-profit, private college whose mission is to deliver top quality educational programs to those persons wishing to work in the human services field.
IHSE was originally founded in 1976 and was known as "Child Development Services". Child Development Services was a joint project of the Nova Scotia Departments of Education and Community Services (formerly Social Services), and was housed at the Nova Scotia Teachers College in Truro. The first program offered by the Institute provided education for day care personnel. By 1980, the enrollment had increased to over four hundred students studying in both full and part-time programs throughout Nova Scotia and the rest of Atlantic Canada. In order to meet the expanding student population, a second building known as the Froebel Centre in Princeport, NS was acquired. Recognized both nationally and internationally programs continued to grow and develop to include Special Education and Public School Program Assistants. In 1992 the College moved from under the auspices of the Nova Scotia Teachers College and the provincial government and became a non-funded, not-for-profit entity.
At StFX, we provide students with a world-class education where the undergraduate is always the clear priority. Our award-winning faculty lead majors and honors programs in 40 departments in the faculties of Arts, Science, Business and Education. Our programs are diverse (from aquatic resources to international development to jazz) and provide students with a firm grounding in the fundamentals, while also addressing the critical issues of today. Our full-time professors teach courses that ignite discovery and spark critical thinking, helping students gain the knowledge and skills to contribute to our society. Our faculty's expertise is matched only by its passion. The academic experience is, in a word, personal. We're here to challenge, stimulate and support you. Come experience it for yourself.
Welcome to the 2014-2015 school year at St. Francis Xavier High School. This year promises to be an exciting year. First and foremost I would like to welcome all the new grade students to our school for the coming year and all new grade 11 and 12 students as well. Our enrollment has increased by about 60 students this year bringing us to over a 1000 students to start school in the fall.
This year we are going to entering our second year of the Alberta Learning High School Redesign Pilot Project. This project allows high schools the flexibility to try different initiatives to enhance student learning. One initiative that has been well received by the students is the Flex block that we have created in the middle of the day. During this 40 minute block all teachers are in their classrooms but without a scheduled class at that time. Students are able to access the teachers for extra support, work on homework, or complete projects. It has been a valuable opportunity for many students.
Welcome to the 2014-2015 school year at St. Francis Xavier High School. This year promises to be an exciting year. First and foremost I would like to welcome all the new grade students to our school for the coming year and all new grade 11 and 12 students as well. Our enrollment has increased by about 60 students this year bringing us to over a 1000 students to start school in the fall.
This year we are going to entering our second year of the Alberta Learning High School Redesign Pilot Project. This project allows high schools the flexibility to try different initiatives to enhance student learning. One initiative that has been well received by the students is the Flex block that we have created in the middle of the day. During this 40 minute block all teachers are in their classrooms but without a scheduled class at that time. Students are able to access the teachers for extra support, work on homework, or complete projects. It has been a valuable opportunity for many students.
The Institute is a registered, non-profit, private college whose mission is to deliver top quality educational programs to those persons wishing to work in the human services field.