(4.9)
Gr. 10 to Gr. 12 — My daughter LOVED the music program, both curricular and extracurricular. She took every choral... RJC's school leadership and administration are great! The office staff are engaged, prompt, ON IT, and excellent problem solvers. They caught issues before they became issues and were super engaged in everything. My daughter w... The level of academics at RJC is higher than most high schools in SK. Right across the board, the teachers at RJC are both passionate and knowledgeable about their subjects (A HUGE win for me as a parent who is passionate abou... RJC follows the Saskatchewan provincial curriculum for high school. That said, all RJC students are required to go beyond general high school graduation requirements (not beyond the total course count -- just more math/science... The student body is just over 100. The staff-to-student ratio is excellent! Everyone knows everyone. The culture of the school is warm, welcoming, positive, encouraging and affirming. Teachers model it and it is so part of the... The overall quality of student life at RJC is EXCELLENT! My daughter is shy and was not thrilled about going to high school, BUT once she started and was immediately welcomed and enfolded into the school family, she never want... RJC is located in Rosthern, a lovely, little, rural town. As part of the life of the school, the students venture out in town -- to sing in the nursing home, to serve in the community, to support the food bank, the Christmas t... When we were considering RJC as an option, we contacted the school, we were invited to come by for our tour. We made an appointment and Alex took us for tour of the school and answered a myriad of questions we had without us n... I don't know about the university counselling program at RJC. Maybe it's all in place and it was so easy and stress-free that I just never heard my daughter talk about it. She had a number of ideas of what she could pursue in ... |
all_reviews parent |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11, |
(4.9)
Coming from a city school to a school with large classes our daughter has benefitted from the s... We have been very impressed with the school's leadership team. Our daughter began her time at RJC during the start of the pandemic. The staff and leadership team went above and beyond to create a safe and fun environment for ... We have found the teachers at RJC are very knowledgeable in the classes that they teach. There is enough variety of classes for students to choose electives that match their interests. The teachers do a great job of providin... The academic program at RJC is very strong. RJC has created a culture where small classes truly benefit the students. The smaller numbers allow students to feel comfortable in communicating in class with their teachers and p... The culture of RJC is very accepting. Right from the minute we came to the school our child was encouraged to join in activities. We could feel the spirt from the very start. The school works very hard to create an inclusiv... RJC has been an incredible experience for our daughter. Coming from a larger city school, RJC gave our daughter the opportunity to be more confident and brave. With the encouragement of the staff and leadership team out daugh... Our daughter has loved the change from living in a city to moving to a smaller town. The rural experience has been great for her. She loves the quieter atmosphere and the wide open spaces. She has loved getting to know peopl... We found the application process to be very easy. The admissions officer was very knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions about the school, academics and the community. I would encourage a potential applican... |
all_reviews parent |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10, |
(5)
Our daughter transferred from the local high school to RJC High School for her grade 11 and 12 ... The administration at RJC High School is personable and caring. They know each student and always want what is best for them. Diversity is embraced and the administration has created a safe, positive, and supportive environmen... Right from the beginning of our daughter's experience at RJC High School, it was obvious that the teachers will go the extra mile to ensure the success of their students. They encourage each student to strive for great academi... Rosthern Junior College High School has a strong tradition of academic excellence. The academic program at RJC High School has been carefully shaped to ensure the success of the individual student and prepare them for post-sec... There are approximately 80 students at RJC High school, including both day and dorm students. The student body is small and creates a sociable and friendly campus community. Students are friends across all grades which generat... The school life at RJC High School can be very busy. There are many opportunities for students to get involved with event planning, choir, athletics, attending fun activities and events, field trips, and volunteering. There is... RJC High School is located in the small, friendly town of Rosthern in Saskatchewan. The authentic and quaint farming community adds to the feeling of inclusiveness and belonging for students. The town is safe and offers a few ... The administration makes applying for admission to RJC High School simple. RJC High School administrators were there to support the process from the start and provide guidance where needed. Applications are accepted all year a... RJC High School has teachers and administrators ready to help with the process of applying for university. The academic program prepares the students for university and they are strongly encouraged to pursue post-secondary edu... |
all_reviews parent |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11, |
(4.8)
Both our sons attended RJC for high school. Our firs child was not sure that this was a good id... The leadership set boundaries that were understood by all, and dealt with issues with fairness, realism, and always honored the relationship with the student and their place in the community. Teachers interact with the kids al... Whether a student is academically strong or faces some challenges, small class size and mandatory study hours ensure no one falls through the cracks.
Teachers seemed experienced and immersed. Everyone is there because they lo... RJC is a small school that ensures that every student gets the attention they need. They may not have the latest and greatest technology in all the classrooms, but everything is there to give a child an excellent foundation. R... When our sons were there, the student body hovered around 80-85 students between grades 10-12. This means that no one falls through the cracks. Everyone gets involved because everyone is seen and known.
I think the general at... We had to persuade our first son to go to RJC but after 3 weeks, he was convinced it was the best place for him and he moved into the dorms (he started as a day student taking the commuter shuttle, which was a very good way to... Rosthern is located abour 40 minutes from Saskatoon. It is a small town with all the services --- churches, pharmacy, hospital, grocery, restaurants, arena, athletic fields, Station Arts Center. It is well-situated so students... Admissions were friendly and easy. The school has significantly improved the process in the last few years with online applications available, a virtual school tour, and lots of resources on their YouTube channel that you can ... The school provides plenty of days for Grade 12's to tour local post-secondary institutions and brings in speakers/representatives from others. As parents, we decided to leave much of this up to our kids to pursue, but the tea... |
all_reviews parent |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11, |
(5)
Rosthern Junior College was the perfect stepping stone to independent thinking into adulthood. ... As a private school with a residence RJC is in a unique position to truly develop relationships with students that are genuine and authentic. The staff, administration took their role as caregivers and nurturers very seriously... The teaching and student life dean staff create authentic, genuine and caring relationships with students while maintaining a respectful connection. The staff is dynamic and interested in the student and the subjects they teac... Academics at RJC are taken seriously and are an integral part of the RJC experience. Teachers are supportive in the learning process by creating unique learning settings for each individual student and yet push students to be ... The student body at RJC is smaller than most public high schools and with a range of Grades 10-12, class sizes have a tendency to be between 20 to 25 students keeping the ratio of students to teachers very healthy and effectiv... Students that attend RJC are typically happy to be there and want to be involved in the activities of the school year. There is a real sense of community and that in a special way, all students are a part of a family. Although... The Rosthern community where RJC is located is a perfect setting to grow and nurture a student. It is 45 minutes away from a major centre which is just enough to give students a safe place to call home while still being part o... The student admission team works with each student to ensure RJC is a right fit for the student and school. With a maximum of up to 100 students accepted each year, there is the possibility that the school
may not be the perf... In applying for university after grade 12 I felt there were plenty of opportunities to discuss future direction and plans with the caring staff that were part of my RJC community. Staff were interested in my future, encouraged... |
all_reviews alumnus |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11, |
(4.9)
Our son and daughter both enjoyed the opportunity for authentic interactions with teachers and ... Rosthern Junior College is a tightly knit community where teachers and staff strive to build a culture of acceptance and inclusion for all students. As parents we felt a part of the team that nurtured our kids. The school ad... Our son appreciated the small class sizes and the amount of attention he received from each teacher.
Our daughter appreciated the tutorial periods that all teachers offered.
Both kids were thrilled with all of the out of... Between the time our son graduated and our daughter started RJC the school made shift in the academic program to an experience-based curriculum that entailed many out of classroom learning opportunities.
Grade 10 is Imagin... We often hosted international students over long weekends and breaks, as well hosting friends that our children brought home. We got to know many of students personally from hosting them in our house. We can say that the stu... Although they have very different temperaments, both of our children loved attending RJC.
Because students not only attend school during the day but also live together in the dorms they have a unique opportunity to know ea... Rosthern is a prairie town of about 1800 people. In addition to Rosthern Junior College, is has an elementary school, a high school and another Christian school. It's amenities include: grocery store, pharmacy, bank, 5 rest... We thought the application process was reasonable. The four page application included the expected information as well as some short answer questions that helped the RJC Admissions staff get to know the applicant. Our kids c... Both of our children were accepted to all of the universities to which they applied, and are both attending their first choice of universities.
While RJC doesn't have a designated Guidance Counsellor, our daughter asked f... |
all_reviews parent |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11, |
(4.9)
Rosthern Junior College was the perfect school for our son to attend to stretch his wings and l... If I had any hesitiations about our son attending RJC, they were dispelled after the parent teacher interviews. Every teacher, each year, started the interview talking about his personal strengths and how they would like him t... The teaching staff is par excellence. The enthusiasm that the teachers have for the students is unrivalled and unmatched. They make themselves available to the students after classes for additional instruction. They are all in... RJC is leading the way in learning. The teachers are accommodating to the different learning styles of the students. For example, our son is a hands on learner. A few of his projects were building/replicating historical events... One of the school programs is called Belong. The dorm / community councils do an incredible job of welcoming all new students at the beginning of the year. The school has multiple theme days and retreats through the school yea... Our son's experience at Rosthern Junior College was all encompassing. He received a high quality education in a small town setting that allowed him to exercise his independence and become a mature young adult. There were many ... There is a lot of pride and hardwork that goes into maintaining the Rosthern Junior College campus. There are multiple soccer pitches for the students and community to utilize. The students are able to leave the campus and exp... As a Saskatchewan resident, we found the application process very manageable and quite easy. The Admissions Director was easy to contact and answered all of the questions that we had quickly and with clarity. Fortunately, we d... The counselling staff was very knowledgeable regarding the post-secondary application process and knew all of the class requirements that our son needed to have in order to apply for his chosen area of post-secondary education... |
all_reviews parent |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11, |
(4.2)
RJC creates an environment of community. I felt like I belonged there. Everyone was friends. Th... The students respected the administration and it was reciprocated. The staff was helpful with life struggles that come with living away from home and living with 30+ other students. The staff were fair and just in all their d... The teaching staff was phenomenal. It was more informal, and personal teaching then other schools. We called the teachers by their first names. The teachers were always willing to help and give feedback on what you could do to... The academic schedule allowed two times a day where you would get 30mins to do homework. In the afternoon you could find teachers to ask for help or work with classmates. In the evening study hour allowed for oh to work on gro... I would say half of the student body if not more had previous family members who had gone to the school. Most of the students had come from different schools throughout the province. They came to RJC so they could get away fr... I enjoyed every minute of RJC. They had many events that were fun. The ALSO trip was the highlight of my school year, I learnt many things down in Alabama. A lot of the students were passionate about something, and were drive... The school is near a gas station that has a subway in it, many students would venture to this location for snacks or a meal in the weekends for something different. Many students would go out into the community to hangout wit... The admission process was easy and helpful. I found it particularly helpful that I got a tour of the school, and dorms during this process. I met students, and staff during this tour, which gave me insight and information to h... I do not recall having any discussions with the staff about college or applications or scholarships. I did this all on my own. They gave us information on different universities, but that is all that was given. |
all_reviews alumnus |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11, |
(4.9)
RJC gave me opportunities that no other school can offer. Not only did we learn in class, we l... As a student, we respected the staff very much. They were more than teachers and principals. They were true leaders. They pushed students to do their best while being fair to everyone.
Discipline was fair and students always ... I was more than happy with the teaching i recieved. The student staff relationship is very different in that we are all on a first name basis. Teachers do their best to make ideas and concepts applicable when they can. What is... RJC definitely pushes students to do their best. The atmosphere was relatively relaxed which made students more comfortable and willing to ask those questions that can challenge ideas.
The students can be competitive acade... The student body becomes much more than people you go to school with. As a student, the other students become like family.
It really didn't matter where you came from. Whether it be Canada, Hong Kong, Mexico, Columbia, it ... I absolutely loved the day to day life. The days were structured enough that there wasn't chaos but left enough free time to enjoy yourself.
RJC tried to make the students lives enjoyable with events like guys/girls nights... Rosthern is a wonderful place. It is easy to get into saskatoon or Prince Albert, it is a small quiet town where everything is in walking distance making it great for students to go to the grocery store for stocking their snac... As a student, i did not have a whole lot to do with the application process. But i can imagine the admissions staff make things as easy and streamlined as possible.
I do remember filling out forms with questions like " are yo... I feel we were well equipped for post secondary education. Between doing tours of the university of Saskatchewan, having alumni of last year come back for events and talk about their lives, and being in the dorms, we were pre... |
all_reviews alumnus |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11, |
(4.4)
My time at RJC was exceptional. Due to the small size of the school and the high ratio of teach... School leadership does a good job of maintaining a low stress and casual environment. During some more stressful situations (i.e. student disobedience), slightly more serious and professional attitudes were assumed to deal wit... Teaching at RJC was very similar in most respects to my time in public school, but different teachers employ different pedagogies. My experiences varies from formal lectures to creative projects to reading a comic book depicti... The atmosphere is one of learning together, meaning though seeking high grades were encouraged, I never felt overly competitive. I would say the strength of the academic program is its collegiality. I remember helping people o... The student body was small, but very involved and intermingled. It very much reminds me of Stuart McClean's Vinyl Cafe whose slogan is "we may not be big, but we're small." Being small means it is easy to be involved and easy ... I found school life to be busy. Perhaps not as busy as life after high school, but certainly much busier than being a farm student and being unable to participate in many extracurricular activities.
I really enjoyed going t... The feel of Rosthern is very relaxed. I would say it is typical of small town Saskatchewan. Students are encouraged to walk about town. It is easy to integrate into the town as there is a significant part of the student body t... I would say do not put too much pressure on yourself when applying. RJC is an open and welcoming community. My experience with the application was that it was easy to fill out. The interview went swimmingly and it was very eas... I found two experiences particularly useful.
First, RJC made it easy to attend the open house at the U of S. There was a van that went for the day, allowing me to see what the U of S was actually like.
Secondly, the dean... |
all_reviews alumnus |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11, |
(5)
Going to RJC was amazing, the best choice I made. I remember loving getting to live with my fri... The teachers and other leadership genuinely care about your wellbeing and how you’re doing. They go the extra mile for students even though they don’t have to. I struggled in math but with extra help (and treats) from the ... The students respect the teachers because the teachers respect you. The relationship is more informal, you call them by their first names, which is great and makes them less intimidating and more relatable. They are your frien... The school has quality teachers, especially in math and the sciences. The science teachers were able to make me like science again, and I learned a lot more in English and history than I did in public school because it was tau... The student body size is smaller which is awesome, having around 70-80 (give or take) students from grades 10-12. My grad class was smaller as well, which made for really close friendships and a great sense of community. It he... I absolutely loved going here. I chose to go to RJC, and had a great time. Student life is filled with fun and memory making. I was bored and didn't have much of a social life before RJC. I loved having roommates in the dorms ... Rosthern is a great town for RJC to be in, plus it's not too far away from Saskatoon, or even Prince Albert, for anyone wanting to go to the city on weekends or to go home for holidays. Rosthern has a grocery store and a Subwa... I found the process of applying to RJC very easy and not too stressful. I filled out information on academics as well as personal interests so that they can pair you up with a good fit for a roommate. I filled out the classes ... You can talk to any of the teachers or leadership staff to get advice for school. They also brought in or sent us out to schools so we could see what's out there and get a sense of what we want. I never thought I could do univ... |
all_reviews alumnus |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11, |
(5)
All three of our children attended RJC and lived in the dorms. Two of them returned to serve as... Our first interaction was during a summer holiday, having traveled far and stayed overnight to meet with the then principal, to find out if RJC would be a good fit for our eldest son. Right from the first sentence, it was clea... I must admit, on that first day when we registered our eldest son and went from one teacher to the next to figure out his classes, I first thought they looked like a motley crew, until we realised their passion, commitment and... RJC has an excellent academic program. We feared that, being a small school, with a small staff, the program would be limited, especially when my daughter wanted to continue with French instruction. We were wrong... The school... The fact that the school is small, lends itself to a personal and intimate experience. There is no way that any student can just disappear in the masses, as is the case in many/most of the larger schools. Everyone has a role t... Our daughter, the last of our three children (and that put a smile on some teachers’ faces), became more and more apprehensive, as the registration day drew closer. In fact, on our way there, she started protesting seriously... Rosthern is a picturesque little town in the heart of the Prairies, surrounded by a wonderful agricultural community. For many, however, Rosthern is a beautiful little town built around Rosthern Junior College. The school is, ... I clearly remember leaving RJC on a summer Saturday morning, our first stop of a little list of potential schools for our eldest son. Let’s just say that we were extremely impressed. Back in the car, we planned our next stop... RJC places a healthy emphasis on academic excellence and, as mentioned, the teachers go out of their way (really!) to encourage and support the students. Preparing them for post-secondary education is a very important part of ... |
all_reviews parent |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11, |
(4.1)
Before going to Rosthern Junior College I was a very shy person and had a hard time making frie... While I was at the school there was a shared mutual respect between the administration and the student body. When it was required the administration would step in to do disciplinary actions but more often they would pull the a... At this school more than where I attended previously I truly got the feeling that the teachers were invested in how their students did and that they were willing to put in the effort to help every student achieve more no matte... The courses offered by the school are all really well done. What stands out most about the school in how almost the entire student body participates in the choir. Most teenage guys who would not otherwise be interested in such... Rjc has a smaller student body, in and around 80 students currently. For most students at rjc this actually ends up being a good thing because it forces you to talk to other kids that maybe you wouldn’t have if there were mo... The quality of student life is really high, I loved my time at the school and it provided me with many opportunities that I would not have and could not have anywhere else. When you put a bunch of guys in a door together they ... While the school is entirely self sufficient many students would venture into the town to go pickup snacks from one of the local stores or to go to a friends house. Since some of the students at rjc still live at home with the... The current admissions lady is very high energy and makes a potential student get excited about the school and the year they could have while attending. The process of applying was actually very painless and easy to do. I foun... When I was at rjc I didn’t need much help or guidance in choosing, and applying to the university that I wanted to attend. The school was very helpful with the paperwork required to apply for post secondary. When import ant ... |
all_reviews alumnus |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11, |
(5)
My overall experience at RJC was life changing. I always say that RJC has been the best years o... The school has a new Explore program, it is to allow students to step up and become leaders.
I was elected as the Spirit leader two years in a row, and I had so much opportunity to serve my student body and the community on SR... With the smaller class size, we get lots of one on one time with teachers. The teachers are always very helpful and supportive, they are always willing to help out even after class. We as students learn how to respect the teac... The academic program at RJC is very diverse. There might be a gap between all the students in their academic levels, but since it is a smaller class size, it allows the teachers to work in different speed, according and adjust... RJC students have a high spirit and a sense of pride to be an RJC student. I have always bragged about how going to RJC was the best 3 years of my life, I have made life long friends, I have bonded with everyone quickly, and s... I LOVED going to school at RJC, the girls in the dorms just became my sisters, they helped me with fashion tips, we braided each others' hair... Lots of sleepovers on the weekends, that's how we bonded! The dorms are a big par... This campus is on a big piece of land, we have a building for school, a building for our dorms, a brand new football field, two soccer fields, a rink, two tennis court, a beach volleyball court, an outdoor basketball court inc... I was eased into the admissions process from overseas, the admission person helped me out with all kinds of questions from what the dorm room looks like, to how to get the visa to study in Canada. I knew it was the right fit f... There were lots of chapel announcements with different universities and job opportunities presented to us. We would hear recruiters from Usask, CMU, some of the programs like Outtatown program, or language programs for us to e... |
all_reviews alumnus |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11, |
