SCHOOL LIFE

Joan of Arc Academy is a private school open to children of all faiths. In addition to academics, students participate in science and math contests, art, dance, music and travel.

Our full-day, French Junior and Senior Kindergarten classes are an excellent fit for families looking for high quality day care. (All Junior Kindergarten and Senior Kindergarten fees are tax-deductible.) Professional, mature and qualified teachers create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our youngest students, where they learn to read, write and speak in French. Math skills are taught in English.

Joan of Arc offers a rich assortment of activities for students outside the classroom as well. Our Before School and After School programs are of great assistance to working parents.

Hours

Classes are held from 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Monday to Friday.
We provide schoolyard supervision from 8:00 a.m.
We offer after-school care until 6:00 p.m.

Arts

Joan of Arc students can take part in programs such as interpretive movement, art, drama and music activities that include the school choir. Girls may also sign up for piano lessons or after-school violin lessons with Ottawa Suzuki Strings.

Athletics

Joan of Arc athletic activities promote fitness, sportsmanship and teamwork. In addition to the physical education curriculum, Joan of Arc students can participate in extracurricular sports such as competitive soccer, basketball, volleyball, badminton and cross-country running.

Lunchtime Activities

Lunchtime activities include volleyball practices, skating in the winter, as well as the Chess Club, Homework Club, and Reading Club.

Travel

Joan of Arc girls in senior grades have taken part in class trips to locations throughout Canada, including the Yukon, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and Prince Edward Island.

Summer Day Camps

Our private school runs a full-day French language day camp in July and August for girls ages 4 to 12. It provides continuity in the use of the French language and includes a wide range of activities and outings. We also offer various other full-day summer camps in subjects such as Visual Arts, Musical Theatre and Sewing.

Parent Volunteering

Parents and guardians of students at Joan of Arc take part in school life through volunteer activities. Their diverse backgrounds give the school a wealth of experience to draw on. Each family is expected to provide at least 15 hours of volunteer time to school activities annually or to pay a volunteer service fee.

Transportation

Most parents drive their daughters to and from school, often carpooling with other parents. Since Joan of Arc is close to the Transitway, some parents drop their daughters off, leave their cars at the school. They then take an express bus downtown, returning to pick up their daughters after work.