Ross Sheppard School

I have just started going to shep(have only been to grade 10 orientation). I have heard so many good things about it ever since I moved into the country, and they are all true. There is great positivity, spirit, staff, and a wonderful environment. Despite having school during a pandemic, the staff at shep seems to be making it work and trying to still have a good school year. I doubt my opinions on this school will change very much once I actually start attending during the year.

Shep is one of the most elite secondary schools in Edmonton. The math and science departments are extremely strong—with many passionate teachers not only capable of preparing students for university, but serving as a beacon of inspiration for many future endeavours. Various topics introduced (for student interest only) in my physics and chemistry high school classes provided a great foundation for many of my university level science courses. Shep has an elite fine arts program as well, providing the healthy balance essential for shaping a well-rounded individual. One of Shep’s most notably distinct characteristics during my high school career was the lack of a social hierarchy within the student body. There were no distinctions between nerd and jock, cool kids or outcasts. Everyone gets along with everyone, and thus the school celebrates a diverse array of backgrounds, disciplines, and ideas. Shep offers many clubs and initiatives for extracurricular activity, and many opportunities to begin building a portfolio at a young age. During my tenure as a student here, I did not realize the caliber of this school. It was not until I started meeting people in university that I realized how fortunate I am to have attended Shep. This high school lays a brilliant foundation, and provides an advantage for students pursuing tertiary education. Shep is unlike any other high school—a virtue to be celebrated. To current and future T-Birds: make the most of your time here because if you don’t, there will be one day you wish you did. To Shep teachers and staff: continue to motivate and inspire students, laying the foundation for our future generations.

Went here from 2016 - 2018, never encountered bullying here, lots and lots of students. Having a mall, the transit station, and skating rink plus work out facilities within walking distance made this school super fun. Always something to do! Sheptacular and totem hoop were the best times of the school year! I miss it so much!

I love this place😭 The spirit is something else. I love the staff as long as you do your work, you will do great. I wouldn’t want any other high school❤️ Thank you Shep!

I was a student from 2005- 2008. This school is a joke. You have other students who bullied people that were different from them by using threats and ostracism to control them. I had teachers who either looked the other way when it was obvious that they should have intervened, or took their problems out on the students. A Chemistry 30 teacher asked us to answer a question, and then dismissed me saying that " I am not all there" because I took anti- anxiety medication. This so- called "school" left me feeling defective, and angry. Honestly, If you want the best for yourself, or your child, do not go to/ bring them to this school. I could have saved myself from a lot of issues with my mental health if I was home schooled.