Academic

The Academic program provides a sound education at the secondary level. It is organized to maintain a balance between the core subjects of English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science and Physical Education. Students select additional optional courses to meet their specific needs. This program provides a basis for further education at the University or College level. Students may wish to consider the Dual Diploma Program that combines the Academic Program and the Vocational Technology Program.

A number of enriched or advanced courses are offered at the Grade 12 level. Enriched AP preparatory courses are offered in certain subjects. Students who excel in regular classes are encouraged to speak to their subject teachers about registering for AP in the next grade. AP prep. courses, while not a pre--requisite, are recommended for students interested in pursuing advanced placement standing. These courses together are known as the Advanced Placement Program (AP). There are a number of benefits and considerations associated with the AP program. Please see our Information Handbook for full details.

Dual Honours Diploma (University Entrance and Vocational)

Dual Diploma students combine requirements for a vocational diploma with those of an academic diploma. All Dual Diploma students will graduate with a minimum of 32 credits. Students must take Canadian History 30S and a grade 11 Science.

Biomedical Internship Certificate Program

This unique program is for Grade 12 students who are interested in exploring and pursuing a career in a health care or biotechnology related field. This could include careers such as doctor, nurse, researcher, therapist, veterinarian etc.

Students complete courses in advanced biology and chemistry as well as an internship component in collaboration with medical and biotechnology fields.

Students interested in entering this program should choose Science 20F AP in their Grade 10 year and Biology 30S and Chemistry 30S in their Grade 11 year.

Revised Principal's Honour Roll Criteria

Criteria

• 80% average among courses (current mark in the course at the end of Semester 1 - final marks no longer necessary at this time)
• must be enrolled in at least three courses (if Phys. Ed. is third course and they have received standing without percent, average of other two courses is taken)
• no mark can be lower than 60%

Other Details

• End of Semster 1 and semester 2
• lists of students printed and posted separately for each semester
• letters sent home at the end of each semester
• new display board with current names of students on honour roll - picture will no longer be taken
• previous years' pictures will be removed and archieved except for years of current students
• due to entry points of students being at various grades, this will be the last year of the Principal's Honour Board
• students from both semester 1 and semester 2 will have their names entered into the yearbook.