Claremont Secondary School

Claremont Secondary School in Victoria, BC, Canada

* Has a student population of 1150 students that are supported by 85 teaching and support staff members;

* Is located in a well established neighbourhood of the Greater Victoria area;

* Hosts over 100 International Students from nine different countries;

* Offers Advanced Placement courses in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Literature, Composition, and Calculus;

* Offers post secondary credit courses in Accounting, Criminology and a range of Secondary School Apprenticeships;

* Supports a wide range of student learners that have a diverse set of abilities, interests and skills;

* Offers an Academic Program of Choice; Institute of Global Solutions, Pursuit of Excellence (PEP); Programs of Choice in Athletics include: Rowing, Lacrosse, Golf and Aquatics;

* Offers a vibrant Focus on Fine Arts (FOFA) program. The Ridge Theatre provides the opportunity to showcase student talent;

* Has developed a central learning space, 'The Learning Commons', that supports all types of learning for the 21st Century;

* Extensions to classroom learning is achieved through student participation in:

- math contests

- writing submissions

- participation in the Duke of Eninburgh Awards - dance festivals

- physics olympics

- science fairs

- study/work programs in Quebec and France

* Has a vibrant literary and creative writing environment;

* Has a tradition of excellence in extra-curricular teams and clubs; and

* Supports a strong modern languages department with a focus on French and Spanish.

At Claremont Secondary School we believe that:

* Every student has the ability to succeed with the appropriate level of support;

* Our students will graduate with the skills, attitudes, and abilities to be successful adults in whatever career choice they make;

* Learning is sequential; in order to complete more complex tasks, students need a well-developed set of skills that are defined and refined as they move through the grades;

* Student success is dependent on the involvement and support of three key partners: the student, the school, and the parent/guardian; and,

* Students who are engaged in their learning will be more successful.

Features of the Claremont App

- Displays Daily News from our YouTube Channel

- Access portals for students, staff, parents and alumni

- Rewards students for participation in school sponsored events

- Shows photo gallery - Yearbook in Your Pocket

- Uploads photos from phone camera to gallery

- Updates calendars of events automatically

- Records verbal notes

- Provides instant text notifications of urgent information

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