Secondary school students have the option of enrolling for a single semester. Students enrolling for a one semester experience will take four credits in school and be eligible for activity trips and participate fully in school teams and clubs.
Each school in the Limestone District School Board is run on a two semester schedule.
Semester I | Semester II |
|---|---|
Beginning of September to end of January Course one (starts at 8:15 a.m.) Course two Course three Course four (ends at 2:45 p.m.) After school - studying or sports (optional) | Beginning of February to end of June Course one (starts at 8:15 a.m.) Course two Course three Course four (end 2:45PM) After school - studying or sports (optional) |
There are several holidays during the school year when schools are closed including a two week holiday break at the end of December and a one week break in the middle of March.
Exams
Formal exams are at the end of each Semester.
School hours and the learning environment
School hours are Monday to Friday.
Each school runs four classes per day. International students can take a maximum of eight (8) classes in a 10 month period.
Classes in Ontario are taught by highly qualified teachers implementing the latest research-based teaching techniques. This can include group learning, self-directed learning, Socratic, technology driven learning, creative and flexible groupings, flipped classrooms and multiple formative and summative assessment cycles. These features continue to rank Ontario classrooms as some of the top learning classrooms in the world. Canadian Education systems have been called a 'powerhouse' for academics.
International students are integrated into classes among mainstream Canadian students, encouraging the development of their English language competency and exposing them to the academic expectations of the Ontario public education system. International students benefit from our inclusive, caring approach to education. We have six different secondary schools that provide spaces for Secondary International students. Each school has different academic and extra-curricular offerings, including:
Bayridge Secondary School
(575 students, Grades 9 to 12, 45 International students)
School Colors: Blue and Orange est. 1973
- English Second Language (ESL) programs Level A-E
- Advanced Placement (AP) Math courses
Loyalist CVI
(650 students, Grades 7 to 12, 45 International students)
School Colors: Green and Gold est. 1962
- English Second Language (ESL) programs Level A-E
- Advanced Placement (AP) Math, English, Science and French courses
- Film Studies Academy
- Culinary Academy
- Hair Design Academy
- Creative Arts Academy
- Pre-AP Preparation Courses in Grade 9 and 10
- Academic Arts Program Grade 9 and 10
Frontenac Secondary School
(875 students, Grades 9 and 12, 10 International students)
School Colors: Garnet and Grey est. 1964
- French Immersion Program Grades 9 and 12
- Advanced Placement (AP) Math courses
Kingston Secondary School
(975 students, Grades 9 to 12, 10 International students)
School Colors: Blue and White est. 1792 (moving to a brand new building in September 2020)
- French Immersion Program Grades 9 to 12
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB)
LaSalle Secondary School
(650 students, Grades 7 to 12, 10 International students)
School Colors: Black and Gold est. 1967
- Duke of Edinburgh Program
- LINKS and Arts, Academic, Athletics Program package
- Emergency Response Academy
- MSIP Program for all students
Napanee District Secondary School
(950 students, Grades 9 to 12, 5 International students)
School Colors: Blue and Gold est. 1952
- Focus and Innovation Programs
Sydenham High School
(750 students, grades 9-12, 5 International students)
School Colors: Red and Gold est. 1874
- Focus and Innovation Programs
- Rural School Program and focus