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Our school is located in the southwestern
sector of the City of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. For over a
half century South Carleton High School, situated in the historic
community of Richmond along the Jock River, has been recognized
for continued academic and athletic excellence.
South Carleton High School operates under the jurisdiction
of the Ottawa-Carleton District
School Board.
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Our
Mission Statement
South Carleton High School is a caring, community school. Our
team of staff, students, parents and community promote a sharing,
inclusive and welcoming environment. We respect the individual,
honour our traditions, encourage daily excellence, and prepare
students for their future. |
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September's Character Education
theme is Courage
- Have the strength
to do what is right even when it is not popular. Speak up
for yourself and others. |
The Welcome BBQ for new students
will be held on Thursday, September 2 at 11:00 am. New students
will have an opportunity to pick up their timetable, pay the school
fee, and tour the school.
Grade 9 students are invited to a Linkcrew Orientation
starting at 9:00 am.
First Day of Classes for
the 2010-2011 school year is Tuesday, September 7, 2010. Students
should report to their period class at 8:00 am. The location of
period 1 classes will be posted inside the inetrances of the school
and in the cafeteria. Timetables will be issued by period 1 teachers.
Lockers will also be allocated by period 1 teachers. Students should
bring their own combination lock.
Students wishing to pick up their timetables
in advance may do so on September 2 from 9:00 am to
2:00 pm and September 3 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. The school
fee may also be paid at this time. Receipts will be issued.
All grade 9 students and students in grades 10-12 who pay the school
fee will receive a student planner.
School Buses. Bus schedules
are available on the Ottawa
Student Transportation Authority website. Students are advised
to be at pick up points 10 minutes ahead of the schedule time. Students
should be aware of the bus driver's name and location of bus for
afternoon pick up at the back of the school. Buses leave the school
at 2:25 pm. If you have any concerns or need to report a change
of address please call 613-224-8800.
Students requiring transportation to more than one
guardian residence must complete an Empty Seat Request form available
in the Main Office.
Students are not allowed to travel to or from school
on another student's bus. The school is not authorized to permit
this travel.
Course Changes. Students
needing to make changes to their timetable may pick up a Course
Change Request Form in Guidance on or after Tuesday, September 7.
An appointment with a Guidance counsellor will be made when the
completed form (including a parent's signature) is handed in to
Mrs. Horsman. The last day to make a course change is Monday, September
20.
Grad Newsletter. Each month,
Mrs. Annable in Guidance produces a newsletter full of important
information for students who plan to graduate in June. This newsletter
will be distributed electronically to all grads who provide Mrs.
Annable with their email address. It is also posted here each month,
while back issues will be available on the Student
Services page. The September
edition is now available.
Many universities and colleges will be sending representatives
to South Carleton over the next few months to tell students about
their respective institutions. Students wishing to attend any of
these presentations must sign up in Guidance. List
of university and college visits 2010/2011.
The school fee for 2010-2011 is
$30 per student to a maximum of $55.00 per family. School fees help
to subsidize student planners, interscholastic and intramural sports,
student activities, Students' Council, and graduation and awards
ceremonies. Students who pay the school fee will receive a student
planner as well as discounts on MOST school events. Cheques should
be made payable to South Carleton HS.
Free Math tutoring for grade
9 and 10 students. A free online math tutoring service
is available to students in Grades 7 to 10 in the Ottawa-Carleton
District School Board. Students have access to 20 hours a week of
free, online math tutoring.
Students can check out the free Homework
Help where certified Ontario math teachers are available Sunday
to Thursday, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., for one-on-one confidential
help.
Letter to parents/guardians
of Grade 9 and 10 Mathematics students
Permission
form
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