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  • Telephone:
    (613) 838-2212

  • Attendance Line:
    (613) 838-4310

  • Fax:
    (613) 838-5694

  • School Hours:
    8:00am - 2:15pm

  • Office Hours:
    7:00am - 3:30pm

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Welcome to South Carleton High School

 

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.

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.
 

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.

 
SCHS News & Events

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

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Over 50 years of academic and athletic excellence

South Carleton High School | 3673 McBean St | Richmond, Ontario, Canada
K0A 2Z0 | 613-838-2212 | Attendance 613-838-4310
http://www.southcarleton.ca