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