Secondary Programs and Services
Secondary Summer Session: will be offered by the Limestone District School Board (LDSB) from Tuesday July 3rd - Friday July 27th. On-site courses will be available for students who wish to upgrade their marks, or for students who wish to "reach ahead" to earn credits for courses they have not previously taken. In addition, co-operative education opportunities and e-Learning courses will also be available to students.
Additional information will be posted on the LDSB web site by early April. Inquiries may be directed to Mr. Steve Ward, Principal of Summer Session (613-542-9871 ext. 145).
Graduation Requirements: To earn the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), students must complete a number of steps. The most important step is the completion of courses from the Ontario Curriculum.
Focus Programs: are packages of courses offered at Secondary Schools that concentrate on a particular field of interest or training to provide students with both academic and work experience that will give them a foundation in a career or area of study.
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP): The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) opens the door to apprenticeship in a wide range of exciting careers. If you are entering Grade 11 (have 16 credits) and are at least 16 years old and are a full time student, you can work towards a career in a skilled trade as a registered apprentice, and eventually a certified skilled worker or journey person, while you complete your Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
Character Network: This website has been developed to serve as an information base for educators and parents wishing to encourage and teach the development of good character through character education programs...
Special High Skill Major (SHSM): enables students to customize their high school experience to suit their interests and talents while preparing them for a successful post secondary transition into apprenticeship training, college, university, or direct entry into employment.
International Baccalaureate: (IB) programme is a unique educational experience with dual intent: to prepare students for an internationally-recognized university entrance examination; to provide a learning curriculum that will challenge the student beyond the traditional realm of high school learning.
English As A Second Language: A full-time, full year English As A Second Language program for students who need to finish their high school diploma.
Limestone Skills Competition: The Limestone Skills competition is an opportunity for students to challenge their skills and understanding in a specific subject area related to their interest and pathway destination of their choosing. The competition is held each April at St. Lawrence college, with over 32 secondary challenges and 3 elementary events.
The Advanced Placement Program: has provided motivated high school students with the opportunity to take post secondary-level courses in a high school setting.
Exchange Programs: Students wishing to experience another culture or community can study from one semester to a full year in another setting.
Athletics: KASSAA belongs to the Eastern Ontario Secondary Schools Athletic Association and the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations . There are 14 secondary schools that belong to our association.
Grade 10 Community Physical Activity Pass: The Grade 10 Community Pass initiative is being spearheaded by Kingston Gets Active and provides all grade 10 students with free access to all recreation facilities (i.e., pools, arenas, YMCA) in the city and local townships for the entire school year.
Dual Credits: There are a number of dual credit opportunities available to students in the Limestone District School Board. In this program, students earn both high school credits and college credits at the same time.
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