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1 Greater Victoria School District #61 Victoria International High School Programs High School Profiles September 2014 Revised: Nov 25, 2014

2 Esquimalt High School 847 Colville Road, Victoria, BC, Canada V9A 4N9 Grades offered: 9 12 Student Enrollment: 650 School website: Daily Schedule Monday Thursday Friday Block 1 8:28 9:51 Block 1 8:28 9:28 Block 2 10:06 11:29 Teacher Advisory 9:33 9:49 Lunch 11:29 12:20 Block 2 10:04 11:03 Block 3 12:20 1:43 Lunch 11:03 11:54 Block 4 1:48 3:11 Block 3 11:54 12:53 Block 4 12:58 1:57 School Highlights Academic Programs: French Immersion, Challenge Gifted Education, Student Leadership Sports Academy: Esquimalt Curling Academy, Rugby Academy Career Preparation Programs: culinary arts, general mechanics, instrumental music and jazz studies Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered, enabling students to take university-level courses while attending Esquimalt: English Literature, French, Spanish, biology, psychology Subjects English and ESL Mathematics Physical Education Science - Biology - Chemistry - Earth science - Enviro. stewardship - Marine biology - Physics Core / Academic Arts Other Social Studies - Women s studies - Psychology - History - Law - Social Justice Modern Languages - French - Spanish Drawing & painting Computer graphics & animation Photography Ceramics & sculpture Media art Dance Drama / Theatre Band / Strings Choir Business & Information Technology Textiles & Cooking Culinary Arts Leadership Technology Education - Woodwork - Electronics - Automotive - Metalwork

3 Sports Teams and Clubs Please note: the selection of specific extracurricular activities and clubs may change from year to year. Students who wish to participate in a specific activity or club should inquire on availability at the time of application. Team selection is based on tryouts and student participation cannot be guaranteed. International students wishing to be part of one of our sports teams must be enrolled for at LEAST one semester of full classes to be eligible to play, according to BC School Sports regulations. Season Sport Team Age Level * Cross Country Boys and Girls Junior and Senior Soccer Boys Junior and Senior Fall Volleyball Boys and Girls Junior and Senior September to Rowing Boys and Girls Junior and Senior Swimming Boys and Girls Junior and Senior Wrestling Boys and Girls Junior and Senior Winter to Spring April to June Basketball Boys and Girls Junior and Senior Curling Boys and Girls Senior Badminton Boys and Girls Junior and Senior Tennis Boys and Girls Senior Soccer Girls Junior and Senior Track & Field Boys and Girls Junior and Senior Golf Boys and Girls Senior Cycling Boys and Girls Junior and Senior Rugby Boys Junior and Senior *Juniors are Grades Seniors are Grades Clubs Anime Peer Tutoring Slam Poetry Peace & Environment (ESCAPE) Photography (Behind the Lens) Youth for Change (EYCI) Improvisational Theatre Rotary Youth (INTERACT) Free the Children Outdoors/Camping Fishing Scholarship Program Gay/Straight Alliance Environmental Stewardship Seaquarium Message from Esquimalt s International Student Advisor Esquimalt High School is proud to offer an array of courses to meet the learning needs and interests of our diverse student population. Our international students have an easy time finding various ways to be involved in our school and find the staff and students here very welcoming and supportive. Whether you are looking to develop your English language skills, wanting to experience Canadian culture, or wishing to graduate in British Columbia with great academic grades, Esquimalt High School is the place for you. Ms. McMaster, Vice Principal

4 Lambrick Park High School 4139 Torquay Drive, Victoria, BC, Canada V8N 3L1 Grades offered: 9-12 Student Enrollment: 500 School website: Daily Schedule Monday Thursday Friday Block 1 8:30 9:40 Block 1 8:30 9:25 Block 2 9:45 10:50 LP Block 9:30 10:10 Block 3 11:00 12:05 Block 2 10:15 11:10 Lunch 12:05 12:55 Lunch 11:10 11:45 Block 4 1:00 2:05 (continuation of Block 3 11:50 12:45 block prior to lunch) Block 5 2:10 3:15 Block 4 12:50 1:45 School Highlights Sports Academy: Baseball academy - Diamond for Excellence Long and successful tradition of athletics and championship wins 2014 British Columbia Champions in Sr. Girls Volleyball and Sr. Boys Basketball 1 st and 4 th place overall winners in 2014 Vancouver Island Regional Science Fair Innovative information and communication technology programs Smallest high school in the district, situated in an area surrounded by sports fields and parks Subjects English Mathematics Physical Education Science - Biology - Chemistry - Earth science - Human body - Physics - Science & Technology Core / Academic Arts Other Social Studies Drawing & painting - Intercultural studies Digital imaging - Psychology Yearbook - journalism - Philosophy Ceramics & sculpture - Comparative Media art Civilizations Dance - Geography Drama - History Theatre - Law Concert band Modern Languages Jazz band - French Strings orchestra - Spanish Vocal jazz / Choir Business & Information Technology Home Economics Health & Career Ed Leadership Peer Tutoring Technology Education - Woodwork - Metalwork - Mechanics

5 Sports Teams and Clubs Please note: the selection of specific extracurricular activities and clubs may change from year to year. Students who wish to participate in a specific activity or club should inquire on availability at the time of application. Team selection is based on tryouts and student participation cannot be guaranteed. International students wishing to be part of one of our sports teams must be enrolled for at LEAST one semester of full classes to be eligible to play, according to BC School Sports regulations. Season Sport Team Age Level* Cross Country Running Boys and Girls Junior and Senior Fall Field Hockey Girls Junior and Senior September to Rowing Boys and Girls Junior and Senior Soccer Boys Junior and Senior Volleyball Boys and Girls Junior and Senior Swimming Boys and Girls Junior and Senior Winter to Clubs Spring to June Badminton Boys and Girls Junior and Senior Basketball Boys and Girls Junior and Senior Curling Boys and Girls Junior and Senior Soccer Girls Junior and Senior Tennis Boys and Girls Junior and Senior Track and Field Boys and Girls Junior and Senior Golf Boys and Girls Junior and Senior *Juniors are Grades Seniors are Grades Environmental (Recycling) Free the Children School Greening/Landscaping Project Me to We (Social & Environmental Causes) Badminton Library Club Message from Lambrick Park Welcome to Lambrick Park Secondary! We have a proud tradition of top flight academics coupled with some of the strongest Athletics and Fine Arts programs in all of British Columbia. Lambrick Park is a smaller, more intimate, high school that offers a wide range of courses and opportunities. Students enjoy our comfortable and friendly atmosphere in a beautiful setting. Mr. Somers, our International Student Advisor, along with a dedicated support team, works to maximize success for each student. Our LPSS Student Council, which includes an ISP Student Representative, has a primary goal to celebrate the cultural diversity we all enjoy at Lambrick Park Secondary School. Mr. Luchies, Principal

6 Mount Douglas High School 3970 Gordon Head Road, Victoria, BC Canada V8N 3X3 Grades offered: 9-12 Student Enrollment: 1,000 School website: Daily Schedule Monday Thursday Friday Block 1 8:30 9:52 Block 1 8:30 9:37 Block 2 10:00 11:22 Block 2 9:45 10:53 Lunch 11:22 12:12 Lunch 10:53 11:23 Block 3 12:12 1:34 Block 3 11:23 12:30 Block 4 1:42 3:04 Block 4 12:38 1:45 School Highlights Reputation for excellence in academics, fine arts, athletics, leadership and business Honours classes for high achieving students Challenge Program for gifted students Advanced placement (AP) courses are offered, enabling students to take university-level courses while attending Mount Douglas: English, Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics, Computer Science Subjects English Mathematics Physical Education Science - Biology - Chemistry - Earth science - Physics Core / Academic Arts Other Social Studies Drawing & Painting Business Education - Interdisciplinary Digital Media - Marketing studies Photography - Entrepreneurship - Psychology Ceramics & Sculpture - Accounting - History Media arts Computer Studies - Geography Dance Home Economics - Comparative Drama Leadership Civilizations Theatre Peer Tutoring - Law Musical Theatre Planning - Criminology Concert band Technology Education Modern Languages Jazz Band - Drafting & Design - French Concert Choir - Woodwork - Spanish Strings - Automotive

7 Sports Teams and Clubs Please note: the selection of specific extracurricular activities and clubs may change from year to year. Students who wish to participate in a specific activity or club should inquire on availability at the time of application. Team selection is based on tryouts and student participation cannot be guaranteed. International students wishing to be part of one of our sports teams must be enrolled for at LEAST one semester of full classes to be eligible to play, according to BC School Sports regulations. Season Sport Team Age Level * Rowing Co-ed Junior and Senior Football Boys Junior and Senior Field Hockey Girls Junior and Senior Fall Cross Country Running Co-ed Junior and Senior September to Soccer Boys Junior and Senior Swimming Co-ed Junior and Senior Volleyball Boys and Girls Junior and Senior Cheerleading Boys and Girls Junior and Senior Winter to Clubs Spring to June Curling Boys and Girls Junior and Senior Basketball Boys and Girls Junior and Senior Wrestling Co-ed Junior and Senior Soccer Girls Junior and Senior Track and Field Co-ed Junior and Senior Cycling Co-ed Junior and Senior Tennis Co-ed Junior and Senior Badminton Boys and Girls Junior and Senior Golf Co-ed Junior and Senior Rugby Boys and Girls Junior and Senior *Juniors are Grades Seniors are Grades Intra-murals Chess Club CIA Free the Children Improv Anime Photography Student Newspaper (Rampage) Youth for Change & Inclusion Conversation MD Eco Gay/Straight Alliance Message from Mount Douglas International Student Advisors Welcome to Mount Douglas Secondary School! We believe in the highest possible standards of achievement for all students in all aspects of learning. Our reputation for excellence in academics, athletics, fine arts, business and technology education extends throughout the province, Canada and around the world. Our professional staff work together to create a warm, welcoming learning environment. Mount Douglas offers ways for all students to reach their personal potential. Learn more about Mount Douglas Secondary School at: Mr. Pitre - Vice Principal Ms. Paquin - International Advisor Ms. Jory - International Counsellor

8 Oak Bay High School 2151 Cranmore Road, Victoria, BC Canada V8R 1Z2 Grades offered: 9-12 Student Enrollment: 1,000 School website: Daily Schedule Monday - Thursday Friday Block 1 8:30 9:31 TAP 8:30 9:26 Teacher Advisory 9:37 9:46 Block 1 9:32 10:33 Block 2 9:52 10:52 Block 2 10:39 11:40 Block 3 11:02 12:08 Lunch 11:40 12:10 Lunch 12:08 12:56 Block 3 12:16 1:17 Block 4 1:02 2:07 Block 4 1:23 2:24 Block 5 2:13 3:13 School Highlights Tradition of excellence that spans many decades with strong focus on service, philanthropy and community leadership Extensive athletic program with over 40 teams in a wide variety of sports Outstanding fine arts programs, including choral, band, dance and drama French Immersion Advanced placement (AP) courses are offered, enabling students to take university-level courses while attending Oak Bay: English Literature, Studio Art, Calculus Subjects English Mathematics Physical Education Science - Biology - Marine biology - Chemistry - Earth science - Physics Core / Academic Arts Other Social Studies Drawing & painting Business Education - Psychology Photography Information Technology - Geography Ceramics & sculpture Home Economics - History Film and television Leadership / Peer tutoring - Law Dance Technology Education - Comparative Drama - Drafting & Design civilizations Theatre - Woodwork - Social Justice Band (jazz, concert, - Metalwork Modern Languages rhythm & blues) - Mechanics - French - Spanish Choir - Engineering - Japanese Strings - Electrical

9 Sports Teams and Clubs Please note: the selection of specific extracurricular activities and clubs may change from year to year. Students who wish to participate in a specific activity or club should inquire on availability at the time of application. Team selection is based on tryouts and student participation cannot be guaranteed. International students wishing to be part of one of our sports teams must be enrolled for at LEAST one semester of full classes to be eligible to play, according to BC School Sports regulations. Clubs Season Sport Team Age Level* Cross Country Boys and Girls Grades 9 12 Fall Field Hockey Girls Grades 9 12 September Rowing Boys and Girls Grades 9 12 to Soccer Boys Junior and Senior Swimming Boys and Girls Grades 9 12 Volleyball Boys and Girls Junior and Senior Winter to Spring to June Basketball Boys and Girls Junior and Senior Curling Co-ed Grades 9 12 Badminton Boys and Girls Junior and Senior Golf Co-ed Grades 9 12 Rugby Boys and Girls Junior and Senior Girls: Grades 9 12 Soccer Girls Junior & Senior Softball Girls Grades 9 12 Tennis Boys / Girls Grades 9 12 Track and Field Boys / Girls Grades 9 12 *Juniors are Grades Seniors are Grades Anime Interact (leadership) Sailing (Buccaneers) Amnesty International Key Club Live Poets Society Best Buddies Chess Travel Craigflower Project Gay/Straight Alliance/PRIDE Youth Against Cancer Helping Homeless Hearts Oak Bay Youth Outreach Magic the Gathering Environmental Club Speech and Debate Oak Bay Connect Nutty Knitters Message from Oak Bay s International Student Advisor Oak Bay has a reputation for excellence in academics, fine arts, athletics and social responsibility. Academics are an emphasis with strong results in English literature, the sciences and math. Our athletic program has over 40 teams in a wide variety of sports. The teams are consistently competitive, vying for Provincial Championship titles. Within our fine arts we have outstanding choral, band, dance and drama programs. There is something for everyone at Oak Bay. The tradition of excellence continues. Our staff welcomes you to be part of the team. Mrs. Rahn, International Student Advisor

10 Reynolds High School 3963 Borden Street, Victoria, BC Canada V8P 3H9 Grades offered: 9-12 Student Enrollment: 1,000 School website: Daily Schedule Monday Thursday Regular Fridays Advisory Fridays Block 1 8:25 9:50 Block 1 8:25 9:25 Block 1 8:25-9:20 Block 2 9:55 11:17 Block 2 9:30 10:30 Advisory 9:25-9:45 Lunch 11:17 12:12 Lunch 10:30 10:55 Block 2 9:50-10:45 Block 3 12:17 1:40 Block 3 11:00 12:00 Lunch 10:45-11:1 Block 4 1:45 3:10 Block 4 12:05 1:10 Block 3 11:15-12:10 Advisory 1:05 1:10 Block 4 12:15-1:10 School Highlights Strong academic programming, extensive athletic opportunities, significant opportunities for leadership, service and environmental education Sports Academy: Centre for Soccer Excellence French Immersion, Flexible Studies, Career and Community Programs Comprehensive Fine Arts programs: band, dance, drama, strings, visual arts, musical theatre, and film studies Subjects English Mathematics Physical Education Science - Biology - Chemistry - Earth science - Physics Core / Academic Arts Other Social Studies Drawing & painting Business & Computer - Civics Photography Studies - Psychology Media arts Home Economics - Geography Ceramics Leadership - History Dance Planning - Law Drama Technology Education - Intercultural Studies Theatre - Woodwork - Criminology Musical theatre - Drafting & Design - Comparative civiliz. Band (jazz & concert) - Electronics Modern Languages Strings - Metalwork - French - Spanish Choir - Automotive

11 Sports Teams and Clubs Please note: the selection of specific extracurricular activities and clubs may change from year to year. Students who wish to participate in a specific activity or club should inquire on availability at the time of application. Team selection is based on tryouts and student participation cannot be guaranteed. International students wishing to be part of one of our sports teams must be enrolled for at LEAST one semester of full classes to be eligible to play, according to BC School Sports regulations. Season Sport Team Age Level* Cross Country Boys and Girls Junior and Senior Fall Field Hockey Girls Junior and Senior September Rowing Boys and Girls Junior and Senior to Soccer Boys Junior and Senior Swimming Boys and Girls Junior and Senior Volleyball Boys and Girls Junior and Senior Winter to Spring to June Alpine Skiing Boys and Girls Junior and Senior Basketball Boys and Girls Junior and Senior Curling Boys and Girls Senior Rugby Boys and Girls Boys: Senior Girls: Junior & Sr Wrestling Boys and Girls Junior and Senior Golf Boys and Girls Junior and Senior Mountain Biking Boys and Girls Junior and Senior Soccer Girls Junior and Senior Tennis Boys and Girls Senior Track and Field Boys and Girls Junior and Senior Badminton Boys and Girls Junior and Senior *Juniors are Grades Seniors are Grades Clubs Green Group (Environmental) Grad Council Anime Outdoor Club Principal s Advisory Theatre Leadership Debate Club Gay-Straight Alliance International Students Club Model United Nations Cops for Cancer (Sept/Oct) Studio Art Peer mentoring Message from Reynolds International Student Advisor Reynolds is an outstanding school with a reputation for strong academic programming; extensive athletic opportunities; a comprehensive Fine Arts Program; and significant opportunities for leadership, service and environmental education. We offer an extensive program of courses and a wide variety of electives and extracurricular opportunities with outstanding teachers that are dedicated to your success and achievement. Reynolds is a safe and caring community that is diverse, inclusive, challenging and welcoming; our school provides education and learning that offers flexibility, choice, support and relevancy. Success for all students a place for all learners! Ms. Baylis, International Student Advisor

12 Spectrum High School 957 West Burnside Road, Victoria, BC Canada V8Z 6E9 Grades offered: 9-12 Student Enrollment: 1,200 School website: Daily Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Friday Wednesday Block 1 8:30 9:50 8:30 9:40 Block 1 8:30 9:47 Block 2 10:05 11:30 9:45 10:55 Teacher Advisory 9:52 10:02 Lunch 11:30 12:15 10:55 11:35 Block 2 10:16 11:37 Block 3 12:15 1:35 11:35 12:45 Lunch 11:37 12:21 Block 4 1:40 3:00 12:50 2:00 Block 3 12:21 1:38 Block 4 1:43 3:00 School Highlights State-of-the-art library, four computer laboratories, cafeteria service Sports Academies: Lacrosse, Hockey Career Programs include: Culinary Arts/Cook Training, electrical trades, law careers, outdoor leadership, secondary school apprenticeship Full band program with junior and senior concert and jazz bands, and a marching band Subjects English Mathematics Physical Education Science - Biology - Chemistry - Earth science - Human biology - Physics - Environmental stewardship Core / Academic Arts Other Social Studies Drawing & painting Business Education - Civic studies Film & television Digital Media & Video - Comparative Photography Game Design civilizations Media Arts Home Economics & - Global studies Digital media & Culinary Arts - History of rock & roll animation Leadership - Psychology Digital graphic design Peer tutoring - Criminology Dance Planning - Geography Drama Technology Education - History Musical theatre - Woodwork - Law Band (concert & jazz) - Metalwork Modern Languages Strings - Drafting & Design - French - Spanish - Automotive - Japanese - Electrical

13 Sports Teams and Clubs Please note: the selection of specific extracurricular activities and clubs may change from year to year. Students who wish to participate in a specific activity or club should inquire on availability at the time of application. Team selection is based on tryouts and student participation cannot be guaranteed. International students wishing to be part of one of our sports teams must be enrolled for at LEAST one semester of full classes to be eligible to play, according to BC School Sports regulations. Season Sport Team Age Level* Cross Country Boys and Girls Grades 9 12 Fall Rowing Boys and Girls Grades 9 12 September Volleyball Boys and Girls Junior and Senior to Rugby Boys Junior Soccer Boys Junior and Senior Winter to Spring to June Basketball Boys and Girls Junior and Senior Badminton Boys and Girls Grades 9-12 Football Boys Junior and Senior Golf Boys and Girls Grades 9 12 Rugby Boys and Girls Boys: Senior Girls: Grades 9 12 Soccer Girls Junior and Senior Track and Field Boys and Girls Grades 9-12 *Juniors are Grades Seniors are Grades Clubs Best Buddies Environment Well for Whitewater School in Zambia Black and White Photography Stand 4 Peace Zambia Club Animation Spaghetti Bridge Cheerleading Gay/Straight Alliance Youth Combating Intolerance Guitar Message from Spectrum s International Student Advisor Welcome to Spectrum Community School. The largest and most diverse school in the district, we pride ourselves on our attention to academics, as well as a rich array of career-preparation programs, including Fine Arts, Law/Criminology, Video and Media Arts, Outdoor Recreation, Culinary Arts, and more. We have award winning Band and Musical Theatre Programs, as well as state-of-the-art facilities in our library, computer labs, metal/wood/auto shops, to name a few. Above all, we honour the connections we make and foster the same community and caring in our students. Mr. Buckingham, International Student Advisor

14 Victoria High School 1260 Grant Street, Victoria, BC Canada V8T 1C2 Grades offered: 9-12 Student Enrollment: 800 School website: Daily Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Friday Wednesday Block 1 8:30 9:54 8:30 9:32 Block 1 8:30 9:51 Block 2 10:02 11:26 9:40 10:41 Homeroom 9:56 10:06 Lunch 11:26 12:07 10:40 11:20 Block 2 10:11 11:32 Block 3 12:12 1:36 11:25 12:27 Lunch 11:32 12:13 Block 4 1:41 3:05 12:32 1:33 Block 3 12:18 1:39 Block 4 1:44 3:05 School Highlights School building established in 1914 features beautiful Victorian architecture Comprehensive academic program, including French Immersion Outstanding fine arts and performing arts programs Specialized studies such as technology education, information technology and hairdressing allow students to investigate potential career options Subjects English Mathematics Physical Education Science - Biology - Chemistry - Earth science - Marine biology - Physics Core / Academic Arts Other Social Studies Drawing & painting Business Education - Comparative Photography Home Economics civilizations Dance Leadership - Environmental issues Drama Hairdressing and sustainability Theatre Technology Education - Geography Band (concert, jazz and - Woodwork - History rhythm and blues) - Metalwork - Law Strings - Automotive - Library & info skills Choral music - Electronics Modern Languages Music composition & - Autobody service & - French technology repair - Spanish - Japanese

15 Sports Teams and Clubs Please note: the selection of specific extracurricular activities and clubs may change from year to year. Students who wish to participate in a specific activity or club should inquire on availability at the time of application. Team selection is based on tryouts and student participation cannot be guaranteed. International students wishing to be part of one of our sports teams must be enrolled for at LEAST one semester of full classes to be eligible to play, according to BC School Sports regulations. Clubs Season Sport Team Age Level* Fall September to Winter to Spring to June Field Hockey Girls Senior Soccer Boys Junior and Senior Volleyball Girls Junior and Senior Rowing Boys and Girls Junior and Senior Rugby Boys Junior Basketball Boys and Girls Junior and Senior Badminton Boys and Girls Junior Soccer Girls Senior Girls Rugby Boys Senior *Juniors are Grades Seniors are Grades Anime Aquarium Bridge Computer Games Culinary Environmental Urban Farmers Give Back Juggling Improvisation Salsa Dance Top Shelf Books Youth for Change and Inclusion Message from Victoria High School s International Student Advisor Welcome to Victoria High School, the oldest high school in Victoria! At Victoria High School, we offer a broad selection of high-calibre academic programs, along with a wide range of athletics, fine arts, technical programs and extra-curricular activities to over 800 students. Come celebrate our history and support our diversity in an inclusive educational environment. Ms. Dietiker, International Student Advisor