QUINTE SECONDARY SCHOOL HASTINGS & PRINCE EDWARD SCHOOL DISTRICT

ABOUT THE SCHOOL Quinte Secondary School has a strong history of excellence, innovative programming for all students and a continued commitment to improving. The school has a proud and committed staff and student body. Quinte Secondary’s motto is “To Learn Is To Grow In All Ways,” and the school opens its doors to students to fulfill that commitment. The school places a large emphasis on professionalism. Facilities were significantly updated for the 50th reunion in 2004. Updates are ongoing and include an extensive science and technological education center and new computer labs. CURRICULUM AND ACTIVITIES ABOUT THE LOCATION Courses O ered: Art, Business Studies, Communications, Co-Op, Situated on the beautiful Bay of Quinte, Belleville is centrally located Computer Studies, English, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, with easy access to Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. Belleville, the Science, Social Studies and Technology economic center to 50,000 people, has all the conveniences of a large city with the security and comfort of a small city. There are a variety Specialty Courses: Brick and Stone Mason, Business Studies, of shops, restaurants and leisure activities for residents to choose Communication Technology, Construction Craft Worker, Cook/Chef, from. The population is 98% English speaking which offers exchange Early Childhood Educator, Food and Hospitality, Hairstylist, students every opportunity to develop their English language skills. Healthcare, Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and Construction Technology, Youth Apprenticeship Program- Automotive Service Technician, Photo Journalism, Vehicle Maintenance LOCATION FACTS Population: 50,000 AP Courses: N/A Nearest Major City: Toronto, Ontario Foreign Languages: French Airport: Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) Average Temperature Range: -8ºC to 25ºC Sports O ered: Badminton, Baseball, , Cross Country, , Figure Skating, Football, Golf, , Ice Hockey, Rugby, Skiing/Snowboarding, Soccer, Swimming and

Extracurricular Activities: The school has many clubs for students to partake in. Two of the most popular clubs are the schools Writers Club and International Travel Club. Ontario SCHOOL FACTS Belleville Student Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Start Date: September ESL O ered: Yes End Date: June IB O ered: No Student Population: 800 Graduation O ered: Yes Grades O ered: 9-12