Summerland Secondary School (or SSS) is a public secondary school in Summerland, British Columbia, Canada. It is operated by School District 67 Okanagan Skaha. It is the only secondary school in Summerland and one of three in the school district. The school is fed from Summerland Middle School and two elementary schools. The school also hosts a French Immersion program for all grades.
| Summerland Secondary School | |
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| Address | |
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9518 Main Street , , Canada | |
| Coordinates | 49°36′07″N 119°40′46″W / 49.60187°N 119.67934°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public, high school |
| School board | School District 67 Okanagan Skaha |
| Principal | Alan Stel |
| Staff | 58 |
| Grades | 8-12 |
| Enrollment | 430 (2017) |
| Language | English |
| Colour(s) | Blue, White and Orange |
| Team name | Rockets |
| Website | summerlandsecondary |
Academic & special programs
editIn addition to a full range of standard academic courses, the school also offers:
- FDTV
- Computer Animation.
- Alternate program
- French Immersion Program (one class for each grade)[1]
- Adult Learning Centre
- Hockey Skills Academy
- Bridge Program
Career and vocation education
edit"C.A.V.E." programs include:[2]
- Career Preparation
- Work Experience
- Secondary School Apprenticeship
- Career Transition Program (CTP), a dual-credit program with one-year Entry Level Training in trades at Okanagan College's campus in Kelowna.
- Accelerated Credit Enrollment in Industry Training (ACE IT), offering programs in partnership with Okanagan College in the fields of Horticulture, Joinery, Residential Construction, and Culinary Arts.
History and facilities
editSSS was formerly known as Summerland High School. A high school was founded in Summerland as early as 1909.[3] Renovations to the entry and office area were undertaken in 2008.[4]
References
edit- ^ School District French Immersion webpage Archived 2007-08-11 at the Wayback Machine, retrieved 2012-08-25
- ^ SSS C.A.V.E. webpage, retrieved 2012-08-25
- ^ Living Landscapes BC, Summerland School District #77, records est.1948, retrieved 2012-08-25
- ^ School PAC meeting minutes, September 2008, retrieved 2012-08-25