Alexander Mackenzie High School
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| Alexander Mackenzie High School | |
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| 300 Major Mackenzie Dr. W. Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4C 3S3, Canada |
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| Coordinates | 43°52′12″N 79°26′50″W / 43.87°N 79.44722°WCoordinates: 43°52′12″N 79°26′50″W / 43.87°N 79.44722°W |
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| School board | York Region District School Board |
| Religious affiliation | Secular |
| Superintendent | Helen Fox |
| Area trustee | Diane Giangrande |
| Principal | Shawn Bredin |
| Vice principal | Joe Foti and R. Mastrofrancesco |
| School type | High school |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Language | English |
| Team name | Mustangs |
| Colours | Blue & Yellow |
| Founded | 1969 |
| Enrolment | 1170 (1170 in 2006-2007 School Year) |
| Homepage | www.alexandermackenzie.hs.yrdsb.edu.on.ca |
Alexander Mackenzie High School is a public secondary school with classes for grades 9 through 12, located in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. The school opened in 1969 as Don Head Secondary School and was renamed Alexander Mackenzie High School in 1992, in honour of Major Addison Alexander Mackenzie, a well-known Richmond Hill resident and philanthropist.
The school mascot is the Mustang. The AMHS Cricket team has won the YRAA championship for the past two years. The rugby teams are also rated very highly as they are perennial contenders for the YRAA championship.
The school offers Advanced Placement courses for senior students.
It was announced in October 2008 that AMHS will join Huron Heights S.S., Unionville High School, and Westmount Collegiate as one of the four high schools in York Region to offer a specialized arts program.
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[edit] Facilities
The original school building was built in 1969 and in 1992 a new wing was added in order to accommodate both the increase in student population and the change in school program. A second addition of 10 classrooms opened in the spring of 2002.
[edit] Character Matters
In 2003, the Town of Richmond Hill contributed 10 "Character Matters" signs to the school as part of an initiative that encourages young adults to become more involved in their community. This event featured guest speaker Wendel Clark, the former Toronto Maple Leafs Captain.[1].
[edit] Student leadership
The AMHS student council is elected annually by the student body. They organize school events including fundraising for a variety of community organizations. Students can become a member of the following councils:
- Student Council
- Athletic Council
- Arts and Culture Council
- Music Council
- Character Education Council
- Technology Council
- Environmental Council
[edit] Music department
The Alexander Mackenzie High School Music Department offers courses in instrumental band, vocal music, classical guitar, piano, musical theatre and computer music. Approximately 25% of the students at AMHS are involved in the music program.
Starting in September 2009, AMHS offered a specialized regional arts program in dance, drama, instrumental music and vocal music. There were over 50 students in the first year.
