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| Vaughan Secondary School | |
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1401 Clark Ave. West[1] , , Canada | |
| Coordinates | 43°47′53″N 79°28′7″W / 43.79806°N 79.46861°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| Motto | Ficta Fiunt Res Gestae (Turning Dreams into Action) |
| Founded | 1989 |
| School board | York Region District School Board |
| Principal | Maria Maiato |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Language | English |
| Area | Thornhill, Ontario |
| Colour(s) | Navy Blue and White |
| Mascot | The Vaughan Voyageur |
| Team name | Voyaguers |
| Website | www |
| Last updated: February 2018 | |
Vaughan Secondary School (VSS) is a public secondary school in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. It opened in 1989 and is currently overseen by the York Region District School Board.
History
With district reorganization in 2006, a number of regions previously associated with Vaughan Secondary School were reassigned to Stephen Lewis Secondary School (Block 10). Students entering Grade 9 and 10 in 2006 residing in Block 10 were transferred from Vaughan Secondary School to Stephen Lewis Secondary School. This reorganization reduced Vaughan Secondary School's student body from about 2000 students to about 1,100 students.[2]
Academics
French Immersion
Vaughan Secondary School is one of six schools in the York District to offer a French Immersion curriculum.[3] Upon successful completion of the requisite French Immersion courses, students are eligible to receive a French Immersion Certificate.[citation needed]
Advanced Placement
Vaughan Secondary School offers the Advanced Placement Program to its students. The school offers AP courses in Science (Chemistry, Biology and Physics), English, History and Math (Advanced functions, Calculus and Vectors). Like other AP programs, students who complete the Grade 12 AP courses are eligible to write the AP exam.[citation needed]
Extracurricular activities
Radio Station
Vaughan Secondary School is home to 90.7 RAV-FM. RAV-FM is one of four licensed high school radio stations in Ontario and is a part of Vaughan Secondary School's broadcasting course.[4]
Building
Architecturally, Vaughan Secondary School has a modern exterior and interior design. The school consists of three-floor building and portables. The building's first floor consists of the main lobby, principal stage, and cafeteria.[citation needed] The second floor houses the library and the radio station.[4]
Notable alumni
- Ben Silverman – Professional golfer
- Andrew Wiggins Drafted 1st overall in the 2014 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker Drafted 17th overall in the 2019 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Pelicans
See also
References
- ^ a b Vaughan S.S. School Information Page
- ^ "Stephen Lewis Secondary School boundaries (PDF)" (PDF). York Region District School Board. 2002. Retrieved 2006-05-04.
- ^ "ONTARIO SCHOOLS OFFERING FRENCH IMMERSION AND EXTENDED FRENCH PROGRAMS 2016-2017" (PDF). on.cpf.ca. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
- ^ a b Joseph, Simone (December 10, 2013). "High school students riding air waves". York Region. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
