Vaughan Secondary School


Vaughan Secondary School 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. 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.

Academics

French Immersion

Vaughan Secondary School is one of six schools in the York District to offer a French Immersion curriculum. Upon successful completion of the requisite French Immersion courses, students are eligible to receive a French Immersion Certificate.

Advanced Placement

Vaughan Secondary School offers the Advanced Placement Program to its students. The school offers AP courses in Science, English, History and Math. Like other AP programs, students who complete the Grade 12 AP courses are eligible to write the AP exam.

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.

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. The second floor houses the library and the radio station.

Notable alumni