Our Students
The student enrolment of 1545, including 388 Grade 9 students, is among the larger of the schools in the OCDSB. The SCHS attendance boundaries cover a major section of the southern part of the Ottawa Carleton District School Board. Students come from Stittsville, Riverside South, Half Moon Bay, Manotick, North Gower, Kars, Ashton, Munster, Richmond, and the surrounding areas. Our feeder schools include A. Lorne Cassidy E. S., Cedarview M.S., Goulbourn M.S., Half Moon Bay P.S., Kars on the Rideau P.S., Steve Maclean P.S. and Westwind P.S. Our students reflect a unique blend of suburban and rural families. We value the diverse backgrounds of our student body which enrich our school. Upon graduation, the majority of our students attend university or college across Canada.
Our Staff
The SCHS Team strives to provide the best educational environment for all students. Our team of over 100 members includes teachers, administrative staff, technicians, two vice‐principals, custodians and educational assistants. We are supported by the services of a social worker, a psychologist, and a Rideauwood counsellor. Members of our School Council are considered to be an integral part of the SCHS team. Our devoted staff is proud of the rich heritage of our school and the suburban/rural community in which we live.
Our Community
Our community is active in, and supportive of, our school. Parents and OCRI volunteers coach teams, supervise field trips and support many of our school activities.
Our School Council displays an active interest in the development of our school facilities and programs. The organization has grown in membership to provide us with a representative sample of our community. Our School Council meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every second month and we welcome all to attend and provide input to contribute to their child’s education and the school community.
We have active partnerships with several community organizations, including the Royal Canadian Legion and Rural Ottawa South Support Services. The local Metro grocery store is a strong supporter of our Breakfast Club. Our Band students perform at many community events, and our Green Team organizes cleanup days in the community.
Mission Statement
South Carleton High School is a caring, community school. Our team of staff, students, parents and community promote a sharing, inclusive and welcoming environment. We respect the individual, honour our traditions, encourage daily excellence, and prepare students for their future.
Recently, a parent of a graduate commented: “In speaking with my son – who is away at university – over the past few weeks I have acquired a better comprehension of the level of education provided by South. He has made the statement on more than one occasion how well prepared he is as a result of the style and substance of the teachers at South Carleton.” Recently, a parent of a Grade 9 student commented: “Now every day when my son calls me to say he is home and I ask how his day was I get the same response. IT WAS GREAT. I don't know just when the miracle happened, but we are both so grateful.”
Facilities and Resources
SCHS has more than sixty years of innovation and excellence in education. This is reflected in the on‐going initiatives at the school. Facility features include:
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Computer labs supporting Computer Science, CommTech, and Technological Design classes
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Library Learning Commons provides both print and electronic resources in a comfortable, inviting environment
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Athletic facilities include three gymnasia, weight room, spinning facility and numerous outdoor fields
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Art, music and dance studios
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Practice kitchens
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Renovated science labs and greenhouse
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Outdoor Education room
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Five technology shops