Langstaff Secondary School
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| Langstaff Secondary School | |
| Address | |
| 106 Garden Avenue Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4C 6M1, Canada |
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| Website | |
| http://www.langstaff.ss.yrdsb.edu.on.ca/ | |
| Information | |
| School number | 921661 |
| School board | York Region District School Board |
| Religious affiliation | Secular |
| Principal | Peter Milovanovich |
| School type | High school |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Language | English, French Immersion |
| Enrollment | 1260 (2005) |
Langstaff Secondary School (LSS) is a public high school in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada which teaches grades 9 through 12. LSS is located at 106 Garden Avenue across the street from Morgan Boyle Park and near Charles Howitt Public School.
In 2003, the school underwent a major renovation/addition. This doubled the size of the school, adding many new facilities for the growing student population. The school currently has 3 floors.
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[edit] Facilities/layout
The school has two gymnasiams, one located on the first floor, and the other located on the second floor. The larger gymnasium doubles as an auditorium. The school's original library was converted into a multi-purpose room used for special-education services, and various clases. There are four portables at the back of the school used for the gorwing number of clases. The school is split up into multiple halls, based on the subject. The science, technology, politics and art halls are all located on the second floor, while music is located on the third. The English, geography, and math halls are located on the first floor. The cafeteria is also located here. The school is wheelchair accessible, with ramps and a working elevator.
In May through July 2006 the school underwent a major roofing cleaning and change. This allowed the school to update almost all its air conditioning, plumbing, and other major building systems.
[edit] Student Council
The Langstaff S.S. Student Council is also incredibly active within the school, consisting of twenty-three members. Positions on the council include: Co-Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer, Ambassador, Athletic Directors, Spirit Directors, Social Directors, Communication Directors, Environmental Minister, Tech Representative, Gr 9-12 Representatives. The Student Council organizes most events in the school, including: Prom, Dances, Semi-Formal, Assemblies, Caf Games, Registration, the Santa Claus Parade Float, Battle of the Bands, Spirit Days, Intramurals, Movie Nights, Earthfest '06 and many other events.
[edit] Departments
The departments at Langstaff Secondary School include:
Alternative Education, Business, Computer Science and Engineering, Co-operative Education, Dramatic Arts, English, Family Studies, French, Geography, History, Library, Mathematics, Moderns, Music, Physical Education, Science, Tech Studies, Visual Arts,
[edit] Athletics
Langstaff has many sport teams and clubs, including some that are not generally played in many schools. Some athletes from Langstaff such as Gillian Ferrari have gone on to national and international sport teams and clubs.
The teams and clubs at Langstaff include:
Alpine Skiing, Archery, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country Running, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey (Girls Team), Lacrosse, Nordic Skiing, Rugby, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track & Field, Ultimate, Volleyball,
In 2006, the varsity boys baseball team captured the York Regional Championships. Langstaff has had a strong showing in tennis, the girls doubles team finishing top 8th in Ontario.
[edit] Special programs
LSS offers an integrative and diverse French Immersion program, allowing students to explore many areas of the French language, French Literature and Cinema, as well as pursuing other academic courses in Geography, Information Technology, and most recently, Spanish.
In addition, Langstaff's Music Department offers students the opportunity to pursue a wide variety of courses, including Beginner and Intermediate Instrumental, Vocal and Guitar. Over the years, the music department has delivered wonderful concerts and performances, featuring a variety of soloists, bands and ensembles. Moreover, Langstaff's musicians have participated in various charitable causes and performed at York Central Hospital, as well as other charity functions.
