257 ST. STEPHEN'S SECONDARY SECONDARY SCHOOL - BOWMANVILLE
300 Scugog Street, Bowmanville, ON, L1C3K2
Phone: (905) 623-3990 Fax: (905) 623-9991
Website: http://www.sscss.ca/
For transportation boundaries visit the STSCO web site at www.stsco.ca
| Area Trustee(s): | Granville Anderson/Maureen Day | Teachers: |
| Director of Education: | John Mackle |
Melva Alarcon |
| Superintendent of Schools: | Mr. Ron McNamara | |
| Pastor(s): | Fr.Peter Seabrooke/Fr.Paul Massel/Fr.Placid Obiji | |
| Chaplain(s): | Jan Ethier |
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| Principal: | N/A | |
| Vice-Principal: | Marie-Claude Caron-Charette Laurie Corrigan |
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| Secretary(ies): | Linda Derby |
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| Custodian(s): | Adam Alchin Biagio Ciraulo Shawn Craggs Bryan Herr Bradley Jones Grezio Muscat Ross Pomfret Terry Smith Dominic Vessio |
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| Educational Assistants: | N/A | |
| Library Support Specialist: | N/A | |
| Other Support Staff: | N/A |
FAST FACTS:
# Student Enrolment: 911# Number of Staff: 84
# School PTR: 19.6
# Special Programs: French Immersion
# Facility Highlights: Chapel, Library Resource Centre, double gym, track, fitness room, cafetorium, science labs, computer labs, manufacturing/construction shops, video production studio.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The school provides a Catholic faith-based education in accordance with the Institute for Catholic Education Catholic School Graduate Expectations and the Ontario Provincial Curriculum expectations from Grades 9 to 12. Both the English program and the French Immersion program are offered from Grades 9 to 12.CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL:
* Chair: Susan Drever* Secretary:
* Treasurer: Anita Fegan
* Parent Reps: Valerie McCormick, Shannon Everest, Jackie Freeman, Dawn Drakes, Lina Mason, Diane Renault.
* Teacher Rep: Monica Hurley
* Student Reps: Eric Fegan, Kelly Nelson
* Parish Rep: Tanya Carrington
Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room of the school on the following dates: October 6th 2009, November 3rd 2009, December 8th 2009, February 9th 2010, April 13th 2010, May 11th 2010, June 8th 2010. The role of the Catholic School Council is to work in cooperation with the school staff’s efforts to improve student learning and achievement.
EDUCATION QUALITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE (EQAO) SCHOOL RESULTS:
Grade 9 Math
| Year | Applied | Academic |
| 2008-2009 | 41% | 58% |
| 2006-07 | 26% | 52% |
| 2005-06 | 39% | 61% |
| 2004-05 | 25% | 58% |
| 2003-04 | 21% | 53% |
| 2002-03 | 28% | 55% |
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)
| Year | FTE | PE |
| 2008-2009 | 86% | 34% |
| 2006-07 | 81% | 36% |
| 2005-06 | 81% | 44% |
| 2004-05 | 82% | 56% |
| 2003-04 | 66% | 41% |
| 2002-03 | 70% | N/A |
HIGHLIGHTS OF CATHOLIC SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT:
# Living Faith: Staff and students are encouraged to put their “faith into action” for the needs of the local and global community, through outreach ministry and activities such as food drives, Thinkfast, service to seniors and street missionary work.# Excellence in Learning: 42 Ontario Scholars in June 2009. Honour Roll Students in Semester 1 2008(177). Semester 2 2009(194).
# Co-instructional Activities: Art Club, Choir, Concert Band, Drama Productions, Fitness Club, I. C. E. Computer Club, Jazz Band, Math Clinic, Prom, Social Justice, Student Council, Environmental Club, and Dance.
Co-instructional Activities: (Athletics) Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Slo-Pitch, Track and Field, Volleyball, Rugby,and Football.
# Social Justice: : Students are educated to become aware of instances of oppression and injustice, to think critically to envision structures which promote life and justice for all.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT:
Summary of Behaviour Expectations1. To treat all members of St. Stephen’s community with dignity and respect.
2. To identify themselves upon request.
3. To take an active part in all classes.
4. To work to the best of their abilities.
5. To promote and develop self-discipline by following the Code of Behaviour.
6. To attend classes regularly and punctually.
7. To respect the rights of all other members of the community.
8. To comply with the requests of staff.
OUR PRIDE:
Did you know that...• we were the first Catholic Secondary School in Clarington
• in 1985 we opened with 42 students on the upper floor of St. Stephen’s Elementary School
• from 1988 to 1998 we were located in a former prisoner of war camp on the outskirts of Bowmanville
• our school mascot is a lion and we are the home of the “Royals” athletic teams
In the 2004-2005 school year, our staff created a new Mission and a new Vision Statement for St. Stephen’s Secondary School.
Mission Statement:
While bringing to the table the ideals of St. Stephen: spirit, strength, serenity and service, our mission is to educate students and challenge them to reach their full potential by engaging all partners in a dynamic experience of faith and learning in an inclusive, Christ-centered community rooted in justice and love.
Vision Statement:
• We believe students are uniquely fashioned in God’s image, have intrinsic worth, with the ability and need to learn;
• We believe students need to belong to a community that supports and nurtures them spiritually, emotionally, socially and academically;
• We believe that our educational community strives to provide the necessary support to achieve academic success in order for students to reach their potential while building a future for youth that offers hope and compassion for all;
• We believe as a Catholic community we are all connected to others through witnessing our faith, sharing our gifts, and serving the common good;
• We believe an education founded upon Catholic values and incorporating principles of goodness, dignity and truth builds tolerance, respect and responsibility.