Clarke Road Secondary School
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Clarke Road Secondary School is located at 300 Clarke Road in London
, Ontario
. It is a part of the Thames Valley District School Board
. The school was founded in 1956 and a major 14 million dollar renovation was completed in 1997. The student population at the school is very multicultural, and a high priority is placed on respecting and encouraging ethnic diversity. The school mascot is the Trojan Warrior.
Clarke Road's recent renovation has given the school state-of-the-art gymnasia, science, technology, and computer facilities. The school presently has over 400 computers available for student use in all programs in the school. The renovations have also provided a major developmental centre in the school, as well as integrated programs for over 50 students.
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There are 97 full-time teachers and three guidance counsellors. The teacher-to-student ratio is 1:14.
London, Ontario
London is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, situated along the Quebec City – Windsor Corridor. The city has a population of 352,395, and the metropolitan area has a population of 457,720, according to the 2006 Canadian census; the metro population in 2009 was estimated at 489,274. The city...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
. It is a part of the Thames Valley District School Board
Thames Valley District School Board
The Thames Valley District School Board is a public school board in southwestern Ontario. It was created on January 1, 1998 by the amalgamation of the Elgin County Board of Education, The Board of Education for the City of London, Middlesex County Board of Education, and Oxford County Board of...
. The school was founded in 1956 and a major 14 million dollar renovation was completed in 1997. The student population at the school is very multicultural, and a high priority is placed on respecting and encouraging ethnic diversity. The school mascot is the Trojan Warrior.
Clarke Road's recent renovation has given the school state-of-the-art gymnasia, science, technology, and computer facilities. The school presently has over 400 computers available for student use in all programs in the school. The renovations have also provided a major developmental centre in the school, as well as integrated programs for over 50 students.
Notable Programs
The school's work internship program, School to Work, allows students to gain experience in an industrial setting with over 50 employers throughout the area. The technology department is one of the best in the area, featuring complete facilities for woodworking, manufacturing, transportation, and communication technologies. Clarke Road also features a wide variety of programs in the arts, including courses in the visual arts, drama, dance, vocals, instrumental and guitar music.Extracurricular Activities
Clarke Road offers a large variety of extracurricular clubs and groups. Some of the more popular activities include yearly drama productions, art shows, the environmental club, the learning support centre, and the cancer campaign. The school also participates in "Take Your Kids to Work"Take our daughters and sons to work day
Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day is an educational program in the USA that revolves around parents taking their children to work for one day. It is the successor to Take Our Daughters To Work Day, which was expanded to include boys in 2003...
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Student Body
The following is an approximation of the student body, as of September 2009:- 320 students in grade 9
- 350 students in grade 10
- 300 students in grade 11
- 410 students in grade 12
There are 97 full-time teachers and three guidance counsellors. The teacher-to-student ratio is 1:14.
Post-Secondary Statistics
As of June 2008:- 45% of students apply to college
- 40% of students enter the workforce
- 15% of students apply to university