King George Secondary School
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King George Secondary School is a public secondary school located in Vancouver
, British Columbia
, Canada
.
The school is located in the West End
, with two elementary schools feeding in. Some students are from other areas of Vancouver who wish to be in a smaller school environment.
Since July 2006, King George Secondary has been approved by International Baccalaureate
(IB) to offer the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme
for students in grades 8, 9, and 10, as one of the only 2 schools in the city to offer the MYP Programme.
The school is adjacent to the West End Community Centre, enabling youth to get more involved in their programs.
King George is noted for its Technology Immersion program which lasts from grade 8 to 9. Students in the programme use computers to enhance their core subjects. Most of their assignments are completed in Microsoft Word
and they learn HTML
and how to use programs like Microsoft Publisher
. Students who participate in this program are known in their school as "techies" and have a unique opportunity to have half of their courses with the same group of people for two years.
King George also has a City School program for grades 10, 11 and 12 that involves students leaving the traditional secondary school setting to work in a more challenging, independent setting, with different block rotations, smaller groups of people, and only a few different teachers. This program is described as a "school within a school". City School, established in 1971, is one of Vancouver's oldest alternative programs.
Formerly, a third program called Gateway was also offered by the school. Unlike Tech Immersion or City School, this program was provided off school ground and maintain limited ties to the school. Gateway Alternate Education Program was aimed at at-risk youth who have been absent from schools for a some time and those who were homeless. Only those who were referred by the Ministry of Children and Family Development or VSB could register and attend this program.
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
.
The school is located in the West End
West End, Vancouver
The West End of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada is on the downtown peninsula neighbouring Stanley Park and the areas of Yaletown, Coal Harbour and the downtown financial and central business districts....
, with two elementary schools feeding in. Some students are from other areas of Vancouver who wish to be in a smaller school environment.
Since July 2006, King George Secondary has been approved by International Baccalaureate
International Baccalaureate Organization
The International Baccalaureate , formerly the International Baccalaureate Organization , is an international educational foundation headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland and founded in 1968. IB offers three educational programmes for children ages 3–19.The organization's name and logo were changed...
(IB) to offer the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme
IB Middle Years Programme
The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme is an educational programme intended for students aged approximately 11 to 16 . Thus, in the United States the programme is often taught throughout the middle school years and the first two years of high school...
for students in grades 8, 9, and 10, as one of the only 2 schools in the city to offer the MYP Programme.
The school is adjacent to the West End Community Centre, enabling youth to get more involved in their programs.
Special programs
King George is now an IB MYP approved school, offering such program to the students of grades 8, 9, and 10.King George is noted for its Technology Immersion program which lasts from grade 8 to 9. Students in the programme use computers to enhance their core subjects. Most of their assignments are completed in Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word is a word processor designed by Microsoft. It was first released in 1983 under the name Multi-Tool Word for Xenix systems. Subsequent versions were later written for several other platforms including IBM PCs running DOS , the Apple Macintosh , the AT&T Unix PC , Atari ST , SCO UNIX,...
and they learn HTML
HTML
HyperText Markup Language is the predominant markup language for web pages. HTML elements are the basic building-blocks of webpages....
and how to use programs like Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft Publisher is a desktop publishing application from Microsoft. It is an entry-level application, differing from Microsoft Word in that the emphasis is placed on page layout and design rather than text composition and proofing...
. Students who participate in this program are known in their school as "techies" and have a unique opportunity to have half of their courses with the same group of people for two years.
King George also has a City School program for grades 10, 11 and 12 that involves students leaving the traditional secondary school setting to work in a more challenging, independent setting, with different block rotations, smaller groups of people, and only a few different teachers. This program is described as a "school within a school". City School, established in 1971, is one of Vancouver's oldest alternative programs.
Formerly, a third program called Gateway was also offered by the school. Unlike Tech Immersion or City School, this program was provided off school ground and maintain limited ties to the school. Gateway Alternate Education Program was aimed at at-risk youth who have been absent from schools for a some time and those who were homeless. Only those who were referred by the Ministry of Children and Family Development or VSB could register and attend this program.
Notable alumni
- Bill MathewsBill MathewsWilliam Henry Mathews was a Canadian geologist, volcanologist, engineer, and professor. He is considered a pioneer in the study of subglacial eruptions and volcano-ice interactions in North America...
, geologist, volcanologist, and professor at the University of British ColumbiaUniversity of British ColumbiaThe University of British Columbia is a public research university. UBC’s two main campuses are situated in Vancouver and in Kelowna in the Okanagan Valley...
; graduated 1935
- Harris AllanHarris AllanHarris Allan is an actor and recording artist under the moniker Fallan Soldier. He attended Lord Roberts Elementary and King George Secondary High School in Vancouver, B.C....
, actor (attended grades 8 through 12 from 1998 to 2003) - Percy SaltzmanPercy SaltzmanPercy Saltzman, was a meteorologist and television personality best remembered for being the first weatherman in Canadian television history....
, the first weatherman in Canadian television history - Vera KobaliaVera KobaliaVera Kobalia is a Georgian politician who has served in the Cabinet of Georgia as the country's Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development since July 2, 2010.-Early life:...
, Georgian, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development since July 2, 2010 - Elsie MacGillElsie MacGillElizabeth Muriel Gregory "Elsie" MacGill, OC , known as the "Queen of the Hurricanes", was the world's first female aircraft designer. She worked as an aeronautical engineer during the Second World War and did much to make Canada a powerhouse of aircraft construction during her years at Canadian...
, aeronautical engineer - Avan JogiaAvan JogiaAvan Tudor Jogia is a Canadian actor and singer best known for playing Beck Oliver on Victorious.-Early life:Jogia was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia. His father is a Gujarati Indian originally from London, England. His mother is Canadian, with her roots originating from Wales...
, An actor on TV Shows Caprica and Nickelodeon's Victorious.
Current staff
- Roberto Moro — Principal (2009–)
- Damian Wilmann — Vice Principal (2009–), Teacher (2004–2009)
- Recipient of 2008 Premier's Awards for Teaching Excellence in Community Engagement from His Honour the Honourable Steven PointSteven PointSteven Lewis Point, is the 28th and current Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.From 1975 to 1999, Steven Point served as Chief of the Skowkale First Nation...
and The Honourable Gordon Campbell
- Recipient of 2008 Premier's Awards for Teaching Excellence in Community Engagement from His Honour the Honourable Steven Point
Former staff
- Terry Howe — Principal (2002–2009)
- Linda Jones — Principal (2000–2002)
- Former West Vancouver School Board Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Education and Instructional Support
- Brian Kerr - Information Technology Department Head/Teacher (1988-2007)
- Recipient of Prime Minister Awards for Teaching Excellence - Certificate of Achievement from The Right Honourable Jean ChrétienJean ChrétienJoseph Jacques Jean Chrétien , known commonly as Jean Chrétien is a former Canadian politician who was the 20th Prime Minister of Canada. He served in the position for over ten years, from November 4, 1993 to December 12, 2003....
in 2000.
- Recipient of Prime Minister Awards for Teaching Excellence - Certificate of Achievement from The Right Honourable Jean Chrétien