Rick Hansen Secondary School (Abbotsford)

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name= Rick Hansen Secondary School


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motto= "Be The Best You Can Be"
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streetaddress= 31150 Blueridge Dr
city= Abbotsford
province= British Columbia
postalcode= V2T 5R2
areacode= 604
phone= 864-0011
fax= 864-0104
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url= http://www.rickhansensecondary.com/
schoolnumber= 3434052
schoolboard= School District 34 Abbotsford
superintendent=Mr. D McKay
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principal= Mr. J Sarowa
viceprincipal= Mr. R Gabriel
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staff= 51
fundingtype= Public
schooltype= high school
grades= 9-12
language= Multi
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mascot= St. Elmo
teamname= Hurricanes
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enrollment= 977
enrollment_as_of= 16 January 2006
lastupdate= March 29, 2006

Rick Hansen Secondary is a public high school in Abbotsford, British Columbia part of School District 34 Abbotsford.

Rick Hansen Secondary School (RHSS) is named after Rick Hansen an athlete who has won all-star awards in five sports when he was paralyzed at the age of 15 after being thrown from the back of a truck.

RHSS goals for students [ [http://www.rickhansensecondary.com/about/index.html About RHSS>] ]

*To have all students be successful in all of their courses.

Learning Services Objectives

* Students will take advantage of opportunities to get extra help/support in all subjects.

ocial Studies Objectives

*Students will attend all of their Social Studies classes.
*Grade 6-47 students will demonstrate ability to write paragraphs using a topic sentence, supporting details, and closing sentence. Students will work towards writing an argumentative/persuasive essay in a 5-paragraph essay format.
*Students will enroll in courses based upon their appropriate academic abilitiy based upon their success in previous Social Studies courses.

Mathematics Objectives

*Students will enroll in appropriate mathematics pathways based upon their past performance and future goals.
*Students in Math 10P will write department wide unit tests and a mid term exam that emulate the provincial exam.
*Students in Math 12 will write a department wide unit tests and a midterm exam that emulates the provincial exam.

Language Arts Objectives

*Students will enroll in the appropriate courses.
*Students will practice and improve exam essay writing skills
*Students will attend all classes regularly. Students will complete all assignments (in-class and homework).

cience Objectives

*Students will be present in an environment that promotes success.

Applied Skills Objectives

*Students will enroll in more Applied Skills courses when making their course selections for 2007-2008.

Fine Arts Objectives

*Students will select Fine Arts electives appropriate to their desire for success. They will seek the advice, support and action of their teachers and counsellors to ensure they are enrolled in these specific courses.

tudent Evaluation and Reports

At the beginning of the year, students will receive from each subject teacher an information sheet advising students of course objectives, evaluation procedures and other expectations. Four regular reports will be issued during the year, in addition to interim reports, which may be sent home at any time.

The school will strive to maintain a close liaison with the home. Parents are welcome to contact members of the Faculty and Staff by calling 864-0011.

Assessment Philosophy

Letter grades, G.P.A. and percentages represent a current assessment of student performance referenced to provincial learning outcomes. Students have the opportunity to improve their letter grade, G.P.A. and percent at various times throughout each course at the discretion of the teacher by way of the expanded opportunities policy.

Honour Roll

Students achieving an overall B (73%) grade average or higher, with a B grade or higher in Homeroom,, will be granted Honor Roll standing. Please note that an "I" can, with extra effort, be upgraded, and Honor Roll status can still be achieved.

Force 10 is determined by %, Academic Council is determined by GPA., and Major Award Winners are determined by %.

Effort Roll

Effort Roll certificates are awarded to those students who receive a G (Good) for effort as a performance indicator (G/S/N) for all of their classes.

Homework/Home Study

Only through the cooperation of parents/guardians and teachers can the student do his/her best work. All secondary students should be spending at least one and a half hours every school night on homework/home study; academic students should spend no less than two hours and scholarship students three hours. Homework/home study includes review of notes as well as completing assignments. Rick Hansen Secondary School emphasizes the importance of homework/home study, time-management and the acquisition of good study skills.

Athletics

The school has teams in football, rugby union, wrestling, ultimate frisbee, basketball, volleyball, track and field and soccer.

* 2004 AAA Football Provincial Champions
* 2004 Provincial Boys Wrestling Champions
* 2006 Provincial Boys Wrestling Champions

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