Sherwood Secondary School
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Established | 1967 |
Superintendent | Paul Denomme |
Area trustee | Kathy Archer |
Principal | Beth Woof |
Sherwood Secondary School is located at 25 High Street, Hamilton Ontario, and is a member of the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board. Opened in 1967, Sherwood Secondary School has a 2013-2014 enrollment of 1050 people. Sherwood uses the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) to assess Grade 10 students' skills in reading and writing. Successful completion of the test is one of 32 requirements students need to attain in order to receive an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. The school also offers special education classes.
History
Sherwood Secondary School was founded in 1967 as part of the Board of Education. It was created for the City of Hamilton to accommodate children of baby boomers. The school is named after the Sherwood Forest Survey area of the Hamilton Mountain.
Curriculum focus
Sherwood Secondary School has a variety of educational programs that were developed to fit the needs of students. Sherwood offers locally developed courses through College and University preparation programs. Sherwood also offers Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Programs for students to learn in real world co-operative learning environments.
The Sherwood School Community is involved in researching, changing literacy practices, and increasing their literacy scores.
Asbestos in Sherwood
Sherwood Secondary was built in 1967 at a time when asbestos was commonly used. The school has asbestos in nearly every wing and floor, and an article released on November 13, 2015 stated that Sherwood is "filled" with asbestos. Days later, Principal Bob Pratt announced via the school P.A. "to remove an eighth of the asbestos from the building would require pupils to be removed from the building for at least 6 months." and "The school board will honor the promise to keep a school on the Sherwood site." It has been thought that students may be moved to former high school Hill Park Secondary, which closed in 2014. While this has not been confirmed, it has not been denied. The plan to remove the asbestos and the future of Sherwood Secondary remains unclear.
Program highlights and student support programs
Sherwood Secondary School takes part in the following programs:
- Specialty athletic programs in hockey, basketball,volleyball and soccer
- Technology courses in electrical, auto and construction
- Communication, drafting and computer classes
- Shakespeare English/drama
- Environmental Science
- French, Spanish, Italian and German
- Repertoire Ensemble
- Dance program
- Guitar, keyboarding, and vocal classes
- Ceramics Courses
- Fashion Design & Cosmetology Programs
- Leadership & Peer Support Program
- Alternative Education
- Transition to Work Experience
- Locally Developed Compulsory Courses
- Credit Recovery
- Transition to Grade 9 Mentoring
- Co-operative Education
- CAP (Caring Adult Program)
- YAY (Youth Aiding Youth)
- STAT (Students Together Against Tobacco)
- HEAT (Healthy Eating Advisory Team)
- RAP Tutor English
Clubs
Sherwood Secondary School offers the following clubs:
- Environmental Club
- Anime/Manga Club
- Graduation
- HEAT- Healthy Eating Advisory Team
- LMBM- Let me be me
- Math Society
- SAINTS-Student Ambassadors Introducing Newcomers
- Social Justice
- Stage Crew
- STAT- Students Together Against Tobacco
- Student Council
- Arts and Drama Club
- Repertoire Ensemble
- Philosophy/Movie Club
- Basketball
- Hockey
- Football
- Tennis
- Cheerleading
- Golf
- Field Hockey
- Art Night
- Track & Field
- Europe Trip
- Coffee House
- New York City Art Trip
- Music Trip
- Soccer
- Music Night
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Volleyball
- Swimming
- Cross Country
- Rugby
- Waterpolo
- Glee Club
See also
External links
- Sherwood Secondary School profile
- Sherwood Secondary School Website
- http://ontario.compareschoolrankings.org/secondary/Sherwood_Secondary_School/Hamilton/Report_Card.aspx
Coordinates: 43°13′40″N 79°49′24″W / 43.22764°N 79.82320°W