Educational Beliefs
We believe:
ï Students are the focus of all educational decisions.
ï All individuals have the right to safety, respect, and opportunities to learn.
ï All people want and need to experience success.
ï Learning is a life-long process that is essential for continuous growth.
ï Quality public education is imperative for a society to flourish.
ï Individuals are responsible for the choices they make.
ï The home environment is crucial to the development and well being of the individual.
ï The success of the Ross Sheppard High School community depends on the involvement and contribution of each of its members.
ï The teacher is a compelling influence in the learning environment.
ï Quality education is worth the investment of substantial time, effort, and money.
ï Setting high expectations challenges students to reach their highest potential.
ï The purpose of a school community is to provide opportunities for students to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will prepare them for the next phase of their lives: personally, socially, physically, and scholastically.

Mission Statement
Ross Sheppard High School is a proud community committed to life-long learning and a tradition of
excellence. We provide a safe environment that focuses on teaching and active learning through diverse programming. This gives students a belief in their own ability to succeed, thereby preparing them for their future in a global setting.

Expectations
We emphasize commitment, responsibility and accountability. Students are encouraged to make the personal commitment necessary to be successful in their pursuits, to assume increasing responsibility for their educational planning and to take ownership of their decision-making.

Code of Conduct/Technology Agreement
All students and their parent(s)/guardians are required to sign our Code of Conduct and Technology Agreement upon registration.

Programs
Ross Sheppard presents a multi-faceted curriculum and has a long history of excellence in all areas of instruction, including the regular academic program as well as International Baccalaureate, Physical Education, Career and Technology Studies, Fine and Performing Arts, and Community Learning Skills for students with special needs. International Languages include German, Mandarin, Spanish, French, and American Sign Language. An extensive cocurricular program of athletics, the arts, recreational, and academic interests are enthusiastically promoted by staff.

Facilities
Ross Sheppard is located in Coronation Park. Superb facilities are complemented by the park, which include an Olympic-sized swimming pool, two indoor ice arenas, football and track stadium, three major playing fields, tennis courts, Odyssium, and the Commonwealth bowling green and clubhouse facilities. Ross Sheppard High School has recently added a high quality Fitness Centre and a Sport Therapy Institute that further enhance our facility.