About

Welcome to Simcoe Composite School! SCS is dedicated to providing you with current information about our programs and activities. We are a school of approximately 700 students and nearly 70 staff members who all work together in “the most beautiful campus in Southwestern Ontario.”

Here at SCS we provide a full range of core, Destreamed grade 9, Academic, Applied, and Locally Developed courses and a wide variety of optional courses to meet all students’ pathway needs. We also offer a broad selection of extracurricular activities to provide students opportunities to explore their interests outside the classroom.

Simcoe Composite School

Principal's Message

Welcome to Simcoe Composite School! SCS is an exciting and dynamic place to learn, to teach, and to grow academically, personally and socially.  At SCS one of our unique programs is the two-credit grade 12 Health Sciences course. This course partners with our local health care facility, Norfolk General Hospital, to expose student to all aspect of the health care field through a variety of case studies and field trips.

SCS is home to two SHSM (Specialist High Skills Major) programs in The Communication Technology with a focus on Cinema as well as one with a focus on the Automotive Service industry.

Bienvenue: SCS is proud to offer the only Extended French program in Grand Erie's Haldimand & Norfolk schools (est. 2020). We are also lucky to own one of the most decorated Music Programs in all of Ontario. Simcoe Composite School offers a thriving music program which includes Instrumental Junior, Concert, Senior and Jazz bands. The SCS Teacher Band is composed of both students and staff who practice weekly. Unique to SCS is the Concert Band program in which band participants earn credit toward their OSSD. The SCS music program also offers a credit program in Guitar.

Come and check out one of our many Championship teams, such as Cheer, Basketball, Volleyball, Football, Hockey and more. If sports are not your thing, we have many clubs to fill in your time, ranging from an award-winning Fishing Team, Eco Club, Indigenous Club, Cookie Club, Diversity Club, and more.

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School Mission Statement

"Simcoe Composite School: We will deliver a quality program by promoting: a safe, inclusive environment, differentiated programming, character development, support for individual needs, responsible respectful behaviour, and a sense of community caring.”

 

Simcoe Composite School has a long tradition of combining academic excellence with extra-curricular activities and community involvement. All students have the right to attend school and be educated in an environment that is challenging, supportive and free from discrimination, harassment or inappropriate behaviour. Students who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in their studies, volunteerism and active physical life develop themselves fully in mind, body and spirit.

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Principal Jennifer Ippolito

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Vice-Principal Eric Stigter


Staff Directory

Simcoe Composite School staff take pride in their teaching.  From front line clerical staff, our custodial staff, teachers, guidance, or Admin team we are all here to support your student to be successful in their high school experience.

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Code of Conduct


Do your share to make your school and community better.

Responsibility

  • Do what you are expected to do.
  • Persevere: Keep on trying!
  • Always do your best.
  • Use self control; be self-disciplined.
  • Think before you act–consider the consequences.
  • Be accountable for your choices.

Respect

  • Treat everyone with respect; treat everyone as you would want to be treated.
  • Accept differences in others; be considerate of the feelings of others.
  • Use polite manners; use language that does not offend community standards (ie. no obscenities, no profanities, etc.).

Trustworthiness

  • Have the courage to do the right thing.
  • Be honest; don’t lie, cheat or steal.
  • Be reliable–do what you say you’ll do.

Fairness

  • Act according to the rules.
  • Be open-minded; listen to others.
  • Be fair; don’t take advantage of others.
  • Take responsibility for your own actions.

Caring

  • Be kind; be compassionate and show you care.
  • Express gratitude (say thank you).
  • Forgive others.
  • Help others in need.

Community Membership

  • Respect authority.
  • Stay informed; get involved.
  • Be a good neighbour.

Daily Schedule

Homeroom   08:55 - 09:00 am

Period 1   09:00 - 10:15 am

Period 2   10:20 - 11:35 am

Lunch   11:35 - 12:15 pm

Period 3   12:15 - 01:30 pm

Period 4   01:35 - 02:50 pm

Remember, SCS is in ZONE 1 for all transportation routes.


Office Staff

Office Coordinator
Megan Allen

Attendance Secretary
Elinor Cookshaw

Guidance Secretary
Doreen Mels

School Council

Come out and join us! As a school council member, you can help your council discover new and exciting ways to contribute to the education of students in your school.

Education is a partnership involving parents, students, teachers, principals

Book A Guidance Appointment

Guidance Department

Head of Guidance
Kelly Stromme
519-426-4664 Ext 501240

Councellors
Anne Busk/Jason Dale
519-426-4664 Ext 501252

Call the guidance office to book your appointment.

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