Quick Facts
- Our school welcomes approximately 1000 students from Grades 9 to 12 each year.
- We offer English, French Immersion, and English as a Second Language (ESL), and Education for Community Living (ECL) programs.
Registration
Interested in registering your child at our school? Contact us or visit the OCDSB Registration Page for more information.
Mission Statement
At Ridgemont High School, we embrace our perse nature and challenge all students to achieve personal excellence and responsible citizenship through a spirit of co-operation and a commitment to life-long learning.
Our School
Ridgemont High School provides a strong academic and practical foundation for students who choose either to pursue post-secondary education or to enter the workforce.
- Ridgemont HS is noted for its academic excellence, athletic achievements, and community-related programs.
- A dynamic, caring, and award winning staff—focused on students and student achievement—is committed to providing a stimulating and enriching learning environment for all students.
- Ridgemont HS is a centre for ESL, French Immersion, and ECL (Education for Community Living) programs.
- In addition to a full range of academic programs, Ridgemont HS offers many technology-related courses and opportunities to its students: a Computer Art course, Communication Technology, Transportation Technology, and Design & Technology.
- We have a strong Co-op program linked to our many community partners and a well-established Arts and Athletics programs.
- Ridgemont HS also offers a wide range of international languages such as Arabic, Somali, Spanish and German.
Ridgemont HS is proud of its many accomplishments, it's diversity, and its ability to serve all students.
Ridgemont HS has a fully serviced, comprehensive high school plant, well suited to deliver the range of programs offered at the school.
- A library/resource centre contains over 20,000 volumes including French, German, and Spanish titles, and has computers with a range of programs and Internet access;
- A full auditorium with seating for 730;
- Two gymnasiums, one with bleachers, a football field, outdoor tennis and basketball courts, a regulation field and track for athletics, a weight room;
- Well-equipped science labs for Chemistry, Biology and Physics;
- Technical shops (Transportation Tech, Technological Design, Communications Tech and Family Studies lab);
- Four classroom computer labs, which are continually updated.
Our Grade 9 students come from a number of community schools and are welcomed by our Spartan STARS. To ensure that grade nine students have a successful start to high school, the Spartan STARS (Support, Trust, Acceptance, Relationships = Success) welcome grade 9s with activities and provide them with senior students as mentors. Grade 9 students and their mentors meet regularly during the school year, under the supervision of the STARS staff advisors. It is a great program that connects students, develops positive relationships, and facilitates a smooth, successful start to high school. Our students have access to excellent programs such as the Ridgemont Leadership Camp, Boys & Girls Club, certification programs, and after hours homework support.
Academic Programs
- Full Selection of Courses for University, College, and Workplace bound students
- Arts Program (Visual Arts, Music, Drama, Dance, Computer Art)
- Media Studies
- Technologies (Communication, Design, Transportation)
- Outdoor Education
- Student Success Program
- French Immersion and Extended French Programs
- ESL Program, with sheltered courses offered in Science, Geography, History
- An excellent Co-operative Education Program
- A wide variety of International Languages
- Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
- Access to House Building Course
- Pathways to the Future Program
- Skills for Success
- Access to Winning Attitudes - Specialized CO-OP program
Special Education and ESL Programs
All levels of English as a Second Language (ESL) – AO (beginner) to EO (advanced) – are offered with supportive sheltered courses offered in some core subjects in Grade 9 and 10.
The Special Education Department provides support for students with a variety of special needs. This support includes remedial work and materials, an alternate setting for students to work on assignments and tests, and access to extended time as needed.
The Education for Community Living Program develops the educational skills of twenty students while providing a range of valuable work experiences.
Clubs and Activities
- Leadership Training
- Spartan STARS
- Ridgemont HS Ambassadors
- Equity Club (Multicultural Club)
- Jane Austen Book Club
- Boys and Girls Book Clubs
- RAA (Ridgemont Athletic Association)
- Interscholastic and Intramural sports, including basketball, volleyball, rugby, ultimate, soccer, track & field, ice hockey, tennis, and golf Clubs including Robotics, Skiing, Drama, Outdoor Education, Leadership, Debate, Yearbook, Reach, GSSA, Choir, Dance, Chess, Games, Improv, United Nations Club
- Student Council activities include school spirit activities, dances and fund raising for the United Way
- ECL fundraise for Snowsuit Fund and Easter Seals
- Stage and Jazz Bands
- Breakfast Program
- Homework Club – RHS students/staff providing homework help to elementary students
A strong commitment to Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility is embedded throughout the OCDSB 2023-2027 Strategic Plan and captured within each area of focus: learning, well-being, and social responsibility. We strive to ensure that our school is a welcoming and safe place for students of all identities to feel valued and respected as they engage, learn, grow, explore, and discover.
For more information, please visit the OCDSB’s Equity and Diversity website.