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Educational Project Mission Statement Quebec High School is an English language institution that aims to stimulate the intellectual, moral, cultural and physical development of students in a caring environment so that they will reach their fullest potential in today's multicultural society. Our school motto Our school motto is "Animo et fide" (Purpose and Integrity) History of Quebec High School Quebec High School came into being when Commissioners' High School, a co-educational high school under the jurisdiction of the Protestant Board of Commissioners of Quebec City, and the High School of Quebec, a private high school for boys, were amalgamated in 1941. The following is a brief outline of this history: 1804 High School of Quebec established 1875 Girls' High School founded 1918 Commissioners’ High School named 1941 Quebec High School opened - addition of Webster Auditorium and Pollack Hall 1972 Eastern Quebec Regional School Board assumes jurisdiction over the school 1989 Orientation Committee established 1990 School's long term objectives stated *Mission statement defined *Goal to find ways for Q.H.S. to take advantage of being in Quebec by developing skills necessary to function successfully in a French milieu while maintaining our English character 1991 French programs updated and increased at every level 1994 School climate survey distributed to Q.H.S. community 1995 Dialogue 1995 Discussion groups established Belief Statements 1. We believe that growth depends on the ability to change and adapt. 2. We believe that students should develop as autonomous and collaborative learners. 3. We believe that students should be stimulated and challenged. 4. We believe students should develop a code of ethics that will guide them. 5. We believe our students should be open, caring, and respectful of others. 6. We believe that students need to develop a sense of belief in themselves. 7. We believe that students should/will possess the necessary skills to continue their education. Development of Quebec High School Educational Project The educational project of Quebec High School is to guide and enrich the life of this school. Throughout the past ten years, various formal initiatives were undertaken to foster the learning environment of Quebec High School. The goals of the updated Q.H.S. Mission Statement and Educational Project are to build on the previous successful steps. It is important to acknowledge the work of many partners who have contributed to the past and present projects. The Mission Statement is also a testament to the extent of involvement on the part of all the Q.H.S. partners in the development of the school's goals and objectives. The 1989 Q.H.S. Orientation Committee initiated the objectives, which were also included in the historical overview. As the Ministry of Education proceeded to implement linguistic school boards, an active group of parents, students and staff decided to develop ways to move toward the new Governing Board format. They established a focus group that was called "Dialogue '95". It provided biweekly discussion sessions on topics such as the strengths and weaknesses of Q.H.S. and the kind of school we want to have. These dialogues continued throughout the year and a list of priorities was established as outlined in the historical overview. While the school worked on the priority list, the staff attended a variety of professional development workshops from 1995 to the present, focusing on managing change in the classroom. Q.H.S. joined the Quebec School Improvement Network in 1998-99 and invited an educational consultant. Once again the partners were involved in developing a vision, a set of beliefs and goals, for the school. Representatives from the staff, the Student Council, the Governing Board and the Parent participation Committee were engaged in the process. We welcome you to read more about the educational project in the student and parent handbook because it includes our accomplishments, student profile, student record of achievements and our school vision: "Who we are, what we believe in and what we do". The school Success Plan defined in September 2000 which focuses on the student as learner, IT, and Professional Development is a continuing attempt to meet the demands of education in Quebec. The intent is for Q.H.S. to have an educational project that is a "work-in-progress" - i.e. one that can be adapted and changed over time. |