Academics:
We offer a variety of courses in all disciplines, including Classical Studies and International Languages, the International Advanced Placement Program and the Gifted Program. In 1957, the Gifted Program was established at LCI as the first program of its kind in Ontario. The International Advanced Placement Program is available to all Lisgar students who wish to take university-level courses and equivalent credits for first year university courses from universities in Canada, the United States and many other countries. We continue to develop innovative learning approaches to challenge students in a changing world.
Arts:
In our Music Program, we offer both Band and String Music with opportunities for students to participate in numerous musical groups including Orchestra, Concert Band, Choir, Jazz Ensembles and various Chamber Ensembles. In addition, we have a vibrant Visual Arts and Drama Program. We offer a wide range of enriching opportunities for learning and enjoyment beyond the traditional classroom milieu with our participation in such things as the Kiwanis Music Festival and Improv Games.
Athletics:
Our Physical Education curriculum, Intra-mural and Inter-scholastic Programs, Outdoor Education and Exercise Science courses foster a balanced healthy lifestyle for our students.
Our Students
Every person at Lisgar contributes to our community and benefits from the synergy of the learning experience. Our student body of 1060 reflects a wide mix of ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds.
Our Staff
Our teachers bring perse backgrounds, scholarship, excellent subject knowledge and positive expectations to their classes. Our mandate is to help each student achieve his or her potential. Many of our staff, recognized for their teaching expertise, are called upon to serve as members of provincial and board curricula writing teams and to present at national and international conference.
Our Community
Our parents and alumni regularly volunteer their help in all areas of our school life. Last year, Lisgar students profited from the hard work of more than 45 volunteers as part of the “Volunteers in Education” program. Our School Council meets monthly on the first Tuesday of the month, at 7:00 p.m. in the library. All parents are welcome to attend and participate in the evening’s discussions.
Mission Statement
We at Lisgar Collegiate Institute are committed to providing learning and working environments where all inpiduals feel safe, valued, respected, and welcome.
School motto: Alere flammam - To nourish the flame
School colours: Blue and Silver
Team name: Lords
Programs and Services
Academic Programs
- Specialized Gifted classes in Grades 9 -12
- Extended French program package in Grades 9-12
- International Advanced Placement Program in Calculus AB, European History, French Language, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Latin, Spanish, Music Theory and Statistics allow students to earn university equivalency credits
- Third Languages: Spanish, Latin
- Music (Strings, Band, Vocal),Visual Arts, Drama
- Co-operative Education and Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
- Outdoor Education
Classroom Organization
Lisgar Collegiate Institute operates on a semestered basis with a two-day rotating timetable. The daily schedule consists of four 75-minute classes each day. Our Band and Outdoor Education programs operate outside the regular day schedule and run all year long.
Special Education and ESL Programs
Our Special Education Teachers offer:
- Remedial help in our Student Support Room as well as monitoring and educational support for students with inpidual education plans
- Assessments for students with learning exceptionalities
- Specialized Dual Support class
- Field trips to many nearby facilities such as Parliament, National Gallery, National Arts Centre, Museums
Clubs and Activities
- The intramural athletics program offers a wide variety of activities for students of all ages and abilities during the lunch hour
- Numerous music ensembles from Classical to Jazz frequently perform in the school, at elementary schools and in the community
- Space Simulation Club running annual missions to the far reaches of the galaxy and providing elementary schools with an introduction to space science
- A Student Council which provides leadership camps, supports the community with fundraisers such as the annual United Way Pancake Breakfast and Canned Food Drive
- Annual international trips during the March Break
- A wide range of clubs and activities to meet all interests and to complement our curriculum, e.g. Anime club, Debating club, the Lisgarwrite school newspaper, Key Club
- Vox Lycei (the school yearbook, dating back to 1886)
- The Lisgar Environmental Action Force (LEAF) operates in conjunction with EarthCARE
Safe Schools Initiatives
- Safe School Information Assemblies at the beginning of each school year
- Self-defense training in junior Physical Education classes
- Provincial and School Codes of Behaviour clearly outlined in the student agenda
- Anti-Harassment Awareness Program
- Gay-Straight Alliance Club
- Link Crew program to support grade nine transition
- Fire and lock-down drills throughout the year
- Close contact with our School Resource Police Officer, our OCDSB Multicultural Liaison Officer and our Rideauwood Counsellor
- Nurse Practitioner from Centretown Community Centre at Lisgar on alternate Monday afternoons
Facilities and Resources
- Five computer labs, six science labs and six mathematics classrooms with SmartBoards
- Two music rooms with inpidual practice rooms, vocal and ensemble rehearsal space, digital recording facilities, drama and visual arts studios
- Double gymnasium with balconies and weight room
- Alumni Auditorium with 670 seats
- Library with seating capacity for 75 students and access to 23 computers