Craig Kielburger Secondary School Milton
Craig Kielburger Secondary School is a highly rated public high school in Milton Ontario. It offers classroom education for grades 9-12, and is a member of the Halton District School Board.
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There are currently approximately 1762 students registered at this large facility.
Craig Kielburger Secondary School (CKSS) was originally founded in 2012, and is noted for its high level of academic achievement.
Today the school is rated as an excellent public high school, and it offers a wide assortment of courses for students.
Who is Craig Kielburger?
Craig Kielburger is a Canadian human rights activist and social entrepreneur. He was born on December 17, 1982 in Thornhill, Ontario.
He is the co-founder, along with his brother Marc Kielburger, of the WE Charity, as well as We Day and the independent, social enterprise Me to We.
Kielburger has championed human rights across the world, especially children’s rights. He has created and administered major charities, and is the author of numerous books,
On April 11, 2008, Kielburger was named a member of the Order of Canada.
Specialized Courses
Academically, CKSS has a long list of specialized courses and programs.
International Baccalaureate IB
Craig Kielburger SS is a fully accredited member of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program.
The International Baccalaureate is a worldwide network of schools that provide academically challenging instruction for student participants in grades 11 and12.
The Diploma Programme is a comprehensive two year curriculum that takes place in the last 2 years of high school (Grades 11 & 12). To be eligible for an IB Diploma, students must take a subject from six different Diploma areas of study, as well as complete three requirements of the DP core – the Extended Essay (EE), Theory of Knowledge (ToK), and Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS).
In addition to CKSS, the IB Diploma Program is also offered at the following public high schools in Halton Region: Burlington Central High School in Burlington, Georgetown District High School in Georgetown, and White Oaks Secondary School in Oakville.
All four schools offer the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) for Grade 9 & 10 in preparation for the IB Diploma Program in Grade 11 & 12.
SHSM
Craig Kielburger Secondary School offers an impressive 6 different Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs: Arts & Culture, Business, Green Industries (Horticulture and Landscaping), Hospitality, Information and Communications Technology, and Transportation.
French Language
CKSS offers a full French Immersion program, as well as Core French.
ESL
Craig Kielburger SS provides extensive English as a Second Language (ESL) programs led by teachers with substantial experience working with students in ESL.
OYAP
The school is also a participant in the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) for skilled trades.
Feeder Schools
Elementary schools that feed CKSS include:
- Bruce Trail Public School (PK-8), 1199 Costigan Rd, Milton
- Chris Hadfield Public School (PK-8) 1114 Woodward Ave, Milton
- Hawthorne Village Public School (PK-8), 850 Bennett Blvd, Milton
- Rattlesnake Point Public School (PK-8), 1385 Kovachik Blvd, Milton
- Sam Sherratt Public School (PK-8), 649 Laurier Ave, Milton
- Tiger Jeet Singh Public School (PK-8), 650 Yates Dr, Milton
Address & Contact Information
Address: 1151 Ferguson Drive
Milton, ON L9T 7V8
Phone number: 905-878-0575
Email: ckss@hdsb.ca
Website: https://cks.hdsb.ca/
School Board: Halton District School Board
School Type: Public High School
Academic Calendar: Semesters
School Hours:
- Sun Closed
- Mon 8:00 a.m.–2:34 p.m.
- Tue 8:00 a.m.–2:34 p.m.
- Wed 8:00 a.m.–2:34 p.m.
- Thu 8:00 a.m.–2:34 p.m.
- Fri 8:00 a.m.–2:34 p.m.
- Sat Closed
School Size: students: 1762
Religious Affiliation: None
Foundation Year: 2012
School Uniform: NO
Language of Instruction: English
Gender: Coeducational
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible parking lot
Facilities
Parents can rest assured that, as with most high schools that are relatively recent builds, Craig Kielburger high school offers a good assortment of modern classrooms and work spaces for students.
In addition, the school also features numerous drama and art rooms, music areas, a library, three gymnasiums, a fitness center, plus athletic fields and computer study areas.
Sports
Craig Kielburger SS is renowned for its sports teams (Spartans), and offers a wide assortment of athletic opportunities for students, including:
- badminton
- baseball
- basketball
- cricket
- cross-country
- football
- hockey
- soccer
- swimming
- track and field
- volleyball
- wrestling
Extracurricular
CKSS Milton has a wide variety of extracurricular clubs, including:
- Art Council
- Believe Leadership Club
- Black Student Community
- Chess Club
- CK Club
- Coding Club
- Concert Band
- Concert Choir
- DECA
- Devoted Christian Club
- Digital Media Agency
- Drama Conservatory
- Eco Club
- Gender Equity Club
- Girls Coding Club
- Global Issues Council
- HOSA
- Jazz Band
- K Culture Club
- Link Crew
- Math Society
- Mental Wellness Club
- Mock Trial Team
- Model UN
- Music Council
- Muslim Student Association
- NEON
- Open Space
- Photography Club
- Robotics
- Rock Band
- Spartan Autobody Club
- Spartan Speed
- Spartan Writer’s Club
- Spartan Stitchers
- Youth in Action
Craig Kielburger Secondary School Ranking
This public high school has consistently scored well in the Fraser Institute’s annual ranking. This year’s score was 6.8 out of a possible 10, and the school is tied for 259th place out of 746 high schools in the province of Ontario. Compare Milton school rankings.
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School and Nearby Amenities
For recreation, Craig Kielburger Secondary School has three gymnasiums, and a full assortment of track and field facilities.
The school is located next to the Milton Sports Dome, which is a full-sized artificial turf playing field that is covered seasonally by an air-supported dome. The facility is covered from October to April, and then open for outdoor use from May to September.
The Milton Sports Dome was created out of the school’s original track and field facilities, through a joint use agreement between Colab Sport Management and the Halton District School Board.
As for nearby commercial areas, there is a fairly large one at Louis St. Laurent Ave and Thompson Rd S, that features dozens of stores, services, and restaurants. It’s about a 12 minute walk from the school.
Boundary Map
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Craig Kielburger SS boundaries cover a large catchment area extending from Highway 407 in the south, to Derry Rd and Highway 401 in the north, with Highway 407 also on its eastern edge. and Tremaine Rd marking its western boundary. Note the catchment area for French Immersion is larger than the area for English instruction.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that school and district boundary data is up-to-date. It’s important to note, however, that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify exact boundaries or school locations, contact your school board.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students go to Craig Kielburger Secondary School?
Current enrollment is approximately 1762 students.
How old is Craig Kielburger Secondary School?
Craig Kielburger Secondary School was founded in 2012.
Conclusion
Craig Kielburger Secondary School has a very good score in the provincial rankings for all high schools in Ontario as shown by ranking results from the Fraser Institute.
It also provides a wide array of specialty learning programs and extra-curricular activities that will enrich students’ academic experience in grades 9-12.
CKSS is a recommended school.
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