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Corpus Christi Secondary School

Our School

Corpus Christi Catholic Secondary School is situated at 5150 Upper Middle Road in North Burlington between Appleby Line and Burloak Drive. The new Catholic secondary school has an approximate area of 170,000 square feet and a capacity for 1,161 students. The very efficient design of the three storey school began in March, 2007 and was completed for the opening of school on September 2, 2008. School uniform colors are black, white, grey and red. These colors are all blended into the school uniform which is available for all students at McCarthy's uniforms. The school sports colors are burnt orange, black and white and the school sports name is the Corpus Christi "Longhorns".   

The Feast of Corpus Christi, or the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ (as it is often called today), goes back to the 13th century, but it celebrates something far older: the institution of the Sacrament of Holy Communion at the Last Supper.  The Feast of Corpus Christi is celebrated in Canada on the Sunday following Trinity Sunday.  
 
The school offers a full range of Academic and Applied courses as well as a wide range of Technological offerings. The school works closely with the School Council and parents in providing course options and extra curricular activities geared to the needs of the community. 
 
Students are drawn predominantly from the north east area of Burlington. The associate schools providing the grade 8 complement are:
  • Sacred Heart
  • Elizabeth Seton
  • St. Christopher
The staff and administration of Corpus Christi see the education of our students in mind body and spirit as a moral imperative that is the responsibility of the entire community. As a result, excellence in education combined with informed Catholic teaching is the hallmark of our school community.
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Student Success Programs

  • ​A full time teacher responsible for the success of students at all grade levels especially grades 9 and 10
  • Credit recovery and credit rescue options for all students
  • An Alternative Education class for those students having difficulty with regular stream academics
  • After school literacy and numeracy preparation classes run by our teachers
  • After school extra help classes especially in Mathematics and English
  • Pathways presentations and the use of "My Blueprint" pathway selection software to chart the course of students future endeavors
  • Extensive co-op options for students wishing to experience the world of work. Schedule accommodation and student success intervention at all levels to support student learning and achievement
  • Student success tracking from grade 8 through to high school with emphasis on teacher and parent involvement, visits with grade 8 teachers and an extensive grade 8 orientation plan for incoming students.

Program Highlights

  • Specialist High Skills major in Sports Management under the Business Department
  • Special grade 9 Open Destination Mathematics course for those students not yet decided on Academic or Applied Math stream but wish to leave the option of Academic Math open for grade 10 and beyond
  • Alternative Education class for those students recovering credits or taking new credits in a specialized small group setting
  • Special High Skills Phys. Ed courses in Football, Basketball and Soccer
  • A dedication by all staff to excellence and high standards of achievement for all students in an atmosphere of equity, dignity and mutual respect.​

Clubs

​Corpus Christ has the following clubs that run year long. This is not a comprehensive list since students may start a club with the assistance of a teacher moderator at any time.

  • Athletic Council
  • Announcement Team
  • Arts Festival Club
  • Book Club
  • Camp Enterprise for Business students
  • Choir
  • Computer Programming Club
  • Concert Band
  • Debating Team
  • Exercise room
  • Faith Day Committee
  • Greenhorns Environmental Club
  • Hands for Change (Social Justice Club)
  • Longhorns for Life (Right to Life)
  • Longhorns Art Club
  • Mock Trial Team
  • Prefects
  • Robotics Club
  • SAC (Relay for Life and Run for the Cure)
  • Safe Schools Committee
  • School Dance Committee
  • Science Olympics
  • SOMA (Southern Ontario Model United Nations Assembly)
  • Student Council
  • Student Senate
  • Student Voice
  • Student Eucharistic Ministers
  • Wellness Committee
  • Yearbook Committee

Before and After School Programs

​Corpus Christi has an extensive before and after school athletic program. For a full list of the sports and activities occurring during the Fall, Winter and Spring seasons, please consult the school website at www.cccss.ca

The cafeteria offers a before school breakfast for those students in need. Extra help in all course material after school is available on request in consultation with the various departments.

Curriculum Focus

​Corpus Christi offers a full curriculum of ministry courses infused with the Catholic faith and liturgical traditions. The community of Corpus Christi demands the best from its students and in turn provides them with an exemplary group of educators who strive to bring out the best in each and every individual student. The faith-based curriculum is delivered by a staff with a common purpose, mutual respect and willingness to provide students with the learning needed to fulfill their dreams and reach their goals.

Environmental Focus

​Corpus Christi is a gold medal environmental award winning school and its environmental club "The Greenhorns" engages students, staff and the community of Corpus Christi in raising the awareness of "Green" projects throughout north Burlington. The goals of reduce, re-use and re-cycle are all a large part of the focus of Corpus Christi. Students are encouraged to be responsible for their surroundings and in turn encourage others to be stewards of the earth.

Parent Community Involvement

​Parents of the Corpus Christi community are invited to be a part of the learning environment of their children. As such, the staff of Corpus Christi ensures that parents have a vehicle for feedback and method of communication so that parents are included in the day to day functioning of the school. Parents and staff join together in developing the School Improvement Plan (situated on the school's website) and together we work towards a future for our school filled with promise and the understanding that we will accept nothing less than the best education for the children of our community.

Community Use of the School

​The indoor and outdoor facilities of Corpus Christi are in high demand by the community at large.

Our artificial turf field is used by many outside groups including the Burlington Stampeders football club and Burlington Minor soccer.

The interior of the building is home to many of the dramatic arts and dance clubs in the region. Corpus Christi boasts an excellent well-equipped theatre seating 350.

Classrooms and cafeteria space is often used by community groups to host various conferences and community events as needed. 

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Corpus Christi Secondary School
Location map 5150 Upper Middle Road
Burlington , Ontario L7L 0E5
Phone : 905-331-5591
Fax : 905-331-2625
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Principal

Stan Gajewski

Vice Principal

Justine O'Grady
Rick Naciuk

Secretary

Rick Naciuk

Superintendent

Lorrie Naar

School Council Members

  • Bernie DeOre and Rosa Elston - Co Chairs
  • Doreen Sebben - Treasurer

Parent Reps

  • Cynthia Creary
  • Kate Dewar
  • Katrina Dillon
  • Kathleen D'Sylva
  • Diane Dubois
  • Sharon Hrysko
  • Dani Janozeski
  • Angela Kalyn
  • Kerry Langford
  • David McQuilkin
  • Patricia O'Grady-Culp
  • Lisa Ouellet
  • Eva Rocha
  • Natasha Rodriguez
  • Elizabeth Trolio
  • Lilly Walker

Staff Reps

  • Stan Gajewski, Principal
  • Rick Naciuk, Vice-Principal
  • Justine O'Grady, Vice-Principal
  • Maureen Fazzari, Dept. Head - Student Services
  • Helen Carrier, School Secretary

Student Rep

  • Johnnie Cox - Student Council President. 

School Council meets the first Monday of evry month of the school year in the Library.  All members of our parent community are welcome to attend.  ​

Director of Education

Michael W Pautler

Trustee

Mr. John Morrison

Students

​Corpus Christi has 602 male students and 553 female students for a full complement in the 2011 - 2012 school year of 1155 students.

Secondary School

Bell Times

7:45 am
8:10 am
8:20 am
2:20 pm
2:55 pm
7:45 am
8:10 am
8:20 am
2:20 pm
2:55 pm

Facilities

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Our Vision

The Halton Catholic District School Board is a model learning community, widely recognized as distinctively Catholic, providing exceptional education, while nurturing the call to love and serve as a people of faith, living out God's plan.

Our Mission

​The Halton Catholic District School Board, in partnership with home and Church, is dedicated to providing excellence in Catholic education by developing Christ-centred individuals enabled to transform society.

Our Governing Values

At the Halton Catholic District School Board we know that:

  • our school community exists to foster and exemplify Catholic values;
  • the education of our students is a necessary investment in society;
  • education is a lifelong process that fosters the worth of the individual;
  • education is a process involving a partnership of students, home, school, Church and community;
  • the education of everyone toward their fullest potential creates a better future;
  • an effective learning environment fosters in each student a sense of unique value, self-esteem and importance to society;
  • dedicated teachers and staff ensure a positive and caring learning environment enabling students to reach their full potential;
  • the ability to understand, manage and direct change is essential to success; and
  • we are accountable to the community for the effective management of our resources.