In order to support the Board’s mission, the mission of King City S.S. is to prepare our students to be productive, responsible, lifelong learners; critical and creative thinkers; and self-sufficient, healthy, and well-educated individuals who are respectful of themselves and others, and are able to succeed in the world marketplace in terms of career aspirations.
History
- King City Secondary School is named after the town.
- Construction of the King City composite school began in 1960. The doors were open and classes were ready to begin in 1961. Additions were placed on the original school in 1963/1965/1990.
- Since its inception in 1961, K.C.S.S. has provided quality academic education accompanied by artistic, athletic, and technical studies opportunities for students.
- Our school motto is semper progrediens, and our school mascot is the lion.
Facilities
K.C.S.S. is a facility of approximately 200,000-sq. ft. situated on 20 acres on the south side of King Road opposite King City Public Library. The main building was constructed in 1961. Major structural renovations took place in 1962, when a technical studies area was added; in 1966, a third gym and library were added and in 1991, a centrally located library resource centre was added.
King City S.S. also has the following facilities:
- Art lab
- Auto lab
- Cafeteria
- Classrooms
- Committee Room
- Communication technological lab
- Construction lab
- Design & Technological lab
- Drama stage
- Family studies lab
- Food lab
- Guidance room
- Gymnasiums
- Music room
- Outdoor Fields
- Outdoor Track
- Resource Center
- Science labs
- Staff dining room
- Staff room
- Student Council office
- Student parking facilities
- Washrooms and shower facilities
- Weight room
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the school at 905-833-5332 ext. 158 or email the school at king.city.ss.attendance@yrdsb.ca to let the attendance office know of the absence.
Contact the guidance department after your child has been ill for at least 3 days. Please allow the teacher 24 hours to put the work together 905-833-5332 ext. 106.
Please have your child pick up an extraordinary absence form from the attendance office. Ask each teacher to fill in what work needs to be completed. Once all teachers and a parent/guardian have signed the form, please return it to the main office for Principal/Vice Principal approval.
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
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| Interim Reports - October | Interim Reports - March |
| Midterm Reports - November | Midterm Reports - April |
| Final Report - February | Final Report - June |