Claremont Secondary School

Claremont Secondary School is a public secondary school in Saanich, a suburb of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It is operated by School District 63 Saanich. CSS is one of three secondary schools in the school district and the one serving the southern end of the Saanich Peninsula. It is fed from Royal Oak Middle School and is an active participant in the Saanich International Student Program, with over 100 international students from nine countries enrolled at CSS for the 2013-14 school year.CSS offers a variety of special academic programs, including: study/work programs in Quebec and France; a vibrant literary and creative writing environment; foreign languages with a focus on French and Spanish; Advanced Placement courses in sciences, liberal arts, and mathematics; and post secondary credit courses in accounting, criminology, and secondary school apprenticeships; and specialty and performing arts .Programs of ChoiceThe school offers several Programs of Choice (POC) for students:Institute of Global SolutionsThe IGS offers a project-based curriculum focusing on environmental and humanitarian challenges of the 21st century, including poverty reduction, food production, urbanization, and sustainable energy. The program is open to students from around the world. It includes local field studies and an overseas field trip for Grade 12 students.Pursuit of Excellence (PEP)The PEP's focus is participation in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award program, which includes four components: volunteering, skills, physical, expedition. There are three levels (Gold, Silver, Bronze); all students in the PEP are required to complete the Bronze Level before graduation.