Principal's Welcome
We are pleased to welcome you to Frontenac Secondary School. Planning for secondary school is exciting! Getting involved at the school outside the classroom is also important and plays a significant role in becoming your best self. Frontenac has a proud tradition of excellence in Academics, the Arts and Athletics. There is also a wide variety of clubs and groups dedicated to serving the interests of all students. At Frontenac, there is something for everyone and we encourage all students to get involved to make the most of their time at school. I look forward to meeting you and welcoming you in person to the Falcon Family.
Academic Excellence
Frontenac Secondary School boasts a long tradition of excellence in the areas of academics, post-secondary and career preparation. As one of the largest secondary schools in the Limestone District School Board and Kingston area, we are able to offer a wide variety of courses to suit students goals and interests. Whether students graduate and go directly to work, leave us for college then work, or choose university as their pathway to work, our graduates are well prepared. Our programs include Advanced Placement, Co-Operative Education, Dual Credits, Focus Programs, Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Programs, School to Community, and Specialist High Skills Major. In addition to our excellent mainstream academic programming, students who have participated in French Immersion programming in elementary school can continue their studies with Extended and Immersion French at Frontenac Secondary School.
For more information on what courses we offer, please check out our Course Calendar.
What is Advanced Placement (AP)?
Advanced Placement (AP) courses allow students to reach ahead and complete University level content while still in high school. Advanced Placement provides flexibility for students to customize their timetable based on their preferences and students can opt to take all or only those of interest. AP courses are offered to students in their grade 12 year and the final exams are administered by the College Board in the United States.
What AP courses do we offer?
- English Literature and Composition
- Calculus AB
- Physics 1: Algebra-Based
How do our students prepare for AP courses?
We offer Enriched courses in English and Math in Grades 9-11 to prepare students to take the AP courses in Grade 12.
English | Math | Physics | |
Grade 9 | ENL1WE (Enriched) | MTH1WE (Enriched) | SNC1W0 |
Grade 10 | ENG2DE (Enriched) | MPM2DE (Enriched) | SNC2D0 |
Grade 11 | ENG3UE (Enriched) | MCR3UE (Enriched Functions) MHF4UE (Enriched Advanced Functions) | SPH3U0 |
Grade 12 | ENG4UE (AP English) | MCV4UE (AP Calculus) | SPH4UE (AP Physics) |
Note: Students must take AP Calculus in order to take AP Physics.
French Immersion/Extended French
Frontenac is proud to be 1 of the 3 secondary schools in the Limestone District School Board to offer French Immersion and Extended French programming. Students will also have the opportunity to write the DELF (Diplôme d'Etudes en Langue Française) exam in their Grade 12 year. Passing this exam gives students an official qualification awarded by the French Ministry of Education to certify their competency in the French language outside France.
French Immersion | Extended French | |
|---|---|---|
Entry Requirements | Intended for students who have had 3800 hours of Immersion French instruction by the end of Grade 8. | Intended for students who have had 1260 hours of Extended French instruction by the end of Grade 8. |
Certificate of French Studies Requirements | 4 Immersion French Language credits plus 6 other credits taught in French | 4 Extended French Language credits plus 3 other credits taught in French |
Course Offerings | Grade 9 FIF1D3 - French Immersion CGC1W3 - Géographie du Canada MTH1W2 - Mathématiques (Enriched) MTH1W3 - Mathématiques PPL1O2 - Vie active et santé AMI1O3 - Musique (orchestre) Grade 10 FIF2D3 - French Immersion CHC2D3 - Histoire du Canada depuis 1914 CHV2O3 - Exploration des choix de carrière (½ cr.) GLC2O3 - Education à la citoyenneté (½ cr.) MPM2D3 - Mathématiques PPL2O2 - Vie active et santé AMI2O3 - Musique (orchestre) Grade 11 FIF3U3 - French Immersion MCR3U3 - Mathématiques - Fonctions PPL3O2 - Vie active et santé GWL3O3 - Planifier ton avenir Grade 12 FIF4U3 - French Immersion PPL4O2 - Vie active et santé | Grade 9 FIF1D4 - Extended French CGC1W4 - Géographie du Canada MTH1W2 - Mathématiques (Enriched) MTH1W4 - Mathématiques PPL1O2 - Vie active et santé AMI1O4 - Musique (orchestre) Grade 10 FIF2D4 - French Immersion CHC2D4 - Histoire du Canada depuis 1914 CHV2O4 - Exploration des choix de carrière (½ cr.) GLC2O4 - Education à la citoyenneté (½ cr.) MPM2D4 - Mathématiques PPL2O2 - Vie active et santé AMI2O4 - Musique (orchestre) Grade 11 FIF3U4 - French Immersion MCR3U4 - Mathématiques - Fonctions PPL3O2 - Vie active et santé GWL3O4 - Planifier ton avenir Grade 12 FIF4U4 - French Immersion PPL4O2 - Vie active et santé |
Expanded Opportunities
At Frontenac Secondary School, we offer a wide variety of Expanded Opportunities so our students can customize their timetable in their Grade 11 and 12 years to prepare for their post-secondary pathway. Programs include:
- Co-operative Education (Co-op)
- Dual Credits (in partnership with St. Lawrence College)
- Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
- Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) in Arts & Culture, Business, Construction, and Health & Wellness
These programs enable students to customize their high school experience to suit their interests and talents while preparing them for a successful post secondary transition into apprenticeship training, college, university, or direct entry to employment.
Extracurriculars
Our staff is dedicated to providing students with a well rounded education. As such, we offer many extra-curricular activities designed to help our students grow as leaders and become responsible citizens.
Arts
Frontenac boasts a thriving arts scene that is awaiting your talent and enthusiasm! Opportunities we currently offer are:
- Coffee Houses
- Concert Band
- Dramatic Productions
- Improv
- Jazz Band
- Strings Ensemble
Athletics
Frontenac Athletics is proud to offer a wide variety of sports and activities for our students to participate in thanks to our knowledgeable and dedicated coaching staff. The Falcons longstanding history of athletic greatness is not only recognized locally, but on the provincial stage as well! #FalconPride
FALL | WINTER | SPRING |
|---|---|---|
Basketball [Girls] | Alpine Ski & Snowboard | Baseball [Boys] |
Cross Country | Badminton | Rugby [Boys] |
Field Hockey [Girls] | Basketball [Boys] | Rugby [Girls] |
Football | Curling | Soccer [Boys] |
Golf | Hockey [Boys] | Soccer [Girls] |
Volleyball [Boys] | Hockey [Girls] | Softball [Girls] |
Swimming | Tennis | |
Volleyball [Girls] | Track & Field | |
Wrestling | Ultimate Frisbee |
Clubs & Groups
At Frontenac, there is something for everyone! Here is a list of the current clubs & groups we offer. Have another club idea? We'd love to help you get it up and running!
- Cheer
- Chess Club
- DECA [Business]
- Dungeons & Dragons
- eSports
- FROSSTEA [Trivia Club]
- Improv
- Interac
- Intramurals [Lunchtime]
- Mathletes
- Model UN [United Nations]
- Ophelia [female focused]
- SAGE [Sexuality and Gender Equity]
- STAR [Racialized Student Affinity Group]
- Student Council
- Tech Crew
- Wordsmith Club [Creative Writing]
- Yearbook
How to Become a Falcon
We are so excited that you want to join the Frontenac Family and become a Falcon! Be sure to check out the tabs below for a timeline of events, steps to register, and how to complete your course selection.
Have questions? Don't hesitate to contact us by e-mail.
Information Night
Our Grade 8 Information Night was on Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 from 6:30-8:00 PM. Here is the information that was presented:
Feeder School Visits
Students from our feeder schools (Collins Bay Public School, James R. Henderson Public School, Module de l'Acadie, R. G. Sinclair Public School, Welborne Avenue Public School, and W. J. Holsgrove Public School) had the opportunity to come to Frontenac in December/January to hear what we have to offer and tour the school.
A guidance counsellor from Frontenac will then visit feeder schools in late January to complete course requests and answer any additional questions students may have.
Falcon For A Day
If you don't attend one of our feeder schools but want to know what it's like to be a Falcon? Join us for our 'Falcon For A Day' event on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM to find out!
Students will have the opportunity to see the school, meet some of our teachers & students, and enjoy a lunch!
How to Register:
All Grade 8 classes from our Feeder Schools (Collins Bay, Henderson, Holsgrove, L'Acadie, Sinclair, and Welborne) have already attended with their teachers.
If you were away that day or do not attend one of those schools but would like to join us, please complete the following Google Form.
Registration
If you currently attend one of the following Elementary Schools:
- Cataraqui Woods Elementary School
- Collins Bay Public School
- James R. Henderson Public School
- Module de l'Acadie
- R. G. Sinclair Public School
- Welborne Avenue Public School
- W. J. Holsgrove Public School
Then you just need to notify your Elementary School of your intention to register at Frontenac Secondary School for September 2025.
If you are transferring from another LDSB school or are returning to LDSB from another Board:
Complete the following Registration Form and e-mail it to Frontenac Secondary School.
If you are new to LDSB:
Please complete the Online Registration Application.
Wondering if you qualify for busing to Frontenac Secondary School?
You can check on the Tri-Board Website.