Langstaff Secondary School (LSS) is a public

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in Richmond Hill,

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Facilities/layout

In 2003, the school underwent a major renovation and doubled in size.

Academics

French Immersion

Langstaff Secondary School is one of six schools in the York District to offer a French Immersion curriculum. Upon successful completion of the requisite French Immersion courses, students are eligible to receive a French Immersion Certificate.

Advanced Placement

Langstaff Secondary School offers the

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programme to its students. The school offers AP courses in Science (Chemistry, Biology and Physics), English, French and Math (Advanced functions, Calculus and Vectors). Like other AP programmes, students who complete the Grade 12 AP courses are eligible to write the AP exam.

Athletics

In 2007, Langstaff established a varsity men's hockey team. They were undefeated in their inaugural season and won the YRAA Tier II championships. In 2017, the Langstaff junior boys basketball team went 13-0 the entire season and won the playoffs, undefeated, winning the YRAA Tier II championship. In 2019, the Langstaff Senior boys basketball team won the Maple Blue n' Blue Senior Classic tournament.

Notable alumni

* Jonathan D'Aversa, hockey player for the

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, hockey player *

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References

External links

Official web site of Langstaff Secondary SchoolYork Region District School Board homepage
{{Yorkregionsecondaryschools High schools in the Regional Municipality of York Education in Richmond Hill, Ontario