Population: 950 students
Grades: 8-12
School Calendar: Linear
Start Dates: September & February
Website: http://cariboohill.burnabyschools.ca
School Profile (PDF): Cariboo Hill Secondary
BEST KNOWN FOR
High percentage of students awarded secondary scholarships, Pre-Engineering Diploma Program, New all-weather sports field
AP COURSES
Art History, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, English Literature, French, Micro/Macroeconomics, Physics, Psychology, Statistics
UNIQUE COURSES/PROGRAMS
Elite Volleyball Academy, Boys’ Field Lacrosse Academy, Fashion Design, French Immersion, IT Academies (Gaming, Cyber Security, MOS), Law, Photography
SPORTS
Badminton, Basketball, Cross-Country Running, Field Lacrosse, Netball, Rugby, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Weight Training, Wrestling
SPORTS ACADEMIES
Volleyball, Elite Volleyball
RECENT CHAMPIONSHIPS
Palo Alto Cyber Security Academy at Cariboo Hill placed tops in Canada in National Youth Cyber Defense Competition
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
Animation, Ceramics, Choir, Choreography, Dance Company, Digital Sound Recording, Film Studies, Graphic Design/Arts, Photography, Theatre Company, Videography
CLUBS
Anime Club, Arts Council, Athletics Council, Disc Golf, Dungeons & Dragons, eSports, Friends of Simon, Grad Council, Green Team, GSA, Math Contest Club, Mentorship, Music Council, Student Government, Theatre Club
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Cariboo Hill provides international students with a family-like environment, making it easy for students to seek friends and assistance from teachers.
- Cariboo offers three unique IT academies: Digipen Gaming, Palo Alto Cybersecurity, and Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
- Cariboo Hill offers a range of Honours and Advanced Placement courses for high-achieving students, as well as a French Immersion Program.
- Strong Visual and Performing Arts Program includes courses such as Photography, Concert Band, Jazz Band and Stage Band.
- Cariboo’s Youth Action Committee recently received the United Nation Association ‘s “John Gibbard” Award.
- The school offers a wide range of technology education programs, including Automotive Technology, Metalwork, Woodworking, Carpentry and Framing and a unique Guitar Building Class.
