Abbotsford Traditional Secondary

Traditional Schools are a choice program operating within the public school system. Students attend from throughout the school district and from outside of the district. The prescribed curriculum and regulations of the British Columbia Ministry of Education are followed, with an emphasis on a consistent, structured approach to education.

Clearly defined standards for achievement, values, and conduct characterize the approach of traditional schooling. Traditional schools are defined by ten tenets that express the emphasis of the traditional educational system. Our key values are;

• Students are to wear clothing in alignment with our school dress code.
• Students are met personally and greeted each day, in the foyer and the classroom.
• Students stand to greet adults who enter the classroom.
• Learning the classroom is structured, regardless of the instructional method.
• Good manners, such as not interrupting those who are talking, holding doors open for others, saying 'please' and 'thank you', teachers are addressed formally. Inappropriate language is not tolerated.
• Student movement through halls is generally quiet and orderly.

Advanced Placement allows student to take first year university courses while still at high school. Students write their AP exams in May, and if they score a 3 or better (out of a possible 5) can receive first year university credit depending on the university of choice. ATSS is proud to offer AP English, Calculus, Psychology, and Physics.

Our grade 12 students are expected to be role models on campus. Students earn the privilege of participation in grad ceremonies by having the correct courses, and correct number of course credits with an expectation that all required courses currently in progress will be successfully completed. Students who are short of course credits and/or failing required courses, having excessive absences and lates to school may not be able to participate in graduation activities. This decision will be made by counsellors and the school administration on a case-by-case basis. Students affected will be informed. Students who are unclear about their graduation eligibility should contact a counsellor at the earliest opportunity.

The school administration cannot, and will not, condone any activity that puts student safety at risk, violates school or school district policies or encourages unlawful behaviour. Grad Camp Outs, Grad Kidnappings and Grad pranks in recent years have involved a variety of questionable activities such as missed classes, disturbing the learning of neighbouring schools, damage to school property, and the use of alcohol. These activities will not be tolerated. Members of the Graduating Class who participate in any activity that results in willful damage to property, the use of alcohol or drugs, disturbances in the community or the interruption of educational programs, will be disciplined including suspension and/or revoking the privilege to attend any graduation activities.