Our School
History
Since its opening in 1972, Aurora High School has served the Aurora community and surrounding areas. The current school population is approximately 1200 students with approximately 400 students enrolled in the French Immersion Program. Aurora High School has a tradition of promoting excellence and maintaining high expectations for students. The school motto is “Nothing But Our Best”. In order to address the strengths and needs of students and to encourage them to do their best, the school offers a variety of courses leading to university, college or workplace destinations. Extra support for student learning is provided through the Special Education and Alternative Education programs.
Facilities
Aurora High School was designed to accommodate the needs of students in a variety of programs. Facilities include: classrooms; science labs; computer labs; a gym and fitness centre; music rooms and a rehearshal hall; technological studies workshops (transportation, construction, design, computer technology); family studies labs; art studios; drama room; library resource centre; guidance office and cafetorium. Outdoor facilities include a track, beach volleyball courts, and two playing fields.
Curriculum and Co-Curricular Activities
As with each school in the York Region District School Board, Aurora H.S. offers a variety of courses that lead to university, college or workplace destinations.
In addition, the school offers the following programs:
- French Immersion
- Special Education
- Alternative Education (A.A.L.E.P.; S.A.L.E.P.)
A strong co-curricular program promotes the development of leadership skills, teamwork, and good citizenship. A variety of clubs addressing many interests, competitive sports teams, art exhibits, and outstanding music and drama productions are some of the options available to students. Leadership opportunities are also provided through the Student Council, the Peer Mediation Program, the Athletic Council, the Visual Arts Council, the Music Council and the Red and Gold Society.
Students may choose to participate in these co-curricular activities:
Clubs & Committees
- Athletic Council
- Announcement Team Youth Alive
- Drama Council
- Interact Club
- Equity Club
- Arts Council
- Mathematics Teams
- Peer Mediators
- Student Council Outers’ Club
- Rock Climbing
- Drama Club
- Red and Gold Society
- Science Olympics
- Music Council
- Ski Club
- Tutors
- Sound/Stage Crew
Music
- Grade 9 Junior Band
- Grade 9 Jazz Band
- Grade 10 Symphonic Band
- Grade 10 Jazz Band
- Senior Wind Ensemble
- Senior Jazz Band
- Musical
Aurora High School Sports
Fall Sports
- Junior Girls Basketball
- Senior Girls Basketball
- Varsity Girls Field Hockey
- Tennis (Junior/Senior)
- Cross Country (Midget/Junior/Senior)
- Junior Boys Volleyball
- Senior Boys Volleyball
- Varsity Boys Soccer
- Junior Boys Golf
- Senior Boys Golf
Winter Sports
- Junior Boys Basketball
- Senior Boys Basketball
- Varsity Girls Hockey
- Junior Girls Volleyball
- Senior Girls Volleyball
- Curling
- Downhill Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Rock Climbing
- Junior Badminton
- Senior Badminton
Spring Sports
- Varsity Girls Rugby
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Junior Boys Lacrosse
- Senior Boys Lacrosse
- Varsity Girls Softball
- Junior Girls Soccer
- Senior Girls Soccer
- Track and Field
- Mountain Biking
The Athletic Council and senior health and physical education students provide the leadership for these activities. The monthly schedule is posted outside the health and physical education office. All students are encouraged to participate.
