About Us

School Profile

Founded in 1965 and situated in the east end of LaSalle close to the historic Lachine Rapids, LCCHS is the oldest existing high school serving the English community.

The school services students from a wide range of ethnic groups, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds.

The success rate for students graduating is approximately 70% with 80% of those pursuing post-secondary education. The strong tradition of alumni involvement and loyalty to the school and community has resulted in 20% of the staff members being graduates of LCCHS.

The continued commitment to excellence on the part of the entire staff has allowed the school to develop and initiate a variety of programs to better serve the varied needs of our student population. It was such dedication the recently led to LCCHS being granted official IB status and recognition as a member of Peaceful Schools International.

The addition of bussing for Cycle 1 students has been enthusiastically received while the adoption of a school uniform has been successfully implemented.

Guiding Principles

It is our belief that in order for our school to flourish and for our students to grow, all our stakeholders need to work collaboratively in a democratic environment. Our school promotes the following educational values:

• Autonomy and responsibility

• Respect of self and others and of the environment

• Commitment to cooperation

• Awareness of inner-self and of one’s connection to the rest of the world

School Vision

LCCHS strives to:

• Develop confident, capable, life-long learners and achievers by providing a variety of academic programs which meet the needs of the individual.

• Create and foster an atmosphere of respect for all members of our school community.

• Promote lifetime skills by harnessing the diversity of our students and staff.

• Provide a variety of student life activities as an integral part of learning in order to develop a strong sense of responsibility, motivation, self-esteem and belonging.

• Foster a sense of pride in the achievements of the school and the individual.

Mission Statement

The mission of LaSalle Community Comprehensive High School includes providing education for lifelong learning in an environment of respect.
 
The commitment to social and cultural development is evident in the diverse programs and activities offered.
 
Moral values are further developed by harnessing the diversity in our school and by encouraging community involvement and service.
 
Enhancing the health and physical development of our student population is also of great importance and is achieved through our varied sports program.

Student Exit Profile

• acquire basic to enriched development in all academic subjects, leading to a high school leaving diploma, post secondary studies or vocational education;

• develop an understanding of our world, be it scientific, historical, cultural or environmental;

• show respect for self and others, regardless of differences;

• live a wide range of experiences, particularly in service to the community, that will have a positive impact on the development of the whole person.