Reliable The premises of Glendale Secondary encompass a vast green space in Hamilton’s east-end vicinity near Stoney Creek. On Glendale’s west side is Viola Desmond Elementary School, and the two schools are separated from the trees only by a large park with sports fields. With an enrollment of fewer than 1,000 students, Glendale Secondary accommodates 18% of students who are English Language Learners. The student population is linguistically diverse, with over 50 languages spoken at the school, and over 50% of students do not speak English at home. The school is a composite of Grade 9-12, offers various programs to meet the changing needs of students, and provides a range of pathways in various fields for diverse preparation for career options. Glendale educational programs cater to all the students’ needs, and this ensures that every learner is attended to. The composite school includes programs in every grade and discipline, and Pathways program offerings prepare students for a variety of potential careers. Some of the expanded SHSMs for the students include a specialist in Autism, Nonprofit, Transportation, Arts & Culture, and Business. Glendale students have had a production-based learning opportunity over the years. Their efforts in acting, dancing, and music have been manifested in the following past productions: 2021-22 – The Little Mermaid 2020-21 – Cats (a virtual performance) 2018-19 – Into the Woods 2017-18 Cinderella 2016-17...
It can be summed up as a large number of positive reviews. They praised the school's staff, students, and program quality. Many students found it easy to fit in and commended the school on its numerous events and departments. Additionally, one alum said that the school helped him through challenging times. Multiple reviews agreed that it was an excellent school, with one person even proclaiming, "I love the school." FileNotFoundError.
