Frequently Asked Questions
Will there be a late bus that students involved in extracurricular activities can access?
Two late buses will serve the students of Niagara-on-the-Lake; one from North St. Catharines and one from Niagara Falls. The late bus will support students who are participating in extra-curricular activities.
The late bus routes connect the schools with residential communities such as Garrison Village, St. Davids, Old Town.
The late bus is not subject to the same home-to-school transportation policies and administrative procedures; the bus stop may be designated at a central bus stop greater than 2.5km from a student's home and the route may exceed one hour.
Although NSTS sets a standard bus route for the late bus, the bus driver asks all students boarding the bus where they live and adjusts the route nightly to provide the best service possible.
What will the new boundary be for Niagara-on-the-Lake?
The new boundary divides Niagara-on-the-Lake into north and south at Niagara Stone Rd. and Line 4. Students living north of this boundary will have Laura Secord Secondary School as their home school; students living south of this boundary will have A.N. Myer as their home school.
What is the population of the four receiving secondary schools?
As of October 31, 2009, the enrolment of the four receiving secondary schools was as follows:
A.N. Myer Secondary - 907
Eden High - 755
Govenor Simcoe Secondary - 871
Laura Secord Secondary - 646
What are the Ministry of Education Capacities for the four receiving secondary schools?
A.N. Myer Secondary - 1323
Eden High - 1171
Govenor Simcoe Secondary - 928
Laura Secord Secondary - 749
How are the Ministry of Education Capacities calculated?
The OTG (on-the-ground) capacity for each school is determined by the usage of the classroom. At the secondary level regular classrooms, such as science labs are rated at 21 pupils per class. Special Education and Resources rooms are rated at 9 and 12 respectively. The simple calculation is: # of rooms x 21 + # of special education rooms x 9 + # of resource rooms = the capacity of the school.
At the secondary level, the Board can typically accommodate more students than the capacity as some students receive part of their education outside of the classrooms by cooperative work terms and other such programs. In this instance, the Board typically adds 10% to the capacity of the school to enable the Board to address school accommodation.