Rosseau Lake College

Rosseau

Ontario

Canada

Overview

Rosseau Lake College (RLC) is an independent coed day and boarding school offering Grade 7 through Grade 12. It was established in 1967 as an all-boys’ school—it became coed in 1983—on a property about a 2½-hour drive north of Toronto. The school is in the heart of the Muskoka region occupying 56 acres with 4000 feet of shoreline. The campus has a traditional, modern feel. It includes four boarding houses, a dining hall overlooking Lake Rosseau, two academic centres and outbuildings that support the academic program. Windows line the indoor spaces, and the natural environment is a constant presence in the student experience. There are outdoor classrooms, including a natural amphitheatre by the water’s edge. Students come to Rosseau Lake College because they want an education, but also because they are looking for more. They want to be engaged, to find a place within a community of kindred spirits and true academic peers. They intend to go on to post-secondary studies, though they also understand that school should never be only a stepping stone to some future accomplishment. The school rightly prides itself on graduating students who have a strong sense of identity as learners, are able to describe who they are, and analyze the experiences they’ve had. In addition to earning a degree, students leave having spent the equivalent of two months on outtrips. They’ll have paddled canoes, tied knots, and, for many, travelled the world. As alumni invariably say, they will have also gained a profound sense of community, having experienced how important they can be to a group, just as they’ve been lifted by it.

Academics

Department Director

Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1

Average Class Size: 16

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 15

Number of AP Courses Offered: 0

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 4%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Learning Support

Learning Differences Support
Peer Tutoring
Study Skills Assistance
Subject Tutoring
Technology Center
ADD/ADHD Support

English

Classics
Creative Writing
Honors
Literature

Foreign Languages

French
English as a Second Language

Humanities / Social Sciences

Anthropology
Economics
Psychology
Sociology

Sciences

Anatomy
Biology
Botany
Chemistry
Earth Science
Geology
Health
Physical Science
Physics

Math

Computer Studies

Computer Applications
Multimedia
Computer Programming
Computer Science
Web Design

Music

Band
Composition
Music Appreciation
Music History
Music Theory

Performing / Visual Arts

Acting
Art History
Drama
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Portfolio
Pottery
Public Speaking
Studio Art
Woodworking

Special Programs

Community Service
Independent Study
Leadership
Outdoor Education

Campus Life

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 4

Average Students Per Dorm: 17

Number of Girls Dorms: 2

Number of Boys Dorms: 2

Dorm Amenities

Laundry Facilities
Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

Facilities

Basketball Court
Fitness Center
Indoor Basketball Court
Volleyball Court

Other Facilities

Rugby Field
Soccer Fields

Clubs & Organizations

Community Service
Computer Club
Dorm Proctors
Drama Club
Peer Counseling
Photography Club
Snowboarding Club
Theater Club
Weightlifting Club
Yearbook

Arts & Athletics

Summary: Sports programmes are mandatory and operate a minimum of five days a week. Throughout the year students have the opportunity to participate in varsity or intramural programmes.

Arts Department Director: Tanya Smith

Athletics Department Director: Trent Howell

Notable Achievements: 2014 CISAA Div. III Sr. Boys Rugby Champions 2014 CISAA Div.II Jr. Boys Rugby Champions 2014 CISAA Div.III Girls Field Hockey Champions

Arts

Acting
Art History
Drama
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Portfolio
Pottery
Public Speaking
Studio Art
Woodworking

Interscholastic Sports

Badminton
Basketball
Field Hockey
Rugby
Snowboarding
Soccer
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball

Recreational Sports

Aerobics
Alpine Skiing
Alpine Ski Racing
Badminton
Basketball
Camping
Canoeing
Cross Country Running
Field Hockey
Freestyle Skiing
Hiking
Ice Climbing
Ice Hockey
Kayaking
Mountain Biking
Nordic Skiing
Nordic Ski Racing
Outdoor Education
Rafting
Rock Climbing
Rugby
Skateboarding
Snowboarding
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Weight Lifting
Ice Skating

Graduates

College Information

Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores	Reading	Math	Writing
25th percentile
75th percentile

Notable Alumni

Agustus Cheh

Class of 1985

Merit

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 2%

Average Merit Scholarship:

Current Endowment Amount: $

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: Coed

Total Boarding: 0

Total Day: 0

Total Enrollment: 0

Boys: 0

Girls: 0

Boarding Grades Offered: 7-12

Day Grades Offered: 7-12

School Type: Middle, High School

Dress Code: Uniform

Applications Accepted: Contact School

Application Deadline: Rolling

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: N/A

5-Day Boarding: N/A

Day Tuition Fee: N/A

Need-Based Aid: Offered

Payment Plans: Offered

Students Receiving Aid: 15%

Average Awarded: $10,000

School Finances