Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) - Nora Frances Henderson Secondary School

Nora Frances Henderson Secondary School, formerly known as Barton Secondary School, is located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada and home to nearly 1,000 students with 28 primary languages spoken within the school by students aside from English. The mission statement at Nora Frances Henderson Secondary School is "Educating students to become lifelong learners and contributing citizens in a challenging, changing, multi-cultural world." The school also offers special education classes as well as an ESL program, and various after-school sport and academic programs. Why Nora Frances Henderson Secondary School English as a Second Language: Nora Frances Henderson is one of four schools to offer the ESL program. Student supports: Nora Frances Henderson hosts an after school literacy and numeracy program, peer support, and a peer mentorship program between seniors and grade 9 students. Course variety: Nora Frances Henderson offers co-operative education opportunities and Specialist High Skills Majors in Construction, Information & Communication, Transportation, and Justice, Community Safety & Emergency Services. Extracurricular activities: Nora Frances Henderson offers numerous sports teams including basketball, soccer, hockey, football, and field hockey. Some of the other activities available include the yearbook committee and band.