River East Transcona School Division (RETSD) - Kildonan-East Collegiate

Kildonan-East Collegiate is a secondary school in River East Transcona School Division that offers classes for students from grades 9–12. The purpose of Kildonan-East Collegiate is to develop a community of informed and caring individuals who are academically, socially, emotionally, and physically prepared for responsible participation in an ever-changing, dynamic world. Kildonan-East Collegiate places a high value on the individual student and offers a broad range of program choices for its students. The school believes that all students strive for excellence and they place great emphasis on producing higher-calibre graduating students. Why Kildonan-East Collegiate Courses offered: Kildonan-East Collegiate offers a variety of courses that meet students’ needs, abilities, and interests. There are compulsory core credits and a wide variety of optional and vocational credits available. Students will find vocational courses in the areas of auto body, auto-technology, business, carpentry, photography, graphic communications, pastry arts, culinary arts, electrical, hairstyling, and heating and air conditioning. Optional courses may include photography, art, guitar, computer information technology, drama, music, and modern languages. The strong academic and vocational programs at Kildonan-East Collegiate help prepare students for academic success in post-secondary institutes. Advanced placement: Kildonan-East Collegiate offers the Advanced Placement program, which allows students who are academically gifted to study in a more challenging program. A high score in a Grade 12 AP course allows students to receive credit or placements in many first-year university courses. Extracurricular activities: Kildonan East Collegiate offers a rich program of extracurricular activities outside of regular class time. Students are encouraged to participate in these activities, as they promote good school spirit, develop confidence, and provide opportunities to meet and make friends.