Durham Christian Highschool

DCHS has a wonderful student body. Nothing sums it up like this video!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkaYXtYsrGM

2016DurhamChristianSchool Durham Christian High School is here to serve families who are looking for an educational option that glorifies God in their children's learning environment....

DCHS has many chapels and assembly's throughout the year. Many different speakers are brought in to inspire the student body. During our week of faith on fire we have a speaker come in and hold a chapel every morning for a week.

At the end of every school year the students and the staff go on campout. The school travels to Algonquin park for a few days and goes camping. They go fishing, hiking, canoeing, and do many other things.

DCHS has an excellent music program. We have the concert band, jazz band and the praise team.

Concert band is Tuesday and Thursday mornings, jazz band is Wednesday after school, and praise team is Wednesday before school.

At the end of the year all 3 of the bands go on a trip to other schools to play for them. They also do lots of fun activities on the trip. Some of the recent trips have been to Cleveland, Ohio and to Toronto.

DCHS has a wide variety of sports. We have soccer, basketball, volleyball, track and field, badminton, cross country, and hockey.

Tuition:

1 child at DCHS for the school year Tuition $13,980

2 or more children at DCHS for the school year Tuition $15,480

ENROLMENT BY SEMESTER

Enrolment is assumed to be for the full year program. Families who plan for the attendance of their children for only one semester must communicate that to the principal prior to the beginning of the school year. Families who withdraw after one semester without having given notice are expected to pay one tenth of the annual tuition rate beyond the end of first semester.

PAYMENT OPTIONS download-form

Payment to DCHS must be made by post-dated cheques submitted by the end of June

Annually: One payment made by September 1st

Semi-annually: 50% by September 1st and 50% by February 1st

Over 10 months: 1/10 on the 1st of each month September to June

Over 12 months: 1/12 on the 1st of each month August to July

Date cheques written to “DCHS” for the 1st of the month.

Tuition paid to a Christian school is considered by Revenue Canada to be made up of both tuition and donation. The donation portion of tuition when claimed upon filing personal income tax returns receives a tax refund of approximately 45%.

WHAT OTHER FEES MIGHT I EXPECT?

Transportation: These fees are now incorporated into the tuition schedule.
Uniforms: These can be purchased new from our supplier Land's End online (click here). Most families look at $300/child in their first year for uniform expenses. For all new students, we offer a $100 Uniform Bursary.

Other: There will be some extra costs for certain team uniforms, class trips and other incidentials. Families can choose to set up a student ledger account (payments due at end of each semester before exams) or can choose to pay as you go.

DCHS has a wide variety of students. They have students that specialize in athletics, music, academics, and many other areas. We have a very diverse group of students.

What sets Durham Christian High a part from other high schools?

At Durham Christian, the teachers are unique: We set out to hire exemplary teachers - gifted Christian professionals who are committed to helping your teenager flourish in a challenging academic environment. They are teachers of integrity who believe in the unique giftedness of each of their students and who provide positive role models in a wholesome, healthy educational environment.

At Durham Christian, the campus events are unique: We recognize that a safe and positive atmosphere is of primary concern to both parents and students alike. To that end, we create events that foster community and working together in respect to each other. Events such as Faith on Fire week, Toronto 360 Week, Bonding Day, Student Parliament social activities and the year-end school Algonquin campout are examples of how our school atmosphere is truely an unique community of students.

At Durham Christian, the course selections are uniquely focused: Durham Christian provides your teen with a well-rounded education, with a particular emphasis on achieving excellence in languages, maths, sciences and and business. In equipping our students for university, college or the work-force, we provide a technology rich environment where computers are essential learning tools. In addition to core subjects, we offer a range of fine arts courses as well as a solid extra-curricular program to encourage participation in athletic endeavours, visual arts, music, dramatic arts and other areas of interest.

At Durham Christian, the classroom discussion is engaging: We believe that the development of character is as important an aspect of learning as the development of the mind. Consequently, students are taught to uphold such values as integrity, honour and respect for others and are expected to demonstrate these qualities in their lives. Regular chapel assemblies and required courses in Religious Studies help to reinforce the values that parents and teachers strive to impart.

At Durham Christian, the quality of our graduates is unique in their giftedness: It is our desire to provide your teenager with the finest secondary education in a Christian environment that encourages self-discipline, creative thinking and strong character development, and that equips our students academically, socially, physically and spiritually for the challenges that lie ahead. Students are known by their instructors and have a confident attitude to address professors in their post-secondary ventures.

From the very beginning, Durham Christian High School has been dedicated to the enrichment of educating teenagers for 50 years.