Claremont Secondary School
[2][3][4] CSS offers a variety of special academic programs, including: study/work programs in Quebec and France; a literary and creative writing environment; foreign languages with a focus on French and Spanish; Advanced Placement courses in sciences, liberal arts, and mathematics; and post secondary credit courses in accounting, criminology, and secondary school apprenticeships; and specialty and performing arts (see below).The school offers several Programs of Choice (POC) for students: The IGS offers a project-based curriculum focusing on environmental and humanitarian challenges of the 21st century, including poverty reduction, food production, urbanization, and sustainable energy.The PEP's focus is participation in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award program, which includes four components: volunteering, skills, physical, expedition.The following performing arts programs are offered: The primary venue is the on-site Ridge Playhouse.As of 2013 CR has published writers from every Canadian province, multiple U.S. states, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa.