fire alarm was pulled. One student was sent to the hospital for treatment and several suspensions were handed out. In the spring of 2013, Cole Harbour High reappeared on national news following the death of Rehtaeh Parsons, as this was a school that Parsons had previously attended, though she was enrolled at Prince Andrew High School at the time of her suicide. The incident raised questions about the school board's lack of action against bullying. In October 2018, the school was once again in the news after a confrontation between a teacher and a student occurred. The school was in hold and secure and the student was checked by paramedics, but showed no signs of injuries. The teacher was arrested on November 9, 2018. Programs Cole Harbour District High School offers an extensive range of courses, categorized as academic, advanced, or open (not required for entrance to university.) Some of which include: Biology (11,12) Calculus (12) Canadian History (11) Chemistry (11,12) Co-operative Education (10,11,12) Construction Technology (10) Design (11) Drama (10) English (10,11,12) Family Studies (10) Global Geography (12) Leadership (12) Manufacturing Trades (11) Mathematics (10,11,12) Mathematics at Work (10,11,12) Mathematics Essentials (10,11,12) Multimedia (12) Oceans (11) Pre-Calculus (11,12) Pre-IB English (10) Pre-IB French (10) Pre-IB History (10) Pre-IB Mathematics (10) Physical Educations (10-12) Science (10) Skilled Trades (10) International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme has been offered at Cole Harbour District High School since the 2007–2008 school year (with the Diploma Prep program offered starting in 2006–2007), with its first year of graduates in 2009. Cole Harbour District High School is one of fifteen International Baccalaureate Organization accredited schools in Nova Scotia. Cole Harbour District High School is considered an open boundary school for students to enroll in the IB Programming. In the spring of a student’s grade 9 year, they can apply to enroll at Cole Harbour District High School as an “out-of-area” student. Starting in Grade 10 these students then attend the pre-IB classes to start their pursuit of the IB Diploma. Music Cole Harbour District High School offers several music courses: Music Band 10, 11, 12, and Music Vocal 10, 11, 12. Physical education As of the 2008–2009 school year, graduates will be required to have at least one Phys. Ed. credit, from either Physical Education 10, 11, 12, Leadership or Physically Active Living. Previously, students were required to take Career and Life