SATEC MST Entrance Test details:

This is a reminder that SATEC @ WA Porter specialized program entrance test will take place this Wednesday, December 2, 2015.  Can you please remind the interested students about the following important details:

– Entrance Test will take place from 9:00AM to 11:30AM
– The following items/documents are required to write the Entrance Test:
a. The completed (and signed) Registration Application
b. Out-of-area students must submit the completed (and signed) Optional Attendance Application Form (this form is available from Grade 8 Guidance Counsellors and also the TDSB website)
c. Grade 8 December Report Card – Can be handed in when it is ready
d. Grade 7 June Report Card
e. Trillium Student Index Card
f. $10 administration fee (cash only, exact change, non-refundable). If there is difficulty paying this fee, then please see a SATEC administrator prior to the testing day.
g. Pencil, eraser, pen, and scientific calculator (non-programmable, non-graphing)

 

 

 

Information on TDSB East Region Specialized Program Applications

Secondary School	Open House Date and Time	Specialized Program Application Deadlines
Bendale Business and Technical Institute	November 18 at 6:30 PM	Not applicable
Birchmount Park C.I.	October 29 at 6:30 PM	Friday November 20th, 2015 @ 4:00pm  - BEAP (Elite Athlete) Completed Applications are due the Guidance Department Applications are available on the school’s website.
Cedarbrae C.I	December 2 at 6:30 PM	Extended and Immersion French programs are offered.   Out-of-area students must first apply and be accepted through Optional Attendance in January.
David & Mary Thompson C.I.	November 4 at 6:30 PM	Pre-AP courses available for Grade 9: Math, English, Science and Geography.  In-area students who have 80% or higher in the Pre-AP subject will be able to choose Pre-AP on their course selection sheets in January.  Out-of-area students who have 80% or higher in the Pre-AP subjectmust first apply and be accepted through Optional Attendance in January.
Delphi Alternative	December 3 at 7:00 PM January 21 at 7:00 PM	Students/parents sign up for an interview at the Open House sessions.
Don Mills C.I.	November 19 at 6:00 PM	Tuesday January 5th - Cyber Arts application packages are due January 26, 27,28 – Cyber Arts Interview
L’Amoreaux C.I.	November 26 at 6:30 PM	Extended French program is offered.  Out-of-area students must first apply and be accepted through Optional Attendance in January.
Lester B. Pearson C.I.	November 4 at 6:30 PM	Extended and Immersion French programs are offered.   Out-of-area students must first apply and be accepted through Optional Attendance in January.
Malvern C.I.	January 13 at 7:00 PM	Extended and Immersion French programs are offered.   Out-of-area students must first apply and be accepted through Optional Attendance in January.
Maplewood High School		Visits are by appointment only.  Please contact the school directly.
Secondary School	Open House Date and Time	Specialized Program Application Deadlines
R.H. King Academy	November 25 at 6:00 and 7:30 PM	Wednesday December 16th before 4:00 PM- Leadership Program (Future Leaders and Arts & Culture) applications packages due
Rosedale Heights School of the Arts	November 19 at 6:15 and 7:00 PM	Friday January 29, 2016 – Completed Application packages are due
SATEC @ W.A. Porter C.I.	November 19 at 6 :00 and 7 :00 PM	Friday November 27th, 2016 -apply and to register for the Entrance Test by completing the online application form found in the Admissions page of the school website Wednesday December 2nd, 2016 - Entrance Test will take place from 9:00AM to 11:30AM at W.A. Porter C.I. Wednesday December 2nd, 2016 – Completed Application package is required to be submitted in order to write Entrance Test
Sir Wilfred Laurier C.I.	November 19 at 6:30 PM	Thursday January 7, 2016 – Pre-IB Admissions Test will take place from 6:00-8:oo PM at Sir Wilfred Laurier C.I. Thursday January 7, 2016 - Completed Application package is required to be submitted in order to write Admission Test
Triangle Program- Canada’s Only LGBTQ High School		Visits are by appointment only.  Please contact the school directlyat 416-393-8443.
Victoria Park C.I.	Wednesday November 18 at 6:00 and 7:30 PM	IB Presentation Advance Registration link:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1d-oolayx3xlolBo4wpKDyfwDPU3pxxUaVG5ZBFwq7m8/viewform?c=0&w=1 Online registration to write the Mathematics Entrance Test will open after Grade 8 Information Night. Tuesday November 24th – Mathematics Entrance Test will take place at 8:30 AM and 3:00 PM (2 sittings) at Victoria Park C.I. AND Wednesday November 25th - Mathematics Entrance Test will take place at 1:30 pm (1 sitting) at Victoria Park C.I. NOTE: Application Essay is due at the time of student’s Mathematics Entrance Test
Secondary School	Open House Date and Time	Specialized Program Application Deadlines
West Hill C.I.	November 18 at 6:30 PM	Pre-AP courses available for Grade 9.  In-area students will be able to choose Pre-AP on their course selection sheets in January.  Out-of-area students must first apply and be accepted through Optional Attendance in January.
Wexford C.S.A.	November 10 at 7:00 PM (Visual Arts) November 11 at 7:00 PM (Performing Arts)	Friday November 27, 2015 – Visual Arts  and Performing Arts application packages due Wednesday, December 9, 2015 and Thursday, December 10, 2015– Visual Arts Program interviews will take place from 9-11 AM and 1-3 PM Thursday, January 7, 2016, Friday, January 8, 2016, Monday, January 11, 2016 and Tuesday January 12, 2016 (morning only)– Performing Arts Program auditions
Winston Churchill C.I.	December 3 at 6:30 PM	Friday January 30, 2015 by 4:00 PM - Completed Pre-AP Application package due Friday January 30, 2015 by 4:00 PM – Completed Leonard Braithwaite Africentric Program Application package due
Woburn C.I.	November 24 at 6:30 PM	Not Applicable

SIR WILFRED LAURIER IB; UPPER CANADA COLLEGE PARENT INFORMATION SESSION

UBC will be conducting a presentation at UCC (Upper Canada College) on November 12^th, 7-8 p.m. talking about the importance and value of an IB education. Please see the attached flyer. It is a tremendous opportunity to hear a representative from one of the largest Canadian universities speak openly about the advantages of the IB pathway. 

How IB Prepares Students for University Study

Andrew Arida, Associate Registrar and Director of Student Recruitment and Undergraduate Admissions, The University of British Columbia

When: Thursday, November 12th at 7pm

Where: Upper Canada College, Laidlaw Hall

“Should I go into the IB or just stay in the regular high school program?”

“I hear the IB Diploma is very difficult; will doing the IB hurt my chances of getting into university?”

“Why should I do the IB Diploma?”

All around the world, students and parents are drawn towards the International Baccalaureate Diploma program for its rigour, its focus on critical thinking, and its preparation for post-secondary study. Yet despite the strong reputation of the IB Diploma, many prospective IB Diploma students and their families are unsure as to exactly how the IB serves a good preparation for entry into post-secondary study. Many bright students are also concerned that the rigour of the program may actually be detrimental in the university admissions process, concerned that higher grades would be easier to obtain if they did not enter into the IB.

Over the past many years, The University of British Columbia has been a top international destination for IB students; in 2015, UBC received more applications from IB Diploma students than any university in the world. Since 2003, UBC has conducted numerous studies on how IB students perform in university, evaluating IB student success both inside and outside of the classroom. The results of these studies have shaped UBC’s IB Diploma student recruitment practices and admission policies. 

Parents of current and prospective IB Diploma students are invited to attend this information session with Andrew Arida, Associate Registrar and Director of Student Recruitment and Undergraduate Admission at The University of British Columbia. Andrew will provide an overview of ten years’ worth of research on IB student performance at UBC along with a summary of IB-related research from other universities around the world. The presentation will be followed by a group discussion on how universities view the IB Diploma in the undergraduate admission process.

REGISTER TO ATTEND VICTORIA PARK'S IB INFORMATION SESSION NOVEMBER 18th @ 6:00PM & 7:30PM

Below is the link to register for the IB information session @ Victoria Park CI:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1d-oolayx3xlolBo4wpKDyfwDPU3pxxUaVG5ZBFwq7m8/viewform?c=0&w=1

PARENT INVOLVEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE CONFERENCE

How to Make a Successful Transition Into Secondary School

* Take part in any summer programs that secondary schools offer for example, “Moving On Up” or grade 9 information days

* Make certain you are making an informed choice about the correct type of program for your learning style and understand the pathway (apprenticeship, college, university or work) for each course type.

* Follow advice of grade eight teachers

*  Attend secondary school information evenings with your parents

* Get involved in sports and clubs, but don’t over schedule yourself

* Take advantage of peer tutoring programs

* Do a trial run (bus route or walking) to secondary school

* Go to class and you will pass!

* “Hang out” with the right people

* Make good decisions

* Develop strong work habits at school and at home

* Keep electronics at home or in your locker

* Do your homework

* Ask for help if you don’t understand something - but don’t leave it until the last minute

* Learn to self advocate – inform teachers of problems or issues that may interfere with your learning

* Always use your agenda

S.T.E.P. : Successful Transitions for Every Pathway

COME AND JOIN US!

SIR JOHN A. MACDONALD COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE

2300 Pharmacy Avenue 

PHONE: 416-396-6793

S.T.E.P.

Successful Transitions for Every Pathway

Library, Sir John A. Macdonald C.I.

Wednesday October 21st, 2015 

7:00 9:00 p.m.

❏ Do you have an IEP ? Require extra support in school?

❏ Learn how to access ACCOMMODATIONS and how to ADVOCATE

for what you need!

❏ Hear about RESOURCES available at postsecondary

through a PANEL DISCUSSION with postsecondary

representatives.

Daycare & Refreshments are provided.

Parking located on south side of school, off Pharmacy Avenue.

T.O.P.S. on Bloor Info Night Has Changed

Their new date is: October 27th @ 6:30pm

2015-2016 SECONDARY SCHOOL INFORMATION EVENINGS

To help you make an informed decision when choosing a high school, TDSB schools host open houses and information nights for parents and grade 8 students each year. Open houses take place between October and January and are an opportunity to learn everything you need to know about our incredible variety of schools, programs and courses.  (source: http://www.tdsb.on.ca/HighSchool/GoingtoHighSchool/OpenHousesandInformationNights.aspx) 

Each Grade 8 student and family is highly encouraged  to attend open houses for your home high school and any other specialized or optional attendance programs you may be considering. It is important to be organized and plan visits in advance to avoid schedule conflicts. Open houses are an opportunity to find out specific program details,  application requirements and deadlines. Remember,  Grade 8 students can apply to a maximum of 2 specialized programs and 2 optional attendance schools within the TDSB. 

For further clarification and information, please visit the Optional Attendance & Specialized Schools & Programs section  of our blog or contact your Elementary Guidance Counsellor.

2015-2016 SECONDARY SCHOOL INFORMATION EVENINGS: DATES & TIMES

South East
School	Date Of Info Night	Time
Alternative Scarborough Education 1	N/A
Bendale B.T.I.	November 18	6:30
Birchmount Park C.I.	October 29	6:30
Cedarbrae C.I.	December 2	6:30
David and Mary Thomson C.I.	November 4	6:30
East York AHS	N/A
East York C.I.	November 18	6:30
Malvern C.I.	January 13	7:00
Maplewood High School	By Appointment Only	N/A
RH King Academy	November 25	6:00 & 7:30
SATEC@ W.A Porter C.I.	November 19	6:30
Sir Oliver Mowat C.I.	November 17	7:00
Sir Wilfrid Laurier CI	November 19	6:30
West Hill C.I.	November 18	6:30
Wexford Collegiate School of the Arts	November 10 (Visual & Media Arts) November 11 (Performing Arts)	7:00 7:00
Winston Churchill Collegiate Institute	December 3	6:30
Woburn C.I.	November 24	6:30

North East
School	Date Of Info Night	Time
Agincourt C.I.	November 24	7:00
Albert Campbell C.I.	November 10	6:15
Avondale E.&S. Alt	November 3	7:00
AY Jackson S.S	No Grade 9 Program October 1	7:00
Delphi Secondary Alternative School	December 3 January 21	7:00 7:00
Don Mills C.I.	November 19	7:00
Don Valley J.H.S	November 5	7:00
Dr. Norman Bethune C.I.	November 19	6:45
Drewry S.S	By Appointment
Earl Haig S.S.	November 4 (Claude Watson) January 7	6:00 7:00
George S. Henry Academy	November 25	7:00
Georges Vanier S.S.	No Grade 9 Program December 2	7:00
Highland J.H.S.	October 22	6:30
L’Amoreaux C.I.	November 26	6:30
Leaside H.S	December 3	6:30
Lester B. Pearson C.I.	November 4	6:30
Marc Garneau C.I.	October 22 (TOPS)	7:00
Newtonbrook S.S	November 26	7:00
Pleasant View J.H.S	January 7	7:00
Sir John A. Macdonald C.I.	December 2	7:00
Sir William Osler H.S	March 10	5:00
St. Andrew’s J.H.S	December 3	7:00
Stephen Leacock C.I.	November 19	7:00
Victoria Park C.I.	November 18	IB – 6:00 & 7:30 Regular – 6:30
Windfields J.H.S	December 3	7:00
Woodbine J.H.S	January 14	7:00
York Mills C.I	No Grade 9 Program	N/A
Zion Heights J.H.S	November 26	6:30