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Sir John A Macdonald Collegiate InstituteADDRESS: 2300 Pharmacy Ave, Scarborough, ON
M1W 1H8PHONE NUMBER: (416) 396-6793EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]: http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/johnamacdonaldGRADE RANGE: 9 to 12
2020/2021 FeaturesPositive schoolclimate with a strongschool spirit fosteringacademic excellenceand achievement in anon-semesteredsetting. Championship teamsand extensiveco-curricular program.ECO GOLD certified.Mac-in-Actionstudent-led volunteerprogram. Winner of theCity of Toronto Volunteerof the Year Award andawarded the OntarioJunior Citizens of theYear Award by theOntario CommunityNewspapersAssociation.
"Prudentia et Scientia" (Vision & Knowledge) reflects ourcommitment to excellence in education.
Our school is a student-centered, non-semester communityschool which strives to maintain its traditions of academic, athleticand artistic excellence, to educate the whole person and toencourage all students to reach their individual potentials. Ourdiverse student population has multiple opportunities to excel in afull range of academic programs and co-curricular activities.Through our values of encouragement, self-discipline,cooperation and fairness, we strive to develop our students intolife-long learners that positively contribute to our society. As younavigate your child’s education, we invite you to get in touch withus if you need any assistance.
Dual Credit ProgramDual Credit programs allow studentsto earn a secondary school creditand a college credit at the same time.Students have the opportunity to earnhigh school credits while studying ata local college or completingapprenticeship training, gainexperience in a post-secondary setting, and get a head start onlearning and training for their future.
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Student LeadershipThere are many leadership opportunities at MAC for students todevelop and hone their leadership skills. Students can be anexecutive member of the School Activity Council, Music Council, theEnvironmental Action Council (MEAC), MAC Reps, Mac In Action,to list a few. We have an extensive co-curricular program forstudents to get involved in and share their talents.
Health and Physical Education and AthleticsOur school has a vibrant Health and Physical Education program,offering a wide range of courses. Outside of the academicprogramming, MAC has an extensive Athletics program. Studentscan tryout for the numerous team sports, or they can simply enjoyparticipating in a variety of intramural programs throughout theschool year.
Math & Science ProgramMAC has a tradition of excellence in Math and Science. Many ofour students excel in provincial, national and internationalcompetitions. We offer a wide variety our courses at the university,college and workplace level in order to meet the needs of ourdiverse population.
Student Success ProgramStudent Success is not only about meeting the individual needs ofstudents, but also providing them with more opportunities tocapitalize on their strengths and develop their interests. The StudentSuccess Team identifies and supports students who are at-risk,monitors student progress and provides supportive programs andresources for students at-risk.
Additional Features● Resource Support Program● International Student Program● Credit Recovery and Credit Rescue
● Headstart to High School● Interdisciplinary Courses● Autism Program
For a list of all programs that are also offered visit http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Findyour/Schools.aspx?schno=4154&schoolId=1232
Student Life - Where You Belong
Students enjoy a full complement of extra-curricularactivities at MAC. Whether they participate on one of ourmany athletic teams, develop their leadership skills as amember of one of our councils or socialize in various clubs,our students develop a sense of pride and belonging to theschool community. Macdonald boasts a strong athletic program that engagesstudents at all fitness levels. Lunchtime intramurals fosterthe spirit of teamwork and fair play in a non-competitiveenvironment, while our top athletes have lead ourBlackscots to city or provincial championships in manysports. Also central to student life at Mac is the growing number ofstudent leaders and opportunities for students todemonstrate their commitment to community service andsocial justice. Mac In Action, our student-led council whichpromotes volunteerism, has been at the forefront of thismovement for over a decade. Our Macdonald EnvironmentalAction Council and its members promote awareness ofenvironmental issues and inspire students to take actionboth locally and globally. Our Student Activity Council makesschool spirit and student engagement their top priority!
What Sets Us Apart
• Dual Credit Program offers student the opportunityto experience post-secondary life and earn collegecredits
• Proudly an ECO GOLD certified school• Annual Fall parent workshop - Parent Academy• Very active student-led volunteer program - Mac In
Action (MIA)
Parent and Community Engagement
At Macdonald we are proud of our history of Parent and Community Engagement. Our school councilmeets throughout the year to discuss issues relevant to our student’s success andwell-being. Macdonald proudly hosts a Parent Academy in the Fall. Topics include Transition, Pathways,Mental Health, and Opportunities for Students, and are presented in various formats. Our parents andcommunity members are always welcome to our musical productions, artistic performances and specialevents.
Imagine a TDSB where all schools share a common core set of characteristics. They arecommunity-driven and focused on teaching and learning. Students and parents have a wide variety ofopportunities and there are enough students in every school to increase program choices. Imagine there is a clear focus on achieving student success and every student is engaged, has a voice,access to a caring adult and the opportunity to develop their full potential. Here at the TDSB our focus is on student achievement, parent and community engagement and financialstability.
Contact Information
SCHOOL NAME: Sir John A Macdonald Collegiate InstituteADDRESS: 2300 Pharmacy Ave, Scarborough, ON
M1W 1H8TELEPHONE: (416) 396-6793EMAIL: [email protected]
