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This Parent Handbook was revised in collaboration with the School Council, Staff and administration of Wexford CSA.

WexfordCollegiateSchoolForTheArts

1176 Pharmacy Avenue Toronto, Ontario M1R 2H7 (416) 396-6874 (416) 396-6623 (Fax) www.wexfordcsa.ca

2014 - 2015

Principal: Tom Lazarou Superintendent: Stacey Michener Trustee: David Smith

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Mission Statement Wexford Collegiate School for the Arts, an outstanding school designed to deliver visual/media arts and performing arts at a professional level, provides a strong academic, athletic, and technological program for all its students. Its safe and caring environment inspires life-long learning and a desire for personal excellence.

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I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Wexford Collegiate School for the Arts. Wexford is truly a place for learning, yet the lessons here reach far beyond books and classrooms. It is a place where we learn about friends and family, about competition, about triumph and defeat, about spirit and enthusiasm, and about being part of the community. For those parents/guardians whose child is entering grade 9, we would like to extend a warm welcome to you. Be reassured that we acknowledge that leaving elementary school for secondary school is an exciting, yet challenging time. We believe in working together with you to support your child, as they strive to reach their potential, through both academic and extra-curricular endeavours. Being active makes school life rewarding and memorable. The Wexford Parents’ Handbook provides you with information we hope that you will find useful during the school year. Important dates, valuable information and a few tips on how to keep your child on task are included. Moreover, school policies are included to assist you in understanding life at Wexford. We share with you the desire to maintain a safe and secure educational environment, essential for student well-being. Your support of “Wexwatch” and the TDSB Safe School Policy is appreciated. I hope that you will take advantage of the many opportunities available to you to meet staff and for you and your child to become involved in the life of Wexford. I look forward to meeting you in the near future. If you should have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact the school.

The School Council, also sometimes referred to as an Advisory Council or Parent Council, provides a forum through which parents/guardians and other members of the school community, including staff and students, can contribute to improving student achievement and school performance. The School Council normally meets seven times during the school year. Each meeting includes briefings by the Principal, Vice-Principals, staff and student representatives, and we frequently have a themed presentation with a guest, devoted to a topic of special interest or concern to Wexford parents/guardians. Attending School Council meetings is the best way to:

meet with our Principal, Vice-Principals, staff and student representatives and guests, to learn what's happening at Wexford each month

hear about the Toronto District School Board, Ministry of Education, curriculum issues, and other related matters of interest to parents/guardians

obtain academic, strategic planning, educational, and valuable parenting tips and updates learn about all the exciting extracurricular activities, leadership and student travel opportunities

available to Wexford students All meetings are open to the public and all Wexford parents/guardians are encouraged to attend as many meetings as they can. For parents/guardians who are interested in becoming elected members of the School Council an information sheet and candidate declaration form have been included in the Parents’ Handbook mailing. These sheets are also available online at the Wexford website (www.wexfordcsa.ca).

Message From the Principal

Message From the Wexford School Council

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The School Council also maintains an E-mail list for the distribution of meeting agendas, minutes, and support documents, as well as for the distribution of information from the school, the Board and the Ministry that may be of interest to parents/guardians. To join the E-mail list, please fill out and return the form included in the Parent Handbook mailing, or visit the Wexford website. The email of the school council chair is: [email protected]

Regular Day Late Start Shortened Day Assembly DayPeriod 1 8:50 – 10:10 10:20 – 11:15 8:50 – 9:55 8:50 – 9:50

Period 2 10:15 – 11:30 11:20 – 12:15 10:00 – 11:00

9:50 – 12:00Assembly 1 9:55 – 10:55 Assembly 2:

11:00 – 12:00 Lunch 11:30 – 12:30 12:15 – 1:15 11:00 – 12:00 12:00 – 1:00Period 3 12:30 – 1:45 1:15 – 2:10 12:00 – 1:00 1:00 – 2:00Period 4 1:50 – 3:05 2:15 – 3:05 1:05 – 2:05 2:05 – 3:05

Wexford CSA runs on two day cycle: Day 1 occurs on all odd-numbered dates. The periods follow 1 – 2 – 3 – 4. Day 2 occurs on all even-numbered dates. The periods follow 4 – 2 – 3 – 1.

At Wexford Collegiate School for the Arts, we enable students to gradually assume responsibility for their own behaviour and toward others in the school and community. Our students will then be prepared for responsible citizenship, further learning and productive employment.

Every member of the Wexford CSA community are expected to: Respect and comply with all applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws; Demonstrate honesty and integrity; Respect differences in people, their ideas and opinions; Treat one and other with dignity and respect at all times, and especially when there is a

disagreement; Respect and treat others fairly and promote a positive school climate that is inclusive

and accepting of all pupils, including of any race, ancestry, place or origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status or disability;

Respect the right of others Show proper care and regard for school property and the property of others; Take appropriate measures to help those in need; Respect persons who are in a position of authority; Respect the need of others to work in an environment of learning and teaching.

Wexford Timetable Schedules

Wexpectations

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All Wexford CSA Community members must accept their full responsibilities as individuals who are willing to do their best to encourage a positive learning environment, and to prevent disruption. If the expectations are met, Wexford CSA will continue its long-standing traditions of excellent scholarship, achievement and service to the community.

Administration:

Tom Lazarou (Principal) Ian Bain (Vice-Principal) Alexandra Noack (Vice-Principal)

Teaching Staff: Karin Aickele Marieta Angjeli Dyvie Aquino Radhika Artham-Patel Vince Astrella Mezaun Baksh-D’Agostino Ada Caligiuri Valerie Ceponis Lori Clubine-Ito Tonetta Corasaniti Danielle Devereaux Andy Dick Xiao Yu Ding Razia Doodnath Michelle Dzuba Beverly Falk Kenny Fong Honey Frid Louise Gauvreau Sophia Georgakas Sharon George Neil Gislason Jay Griffin

Tyson Hahn Israel Harriott Lynda Hattin Gregory Hitz Antionette Hughes Peter Ioannou Vanita Jashnani Robert Johnston Jay Kearney Alexis Kolar Alexander Korp John Kraft Anna Kwong Stacy Lack Thomas Leighton Shannon Lew Susan Longuet Maari Lowe Mark Lyne Kathleen McGinn Holly McGuire Seema Mehra-Laurent Ann Merriam

Johannes Mesker Colin Ng Beverley Palen Nathalie Piche Adrienne Purbhoo-Hayter Vanessa Reid Eric Ripp Carole Robinson-Schroer Daniel Rocchi Mark Ruchlewicz Amy Slocum Kerstin Smith John Stavropoulos Nicole Sutton Paolo Testani Irene Tram Nicholas Van Westin Sanaa Warwar Terry Wilgosh Michael Woloszczuk Christian Wrigley Moses Wuggenig

Educational Assistants: Kowsilla Alli Mark Brooks

Mark Duff Shirley Lauder

Stefan Margus Mirella Mason

Theatre Technician Charlie Agathocleous

Office Staff: Sabera Agjee Michelle Andersen Ina Hechavarria

Nadiya Koval’s’kyj Shirley Ramdial Barb Tourlis

Sherrold Wilson (Office Administrator)

Caretaking: Murugaratnan Arlanantham Clinton Chilts Charlie Costa

Steven Greenhorn Doug Hobson Al Lilleoks

Mark Maves Steve Tansley

Wexford CSA Staff & Contact Information

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Staff can be contacted by: e-mail: Staff e-mail addresses are in the format [email protected] Phone: 416-396-6874

Department Extensions:

Academic Resource x20249/x20252 Business x20261 English/French/ESL x20246/x20250 Family Studies x20236 Geography x20262 Guidance x20040 Library x20020

Math x20248/x20247 Performing Arts x20241/x20259 Phys Ed (Boys) x20031 Phys Ed (Girls) x20256/x20030 Science x20254/x20253 Social Science x20246 Visual Media Arts x20251/x20258

Parents/guardians who wish to talk to a Vice Principal, should contact them based on:

o Student Surname A – L: Ms. A. Noack o Student Surname M – Z: Mr. I. Bain

Responsibilities Regular attendance and punctuality are essential to student success. Students are responsible and accountable for their attendance and justifying any absence. Excessive absences may result in disciplinary action and/or removal from their program. Absences When a student is absent a phone call (416-396-6874 x1) is expected from the parent or guardian. Upon return, a note explaining the absence must be shown to and signed by all of their teachers and then returned to the office. Arriving Late or Leaving Early

After 8:50 a.m. – students goes directly to first period. After 9:25 a.m. – students must sign in at the main office with a note to explain the late arrival.

A student who must leave before 3:05 p.m. must sign out at the main office. If the student is under 18 years old, they must present a note explaining the time and reason for the early dismissal. Students who skip classes or who repeatedly arrive to class late will receive a series of escalating consequences resulting in suspension and possible removal from Wexford CSA. Students who are absent for an extended period of time must provide documentation as follows:

Illness: Students must produce medical documentation. Students may request that work be provided with a minimum of 48 hours notice to the teacher.

Personal Reasons other than illness: Students and parents/guardians must complete the “Extended Absence” form prior to their departure. They will need to show this form to each of their teachers and then submit to their Vice-Principal.

Formal Exams: All students must write their final exams. Students will only be exempt from an exam upon an approved medical doctors note indicating the student could not write the exam on the particular exam/time.

Attendance Policy

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Student Services: The Student Services office assistant can be reached at (416) 396-6874 ext. 20040. Student Services counsellors are available to discuss: educational and career planning, personal planning and make referrals to community services and agencies. The counsellors’ appointment schedules are posted each morning at 8:15 a.m. A student who wants to see a counsellor fills out the appointment slip and signs the Appointment Schedule in the appropriate place. The appointment slip allows the student to leave class at the scheduled time. At the end of the appointment the counsellor signs the appointment slip, allowing the student back in class. The social worker is available, by appointment, to both students and/or parents/guardian for counseling. Referrals can be made by contacting your child’s guidance counsellor.

Counsellors are available to:

Help students with both academic and personal issues Connect students to local community service programs Consult with students on academic programs

Student Success: Offers group and individual support to students who are are struggling to succeed in their academic courses. Academic Resource Department: This team of teachers and educational assistants offers support for students who have an Individual Education Plan (IEP). Please see school website for more details. English Language Learners (ELL): Courses and support are provided for students whose first language is not English.

Remediation for all: Remediation is provided by teachers for students in their classes who need or want extra help.

Support Services for Wexford Students

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In order for students to graduate, earning the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), they must complete the following Ministry of Education requirements: 18 compulsory credits: Students must earn the following compulsory credits to obtain the

Ontario Secondary School Diploma: 4 credits in English (1 credit per grade)* 3 credits in mathematics (1 credit in Grade 11 or 12) 2 credits in science 1 credit in Canadian history 1 credit in Canadian geography 1 credit in the arts 1 credit in health and physical education 1 credit in French as a second language 0.5 credit in career studies 0.5 credit in civics 1.0 credit in Group 1: English or French as a second language** a Native language a classical or an international language social sciences and the humanities

Canadian and world studies guidance and career education cooperative education***

1.0 credit in Group 2: health and physical education the arts business studies

French as a second language** cooperative education ***

1.0 credit in Group 3: science (Grade 11 or 12) technological education French as a second language**

computer studies cooperative education***

12 optional credits† 40 hours of community involvement activities the provincial literacy requirement

*A maximum of 3 credits in English as a second language (ESL) or English literacy development (ELD) may be counted towards the 4 compulsory credits in English, but the fourth must be a credit earned for a Grade 12 compulsory English course.

**In groups 1, 2, and 3, a maximum of 2 credits in French as a second language can count as compulsory credits, one from group 1 and one from either group 2 or group 3.

***A maximum of 2 credits in cooperative education can count as compulsory credits.

†The 12 optional credits may include up to 4 credits earned through approved dual credit courses.

Source: Ministry of Education website (http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/extra/eng/ppm/graduate.html)

Requirements for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma

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At the beginning of each course, teachers will give each student the course outline that informs the students of the department evaluation policy as well as the course evaluation policy. For most courses, seventy percent (70%) of the final mark is comprised of the term work such as tests, projects, assignments, essays, etc. The remaining thirty percent (30%) is in the form of a formal evaluation such as an exam or final project. The term mark (70%) is typically divided into four achievement categories:

Knowledge Thinking Communication Application

or

Reading and Literature Writing Oral Communication Media Studies

Achievement categories have a different weight depending on the course, grade and level. Marks for most evaluations and tests are divided into these four achievement categories and provide for students, teachers and parents/guardians information about the areas on which students need to focus. For example, a student who received a test mark of 80% in the knowledge achievement category, but 50% in the communication achievement category must concentrate more on building his/her communication skills. In addition, students in many courses may receive pre-assessments. Pre-assessments do not count toward the final mark, but the results give teachers and students an indication of what the strengths and needs are. Homework: Homework is an integral part of student success at Wexford. Teachers assign homework to students so that they may practice independently the material covered. Homework may include such things as:

Daily assigned work for the following day Reading in preparation for the following day Reviewing the day’s work

The amount of homework assigned per subject varies. Students should develop good study skills by setting aside time to complete all of their homework. Homework should be completed thoroughly and on time. Suggestions for improving academic achievement:

Speak to your course teacher for assistance Find out when your teacher and subject department offer extra help

o Use reliable sources on the Internet such as Homework Help (Grades 7 – 10) http://homeworkhelp.ilc.org

o http://tdsb.na3.acrobat.com/mathcoach Speak to your student services counsellor who can guide you to other sources.

Assessment & Evaluation Policies

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Due Dates / Late Assignments When assigning a project, test or other work to be submitted for evaluation, the teacher provides a due date which students are expected to meet. For major projects, the teacher monitors student progress to support students in completing work by the due date. Students do not have an automatic right to submit work late. They must discuss an extension to the due date with the teacher before the due date, at which point the teacher makes the decision about a possible revised due date. Depending on the reason for lateness, the teacher may choose, as a last resort, to deduct up to a maximum of 10% from the value of the assignment. If seeing a marked assignment would give another student an academic advantage, then a late assignment may not be submitted after the marked work has been returned to the rest of the class.

Examples of situations where a late assignment is likely to result in loss of marks: 1. Other strategies to encourage on-time submissions have been tried and documented. 2. There has been a pattern of late submissions by the student in the course. 3. The student has not initiated a discussion to arrange for a revised due date.

Note: Students and/or their parents/guardians/caregivers must inform the school ahead of the due date if a request for accommodation of religious beliefs, practices and observances requires a rescheduled submission of student work. Final Cumulating Projects and Examinations: Students are informed at the start of their course if there is an examination or a final culminating activity that accounts for 30% of their mark. Students should start preparing for final evaluations the day the course begins. Examination schedules listing the date, the time and the room number of all exams and the examination policies are distributed to students approximately one week before the start of the examination period. Last minute studying or “cramming” is strongly discouraged. Exam Sign Up Protocol –Academic Resource Supported Students Wexford students that have an Individual Education Plan (IEP) are supported by the Academic Resource Department (ARD). One of the many ways in which the ARD supports our students is during the exam process. Most students with an IEP are entitled to extra time and an alternative space for writing evaluations. If the ARD student wants to access these accommodations they must sign up in Rm. 223 at least 2 weeks prior to the beginning of the exam schedule. The coaching towards independence and ownership begins in Grade 9. It is our expectation that all of our senior students will be accustomed to the process and will not miss their opportunity to benefit from all the department offers. Grade 9 and 1st semester grade 10 students are interviewed individually and given the choice and the chance to sign up for extra time to write their exams. Second semester grade 10 and grade 11 and 12 students are sent reminders by the ARD. These reminders are given to each ARD student, the student signs off verifying they have received the reminder. Specifics are outlined in the reminder regarding deadlines, reference sheets and computer availability. It is then the students’ responsibility to ensure that they make the necessary arrangements for their exam accommodations. Deadlines are approximately 2 weeks prior to the onset of the exam schedule. Major Evaluations – Attendance Policy Exemptions from examinations are NOT granted. Students must provide proper documentation for evaluations missed for medical or other valid reasons. Documentations may include a medical certificate, subpoena or equivalent. Students who miss an examination or major evaluation for any other reason will receive a zero.

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Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting “The primary purpose of assessment and evaluation is to improve student learning” (Growing Success: Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting in Ontario Schools, Grade 1- 12, 2011, p.6). In the TDSB, there is an expectation of fair, consistent and transparent assessment, evaluation and reporting strategies. Assessments and evaluations are designed to provide students with multiple, positive opportunities to demonstrate their learning skills and work habits and their understanding of the curriculum expectations. All students in the Toronto District School Board are expected to submit their own work for evaluation. Cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated. Examples of cheating could include: using another student’s work on a test or any other evaluation; unauthorized use of electronic media to obtain answers during an evaluation or bringing unauthorized notes or notations into an evaluation. Plagiarism occurs when someone uses all or part of someone else’s work (e.g. written work, or oral presentation) and presents it to be his/her own. Examples include: copying and pasting from the internet or other electronic sites without citing the source; or omitting quotation marks for direct quotations even if the sources have been cited. To ensure a full understanding of academic honesty students are expected to:

seek clarification from teachers about actions that constitute plagiarism; seek assistance when their research skills need improvement; understand the penalties for academic dishonesty and plagiarism; and ensure that all their work is original and that they cite sources accurately and consistently. The

OWL website provides excellent examples on how to cite work using MLA Style (for Liberal Arts and Humanities), APA Style (for Social Science) and Chicago Manual Style (for footnotes/endnotes). http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/

Consequences of Academic Dishonesty When plagiarism/cheating is detected, it will be investigated. If plagiarism/cheating is confirmed by the teacher, they will inform the principal/vice principal, the student, and the parent/guardian (when the student is under the age of 18) of the specific details regarding the plagiarized assignment or the allegation of cheating and the resulting consequences. A consequence for cheating and plagiarism may be a mark of zero for the assignment / exam in question. If a student cheats or plagiarizes repeatedly, there will be an increase in the consequences. All students who face the consequences of plagiarism or cheating have the right to appeal the teacher’s decision to the principal/vice-principal.

Two report cards and two formal Markbook reports are issued each semester:

Semester 1 Semester 2 Markbook Printout 1: October March Mid-Term Provincial Report: November April Markbook Printout 2: December May Final Provincial Report: February June

All reports are sent home with the students; however, students will pick up semester two final report cards at the end of June.

Report Cards & Parent – Teacher Meetings


Parent/Teacher meetings are held once each semester on dates indicated on the school calendar. We encourage you to come and meet teachers and discuss your child’s progress. If you have questions at other times, phone the school and ask the subject teacher to return your call. If you have questions about your child’s program, feel free to call student services. Parent Support Parents/guardians play a major role in the success of their child. We encourage you to take an active role in your child’s learning. Some ways that you can lend your support and be involved are:

Contacting teachers at any time during the semester in order to be kept up-to-date with your child’s progress in a course

Contacting Wexford or visiting the school website at any time in order to find out what is happening at school

Attending Parent/Teacher interviews Looking at your child’s agenda for upcoming events, homework assignments, etc. Encourage your child to study Looking at your child’s notebooks regularly Attend School Council meetings

Wexford is proud of our successful tradition of linking academic achievement to events. To ensure that this tradition continues, and that the credibility of all extra-curricular activities is maintained in the highest standing possible, Wexford’s extra-curricular policy governs student participation in school activities outside class time. Extra-Curricular Policy All students are expected to attend classes regularly and on time, and are expected to work to the best of their ability. Failure to comply will jeopardize the student’s active participation in extra-curricular activities. Should a student be found failing in, or having failed, more then one subject in the past year, the student’s eligibility to participate in extra-curricular activities will be challenged. This will involve a review of the student’s performance by the Eligibility Committee. The review could result in one or more of the following:

Probationary removal from all extra-curricular activities Removal from all extra-curricular activities Other remediation deemed to satisfy all parties concerned

Academic Probation Students who have auditioned and been accepted into Comprehensive Arts, Performing Arts or Visual/Media Arts Program are expected to be successful in all of their classes. Students who are failing a course at the midterm or end of a semester will be placed on Academic Probation. In order to continue on in their respective program at Wexford CSA they must be successful in obtaining the credit(s) in question.

Academic Eligibility


Attendance Call-Out System The TDSB has implemented a new telephone call-out system to inform parents/guardians about student absences and other system messages. At the end of the message, parents/guardians must press 2 to confirm the message was received. If you do not press 2, the system will continue to call back at least 5 times until a confirmation is received. Change of address, telephone: It is essential, in the event of an emergency, that we have updated records for contacting parents/guardians. It is imperative to return the Student Information package no later that the 1st week of the school year. Please inform the office immediately of any change of address, home or business telephone numbers. Parking Lot Etiquette (Student Drop Off & Pick Up)

There is no room in our parking lot to safely allow for the drop off or pick up of students during parts of the school day. The signs at the entry of the parking lot clearly state the hours at which dropping off or picking up is NOT allowed (between 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.). Please respect the need to ensure the safety of our students while they are arriving or leaving school.

The map shows some nearby areas at which students can be dropped off. Use of Personal Electronic Devices by Students As a general rule personal electronic devices are not to be used in a classroom! However, they may be used during instructional class time for educational purposes only if prior permission is given by the teacher of the specific class. Misuse of personal electronic equipment will result in a consequence which may include but is not limited to confiscation of the device, a referral to the office, and/or the requirement for a parent to reclaim the item. Personal electronic devices may be used outside of instructional class time, so long as the use of these devices does not distract from instructional class time, extra-curricular activities or co-curricular activities. Student Agenda Each Wexford student is given a Student Agenda at the start of the school year. When used consistently, the Student Agenda can act as an efficient time management tool. Students should use the Agenda to keep track of daily work and extra-curricular activities. You will also find valuable information on study tips, the code of behaviour, evaluation policy, school safety, student extra-curricular activities and many other topics.

General Information


Study Tips Here are some suggestions for you to share with your son or daughter:

Use your Student Agenda to record homework, tests, and projects. Create a good working environment. Find a location where you are comfortable and free of

distractions. Turn off the television. Keep all of your supplies (paper, pen, etc) in one area. Use your Student Agenda to organize your homework time. If you have no assigned

homework, use the time to review or read. Break your work into manageable pieces. Plan ten minute breaks every 40-45 minutes. If you have a major assignment, set goals so that you do the work over time – not the night

before it is due. If you have questions, see your teacher for extra help. Plan for regular review. Be sure that your notebooks are in good order and that your notes are

complete and legible.

There are additional tips for school success in the Student Agenda.

Each student is required to pay $50 Student Activity Fee. This covers the cost of the school agenda, the yearbook as well as many of the numerous activities offered by the Student Activity Council. In addition, this covers many of the entry fees associated with our athletic teams. There is also a $30 Athletic Fee for students who join an interschool team (students are only required to pay once regardless of how many teams on which they play). This is to cover the cost of the Athletic Banquet which is held in June. If there are financial reasons that prevent students from paying any fees they must see their Vice Principal. There are no fees for Academic Resource, Business, English, Family Studies, Geography,

History, Math, Student Success or Tech. A school trip will have cost recovery fees attached, but it does not include teacher

replacement costs, which the school must absorb. Any student who has financial difficulty can speak to a VP and arrangements will be made to

support them. No one will ever be denied an opportunity to participate because of finances!

Course Enrichment Fees Performing Arts $25.00 / course

Enhance the program through facilitators, guest artists, etc. (maximum of $50.00/student)

Physical Education PPL1OF / PPL1OM

$25.00

1. Sports uniform 2. CPR Course (optional)

PAF3O & PAF4O $35.00 Enhance the program through community experiences (Fitness Centre, self-defense) PPL3M & PPL4M $25.00

PSE4U $20.0 Enhance the course through Personal Course Handbook Visual Arts $25.00 / course Enhance the program through higher quality materials. Media Arts $25.00 Enhance through experiential hands on opportunities

(photo print materials).

Student Enrichment Fees


September 2014

October 2014

M T W T F 1

Labour Day (Stat Holiday)

2 First Day

Short Day (9:00-12:00)

3

Short Day (9:00 -12:00)

4 5

8Photo & TTC

Card Day

9 10

Super Council Meeting

11 12POR Retreat

15 16

PLC (Late Start)

17 18Wexpectations

Grade 9 Parents Night

19University

Information Fair

22 23 POR Mtg 24 Post-Secondary

Information Assembly

25 School Council

(7:00)

26

29 30

Staff Meeting (Late Start)

Ontario University Information Fair: September 19-21 (Metro Toronto Convention Centre) www.ouf.ca

M T W T F 1

Super Council

Meeting

2

Walktoberfest (Terry Fox)

3

6

School Photo Re-take Day

7

Grade 10 Literacy Pre-Assessment

8Markbook Day

University Info. Night

9 10

13 Thanksgiving

Monday (Stat Holiday)

14 15

Parent-Teacher Meetings

16

PLC (Late Start)

17

20

Ontario College Fair

21 POR Mtg

Ontario College Fair

22Grade 10 Literacy

Assembly

23 Gr 10/11 PA All Day Rehearsals

24 Awards Assembly &

Commencement 7:00 pm

27 Gr 10/11 PA All Day Rehearsals (Until 30 Oct)

28


29 Grade 10/11 Drama Focus Show (7:30)

30Grade 10/11 Drama Focus Show (7:30)

31

Ontario College Fair: October 20 – 21 (Direct Energy Center, Hall B, CNE Grounds) www.ocif.ca

School Calendar: 2014-2015


November 2014

December 2014

M T W T F 3

Gr 12 PA All Day Rehearsals

(Until 7 Nov)

4 5


6 Grade 12

Drama Focus Show (7:30)

7 Term 1 Ends

Grade 12 Drama Focus Show (7:30)

10 Term 2 Begins

Grad Photos (Until 21 Nov)

11 Remembrance

Day

12Program

Information Night (PA)

13 Program

Information Night (VMA)

14

PA Day (No Classes)

17 18 POR Mtg 19 20

Report Cards Distributed

21

24 25 Staff Meeting

Grade 12 College & University

Application Assembly

26 27 Full Disclosure

28

Full Disclosure: Any grade 11 & 12 course dropped after this day will appear on student transcripts

M T W T F 1 2 Grade 11

Post Secondary Research

Workshop (until 4 Dec)

3Super Council

Meeting

French Café

4Markbook Day

PA All Day Rehearsals

5

PA Day (No Classes)

8 PA All Day Rehearsals

(Until 11 Dec)

9 POR Mtg 10VMA Auditions

Seasonal Variety Show

11 VMA Auditions


12


15 16


17 18 19

22 23 24 Winter Break

25 26

28 39 Winter Break

31


January 2015

February 2015

M T W T F

1

Winter

2 Break

5

Classes Resume

6 POR Mtg 7


8 PA Auditions

Acd Res: Exam

Signup Deadline

9

PA Auditions

12

PA Auditions

13 PA Auditions


14

Moratorium

15 Gr 9 Math EQAO

Moratorium

16 Gr 9 Math EQAO

Moratorium

19

Moratorium

20

Moratorium

21

Tutorial Day

22

Exams

23

Exams

26

Exams

27

Exams

28

Exams

29

PA Day (No Classes)

30

First Day of Semester 2

Academic Resource Exam Signup Deadline: Students must indicate to Academic Resource Staff that they wish to write their final exams with Academic Resource.

M T W T F 2 3 4

Super Council

Meeting

5 6

9 10

PLC (Late Start)

11Grade 8

Parents Option Sheet Night

12 Semester 1 Final Report

Cards Distributed

13

PA Day (No Classes)

16

Family Day (Stat Holiday)

17 POR Mtg 18 19Course

Selection Carousel

20

22 24


25 26 27


March 2015

April 2015

M T W T F 2 myBlueprint Course 15/16

Section Deadline

3 4


5 6MT All Day Rehearsals

(Until 12 Mar) 9 10 11

MT Variety

Show (7:30)

12

MT Variety Show (7:30)

13

16 17 18

March Break

18 20

23 Markbook Day

24 POR Mtg 25 26 Ontario

Secondary Literacy Test

(OSSLT)

27

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PLC (Late Start)

15Grade 12

Financial Aid Assembly

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Report Cards Distributed

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Full Disclosure: Any grade 11 & 12 course dropped after this day will appear on student transcripts


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M T W T F 1

Multi-Cultural Celebrations

4 5 6 Super Council VMA Art Show

Preparation (Gr 11/12)

7 VMA Art Show

Preparation (Gr 11/12)

8 Prom VMA Art Show Prep- Gr 11/12

11 12 PLC Great Masters

Art Show

13 Great Masters

Art Show

14 Great Masters

Art Show

15Markbook Day

MT All Day Rehearsals

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Victoria Day (Stat Holiday)

19 POR MtgMT All Day Rehearsals

(Until 22 May)

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MT Musical (7:30)

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MT Musical (7:30)

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M T W T F 1 2 3 Super Council

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Acd Res: Exam Signup Deadline

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Athletic Banquet

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8 9 Gr 9 Math EQAO

Moratorium

10 Gr 9 Math EQAO

Moratorium

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Moratorium

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Moratorium

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Moratorium

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Tutorial Day

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Exams

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Exams

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Exams

24Last Day of

School: Mark Return

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PA Day (No Classes)

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PA Day (No Classes)

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Academic Resource Exam Signup Deadline: Students must indicate to Academic Resource Staff that they wish to write their final exams with Academic Resource.


Wexford CSA A. Teacher 416-396-6874

STUDENT REPORTGrade 9 Math Applied

Mathematics 9 Jun. 13, 2014 Page 1 of 1

Student, Name (09A2) 61%

Unit: [ALL]Category: [ALL]

Class Avg.: 68%Median: 70%

Absent: 0 Late: 0

NoMark: NoneZero!: 4

ENTRY TITLESLast 15 of 84 Sort by: Entry + Date Unit Category Type

WeightFactor Mark %

ClassAvg. %

± ClassAvg. %

70. EQAO-ShortAnswerQues Dec. 29 4 Comm Diag <0.1 90 68 22 71. EQAO-ShortAnswerQues Dec. 29 4 Thinking Diag <0.1 80 67 13 72. Te-LinearRelationships Jan. 3 4 Know/Und Summ 1.6 83 72 11 73. Te-LinearRelationships Jan. 3 4 Appln's Summ 1.2 56 71 -15 74. On Frozen Pond Jan. 8 4 Thinking Form 0.8 40 52 -12 75. On Frozen Pond Jan. 8 4 Appln's Form 2.0 47 58 -11 76. On Frozen Pond Jan. 8 4 Comm Form 0.7 50 58 -8 77. Summative Evaluation Jan. 15 4 Appln's Summ 1.7 78 79 -1 78. Summative Evaluation Jan. 15 4 Thinking Summ 2.6 38 72 -34 79. Summative Evaluation Jan. 15 4 Comm Summ 0.7 50 61 -11 80. Down By the Bay Jan. 16 4 Thinking Form 0.8 50 59 -9 81. Down By the Bay Jan. 16 4 Appln's Form 1.9 70 69 1 82. Down By the Bay Jan. 16 4 Comm Form 0.7 50 67 -17 83. Final Presentation Jan. 23 EXAM Exam/CA Summ 18.8 58 66 -8 84. Exam Jan. 23 EXAM Exam/CA Summ 11.3 67 70 -3

RESULTS by CATEGORY Number ofEntries

% ofTERM

StudentAverage %

ClassAverage

± ClassAverage

Appln's 16 20.0 60 68 -8 Comm 24 15.0 58 66 -8

Exam/CA 2 30.0 61 68 -7 Know/Und 31 25.0 66 71 -5 Thinking 11 10.0 51 65 -14

TRENDS

This graph compares studentperformance to the classaverage for all entries.

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Student, Name: 61%

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Mark for the indicated

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