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Weston Collegiate Parent Handbook
100 Pine Street Toronto, ON M9N 2Y9
416 394-3250
ADMINISTRATION CONTACTS
Mr. Botnick Principal 416-394-3250 X 20010 [email protected]
Mr. Abtan Vice-Principal 416-394-3250 X 20011 Surnames A – G [email protected]
Mrs. Smodis Vice-Principal 416-394-3250 X 20012 Surnames H - O [email protected]
Mrs. Celseti Vice-Principal 416-394-3250 X 20013 Surnames P - Z [email protected]
STUDENT SERVICES
Mr. C. Bis Guidance Counsellor 416-394-3270 X 20041 Surnames A – G Mrs. M. Crewe Guidance Counsellor 416-394-3270 X 20044 Surnames H – O Mrs. T. Galanis Guidance Counsellor 416-394-3270 X 20046
Surnames P – Z Grade 9 Coordinator Ms. C. Santos IB Guidance Counsellor 416-394-3270 X 20042 Grade 11 & 12 Sansha Meynert Child & Youth Worker 416-394-3270 x 20070 May Nwokedi Child & Youth Worker 416 394-3270 X 20045 Troy Muggah Social Worker 416-394-3250 Kim Nguyen Settlement Worker 416-394-3250
WESTON COLLEGIATE SCHEDULES
2018 - 2019
Please visit www.westonci.ca for further dates on our Calendar
PERIOD
REGULAR DAY
PERIOD
PLC EARLY DISMISSAL (Every Wednesday)
ASSEMBLY DAY
LATE START
1
HF
1
st bell 8:40
8:45 – 10:03
10:03 – 10:09
1
HF
1
st bell 8:40
8:45 – 9:41
9:41 – 9:47
1
st bell 8:40
Assembly 1 8:50 – 9:50
Assembly 2 9:55 – 10:55
11:00 – 11:05
1
st bell 9:55
10:00 – 11:00
11:00 – 11:05
2
10:12 – 11:30
2
9:50 – 10:46
11:05 – 12:05
11:10 – 12:10
LUNCH
11:30 – 12:30
3
10:49 – 11:45
12:05 – 1:05
12:10 – 1:05
3
12:30 – 1:48
Lunch
11:45 – 12:39
1:05 – 2:05
1:05 – 2:05
4
1:51 – 3:09
4
12:39 – 1:35
2:09 – 3:09
2:09 – 3:09
To All Parents/Guardians, Regular attendance is an essential component of every course. Responsibility for attendance rests with students and their parents/guardians.
Students who are ill and unable to attend classes should have a parent/guardian call the school before 8:30 a.m. or after lunch for afternoon absences. Alternatively, students under 18 must bring a note from a parent to the Main Office specifying the date(s) of absence. Notes are kept on file. It is the responsibility of the student to account for every absence promptly. Failure to do so will result in the absence being considered unexcused and may result in disciplinary action.
Students under 18 must have parent/guardian permission to sign out. Leaving school without first contacting the main office to sign out is considered truancy.
ALL STUDENTS MUST SIGN IN AND OUT AT THE OFFICE
REPORTING YOUR CHILD’S ABSENCE
SIGN IN . . . If you arrive during Period 1 go directly to class. If you arrive to school after period 1 you must sign in at the office. You will be given an admit slip. If you arrive after an appointment bring a note explaining absence. If you are late between classes, you do not need an admit slip from the office. Your teacher will mark you late.
SIGN OUT . . . A note from parent/guardian is necessary for any student who will sign out in the main. In lieu of a note the main office will call home to verify. Medical and dental appointments should be made out of school hours where possible. All class work missed is the student’s responsibility. Illness (Not Feeling Well) Report to the Main Office.
ATTENDANCE OFFICE 416 394-3270 Ext. 20005
WESTON COLLEGIATE
CURRICULUM LEADERS & ASSISTANT CURRICULUM LEADERS
To contact the following departments please dial 416-394-3270 and then the extension Arts (Drama/Music/Visual Arts) Rami Al-Khatib ext. 20075 English (School Wide Literacy Initiatives Lead) Fauzya Alarakhiya ext. 20091 ESL/French Krystyna Wesolowska ext. 20130 Experiential Learning (Co-op/Dual Credit/SWAC/Business) Austin Pool ext. 20043 Health & Physical Education: Athletics Jeff Crewe ext. 20031 Health & Physical Education: Curriculum Monica Crewe ext. 20044 International Baccalaureate Anne Dale ext. 20135 Mathematics (Numeracy/Grade 9 EQAO) Bohdan Kohut ext. 20080 Science Megan Ransom ext. 20095 Social Sciences & The Humanities/Canadian & World Studies Chris Reid ext. 20236 Special Education Eric Woo ext. 20022 Student Services Chris Bis ext. 20041 Student Support (Library/OSSLT Lead) Monique Twigg ext. 20020 Technological Education/Computer Paul Degano ext. 20136 Transitions Theodora Galanis ext. 20046
SECTION I THE COMPULSORY COURSES 6 CREDITS
ENGLISH FRENCH GEOGRAPHY OF CANADA HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION MATHEMATICS SCIENCE
SECTION II THE OPTIONAL COURSE 2 CREDIT
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS DRAMA DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY MUSIC – BAND MUSIC – STRINGS VISUAL ARTS
GRADE 9 PROGRAMS
Courses are offered at 3 different levels and each level opens doors to the following destinations:
DESTINATION
Level
University
College
Apprentice
Work
Academic
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Applied
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Locally Developed
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To learn about the Ontario pathways into each post-secondary destination refer to the specific websites below. Once on the site search under programs to learn what the required high school pre-requisites are for each specific program. Pre-requisites do vary between institutions.
Apprenticeship www.OYAP.com
College www.ontariocolleges.com
University www.electronicinfo.ca
COURSE TYPES
Compulsory Subjects
GRADES
SUBJECTS
9
10
11
12
English √ √ √ √
Mathematics √ √ √ Science √ √
Geography √ French √
Arts √ Physical and Health Education √
Computers √
History √ Careers/Civics √
Group Requirements
Plus one credit from each of the following groups
Group 1
Additional credit in English, or a third language, or social science and the humanities, or Canadian and world studies, or guidance and career education, or cooperative education
Group 2
Additional credit in health and physical education, or the arts, or business studies, or cooperative education
Group 3
Additional credit in science, or technological education, or cooperative education
In addition to the 18 compulsory credits listed above, students must complete
√ 40 hours of community involvement activities √ Pass the Grade 10 Ontario Secondary Literacy Test or after an unsuccessful attempt at the test take the OLC 4O1 course
DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
It is recommended that all students have the following supplies:
Back pack/book bag binders for each day lined paper pencils with eraser pens white out calculator water Text Books Text books for all courses are issued on loan to students. They remain the property of Weston C.I. and must be returned in good condition at the end of the school year. Students will be required to pay for lost or damaged books. Locks It is recommended that only Dudley Guarded Shackle Locks be used. These are available for purchase from the Main Office for $8.00. Sharing lockers is prohibited. Please try ensuring that students are not bringing items of great value to school; iPod, iPad, cell phones.
BE PREPARED………………..BE SUCCESSFUL
At Weston we "work hard" and we "play hard". Here, everyone is expected to participate in at least one extra-curricular activity. Please encourage your son/daughter to get involved in activities offered at Weston C.I.
Badminton Club Band, Strings, Jazz, Choir and Ensembles Charity Club The Canadian Mathematics Competition Connections Creative Writing Club-Weston Mosaic Domino Club Drama Club ECO-Team Explore Toronto Passport HOLA! Newcomers’ Club Free the Children Future Aces Media Services Team Math Club Prom Committee Music Council SAGE Weston Bus. Studies Club Rock Climbing Club (Indoor) Textile Art Club Student Government – (Student Council) Weston Queer – Straight Alliance Visual Arts Club
Sports Teams
Fall Winter Spring
Cross Country Volleyball Girls – Jr./Sr. Baseball and Slo-Pitch Girls Rugby 7’s Basketball – Jr./Sr. Volleyball – Co-ed Boys Rugby 7’s Ice Hockey Rugby - Girls Basketball Girls – Jr./Sr. Swimming Rugby – Boys Jr./Sr. Volleyball Boys - Jr./Sr. Indoor Cricket – Jr./Sr. Soccer - Girls Ultimate Frisbee- Girls Badminton Soccer Boys – Jr./Sr. Football Indoor Soccer Outdoor Cricket
Track and Field Ultimate Frisbee Co-ed
GETTING INVOLVED CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
Reporting Period 1 Week of November 5th, 2018
Parent/Guardian - Teacher Interviews and Report Card pickup November 15th, 2018 2:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m.
MyBluePrint Course Selection – Grade 9 December 10th, 2018 – December 14th, 2018
Winter Break December 24th, 2018 – January 4th 2019
Reporting Period 2 - Interim Week of February 3, 2019
Spring Break Week of March 11th, 2019 – March 15th, 2019
Reporting Period 3 Week of April 7th, 2019
Parent/Guardian - Teacher Interviews & Report Card Pickup April 18th, 2019 2:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m.
EXAMINATIONS Period of June 10th to June 21st, 2019
Final Report Cards Mailed Friday June 28th, 2019 Visit www.westonci.ca for all dates
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
Why I.B.? The IB Diploma Program is a demanding pre-university course of study designed for highly motivated secondary school students. The international grading system gives graduates access to the world’s leading universities. Students are competitive and well prepared for university work. While in high school, IB students share an academic experience that emphasizes critical thinking, exposure to a variety of points of view, intercultural understanding and good citizenship.
International Baccalaureate
at Weston Collegiate Institute
Outstanding University Preparation
Higher Order Critical Thinking
Global Learning and Technology
Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS)
Leadership
Passionate Lifelong Learning
Experience a Sense of Family and Form Lasting Friendships
Drive, Commitment and Loyalty
Weston C.I. Pre-International Baccalaureate and The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
The Weston C.I. Pre-International Baccalaureate and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programmes are closely related. The Weston C.I. Pre-International Baccalaureate is offered in grades nine and ten, and provides an enriched preparation for admission to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme offered in grades eleven and twelve. On successful completion of the programme, the IB diploma is awarded in addition to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
Weston Collegiate was granted official status as an International Baccalaureate school in January 1994.
Weston C.I. Weston C.I. Pre-International International Baccalaureate Baccalaureate Programme Diploma Programme
Grade 9 Grade 10 Year I Year II English English English English Math Math Mathematics Mathematics* Science Science French or Math Studies Geography History Biology
French
French French Chemistry Biology Phys. Ed. Civics/Careers Physics Chemistry + 2 Options + 2 Options Anthropology Physics + Ontario Secondary School History Anthropology Literacy Test (OSSLT) and ITGS
+ History
40 hours of community service TOK+ ITGS
+
Theatre Arts Theatre Arts + completion of Extended Essay (EE) & Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) Students must complete 5 or 6 subjects (including English, Math, French, 1 or 2 humanities, 1 or 2 sciences or 1 of each and Theatre Arts)
Notes: +
TOK – Theory of Knowledge
+ ITGS – Information Technology in a Global Society
* Mathematics includes Calculus/Vectors (MCV4U) & Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Math Studies includes Data Management only (MDM4U) CL International Baccalaureate Anne Dale 416-394-3250 ext. 20135 [email protected]
SPECIAL EDUCATION AT WESTON COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
“Helping students one child at a time”
Where is it located? The Special Education Department includes the main resource area in 118; this room also serves as the Language Lab.
Who does it support? WCI offers Special Education programs for students who have been formally identified as exceptional by an Identification Review Process Committee (IPRC), and have an Individual Education Plan (IEP). Students who are not formally identified but have an IEP and require additional support, may also gain access to our services.
What services does it offer? GLE (Learning Strategies) The Special Education Department offers Learning Strategies courses from grade 9 to grade 12. These courses improve students’ learning skills, prepare them to make successful transition to work and post-secondary education, and provide them with the skills to compensate for their weaknesses and develop their strengths.
Language Lab In addition, students are offered the opportunity to write tests in the Special Education Department with access to computers, support staff, and extra time, as needed. As well, the Language Lab is open to students for use during class time and study periods. The Language Lab has specialized programs, including Kurzweil, Inspiration, Read and Write, and Dragon Speak, which support students.
The manner and type of services offered to students will vary depending on their individual needs. Students may be in Special Education classes, or in regular classes with resource assistance. GLE help to develop Individual Education Plans and monitor students’ progress and achievement. Educational Assistants and Special Needs Assistants support students with more specialized needs.
Special Education Staff
ACL Special Education Eric Woo 416-394-3250 ext. 20022 [email protected]
Special Education Teachers Educational Assistants Special Needs Assistant Child and Youth Workers
What is a Learning Disability?
A learning disability is a learning disorder evident in both academic and social situations that involves one or more processes necessary for the proper use of spoken language or the symbols of communication.
A student has a learning disability if they have: indications of average or higher intelligence and there is a significant discrepancy between this average potential and their functioning in school.
Learning disabilities may occur in the following academic areas:
1. Spoken language: Delays, disorders, or discrepancies in listening and speaking;
2. Written language: Difficulties with reading, writing, and spelling;
3. Arithmetic: Difficulty in performing arithmetic functions or in comprehending basic concepts;
4. Reasoning: Difficulty in organizing and integrating thoughts; and
5. Organization skills: Difficulty in organizing all facets of learning.
Role of the Special Education Teacher
To provide support to the classroom teacher by generating ideas and suggestions for developing modified expectations or accommodations in the classroom, and to provide students with the appropriate strategies to support their academic success.
Role of the Educational Assistant/SNA
To help the student with the learning activities under the direct supervision of the teacher, assist with providing appropriate accommodations as described in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) and to maintain ongoing communication with the student’s classroom teacher.
What is an IEP?
An IEP is a written plan describing the special education program and/or services required by a particular student, based on thorough assessment of the student’s strengths and needs. An IEP is a legal document, and is used as an accountability tool for everyone who has a responsibility under the plan for helping the student meet the stated goals and learning expectations as the student progresses through the Ontario Curriculum.
Definition of Accommodations
The provisions made to allow a student to access and demonstrate learning. Accommodations do not substantially change the instructional level, the content or the performance criteria, but are made in order to provide a student equal access to learning and equal opportunity to demonstrate what is known. Accommodations shall not alter the content of the test or provide inappropriate assistance to the student within the context of the test.
Definition of Modifications
Substantial changes in what a student is expected to learn and to demonstrate. Changes may be made in the instructional level, the content or the performance criteria. Such changes are made to provide a student with meaningful and productive learning experiences, environments, and assessments based on individual needs and abilities. When a course is modified it is up to the principal to decide whether a credit will be granted.
REGULATIONS FOR OBTAINING BLUE AND WHITE “W’s” WHITE “W” To earn a White “W” (highest award), a student must obtain 150 points. BLUE “W” To earn a Blue “W” a student must obtain 100 points.
Points will be awarded at the discretion of the staff coach/advisor and the approval of the Blue & White committee using the following guidelines. There are five areas from which students may obtain points (scholastic achievement, clubs, arts, sports, and services). Criteria for awarding of points:
Participation in at least 3 categories
A minimum of 20% of the points is required in each category over your high school career
A maximum of 50 points per year will count towards your total points Both White and Blue “W”s will be awarded to students in their graduating year. The Blue & White committee will present the W’s to students each year at the annual Commencement Ceremony in October.
1. SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT Awarded by the main office for each subject with a final mark of 80%. Points will not be awarded for mark upgrades.
2. CLUBS
Participation in a club that has a staff advisor.
3. ARTS (music/drama/art) Participation in a music ensemble that has a staff advisor.
4. SPORTS Participation in a sport that has a staff advisor.
5. SERVICE Participation in school service that has a staff advisor.
NOTES:
Community service/CAS hours do not affect the awarding of points towards student “W”s.
Points will not be awarded for fundraising events
A Blue or White “W” may be awarded under special circumstances at the discretion of the Awards Committee.
