BY PAUL JUNOR
There is: planning, preparation, and organization that parents, guardians and caregivers must make in York Region as they prepare their children for high school. For those who chose to send them to a high school at the Catholic board, there are open houses planned to make this process easier to navigate.
In a press release on Thursday, October 10th, 2024, details were revealed about these open houses. It notes, “The open houses will highlight key aspects of each school, including administration, programs, graduation requirements, uniforms, school structure, student opportunities and more. In addition, information about the registration process, including registration dates, deadlines and documents needed to enroll, will be discussed.
The media release mentioned the seven regional programs, and ten Specialist High Skills Majors (SHSM) programs. They include:
Advanced Placement
Programs with an extended and enriched curriculum allow students to earn credits or advanced standing at most universities.
English as a Second Language
(ESL) and English Literacy Development (ELD)
English as a Second Language and English Literacy Development programs assist English language learners from diverse linguistic and education backgrounds in attaining English language proficiency.
French Immersion (FI)
Students who completed the Elementary French Immersion programs, or equivalent can continue with the immersion program to earn a French immersion certificate upon graduation.
High Performer Athlete (HPA)
An academic-based program for student-athletes participating in competitive-level athletics. Students benefit from a flexible timetable to help balance their academic and athletic commitments and earn high school credits for the work they put into their training.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
A rigorous and intellectually challenging pre-university course of study that allows students to earn an IB Diploma upon graduation, recognized in Canada and abroad.
Regional Arts (RAP)/Integrated Regional Arts Program(iRAP)
Students specialize in drama, dance, visual arts, digital media arts, instrumental music, or vocal music- while obtaining their high school diploma. In the iRAP, students experience their learning through an integrated model where the curriculum is explored in relation to the interconnectedness of the individual, the community, and the world.
STREAM Program
Students explore real-world challenges and use the design thinking process to develop critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication skills, guided by the traditional Catholic social teachings. This academic program uses an interdisciplinary approach to inquiry and problem-based learning.
Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)
Students can obtain a diploma with a specialist in either: Arts and Culture; Aviation and Aerospace; Business; Health and Wellness; Hospitality and Tourism; Information and Communication Technology; Justice, Community Safety and Emergency Services, Manufacturing; or Non-Profit. Every YCDSB school offers a SHSM program.
Parents or guardians who live in York Region and are interested in any programs can check: Website: www.ycdsb.ca
Josett
June 19, 2017 at 4:00 pm
I am so impressed. This is a a great newspaper, with excellent articles, forming a good blend of health wealth and updates of Caribbean events and happenings. I am visiting from Jamaica and picked up the paper up at No frills. A I will be here for a few months, I will be keeping myself updated with your publications.
The article captioned,”We must do Better” struck close home as I am a resident of Portmore (Cedar Grove) and had been an active member of my Citizens Association in Monza. At one of our meetings, we had the Police saying the very things the Seecurity Minister is stressing. We were even updated on how to spot individuals who are living in our communities but are just using the premises as a base.
Anyhow keep up the good work.
Josett
Toronto Caribbean
June 21, 2017 at 5:34 pm
Thank you Josett. Continue to read our newspaper as we continue to deliver good content. Thank you 🙂