Bishop Allen Academy School Prospectus 1 Words of Welcome The Future 2 The Catholic Vision 3 What to Look Forward to Begins Here 4 Grade Nine Program 5 Support for Students Educational Services - Full Inclusion Model Student Services - Support Leading to Success Library and Digital Resource Centre English as a Second Language 7 French Immersion and Extended French Programs 8 Academic Departments Business Cooperative Education English Mathematics Religion and Philosophy Science Canadian and World Studies 11 Arts & Technology Department Drama Music Visual Arts & Photography Technological Studies 12 Congregated Pre-Advanced Placement and Advanced Placement Program leading to the AP Diploma and University credits 14 SAGE Gifted Program 16 Athletic Program 18 Co-Curricular Program 20 Academic Awards “B. A. OPENED SO MANY DOORS IN MY LIFE. THANK YOU FOR GIVING ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO WE ARE PLEASED AND HONOURED TO WELCOME STUDENTS DISCOVER WHO AND THEIR FAMILIES TO OUR DYNAMIC SCHOOL COMMUNITY. I AM!”
From the day that we first opened our doors in September 1989, we have endeavoured MICHAEL to build our school by grounding ourselves in the core principles of service, leadership and excellence. Since then, we have grown in numbers and developed unique academic and extra-curricular programs which have been acknowledged as exemplary practices. Our 1600 students, 100 teachers and talented support staff wholeheartedly embrace our school’s vision and remain committed to sustaining our growth.
As a Catholic community we integrate faith with culture so that every aspect of the curriculum is taught in light of the Gospel. The spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional and social development of every student informs our daily life. The energy and creativity of our staff and students afford us the privilege to continuously reflect on our practices and regularly celebrate success. Words of Bishop Allen Academy is an excellent educational setting for the highly motivated student who enjoys learning. Our challenging academic curriculum includes a Congregated Welcome Advanced Placement program with pre-advanced placement (enriched) credit courses beginning in grade nine and Advanced Placement courses offered in subsequent years Dear Students and leading to the Advanced Placement Diploma in senior years. Our thriving Gifted Program focuses on academic enrichment, leadership development and community service. Parents Guardians The fact that an impressive number of our graduates are awarded a diverse range of scholarships is a testament to the rigor of our approach.
We are also proud to be one of only two secondary schools in the TCDSB to offer an Early Immersion French Program at the secondary level. The Middle Immersion (Extended) French program is also offered. Upon graduation, our students will be eligible for either the Immersion French Certificate or the Extended French Certificate awarded by the Toronto Catholic District School Board.
Our school motto is “GAUDETE IN DOMINO” - Rejoice in the Lord. At Bishop Allen Academy we strive to be a welcoming community that daily celebrates our call to rejoice in the Lord.
TCDSB REGIONAL CENTRE FOR THE CONGREGATED ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM 1 The Catholic Vision
THE CATHOLIC VISION AT BISHOP ALLEN ACADEMY IS ROOTED IN THE PHILOSOPHY THAT THE GLORY OF GOD IS HUMANITY FULLY ALIVE. THIS VISION NOT ONLY INFORMS STUDENTS ABOUT THE LIFE, DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST IN OUR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES BUT ALSO INFUSES THE VALUES OF HIS GOSPEL INTO ALL ASPECTS OF OUR CURRICULUM. AT BISHOP ALLEN ACADEMY, OUR CALL TO KNOW AND TO FOLLOW JESUS IS NOT JUST AN ACADEMIC ACTIVITY – IT IS INTRINSIC TO OUR CULTURE.
Our students are encouraged to use Christian values to guide them on their life’s journey and to engage them in a critical quest for truth. As advocated by the Ontario Conference of Bishops in This Moment of Promise, the message presented daily to our students is that each of them should take up the challenge of growing into a sense of who they are as Christians so that they can develop the talents they have been given and bring the best of themselves to the society in which they will be living. Through the advocacy of intellectual growth and the nurturing of faith, it is our hope to inspire a sense of service to society.
2 BISHOP ALLEN ACADEMY SCHOOL PROSPECTUS “DO SOMETHING! FOUR YEARS GO BY WAY TOO FAST.”
ANTHONY What to Look Forward to…
At the heart of Chaplaincy are the words of St. Theresa of Avila, “Christ has no body but BISHOP ALLEN TAKES GREAT PRIDE IN OFFERING A PROGRAM yours. No hands, no feet on earth but yours.” Chaplaincy helps to animate our students OF EVENTS TO ASSIST YOUR CHILD TO TRANSITION TO to make real the Beatitudes of Jesus. Students are called to be self-reflective through HIGH SCHOOL: our retreat programs. They are invited to worship through meaningful liturgies. They are Grade 8 Open House challenged to embrace the world through awareness experiences and charitable actions. The school year is punctuated by a variety of out-reach activities and celebrations that Grade 9 Registration Night instil in our community an awareness of and responsibility for the world: Grade 9 summer credit bearing transition course focusing on literacy/numeracy and Christmas Festive Dinner for families new to the country transitioning from elementary to secondary
Inside Ride Grade 9 Welcome BBQ in August
Various Fund Raising Initiatives Grade 9 Parent Curriculum Night
Christmas Homeroom Basket Drive Grade 9 Orientation Overnight Camp
Lenten Outreach Drives Ongoing Orientation events throughout the grade 9 year
Spring Wake-athon
Service Trip to Guatemala
In line with our three-year Pastoral Plan: Together With One Voice – Harmonizing our Faith through Family, Parish, and School, we are putting into place various initiatives that highlight the important link between these three communities of faith that are the roots and foundations of Catholic education.
TCDSB REGIONAL CENTRE FOR THE CONGREGATED ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM 3 COURSE: AVAILABLE LEVELS OF STUDY: Grade Nine Religion Open Level English Pre-Advanced Placement, Academic, Applied Program French Academic, Applied Geography Pre-Advanced Placement, Academic, Applied Mathematics Pre-Advanced Placement, Academic, Applied Science Pre-Advanced Placement, Academic, Applied
Optional Courses
Select One: Visual Arts Music: Vocal, Instrumental, Strings Dramatic Arts and
Select One: Physical and Health Education Information Technology in Business Integrated Technology
ALL students are strongly urged to complete the compulsory Physical Education credit in Grade 9 or Grade 10.
FRENCH IMMERSION AND EXTENDED FRENCH COURSES Religion Immersion, Extended Français Immersion, Extended (Pre-Advanced Placement) Géographie Immersion, Extended
4 BISHOP ALLEN ACADEMY SCHOOL PROSPECTUS “BISHOP ALLEN HAS TRULY BEEN A SECOND HOME TO ME THESE PAST 4 YEARS. IT HAS MADE ME INTO THE PERSON I AM TODAY. I WILL NEVER FORGET THE MEMORIES CREATED WITHIN THESE WALLS.” Support for Students JULIANNA
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES - A FULL INCLUSION MODEL
Support for all students is a hallmark of our philosophy at Bishop Allen. Thus, resource Students can visit the department to learn more about post-secondary scholarships, services are provided to students who are formally identified through an IPRC, as well as volunteer and part-time work opportunities and community resources available to students who received remedial support in Grade 8 and those students who are enrolled them. The staff also reaches out to the school community by hosting Post-secondary in Grade 9 Learning Strategies classes. Application Workshops, Course Selection Workshops as well as a College and University Information Evening. The method of service and degree of accommodation to be provided is based on IPRC summaries, exchange of information meetings and an IEP created with ongoing parent communication. Each student is supported by a resource teacher, and the dialogue LIBRARY AND DIGITAL RESOURCE CENTRE: between home and school is paramount. Some students will be supported by an Research, Reading and Outreach in the Digital Age educational assistant in class and support in the resource centre is available before school, during classes and lunches, and after school. The staff in the Educational The focus of the Bishop Allen Library program is to foster the three areas of expertise st Services Department is committed to providing the necessary support in a caring and students require to be successful in the 21 century: compassionate manner and strives to ensure success for all of their students. Research – Bishop Allen students are taught how to access reliable on-line and print resources. They are also taught how to be responsible digital citizens, through ethical STUDENT SERVICES - SUPPORT LEADING TO SUCCESS academic decision-making and conscientious social networking.
Bishop Allen has a very active Student Services Department. There are dedicated staff Reading – “Reading is a window to the world,” and at Bishop Allen students are members in the department, including counsellors, youth workers and a secretary. encouraged to read a broad variety of material available from our collection of over 10,000 When needed, the staff also works collaboratively with the school board social worker fiction and non-fiction books and our ever-growing access to databases and e-books. and psychologist. The staff looks forward to meeting with students and their families in Outreach – The Bishop Allen Library has traditionally been a centre for outreach, order to ensure a positive and productive high school experience. Department members encouraging students to connect with their community and seek opportunities for are available to support students in a number of ways: helping with course selection; personal growth. And so, the Bishop Allen Library is the proud host of the annual author providing information on graduation requirements and planning for post-secondary visits, a week long event where acclaimed authors and speakers are invited to share study and career options. Counsellors act as a liaison on behalf of students, offering their stories with students. In keeping with the library’s mandate to foster personal assistance and support with peers, classes, workload and personal issues. growth, the Bishop Allen Library also sponsors the HIPE breakfast, where students are recognized and celebrated for their efforts to make positive change.
TCDSB REGIONAL CENTRE FOR THE CONGREGATED ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM 5 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
The English as a Second Language program at Bishop Allen Academy is designed to support the diverse needs of English Language Learners.
Those students who require intensive language support take ESL classes throughout the school year. Their overall academic progress is monitored by the ESL instructors in partnership with Student Services and Educational Services.
Research indicates that academic language acquisition typically requires five to seven years therefore, students who have completed their ESL courses may continue to receive support in the form of optional time accommodations.
For students who are considered ELL (English Language Learners), participation in the ESL program is an appropriate and beneficial decision and should be encouraged. It in no way adversely affects students’ chances to proceed to post-secondary education. In fact it may contribute positively to their academic success as it affords them the time, the flexibility and the support they may need during the time of transition.
6 BISHOP ALLEN ACADEMY SCHOOL PROSPECTUS “BISHOP ALLEN WAS AN AMAZING PLACE TO SPEND FOUR YEARS. THE PEOPLE I MET AND THE TEACHERS I HAVE LEARNED FROM HAVE SHAPED WHO I AM TODAY AND FOR THAT I WILL BE FOREVER GRATEFUL.” French Immersion and LUCAS Extended French Programs
BISHOP ALLEN OFFERS THE BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM ARE: THREE DIFFERENT FRENCH Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written French PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION Increased opportunity for future study and scholarship TO THE CORE FRENCH Enhanced employability at home and abroad due to ability to function fluently in PROGRAM OFFERED IN ALL a French-speaking community or work environment HIGH SCHOOLS, WE HAVE Greater understanding and appreciation of francophone culture in Canada and BOTH IMMERSION AND around the world EXTENDED FRENCH. Appreciation of cultural diversity based on personal experience, such as The Immersion Program is designed for the annual excursion to St. Donat, Quebec and the biennial Bishop Allen students who entered an early Immersion French Exchange program in either Kindergarten or Grade Exposure to an international perspective in an increasingly globalized society 1. Bishop Allen is the Early Immersion Development of a sense of accomplishment and pride in having been challenged Centre for all students west of Yonge to master Canada’s other Official Language Street in the TCDSB. Achievement of the Extended or Immersion Certificate from the Toronto Catholic District School Board The Extended French Program is designed for students who entered THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES AS THE a late Immersion program in Grade 5. PROGRAM PRODUCES:
Both the Extended and Immersion Many university scholarship recipients annually French Programs require students Active participants in student exchange programs - provincially and internationally to complete 11 credits in the French Annual winners at Regional and Provincial French Young Writers’ Competitions language as part of their Ontario Prominent participants and organizers of the “French for the Future” Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). national conference Students who meet these requirements Annual winners at Regional French Public Speaking Contests will receive a French Immersion/ Extended French Certificate from the Toronto Catholic District School Board. TCDSB REGIONAL CENTRE FOR THE CONGREGATED ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM 7 BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Academic The Bishop Allen Business Department offers a wide range of both business and computer courses. Students are exposed to the ‘real business world’ through classroom visits from Chartered Professional Accountants, managers, and CEOs of various Departments corporations. In some of our courses, students are involved in creating and operating fictitious businesses. A significant percentage of our graduating students pursue business studies at the post-secondary level. Past graduates have been accepted to the Schulich School of Business at York University, Rotman Commerce at the University of Toronto, the Rogers School of Management Program at Ryerson and the Commerce Program at Queen’s University.
Bishop Allen takes an innovative and fresh approach to teaching computer science. Students learn all the foundations of computer science through developing mobile applications for iOS using the latest language, standards, and tools from Apple such as Swift and Xcode. Students learn both the foundations of CS and developer skills that are highly sought after in the workforce.
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
Cooperative Education at Bishop Allen serves many purposes. Whether a student’s interest is in the sciences, the arts, the humanities or in a hands-on profession, cooperative education is a way for students to enlighten themselves about a field they find interesting. Students who are almost certain of the path they would like to follow will find that spending three or four hours a day at a placement will help to clarify their decision making when the time comes to select programs for their post-secondary education. Students who need to spend time gaining some real life experience will experience the routine of the work world. Students interested in a trade or another apprenticeship field will be able to begin their training while still in high school through the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program.
8 BISHOP ALLEN ACADEMY SCHOOL PROSPECTUS “THE TEACHERS ARE VERY HELPFUL AND WONDERFUL PEOPLE. I WILL CLEARLY MISS BISHOP ALLEN.” LAUREN ENGLISH DEPARTMENT University-level math while in high school. This opportunity not only fosters critical thinking but it provides students with Bishop Allen’s English Department offers students an enriching program with the necessary skills and persistence for post-secondary education. opportunities and activities that bring the classroom texts to life. We challenge students B.A. Math students come to appreciate and experience R. Collier’s to become perceptive critical thinkers, while encouraging the development of their definition of success – “the SUM of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” written and oral communication skills. A recent department initiative has been the establishment of three diverse classroom libraries to promote independent reading, particularly amongst our junior students. Each course encompasses both fiction and RELIGION DEPARTMENT non-fiction material, ranging from Shakespearean plays to memoir studies to world The Religion Department at Bishop Allen strives to create a welcoming environment for literature. Besides attending local theatre productions, English students also have the all students. Through engaging learning activities in the classroom and an inquiry based chance to meet professionals from the worlds of media and literature. Guest speakers approach to learning, we bring the gospel message to life. Through various Chaplaincy have included journalists, screenwriters, and novelists; media classes have also initiatives that gospel message is put into practice in our community through prayer and welcomed speakers from the advertising, film and television industries. liturgical services, community outreach and ministry to the less fortunate of our city, In order to help Grade 10 students prepare for the EQAO literacy test, we provide them food drives and clothing drives, class retreats, religious leadership retreats and much more. with an intensive study of all areas of reading and writing, along with specific test-taking strategies to maximize their results. This analysis and practice begins in Grade 9 and SCIENCE DEPARTMENT continues with an intensive preparation in Grade 10. Traditionally, our English students at BA have been extremely successful on the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. The philosophy of teaching Science at Bishop Allen can be best described by Einstein: Furthermore, those Advanced Placement English students who opt to write the AP “Imagination is more important than knowledge! Knowledge is limited. Imagination English Language and Composition and AP English Literature exams in their senior encircles the world.” years have enjoyed high success rates. Starting in Grade 9, Bishop Allen Science students are taught to think critically and are encouraged to develop their passion for scientific inquiry. Grades 9 and 10 provide MATH DEPARTMENT a well-rounded Science curriculum that covers a variety of topics including Earth and Space Science, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics. Grades 11 and 12 are subject specific In the words of Albert Einstein, “Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical courses that prepare students for both college and university. ideas.” The Math Program at Bishop Allen promotes student mastery of mathematical concepts and overall engagement through the use of a variety of technologies, from The Science Department offers an enriched program at the junior level to prepare graphing calculators to IPads. Every year the Advanced Placement and Academic students for senior level Advanced Placement courses and for the Advanced Placement students from Grades 9 through 12 are encouraged to write the Waterloo Math contests. examination. Bishop Allen Science students have the opportunity to participate in Bishop Allen’s student participation in these events is tremendous and the results are Biology, Chemistry, and Physics competitions. The Department is proud of the many always stellar. Students who continue to pursue math beyond Grade 11 are consistently students who have won scholarships and continued their studies in Science at the challenged and well-prepared for what lies ahead in university. Our rigorous Advanced post-secondary level. Placement Program provides opportunities for motivated math-loving students to learn
TCDSB REGIONAL CENTRE FOR THE CONGREGATED ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM 9 Subjects are taught by talented teachers who engage their students with dynamic complex questions. Increasingly, the department is using Google Apps for Education teaching styles and through a variety of laboratory experiments, demonstrations and to allow students access to ‘anywhere and anytime learning’ and to help them develop classroom activities. 21st century learning and inquiry skills. This type of learning allows students to deeply consider questions about their society, culture and world.
CANADIAN AND WORLD STUDIES DEPARTMENT In Grade 9 Geography, students are challenged to look at issues in Canada through the lenses of interrelationships, spatial significance, patterns and trends, and geographic Studying the humanities and social sciences is vital in the information age. The purpose perspective. Student learning is enhanced through the use of GIS (Geographic of the Social Sciences and Canadian/World Studies Department is to foster citizenship, Information Systems), in-class activities and field trips. Our Civics students question critical thinking and global-mindedness in our students, through an intensive study of the kind of society in which they wish to live through a critical study of social issues. Through the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative, students raise awareness of these social issues, with the goal of winning a $5000 grant to donate to their chosen charity. Canadian History students question the consequences, continuities, changes, perspectives and significance of historical decisions that impact the present. Our senior Law Program has students grapple with balancing individual rights with the collective rights of society by examining statutes passed by parliament as well as Supreme Court precedent-setting cases through a variety of theoretical perspectives. Students experience a hands-on approach to law, by observing actual criminal trials and participating in mock trials and moot court competitions. Students also have an opportunity to attend seminars and conferences on a variety of legal issues organized by community agencies such as the Ontario Justice Education Network (OJEN) and the Ontario Bar Association (OBA). In our senior geography courses, students have the opportunity to explore the inter-related systems and processes occurring in the earth’s land, water, and air. In grade 12 they examine contemporary world issues through a geographic lens. The AP Psychology Program offers senior students the opportunity to explore some key questions that drive individual behaviour and mental processes through demonstrations, lectures, activities and student-directed learning. AP World History features an intensive study of the role of conflict and change in global interrelationships, as students inquire about the historical roots of contemporary global issues. In all, our young learners are empowered to balance multiple perspectives, sources, and evidence to develop their own informed opinions.
10 BISHOP ALLEN ACADEMY SCHOOL PROSPECTUS “I HAD“MANY A GREAT TEACHERS TIME AT WERE B.A. ANDINSPIRING MET MANY AND AMAZING MADE PEOPLE.ME INTO IT WAS THE APERSON GREAT EXPERIENCE.”I AM TODAY ” Arts & technology department STEFAN WITHIN THE ARTS & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT, STUDENTS CAN EXPECT TO DEVELOP THEIR TECHNICAL SKILLS, CRITICAL AND CREATIVE THINKING SKILLS, ALL WITH A STRONG CONNECTION TO THE CREATIVE PROCESS. A PRACTICAL HANDS-ON APPROACH, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY THEORY AND FUNDAMENTALS OF EACH DISCIPLINE WILL BE EXAMINED IN ALL PROGRAMS.
DRAMA VISUAL ARTS & PHOTOGRAPHY
Through devising, acting and creating, students are encouraged to focus on their journey The Visual Arts & Photography Program at BA exposes students in all grades to towards becoming independent, reflective learners. During the course of a semester, traditional and contemporary practices of painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture and students will have the opportunity to expand their own ideas of performance and theory. new media. Over the course of four years, students are introduced to the full range of The Sears Ontario Drama Festival, the Drama Club, and the Christmas Coffeehouse are Art History. Bishop Allen Academy Art students have an opportunity to have their work a few of the co-curricular activities offered through the Drama Program. Additionally, permanently installed in the school, giving students immediate and long lasting evidence students have the opportunity to attend professional productions in the GTA, Niagara- of the impact of Visual Art on the community. Senior students have the opportunity to on-the-Lake, and Stratford. study the fields of Photography and Yearbook Photojournalism.
MUSIC TECHNOLOGICAL STUDIES
Bishop Allen Academy offers an exceptionally rich and varied Music curriculum through Two technological studies courses are offered in Grades 10 to 12 - Technological Design Instrumental Music, Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass) and Vocal Music and Manufacturing Technology. The goal of these courses is to support high-quality for Grades 9 through 12. All Music students can expect to create, perform, improvise, learning while giving students the opportunity to choose Technological Studies courses and/or arrange music while working towards developing individual and collaborative that suit their skills and interests. Practical Design Skills are developed in Grades 10 skills through the creative process. Students are expected to develop skills within the -12 through Technological Design to develop industry standard (ISO & ANSI) layouts classroom and through co-curricular activities including participation within one of the and production drawings, preparing students for the Engineering & Design fields. In following school ensembles: Concert Band (Junior, Intermediate, Senior) Stage Band, Manufacturing Technology, students can expect to take on a practical approach while Choir, Serendipity (Jazz Choir) or Orchestral Strings. Music students contribute to the learning industry standards. Safety is a high priority while students learn to use a life of the school through performances at assemblies, school events, the Christmas variety of machines, power tools and hand tools. These courses provide students with and Spring Concerts and by competing and performing at a variety of music festivals. opportunities to develop an awareness of secondary and postsecondary pathways Students will have the opportunity to study a wide variety of musical styles and leading to careers in the industry. experience live professional performances at different venues throughout the city.
TCDSB REGIONAL CENTRE FOR THE CONGREGATED ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM 11 WHAT IS ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)? Congregated Students study an enriched curriculum in order to earn university credits while still in high school by preparing for and writing Advanced Placement (AP) exams AP Exams are marked externally by the Educational Testing Service Advanced Successful completion of AP exams earns students advanced placement and/or credits in university Placement AP exams are recognized by universities throughout Ontario, Canada, United States and Europe
CONGREGATED ADVANCED PLACEMENT (ENRICHED) PROGRAM Bishop Allen Academy has been designated as a TCDSB Regional Centre for the Congregated Advanced Placement program 70 classes from grades 9 - 12 are dedicated to pre-AP and AP courses. Pre-AP and AP courses are offered in the areas of Mathematics, Science, English and Social Studies to qualified, interested students Courses are introduced in the Grade 9 year with a focus on development necessary for success in later years All Pre-AP and AP courses follow the Ontario curriculum but are richer in depth and breadth and allow more time for enrichment activities: contest, field trips, in-depth discussions, guest lecturers, varied activities Students select the number of Pre-AP or AP courses they would like to take
12 BISHOP ALLEN ACADEMY SCHOOL PROSPECTUS “THE AP PROGRAM AT BISHOP ALLEN ALLOWED ME TO GROW AS A STUDENT BY WORKING WITH OTHER STUDENTS WHO WERE EQUALLY AP Exams are written in May at Bishop Allen in the final year of study, and BENEFITS OF THE AP PROGRAM: COMMITTED TO THE marked externally INTENSIVE STUDY Students get a head start on the work they will encounter Students may write several exams to receive AP Scholar, AP National Scholar or AP OF A SUBJECT.” in university International Diploma designation LYDIA Studies show that AP students are more likely to maintain a higher BISHOP ALLEN ACADEMY RANKS AMONG THE BEST AP grade point average than their university classmates of similar ability SCHOOLS IN ONTARIO At university, Bishop Allen grads are using AP exams for credits, and reporting confidence and high grades in areas of AP study One of the largest Advanced Placement schools in the province, with over 300 AP exams written at the school each year AP Exam success rate at 95% - 15% above the provincial norm, and 35% above the global norm One of the highest numbers of AP National Scholars in the province each year Supports other AP schools in the province with AP program implementation and curriculum development Recognized by TCDSB with an Exemplary Practice Award for the implementation of the AP program
“Being enrolled in the Advanced Placement program at Bishop Allen has had countless, exam scores are confidential and have no impact towards high school grades, there’s truly invaluable benefits for me. nothing to lose. For one, the fast-paced, challenging, enriched curriculum really honed my work ethic and Overall, although I was a bit nervous applying to the AP program motivation. In high school, I had to push myself to take better notes, prioritize my schoolwork, 5 years ago, I am thankful to my grade eight self for taking that and study efficiently, all skills that will be essential for me to succeed in university. I’ve step outside of my comfort zone. Yes, the Advanced Placement found that the amount of work assigned in a first-year course is very similar to that of an program has been a lot of work, but my experience AP classroom, and thus, the university learning curve has been easier for me to overcome. has been more than worth it in the end.”
On top of that, taking AP courses has given me a head start on university level content. LAKINDU SOMAWEERA, BISHOP ALLEN ACADEMY For me, the foundation for excelling at first-year math and science courses were set in the University of Toronto – National Arbor Scholar (2018) Gr.12 AP curriculum. Again, this head start provides me with more free time to pursue University of Toronto – President’s Scholarship of Excellence (2018) extracurricular endeavors. Governor General’s Academic Medal (2018) National AP Scholar Award (2018) Finally, the opportunity to write the challenging AP exams in Gr.11 and Gr.12 also gave me TCDSB Top Scholar (2018) insight into the level of difficulty of university tests and exams. AP exams allowed me to gain University of Toronto – National Book Award (2018) transfer credits for university that I can submit toward my undergraduate degree. Since AP
TCDSB REGIONAL CENTRE FOR THE CONGREGATED ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM 13 SAGE: The Gifted Program at Bishop Allen Academy
The SAGE Program meets the unique needs of students who have been designated “gifted” through the IPRC process. Each identified gifted student is monitored by a Gifted Facilitator at the school, in order to create an individual learning plan that draws on the different aspects of the SAGE program. Many identified gifted students take advantage of the Advanced Placement Program for enrichment in curriculum areas of interest. Curriculum pathways are monitored by the Gifted Facilitator, in consultation with the Guidance Counsellor. Beyond the classroom, the SAGE program extends enrichment opportunities that advance the critical and creative thinking, leadership and self awareness of the gifted learner.
SOME EXAMPLES OF ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING OPPORTUNITIES AT BA TO PROMOTE SELF-AWARENESS: University visits: Guelph “Interaction” conference, McMaster University, University of Western Ontario Exposure and help with applications to specialized programs: University of Toronto (Da Vinci Engineering Enrichment Program) DEEP, Encounters with Canada in Ottawa, SHAD Valley at university campuses across Canada, Arcticnet Science Program, travel abroad programs, university mentorship opportunities
14 BISHOP ALLEN ACADEMY SCHOOL PROSPECTUS “THE BA SAGE PROGRAM OFFERS SO MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW AS A STUDENT AND AS A PERSON.” AMIR
TO PROMOTE CRITICAL & CREATIVE THINKING: “One of my most vivid memories of first year is a scene from the very first Calculus lecture. Debating The professor started by defining the concept of zero: something that I’ve known and Model United Nations intuitively understood for as long as I could remember. And yet, I was completely lost. DECA However, when I went home that night and reviewed my notes, I found that there was Arts-focused interactive workshops: TIFF Lightbox, AGO, ROM, Canstage no new math involved, that I had seen all of this before; it was only the way in which it was presented which had overwhelmed me. This was true of most of my classes in first Queen’s University mini-enrichment program year – the way in which content was presented was different than I had ever encountered Global Partnership in Development & Peace Program at the UN in New York City in my AP classes in high school, but the basic concepts were the same. Since I had learnt many of these concepts prior, I was able to focus on setting myself up for success by taking TO PROMOTE ADVANCED LEADERSHIP SKILLS: good notes in lecture, understanding the basics of mathematical proofs, and adapting to a schedule which included a seemingly never-ending stream of midterms. Moreover, because Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Program the transition to the academics in University was easier, I was able to focus on other aspects Judges for the elementary gifted students’ debates of my life as well, such as making friends, joining clubs, and taking care of myself. Both the Student-designed and student-led activities every month such as: knowledge I gained and the skills I developed in AP helped me transition successfully, and --Brefeuf Social Justice Symposium for that, I am forever grateful.” --Debate Club JACQUELINE FLEISIG, BISHOP ALLEN ACADEMY --HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) 2nd Year U of T Engineering Science Student, Lead for U of T Engineers Without Borders Global Engineering Portfolio, GEARS Academic Mentor --Habitat for Humanity building group --Public Speaking Contest, AWARDS: STEAM Horizon Award (2017) --Blood Donor Clinic, U of T President’s Scholar of Excellence (2017) -- CN Tower Climb, Bronze Governor General’s Award (2017) --Bishop Allen Model United Nations (BAMUN) ESROP - Global Singapore Exchange Research Student (2018) U of T Engineering Dean’s Merit Award (2018)
TCDSB REGIONAL CENTRE FOR THE CONGREGATED ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM 15 GUIDED BY THE BELIEF THAT A SUCCESSFUL INDIVIDUAL IS ONE WHO IS HEALTHY IN BOTH MIND AND BODY, BISHOP ALLEN ACADEMY OFFERS Athletics AN ATHLETIC PROGRAM THAT IS SECOND TO NONE. THE FOUNDATION OF THE PROGRAM IS THE EXCITING AND RIGOROUS CURRICULUM Program OFFERED TO THE MANY STUDENTS WHO ENROLL IN HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES.
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Bishop Allen offers a very strong and diverse Healthy Active Living Program. The main goal within the Health & Physical Education Department is to help foster a deep appreciation and passion for lifelong involvement in physical activity and help foster an environment in which all students can reach their maximum potential. Students enrolled in Health and Physical Education courses will be exposed to various opportunities to engage in sporting activities and a wide variety of fitness techniques and disciplines. The Physical and Health Education Department also offers a strong Kinesiology course for upper year students, preparing them for university or college programs in the area of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.
ATHLETICS PROGRAM
The staff at Bishop Allen Academy is committed to providing an abundance of opportunities for student-athletes to maximize their athletic potential. Bishop Allen continues to offer one of the most successful Athletics Programs in the TCDSB, with numerous teams and individuals going on to represent the school and the TCDSB at provisional championships each year. All students are encouraged to come out and enjoy what Allen Athletics has to offer, guided by exceptional and dedicated teaching/coaching staff. Our outstanding tradition of pride, sportsmanship, athletic success and leadership is widely recognized throughout the GTA.
WE ARE PROUD TO BE CARDINALS!
16 BISHOP ALLEN ACADEMY SCHOOL PROSPECTUS “ATHLETICS ENHANCE THE EXPERIENCE OF HIGH SCHOOL . YOU BECOME A FAMILY ON A SPORTS TEAM. YOU GET TO KNOW TEACHERS AND SCHOOL MATES IN AN SPORT BOYS GIRLS SEASON ENTIRELY DIFFERENT WAY.” Bantam, Junior & Bantam, Junior & Badminton Spring MIA Senior Senior Baseball Open Fall/Spring Basketball Junior & Senior Junior & Senior Fall/Winter Bantam, Junior & Bantam, Junior & Cross Country Fall Senior Senior Cheerleading Open Open Fall/Winter/Spring Curling Open Open Winter Field Hockey Open Fall Figure Skating Open Winter Flag Football Midget Fall Football Junior & Senior Fall Golf Open Open Fall Hockey Non-Contact Junior & Senior Open Winter Skiing/Snowboarding Open Open Winter Soccer Junior & Senior Open Fall/Spring Slo-pitch Open Spring Swimming Junior & Senior Junior & Senior Winter Table Tennis Open Open Spring Tennis Junior & Senior Junior & Senior Fall Bantam, Junior & Bantam, Junior & Track & Field Spring Senior Senior Volleyball Junior & Senior Junior & Senior Fall/Winter/Spring Volleyball (Co-ed) Senior Senior Spring
OTHER EVENTS / ACTIVITIES Intramurals Fitness Club/CrossFit Red Bird Run Athletic Council Fitness Wednesdays Terry Fox Run Athletic Banquet Inside Ride TCDSB REGIONAL CENTRE FOR THE CONGREGATED ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM 17 THE SECRET OF A SUCCESSFUL HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION Co- Curricular LIES IN A STUDENT’S ABILITY TO COMBINE THE ACADEMIC CURRICULUM WITH CO-CURRICULAR INTERESTS. Program The staff at Bishop Allen offers a wide selection of after-school activities. Students are encouraged to take advantage of these clubs, teams and other opportunities. This involvement not only produces lasting memories of high school and is a critical component of many scholarship portfolios, but is central to the development of the whole person and, indeed, to the vitality of our community.
CREATIVE ACTIVITIES ARTS - DRAMA Drama Club
LITERARY Library Volunteers Newspaper - Yearbook “Freshly Pressed”
MUSIC Choir Orchestra Concert Band Stage Band
CLUBS Anime Club ECO Club Model United Nations Best Buddies Fashion Show Reach for the Top Black Heritage Collective Fitness Club Table Tennis Computer Club GSA Debating Club Guatemala Outreach
OTHER ACTIVITIES Dances Weight Room Public Speaking Contests Mock trial teams Prom Committee Math and Science Spirit weeks Carnival Contests
18 BISHOP ALLEN ACADEMY SCHOOL PROSPECTUS “I WILL NEVER FORGET MUSKOKA WOODS AND THE TEACHERS THERE. AWESOME!” MONIKA
SPIRITUAL LIFE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Advent Ceremonies Lenten Projects Reconciliation Social Action Events Liturgies Retreats Salesian Leadership Prayer Youth Ministry Retreat
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Bishop Allen has a long standing tradition of providing leadership opportunities for students. The empowering nature of student leadership and the accompanying organizational, interpersonal, and motivational skills are lifelong.
BAMUN - Bishop Allen Model United Nations Blood Donor Clinic/StemCell Registry Initiative Camp Olympia Catholic Student Leadership Impact Team Christmas Baskets CN Tower Climb DECA Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Program Grade 9 Orientation Camp (SLAM) Inside Ride MADD Canada Initiative Ontario Catholic Student Council Federation (OCSCF) Student Government (STUGO)
TCDSB REGIONAL CENTRE FOR THE CONGREGATED ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM 19 Academic awards
DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD ACHIEVERS ENGLISH Grade 10 BRONZE AWARD Broderick, Alexia Short story Caravaggio, Julia Fernandes, Hycil Gargaro, David John Staibano, Stephanie MATHEMATICS Yoo, Jin Grade 9 Pascal Waterloo Math Contest Chung, Hyeonseo Pascal Medalist and Certificate of Distinction SILVER AWARD Groen in ‘t Woud, Aleksa Hrotovytskyy, Bohdan Pascal Certficate of Distinction Lamont, Kate Pavlesen, Luka Oh, Junwoo Choo, Christiano Jewell, Emma Zygaitis, Paula
GOLD AWARD Grade 10 Cayley Waterloo Mathematics Contest Liston, Jack Hrotovytskyy, Bohdan Cayley Medalist and Certificate of Distinction Cayley Certificate of Distinction DEPARTMENT CONTEST AWARDS CGao, Yang Vo, Justin Pyavka, Sofiya Gittens, Jade
FRENCH Grade 11 Fermat Waterloo Mathematics Contest Concours Oratoire - Winners (Board) / (Provincial) Sun, Sophie Fermat Medalist and Certificate of Distinction Grade 10 So, Luke Certificate of Distinction Giovinazzo, Esabella 2nd Place for the Francophone category TCDSB Level Cho, David Certificate of Distinction Hrotovitskyy, Bohdan 3rd Place for French Immersion category TCDSB level Grade 10 Galois Waterloo Mathematics Contest Grade 11 Hrotovytskyy, Bohdan Galois Medalist and Certificate of Distinction Lamont, Conor 3rd Place for Extended French category TCDSB level Gao, Yang Certificate of Distinction Staibano, Stephanie Certificate of Distinction Grade 12 McMahon, Adam 1st Place at TCDSB - CORE FRENCH Grade 11 Hypatia Waterloo Mathematics Contest 1st Palce at Provincials Cho, David Hypatia Medalist and Certificate of Distinction 4th Place at the Nationals Sun, Sophie Certificate of Distinction Girard, Charlotte 2nd Place for Francophone category - TCDSB level Grade 12 Euclid Waterloo Math Contest OECTA Young Authors Award/Prix des Jeunes Écrivains Zone Champions 2019 Li, Hrotovytskyy, Yang Grade 10 Li, Haohua Euclid Medalist and Certificate of Distinction De Franco, Luke Poem Euclid Cerificate of Distinction Giovinazzo, Esabella Nonfiction Hrotovytskyy, Bohdan Yang, Ximing Xu, Mingjun Grade 12 Wang, Chenglin Li, Yuying Kee, Matthew Nonfiction
20 BISHOP ALLEN ACADEMY SCHOOL PROSPECTUS “I AM GLAD I CHOSE TO COME Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest AP AWARDS TO B.A. IN GRADE 9 SINCE Xu, Mingjun *** Denotes that the award has been earned in Grade 11 I HAVE MADE MANY
**Denotes that the award has been earned in Grade 10 FRIENDS I KNOW Canadian Intermediate Math Contest I WILL KEEP *Denotes that the award has been earned in Grade 9 Hrotovytskyy, Bohdan FOREVER.”
MELANIE Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge AP INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA Hrotovytskyy, Bohdan Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on five or more AP Exams in three or more subject areas. Complete requirements are PHYSICAL EDUCATION available at 222.collegeboard.com/apid Junior Athletes of the Year Mcmahon, Adam Reeve, Christine Lucki, Sophia Blaise, Yanick NATIONAL AP SCHOLAR (CANADA) SCIENCE Granted to students in Canada who receive an average score of at least 4 on all Metro Toronto City Wide Science Fair AP Exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on five or more of these exams Staibanom, Stephanie Silver Medal Chan, Anze Hrotovytskyy, Bohdan** Mcmahon, Adam Grade 11 Waterloo Chemistry Contest Reeve, Christine Yang, Ximing Yang, Ximing 93rd percentile and First Place at Bishop Allen Hrotovytskyy, Bohdan 90th percentile AP SCHOLAR WITH DISTINCTION Chen, Hongrui(Ricardo) 81st percentile Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, Bodley, Katherine 73rd percentile and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. Chan, Anze Dema, Daniel Hrotovytskyy, Bohdan** Grade 12 Waterloo Chemistry Contest Mcmahon, Adam Reeve, Christine Yang, Ximing McMahon, Adam Top 1% Internationallay and First at Bishop Allen Reeve, Christine Top 8% AP SCHOLAR WITH HONOUR Chan, Anze Top 12% Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, McMaster Physics Competition and scores of 3 ore higher on four or more of these exams. Hrotovytskyy, Bohdan Third Place Androsyuk, Alexander*** Bis, Alexandra Choo, Christina*** Gallant, Kaitlin Obonsawin, Olivia Ramamurthy, Madhumitha OAPT Physics Sun, Sophie*** Zhu, Maggie Hrotovytskyy, Bohdan Top 6% Chen, Hongrui (Ricardo) Top 8% AP SCHOLAR Pajkic, Bsko Top 14% Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams. Vo, John Top 20% Angeles Pasco F, Maria-Fernan Chin, Kathryn Ciupak, Matthew Adatia, Shayne Top 20% Giovinazzo, Sophya Girard, Charlotte Kanne, Marta Lamont, Kate*** Moore, Brian Ostrovica, Glen Sir Isaac Newton Physics Contest Zakala, Christina Hrotovytskyy, Bohdan 97 percentile
TCDSB REGIONAL CENTRE FOR THE CONGREGATED ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM 21 Trustees
TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES 2019-2020
1. Joseph Martino 416-512-3401 2. Markus de Domenico 416-512-3402 3. Ida Li Preti 416-512-3403 4. Teresa Lubinski 416-512-3404 5. Maria Rizzo, Chair 416-512-3405 6. Frank D’Amico 416-512-3406 7. Mike Del Grande, Vice-Chair 416-512-3407 8. Garry Tanuan 416-512-3408 9. Norm Di Pasquale 416-512-3409 10. Daniel Di Giorgio 416-512-3410 11. Angela Kennedy 416-512-3411 12. Nancy Crawford 416-512-3412
Taylor Dallin, 416-512-3413 Student Trustee Kathy Nguyen, 416-512-3417 Student Trustee
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