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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.