SCHOOL PROFILE 2019 UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS MIDENT 886700 CEEB 826942 UCAS 48036 Discover Trafalgar Castle School: Trafalgar is a leading school for girls. Established in 1874 in Whitby, Ontario, Trafalgar is an independent, university preparatory school whose academic program allows each girl to discover her potential and find her unique path. Our emphasis on authentic learning and real-world problems, within a small-school environment, encourages risk-taking and experimental thinking. We want our students to make interesting mistakes: that’s how innovation and new solutions come to light. Curriculum Highlights 2018-2019 Enrolment Our Graduates • Ontario Secondary School Diploma Total (Grades 4-12) 231 Our graduates are welcomed by post-secondary institutions in • Advanced Placement (AP) courses Upper School (Grades 9-12) 153 Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States and other • Pursuit of Excellence program Lower School (Grades 4-8) 78 international universities. All of our students enthusiastically • Robotics, Girls Who Code Graduating Class of 2019 37 participate in a wide variety of co-curricular opportunities that • Marine Advanced Technology span the arts and sciences, athletics and community service Education (MATE) endeavours. Fostering a strong boarding tradition, we host 77 boarders who represent 10 countries and 33 per cent of our school population. With 100% of our graduates accepted to a post-secondary institution of their choice, a truth we embrace at Trafalgar Castle School is that exceptional academics within a warm and welcoming community builds women of strength and character. Advanced Placement (AP) Courses: AP courses are offered as an extension opportunity for those students desiring academic enrichment in addition to completing the requirements for the rigorous Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Trafalgar Castle began offering AP courses in 2004, and in Grade 11 (Junior year), students have the option of taking an AP course. In 2019- 2020, our Graduating Year (Senior) students have a choice of up to seven additional AP courses. All of our courses are taught by subject specialists; of our 34 faculty members, 12 hold Master’s degrees and one holds a Ph.D. In 2019, 89 per cent of our graduates were Ontario Scholars. Grading Policies: The grading standards in the Ontario educational system differ from those used at American high schools. An “A” grade starts at 80 per cent, rather than 90 per cent, and our passing grade is 50 per cent. If the course is repeated, the highest grade achieved is counted for credit. These standards are mandated by the Ontario Ministry of Education, which accredits all public and independent schools in this province. Ontario (OSSD) transcript grades reflect a student’s final achievement over the course of an academic year. Grading Equivalents: Academic Program: ONTARIO SECONDARY ONTARIO CANADIAN LETTER Due to our challenging academic standards, Trafalgar Castle does not SCHOOL CREDIT % MINISTRY 4-POINT SCALE GRADE EQUIVALENT RANGE EQUIVALENT rank students, and calculates GPA of the current year. Trafalgar Castle is 90-100 4+ A+ a non-semester school. Grade 11 and 12 Ontario courses are taught at 85-89 4 A the most advanced level (University Preparation or University/College 80-84 4- A- Preparation). Interim, anticipated or predicted grades are based on 70-79 3 B evidence demonstrated in the classroom. AP courses are aligned with 60-69 2 C Ontario Grade 11 and 12 3U/M and 4U/M credits. 50-59 1 D 49 and below R F 2019-2020 Grade 12 (4U/4M) Course Offerings: Business Studies • Business Leadership Candian and World Studies • Economics • Law • World Issues/AP Human Geography English • AP English Language and Composition • AP English Literature and Composition • Literature • Writer’s Craft French as a Second Language • French (core) International Languages • Mandarin (Simplified and Traditional) Mathematics • Advanced Functions • Data Management • Calculus • AP Calculus AB • AP Statistics Physical and Health Education • Kinesiology • Recreation and Fitness Leadership Project Management Science • Biology • Chemistry • Physics Social Sciences and Humanities • Philosophy The Arts • Drama • Music (Instrumental and Vocal) • Photography and Design Thinking • Visual Arts • AP Studio Art: 2D Design • AP Studio Art: Drawing 2019 Graduates’ Chosen Programs: 2019 Graduates’ Top University Destinations: (based on 37 graduates) Health Care Trent University Engineering Arts and Humanities Ryerson University Social Sciences University of Toronto Western University Sciences Business and Economics Queen's University Matriculation 2014-2019: Ontario Canada US Brock University Acadia University Chatham University Carleton University Concordia University George Mason University Fanshawe College Dalhousie University Martha Graham - NYC George Brown College Emily Carr University Missouri Baptist University Humber College McGill University University of California, Davis Laurentian University Memorial University McMaster University Mount Allison University UK OCAD University St. Francis Xavier University London College of Fashion Ontario Tech University University of British Columbia Queen’s Bader International Studies Centre Queen’s University University of Northern British Columbia University of Arts, London (College of Communication) Royal Military College University of Edinburgh Ryerson University International University of Kent Seneca College The Chinese University of Hong Kong University of Nottingham Trent University University of Amsterdam University of Guelph University of Otago University of Guelph-Humber University of Sydney University of Ottawa University of Toronto University of Waterloo Western University Wilfrid Laurier University York University Guidance and University Counselling Team: Tim Southwell Melissa Knight-Johnson Vice Principal Director of Student Programming [email protected] [email protected] 401 Reynolds St. T: 905.668.3358 Whitby, ON, Canada F: 905.668.4136 L1N 3W9 trafalgarcastle.ca.