Student Handbook 2019-2020
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Toronto District School Board INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM Student Handbook 2019-2020 StudyToronto.ca International Education and Admissions 5050 Yonge Street, 1st Floor, Toronto, Ontario M2N 5N8 Canada T: 416-395 8120 E-mail: [email protected] 2 Table of Contents Toronto District School Board ________________________________________________ 2 Message from the Executive Superintendent _____________________________________ 2 Important Dates ___________________________________________________________ 3 TISP Contact Information ______________________________________________________4 School Contact Information ________________________________________________ 5 Centrally Assigned Guidance Counsellors for International Students _____________________6 English & Math Assessment ________________________________________________ 7 Newcomer Reception Centres ________________________________________________ 7 School Registration Process ________________________________________________ 8 Newcomer Profile ___________________________________________________________ 9 Sample Timetable ___________________________________________________________ 11 Report Bullying ___________________________________________________________ 11 Safety ____________________________________________________________________ 12 Student Expectations & Responsibilities ___________________________________________ 13 Expectations for Custodians ________________________________________________ 13 Graduation Requirement for Secondary Students ________________________________ 15 Academic Expectations ______________________________________________________16 English Language Learners ________________________________________________ 16 English as a Second Language ________________________________________________ 17 Prior Learning Recognition _____________________________________________________ 18 Course/Credit Codes _____________________________________________________ 19 International Languages Program ___________________________________________ 20 School Library & Computers ________________________________________________ 21 Leaving Your TDSB School ________________________________________________ 21 University Requirements _______________________________________________________ 22 Report Cards ___________________________________________________________ 23 Attendance Expectations _____________________________________________________ 23 Consequences of not Following the Rules _____________________________________ 23 Transferring to Another School ________________________________________________ 24 Homestay ________________________________________________________________ 25 Emergency Medical Insurance __________________________________________________ 25 Instructions for Renewal _____________________________________________________ 26 Things You Must Renew _____________________________________________________ 26 Renewal Forms ___________________________________________________________ 27 Wire Transfer Reference Sheet ________________________________________________ 31 Study Permit Renewal _____________________________________________________ 31 Refund Policy ___________________________________________________________ 32 Entry Visa Renewal ________________________________________________________ 33 Studying in Canada _________________________________________________________ 35 People in School ___________________________________________________________ 36 Other Important Contact Information ___________________________________________ 37 Page 1 TISP 2019‐20 3 Toronto—Canada’s largest City A Place to Learn, Live and Grow Toronto, the capital of the Province of Ontario and the largest city in Canada, is not only a vibrant, diverse and exciting place to live and learn, but also Canada’s lead- ing centre for education, high technologies, life and medical sciences, finance and entertainment. As the home to the country’s top universities and colleges, Toronto is attracting students from across Canada and around the world. Friendly and diverse communities One of the most liveable cities in the world Great opportunities to attend Canada’s best universities, and colleges Toronto District School Board Canada’s leading center for the arts and museums Canada’s financial centre Convenient public transit system As the largest and most diverse public school district in Canada, the TDSB prides Message from Associate Director, School Opera- itself on being a leader of public education tions and Service Excellence, Toronto District in the Province of Ontario and across Can- ada. Our students are among the highest Welcome to the Toronto International Student Program – TISP performing in the world. Coming to a new country like Canada is always an exciting and challenging experi- 113 secondary schools ence. To combine a world-class education with such an adventure in Toronto, Cana- da’s largest city, will be the most rewarding time of your life. I invite you to join us on a 477 elementary schools voyage as an international student at the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and find what genuinely inspires you! 39,000 teaching and support staff Our mission is to enable all students to reach high levels of achievement and to ac- quire the knowledge, skills, and values they need to become responsible members of 245,000 students a democratic society. We take great pride in the academic excellence of our schools and students. The tal- 160,000 students in continuing educa- ented community of educators and support staff are dedicated to enriching the lives of tion programs our students and helping them achieve success. With over 40% of our graduates ranking as Ontario Scholars, more than 80% of the TDSB graduates go on to universi- 2000+ international students from all ty or college. over the world The TDSB has one of the most robust international student programs in Canada. Our dedicated staff, teachers and counsellors understand the needs of our international students and know that they often require help adjusting to life in a new country. Our staff speak a variety of languages and they are always willing to offer friendly guid- ance on academic and personal issues. Our schools offer a vast range of academic courses and extracurricular activities that are designed to meet the diverse interests of our international students from all over the world. We give you our sincere promise that we at the TDSB will do everything we can to help you with your academic achievement and personal growth. Manon Gardner Associate Director, TDSB Page 2 TISP 2019‐20 Toronto International Student Programs (TISP) Important Dates July 22-26, 2019 New Students Reporting July 29 to August 23, 2019 Orientation and Summer School Program (Secondary) August 28, 2019 Orientation (Elementary) September 3, 2019 First Day of School September 20, 2019 Latest date to Report for New Secondary Students September 28, 2019 Student Leadership Day Camp October 14, 2019 Thanksgiving Day — No School October 30, 2019 Deadline to Renew for February Semester December 23, 2019 to January 3, 2020 Christmas Break — No School January 30, 2020 Lunar New Year Celebration February 17, 2020 Family Day — No School March 16 – 20, 2020 March Break — No School April 10, 2020 Good Friday — No School April 13, 2020 Easter Monday — No School May 18, 2020 Victoria Day — No School June 23, 2020 Last Day of School (Secondary) June 25, 2020 Last Day of School (Elementary) Travel and Holidays While Students are encouraged to explore and experience Canadian culture through travel during their stay in Toronto, it is ex- pected that travel will not interfere with your academic studies and should be lim- ited to designated school holidays. Page 3 TISP 2019‐20 5 TISP Contact Information T: 416-395 8120 E-mail: [email protected] Kien Luu 416-395-8108 [email protected] Centrally Assigned Principal Fred Liu 416-395-8120 [email protected] Manager Brian Chan 416-395-8119 [email protected] Administrative Assistant Philip Qian 416-395-8104 [email protected] Office Administrator Donna Day 416-395-8116 [email protected] Admission Assistant Peggie Kok 416-395-8116 [email protected] Admission Assistant Kate MacKenzie 416-395-8118 [email protected] Admission Assistant Roula Massin 416-395-8115 [email protected] Admission Assistant Page 4 TISP 2019‐20 6 TDSB Secondary Schools Designated for International Students Name of School Address Phone # Website A Y Jackson Secondary School 50 Francine Dr. North York,ON M2H 2G6 (416) 395-3140 http://www.ayjackson.ca/ Agincourt Collegiate Institute 2621 Midland Ave, Scarborough, ON, M1S1R6 (416) 396-6675 http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/agincourtci Albert Campbell Collegiate Institute 1550 Sandhurst Circle, Toronto, ON M1V 1S6 (416) 396-6684 http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/albertcampbell Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute 3363 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, ON M1N 2G2 (416) 396-6740 http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/ birchmountpark/ Bloor Collegiate Institute 1141 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M6H 1M9 (416) 393-1420 http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/bloorci/ Central Technical School 725 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON M5S 2R5 (416) 393-0070 http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/ centraltechnicalschool Central Toronto Academy 570 Shaw Street, Toronto, ON M6G 3L6 (416) 393-0030 http://schools.tdsb.on.ca/ centraltorontoacademy Don Mills Collegiate Institute 2740 Lawrence Ave. East Toronto, ON M3C 1X6 (416) 393-5525 http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/donmillsci Dr. Norman Bethune Collegiate Insti- 200 Fundy Bay Blvd, Toronto, ON