Thornhill Secondary School 1m ENRICHMENT LEADERSHIP 40+ - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Thornhill Secondary School

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LEADERSHIP

★ 40+ clubs/councils ★ DECA International competitors ★ Award winning “Eye of the Tiger” School newspaper ★ Mentors/Prefects

ENRICHMENT

★ Advance Placement (Median score level 5) ★

Gifted Program

★ OYAP/SHSM ★ Arts/Drama/Music ★ Athletics/Health and Wellness

CARING COMMUNITY

★ Student Success ★ Student Support Services ★ Guidance ★ Personalized Alternative Education ★ Supports for ELL

TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCE

★ Nationally ranked Computer Science and Science competitors ★ SHSM

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LEADERSHIP

CLUBS @ TSS

A.C.T. Activists Committee of Thornhill Anime Club Art Club Badminton Club Board Game Club Choir Cooking Club Dance Club DECA Empowered Student Partnerships (ESP) Eye of the Tiger Fibre Arts Club Hand in Hand Club Hooked on Books TSS HOSA House Committee Improv Club Ivy Game Studio Jewish Student Union (JSU) Math Club Music Council Paws and Claws Photography Club Physics Club Poetry Slam Club Presentation Rainbow Alliance Reach for the Top Relay for Life Robotics Club Sick Kids Club Student Wellness Action Team (S.W.A.T.)

Tech Crew Ted Talk Club Thornhill Athletic Council (TAC) Thornhill Biology Society Thornhill Debate Society Thornhill Science and Math TSS Computer Club TSS ECO Club TSS Physics Club TSS Rock Band Club Ski and Snowboard Club Tigers Den Fitness Club Writing Club Yearbook 3D Animation

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❏ Gives students the opportunity to study and write university-level exams while in high school ❏ Recognized for advanced placement in universities ❏ PLUS for many university applications and SCHOLARSHIP!!! ❏ Over 10 Year proven track record at TSS!!!

SUBJECT GLOBAL 2018 Thornhill SS 2018 English Literature 2.57 3.571 Computer Science 3.18 4.29 Chemistry 2.80 3.556 Calculus 3.05 4.118 Biology 2.84 4.000

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“Health & Wellness”

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Business

SHSM Reach Aheads and Certifications

• ICE Training is an experiential opportunity with

community partners. Eg. Southlake Regional Health Centre

• McMaster Discovery Days in Health Sciences
• Humber College- Bio Science Outreach-

regional event planned to cover the respiratory, cardiovascular and digestive systems, using anatomical models, physiology experiments and cadaveric exploration.

• University of Guelph- Anatomy Lab
• University of Toronto – Kinesiology Lab
• Ontario Science Centre
• Future Health Professionals Leadership

Conference

• Certifications: CPR, First Aid, Safetalk,

animal first aid, concussion awareness coaching, wrapping and taping, and many

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SHSM - “Health & Wellness” & “Sports”

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Excellence at TSS!

★ Canadian Computing Olympiad- TOP Coder in the Country.(Japan) ★ Don Mill Programmer of the Year Award ★ Gold Medal Canadian Computing Olympiad (Tehran) ★ Outstanding Achievement Certification of Distinction: University of Waterloo Avogadro Chemistry Contest

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Excellence at TSS!

★ Robotics Team: York Region Skills Challenge ★ Gold Medal: York Region Science & Technology & Canada Wide Science Fair ★ UofT National Biology Scholars Recognition: National Biology Competition ★ Future Health Professionals (HOSA): Leadership Conference and Competition

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Excellence at TSS!

★ TORONTO STAR: “Eye of the Tiger: ○ Journalism Award /Best Newspaper Award ★ DECA: Provincial and International Competitors ★ Mountain Biking Team: York Region Finals ★ Senior Badminton Team: Provincial Championship ★ Senior Symphonic Band: Platinum Award at York Region Music Alive, National Invitation

Student Success Team

Administration Student Success Teacher Guidance Student Support Services Cooperative Education Personalized Alternative Education Literacy Teacher/ ELL Support Classroom Teachers

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Students Receiving Special Education Supports

• Ms. Weinberg

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Diploma Requirements (O.S.S.D.) for the 4 year program

O.S.S.D

18 Compulsory Credits 12 Optional Credits Successful completion of Ontario School Literacy Test 40 hours of Community Involvement

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Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)

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Grade 10

Community Involvement

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COURSE PATHWAY TYPES IN Gr. 9 & 10 APPLIED ACADEMIC GIFTED OPEN LOCALLY DEVELOPED

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OPTIONAL COURSES FOR GRADE 9 STUDENTS

Technological Studies

Broad Based Technology Computer Studies

Business Studies The Arts

Visual Drama Music

Learning Strategies Family Studies

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Choosing Courses for Grade 9

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Post- Secondary School Planning

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SCHOOLS ZONED FOR TSS ARE...

• Baythorn P.S.
• E.J. Sand P.S.
• Glen Shields P.S.
• Henderson P.S.
• Thornhill P.S.
• Yorkhill E.S.
• Charles Howitt P.S.

→ We will be visiting our partner schools at the end of January to support registration and course selection for TSS.

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Outside YRDSB/ TSS Boundaries

Please visit the CAFETERIA:

• Registration Form, Procedures, Transfer

procedures and timelines.

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For More Information…

Course selection for September 2018 will be done online through Visit our school website and click on “Guidance” at www.thornhill.ss.yrdsb.edu.on.ca York Region District School Board www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca For policies programs and curriculum documents: www.edu.gov.on.ca

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QUESTIONS?

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