1. Mayfield S.S. Regional Arts Info. Night
Academics, Arts, Athletics, Citizenship
If you are parked in a non-designated parking space (eg. grass, fire route, etc), please move your car immediately. Overflow parking can be found at James Grieve Public School, just north of the Recreation Centre.

2. Regional Arts Program (RAP)
Students enrolled in Mayfield RAP:
Dance
Drama
Music
Visual Arts
study a full range of academic credit courses leading to an Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Extra curricular clubs and sports

3. Mayfield S.S- 1800 students Strong Academics EQAO OSSLT (Literacy) 89%
EQAO Math 85% (Academic)
60 % Applied
Strong athletic program, many extracurricular clubs.
Safe and caring school environment

4. Eligibility
Grade 8 students must be residents in Peel Region, and live north of the 401, for the RAP program
proof of residency is required prior to an audition
students in the public, Catholic and private systems are welcome to apply
out-of-region students who meet the criteria may also be considered

5. Application Process
Completed applications will be accepted online starting November 6th
The last day to submit the Application package is November 24th by 4.00 p.m.
No Elementary teacher referrals are required with this application

6. Application Package Includes:
Notice of Use of Information Form
Student/parent questionnaire;
Peel students will have their marks uploaded electronically.
Non-Peel must provide most recent Grade 8 report card, Final Grade 7 report card,
If applicant has an IEP it must be provided,
parent/guardian information and student information section;
$40 non-refundable audition fee

7. Audition Requirements
Audition dates- January 25, 26, and 29th. between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Audition appointments will be assigned online after the application process closes. (Before the December school break)
Audition requirements are specified in the audition package provided in the breakout sessions following this presentation. They are also available from the Mayfield’s school website.

8. Notification of Decision
Offers will be ed to successful applicants on Feb. 5th., 2018.
Students will receive all program offers on this day.
If students apply to other Peel programs they may receive more than one offer. Students may only accept one offer.
If students do not receive an offer on this day, it doesn’t mean they will not be provided a spot in a program. They may get into a program during the next round of offers.

9. Offers must be accepted no later than Feb. 8th. 2018 at 4 p.m.
If students do not accept spots in a program by Feb. 8th , second round offers will go out on Feb. 9th. Once students make program decisions, they cannot change their minds and accept spots in different RLCP. This means the program you accept an offer for by Feb. 9th is the program you will attend in September 2018.

10. Orientation Sessions
Orientation sessions will be held at Mayfield for all the disciplines in early March. Notice regarding the date will be provided when your acceptance to the program is confirmed.

11. Offer acceptance
To accept an offer, you will need to reply by the deadline. You will need to reply to the offer you receive.
When you confirm program participation, you will be asked to pay your program fees. Directions will be provided.
Students will only be officially admitted into the program once program fees are received.  
Fees will be paid for online using a third-party service provider. If you don’t have a credit card or bank card, fees can be paid in-person with a cheque made payable to the school .

12. Program Expectations
RAP students are expected to:
Maintain overall academic achievement/effort that reflects individual potential, i.e. working at or striving for Level 3 in all subject areas
Maintain good attendance and punctuality;
Maintain high levels of participation and responsibility in the RAP program and all other courses

13. 4 Year Commitment
Rap students are expected to commit to the full 4 year program – 2 RAP credits per year
Supporting student success – students experiencing academic difficulties will meet in consultation with their parents, VP and counsellor
Withdrawal or demission from the program may necessitate returning to your home school as per board policy

14. Regional Arts Grade Program Timetable - Sample
GRADE 9 Timetable
Grade 11 Timetable
Semester One
Period 1 - Math
Period 1 - English
Period 2 – RAP Course
Period 2 - Math
Period 3 - Lunch
Period 3 – Rap course
Period 4 – French
Period 4 – Lunch
Period 5 - Science
Period Optional
Semester Two
Period 1 – Phys Ed.
Period 1 – Rap Course
Period 2 - Geography
Period 2 - Science
Period RAP Course
Period 3 - Lunch
Period Lunch
Period 4 - Optional
Period 5 - English
Period 5 - Optional

15. Mayfield RAP Certificate
Certificate – 8 successfully earned RAP credits

16. Curriculum Features: Mayfield RAP
Secondary School with access to specialized arts curriculum and programs facilities:
All RLCP courses follow the Ministry guidelines for Music, Dance, Drama and Visual Arts
These course outlines are available for viewing on the Ministry website

17. Curriculum Features: Mayfield RAP
Academic and Applied level students can take RAP
Broad range of courses
Special Education support for students studying with an IEP

18. Placement
All students will be placed in regional programs by Feb. 23th Out of Region students will be considered after the second round of offers.

19. Student Fees
Next year’s RAP fee is $200 to support Arts program initiatives and enhancements

20. Transportation
Regular school bus service is provided for students living within Mayfield Secondary School boundaries – North of Mayfield sideroad
Private transportation arrangements need to be made for students who live outside Mayfield home school boundaries – information will be available at the time of acceptance
“Next Stop” Transportation have representatives here this evening for your inquires.

21. Next Steps
Go to the additional information session tonight for the area you would like to audition for…RAP students are here to help you find where you want to go.
Be sure to complete your application on line and to paid your Audition Fee by November 24th.
Remember your username and password.
Check out the Mayfield School Website – RAP Information
Prepare for your Audition

22. More specific information is available at the following locations:
Dance
Gym C
Music
Gym A/B
Visual Arts
Cafeteria
Drama
Auditorium
Bussing Information will be available in Foyer throughout the evening