1. Mayfield Secondary School 1880 students
Academics Arts Athletics Citizenship

2. National Anthem
We would like to recognize that we are on the traditional territory of the Mississauga’s of the New Credit First Nation. Thank you to Hannah, Georgia and Haramrit for performing our National Anthem.

3. Why Mayfield Secondary School?
Strong Academics
EQAO OSSLT (Literacy) 89%
EQAO Math 85% (Academic)
60 % Applied
Strong athletic program and many extracurricular clubs.
Safe and caring school environment

4. Regional Arts Program (RAP)
Dance
Drama
Music
Visual Arts

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

6. Mayfield RAP: Curriculum Features:
Open to Academic and Applied level students
Broad range of courses
Special Education support for students studying with an IEP .

7. 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 to consult with their parents, VP and counsellor
Withdrawal or demission from the program may necessitate returning to your home school as per board policy

8. 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

9. 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 - Optional
Period RAP Course
Period 3 - Lunch
Period Lunch
Period 4 - Optional
Period 5 - English
Period 5 - Optional

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

11. Who Can Apply?
Grade 8 students who are residents in the Peel Region and live north of the 401.
Grade 8 students in the public, catholic, and private systems
Grade 8 students “out-of-Region”

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

13. 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.

14. Students’ Thoughts Erika Degabriele – Drama
Sarina O'Gorman –Visual Arts
Madison Lavery – Dance
Rianna Jones - Music

15. Application Process
Online applications open on Monday November 5, 2018 at 12:01am
Online applications close on Wednesday November 21, 2018 at 3:00pm
No Elementary teacher referrals are required with this application

16. 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 participation component (audition) fee

17. Participation Component (Audition)Requirements
Participation component dates (Audition) are on January 24, 25, and 28, 2019 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Participation component appointments (Audition) will be assigned online after the application process closes. (Before the December school break)
Participation component (Audition) requirements are specified in the participation component audition package provided in the breakout sessions following this presentation. They are also available from the Mayfield’s school website.

18. Meeting Criteria and Random Selection
Applicants will be assessed based on their grade 7 final report card, their grade 8 progress report and their participation component (audition)
Applicants who meet the criteria will be placed in a random selection process (same process for all Regional Arts Programs in Peel)
Random selection process of all successful applicants will determine who is offered a spot in the first round and who is placed on the wait list for the second or third round of offers

19. Notification of Decision
First round offers will be ed to successful applicants on Feb. 1, 2019 after 3:00pm
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.

20. 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 .

21. Offers must be accepted no later than Feb. 6th. 2019 before 3 p.m.
If students do not accept spots in a program by Feb. 6th , second round offers will go out on Feb. 7th. 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. 6th is the program you will attend in September 2019.

22. Placement
Out of Region students will be considered after the second round of offers (second round offers close on February 11th at 3:00pm) All students will be placed in regional programs by Feb. 15th 2019.

23. 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.

24. Next Steps
Attend the subject discipline information session (Dance, Drama, Music, Visual Arts) for additional information. Students will learn more about the Participation Component (Audition) for their RAP discipline.
Be sure to complete the application online and to pay your Participation Component (Audition) Fee by November 21, 2018
Remember your username and password
Check out the Mayfield School Website – RAP Information
Prepare for your Participation Component (Audition)

25. More specific information is available at the following locations:
Dance
Gym C
Music
Gym A/B
Visual Arts
Cafeteria
Drama
Auditorium
Bussing info. is available in front foyer