1. EAST YORK C. I. WELCOME TO OUR VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE

2. School Tours for Gr8 students Grade 8 Open House Grade 9 Family BBQ & Moving on Up! – takes place the last week August Focus on Success (FOS) & Resource Room Peer Tutors – English & Math Peer Mentors – Assigned to all Grade 9 Homerooms Weekly visits to share announcements and opportunities to get involved Grade 9 Workshops (Respect, Social Media, Handling Conflict, etc.)

3. LITERACY & NUMERACY SUPPORT PACKAGE Creates a double Literacy (or Numeracy) block in the student’s timetable designed to provide important extended learning time and additional learning opportunities to ensure Literacy or Numeracy skill acquisition. Students who select a support package will be enrolled in a 1L2 English/Math credit class immediately followed by a 1P2 English/Math credit class thereby creating the large Literacy/Numeracy block in the student’s timetable. Students work with the same teacher for the duration of the Literacy/Numeracy block providing instructional consistency. Together they will work to bridge learning gaps and strengthen Numeracy or Literacy skills and/or abilities. For those requiring additional support, a similar option is also available in Gr10, subject to sufficient course requests.

4. Specialist High Skills Major (available in all post-secondary pathways) Students who complete a major will be awarded a red seal on their diploma The seal shows employers that he have advanced skills in Manufacturing that other students will not SHSM provides opportunities to earn advance certifications (First Aid, CPR, forklift operations, etc.) Students must complete 2 Technology credits in both Gr11 & 12, as well as 1 Co-Op placement in Manufacturing, in addition to English, Math, and Science requirement.

5. Mindfulness Without Borders – a program run in and out of class to help students with focus, lower anxiety, and stay in the present Central Toronto Youth Services – 2 groups each year. In 2015/2016, they will run a girls group and a mixed gender group Bereavement – Guidance and Social Work runs a group in the spring to help students who have experienced the loss of a loved one

6. Flash & Andrea visit our school every other Friday ST. JOHN’S AMBULANCE THERAPY DOG

7. Runs 5 days a week Free of charge Opens in the cafeteria at 8:30 am Hot breakfast 3 days a week/Cold breakfast 2 days a week Staffed by student volunteers

8. THE FRENCH EXCHANGE 2 week exchange program with E.N.C. Lycée Blomet in Paris, France Program runs every two years Students from France visit in the Fall and East York students visit France in March Excellent opportunity to explore French culture and strengthen language skills Students have lots to see in France – museums, galleries, monuments, and historic neighbourhoods Plus, a fantastic trip to a castle in the Loire Valley!

9. NEW YORK ARTS TRIP Open to students who have demonstrated a commitment to the arts (whether in a past or present course or extra-curricular) The 2015/2016 trip includes: dinners and breakfasts, hotel, bus transportation, a harbour boat cruise, as well as, all museums and galleries, and a Broadway show!

13. Chess Concert Band Dance Club DECA East Yorker (newspaper) East York Singers Environmental Club EYCI Website Games Programming Gay-Straight Alliance Graphic Novel Model United Nations Morning Snack Program NOW Club for Newcomers PALS Tutoring Prom Robotics Stage Crew Sears Festival UNICEF Fitness Club Writes of Spring

14. Alumni Fundraising East York Athletic Association Gay Straight Alliance HOPE Club Mindfulness Without Borders Kids Can Free the Children Peer Mentors Peer Mediators Positive Spaces Student Government

15. Optional Attendance: If you live outside of the EYCI area, you must apply via Optional Attendance. OA Forms can be obtained from your current school and must be signed by your principal. Forms are due to East York by January 29 th To see if you are in our area, visit: http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Findyour/School/Byaddres s.aspx http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Findyour/School/Byaddres s.aspx

16. Understanding the Secondary School System

17. East York supports all pathways. Course selection reflects opportunities for graduates who want to go straight to work, enroll as an apprentice, or pursue post- secondary studies at college or university.

18. East York C.I. is a semestered school. East York C.I. is a semestered school. Each semester students take four subjects for a total of eight courses. Each semester students take four subjects for a total of eight courses. Semester 1 - September to January Semester 1 - September to January Semester 2 - February to June Semester 2 - February to June EYCI currently runs on a Day 1, Day 2 schedule. This means that periods 4 and 5 alternate.EYCI currently runs on a Day 1, Day 2 schedule. This means that periods 4 and 5 alternate. Regular Day Schedule Homeroom & Period 1 9:00 – 10:17 Period 210:20 – 11:37 Lunch11:37 – 12:37 Period 312:37 – 1:55 Period 41:58 – 3:15

19. 1 English 1 French 1 Mathematics 1 Canadian Geography 1 Science 1 Health and Physical Education 2 Elective Choices

20. Academic (D) -Emphasis on theoretical aspects of the content Applied (P) -Emphasis on practical applications of the essential concepts Open (O) -Courses have one set of expectations for all students Locally Developed (L) - For students who struggled with the concepts in the Gr. 8 Math, Science or English course. (These courses can be accessed at EYCI through the Literacy and Numeracy packages)

23. CHOICES FOR 9 For more detailed information on the secondary system, you can click on the image below to access Choices for 9. This TDSB document will outline: How to prepare for Grade 9 What credits students need to graduate Community Involvement Hours The Optional Attendance process

24. Questions? Please feel free to contact the school at (416)396-2355. We look forward to seeing you in September!