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TEPPERMAN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP GIVEAWAY

2024-04-25T13:10:00.000-04:00

In September of 1998, the Tepperman family, on behalf of our staff, launched a scholarship program aimed at supporting children's education in Southwestern Ontario.

Every month, Tepperman’s draws two random winners from the entrants and gives away a $1,000 scholarship towards the winners' post-secondary education. That’s an investment of $24,000 per year into the program.

No purchase is necessary.

TO DATE MORE THAN $600,000 HAS BEEN INVESTED IN THE CANADIAN SCHOLARSHIP TRUST REGISTERED EDUCATION SAVINGS PLAN.

The scholarship will be invested in a Registered Education Scholarship Trust Plan, which will keep increasing in value through the years until it is put to use for higher education.

Every month you can enter your child, 15 years or younger, for their chance to win a $1,000 scholarship. This is only one of the ways the Tepperman family has chosen to give back to the communities that support us.

Ballots can be completed using the link to the form below.

https://www.teppermans.com/scholarship

Ontario Preparing Students for Jobs of the Future

2023-07-07T16:49:00.000-04:00

The Ontario government is implementing a new high school graduation requirement to help better prepare students across our province for the jobs of tomorrow. Starting with students entering Grade 9 in September 2024, all students will now be required to earn a Grade 9 or 10 Technological Education credit as part of their Ontario Secondary School Diploma.

Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education said "By requiring students to take at least one Technological Education credit in high school, we are opening up doors and creating new pathways to good jobs in STEM and the skilled trades. All students will benefit from a greater emphasis on hands-on learning experiences and technical skills in the classroom so they can graduate with a competitive advantage in this country."

This new learning graduation requirement will expose Ontario’s students to at least one Technological Education course that could guide them to a future career in the highly skilled workforce, including the skilled trades. With more than 100,000 unfilled skilled trades jobs right now, it is critical Ontario attracts more young people to pursue a fulfilling, good-paying career in the trades.

The Technological Education curriculum covers a broad range of sectors, including construction, transportation, manufacturing, computer technology, hospitality and communication. In Ontario, men make up more than 70 per cent of workers in trades-related occupations. The exposure to these career pathways as a mandatory graduation curriculum requirement will ensure more young women make the choice to pursue a career in the trades.

This new graduation requirement builds upon other actions taken by the government to bolster its Skilled Trades Strategy, including developing an accelerated Grade 11 to apprenticeship pathway for students to get into the skilled trades faster.

“Ontario is facing the largest labour shortage in a generation, which means when you have a career in the skilled trades, you have a career for life,” said Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. “That’s why our government is taking an all-hands-on deck approach to attract and train our next generation of skilled trades workers for better jobs and bigger paycheques for themselves and their families.”

read full details here:

https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1002810/ontario-preparing-students-for-jobs-of-the-future

Canadian Senior and Intermediate Mathematics Contests

2023-05-26T12:13:00.005-04:00

The Canadian Senior and Intermediate Mathematics Contests (CSMC and CIMC) are two contests designed to give students the opportunity to have fun and develop their mathematical problem-solving ability.

Audience

Students in Grade 10 or 9 or below are eligible to write the CIMC.

Students in Grade 12 or 11 and CÉGEP students are eligible to write the CSMC.

Date

Written in November. Visit https://www.cemc.uwaterloo.ca/contests/our-contests.html for dates and deadlines for the current year.

Format

9 questions; 6 are answer only and 3 are full-solution

2 hours

Score out of 60

Marks are awarded for completeness, clarity, and style of presentation. A correct solution, poorly presented, will not earn full marks.

Written by individuals on paper Some calculators permitted

Mathematical Content

Most of the CIMC problems are based on the mathematical curriculum up to and including Grade 10. Most of the CSMC problems are based on the mathematical curriculum up to and including the final year of secondary school.

Practicing with past contests is a great way for students to get to know the style of questions that appear on these contests, as well as common topics.

Students can also prepare by reviewing our open courseware. We also have some preparation materials which are specifically aimed at the CSMC contest.

Contest Supervision

Contest Supervisors should arrange to have students write the contest at school and are responsible for ensuring that students are supervised appropriately.

Once the contest has been written, all of the contest materials should be returned to the CEMC in one package for marking.

Results will be sent to the Contest Supervisor by email and will also be available in the Contest Supervisor Portal four to six weeks after the contest date.

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Skilled trades in Ontario High Schools

2022-11-07T12:21:00.003-05:00

The skilled trades offer students a variety of rewarding and lucrative career opportunities. With specialty training, hands-on work and jobs in high-demand, skilled trades give students a wide range of secure, high-paying and satisfying careers.

Job skills programs in High schools across Ontario offer job skills programs to help young people recognize skilled trades and apprenticeships as a career of choice.

Specialist High Skills Majors (SHSM)

This innovative program lets high school students in Grades 11 and 12 focus on a career path that matches their skills and interests while earning their Ontario Secondary School Diploma.

Students can concentrate their learning around a particular sector gain important skills on the job with actual employers, at skills training centres and at school earn industry certifications.

Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs are available in 19 sectors including:

agriculture

aviation/aerospace

construction

energy

environment

food processing

forestry

horticulture and landscaping

hospitality and tourism

information and communications technology

manufacturing

mining

transportation

Find an SHSM program

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Regional Municipality of Niagara Secondary Schools

2022-05-21T12:30:00.004-04:00

List of Niagara Regional Municipality Secondary Schools Addresses

The District School Board of Niagara Secondary Schools

School name	Street address	Community	Postal
A. N. Myer Secondary School	6338 O'Neil Street	Niagara Falls	L2J 1M7
Beamsville District Secondary School	4317 Central Avenue	Beamsville	L0R 1B0
DSBN Academy	130 Louth Street	St. Catharines	L2S 2T4
Eastdale Secondary School	170 Wellington Street	Welland	L3B 1B3
Eden High School	535 Lake Street	St. Catharines	L2N 4H7
E.L. Crossley Secondary School	350 Highway #20	Fonthill	L0S 1E0
Governor Simcoe Secondary School	15 Glenview Avenue	St. Catharines	L2N 2Z7
Greater Fort Erie Secondary School	1640 Garrison Road	Fort Erie	L2A 5M4
Grimsby District Secondary School	5 Boulton Avenue	Grimsby	L3M 1H6
Laura Secord Secondary School	349 Niagara Street	St. Catharines	L2M 4V9
Port Colborne High School	211 Elgin Street	Port Colborne	L3K 3K4
Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School	101 Glen Morris Drive	St. Catharines	L2T 2N1
Stamford Collegiate Secondary School	5775 Drummond Road	Niagara Falls	L2G 4L2
St. Catharines Collegiate Secondary School	34 Catherine Street	St. Catharines	L2R 5E7
Thorold Secondary School	50 Ormond Street North	Thorold	L2V 1Z1
Welland Centennial Secondary School	240 Thorold Road West	Welland	L3C 3W2
Westlane Secondary School	5960 Pitton Road	Niagara Falls	L2H 1T5

Niagara Catholic District School Board Secondary Schools

School Name	Street Address	Municipality	Postal Code
Blessed Trinity Catholic Secondary School	145 Livingston Avenue	Grimsby	L3M 5J6
Denis Morris Catholic High School	40 Glen Morris Drive	St. Catharines	L2T 2M9
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School	460 Linwell Road	St. Catharines	L2M 2P9
Lakeshore Catholic High School	150 Janet Street	Port Colborne	L3K 2E7
Notre Dame College School	64 Smith Street	Welland	L3C 4H4
St. Francis Catholic Secondary School	541 Lake Street	St. Catharines	L2N 4H7
Saint Michael Catholic High School	8699 McLeod Road	Niagara Falls	L2E 6S5
Saint Paul Catholic High School	384 Windermire Road	Niagara Falls	L2J 2Y5

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Questions to ask before enrolling in private high schools

2022-05-06T16:41:00.005-04:00

Before signing the contract with a private high school, parents and guardians should ask :

Does the Ontario Private High School :

follow the Ontario curriculum?
conduct criminal reference checks with local police reports on staff?
have a published public code of conduct or other discipline policy?
employ qualified teachers with the Ontario College of Teachers?
publish Ontario Secondary School Literacy test (OSSLT) results?
publish contract terms with fees, refunds, attendance policies?
have a procedure for resolving complaints by parents and students?
have a policy regarding access to the student's records, such as the Ontario Student Transcript (OST) or Ontario Student Record (OSR)?
have liability insurance with respect to accidents involving students?

The government of Ontario requires that a private school have the following:

a principal in charge of the school
control of quality of instruction and evaluation of student achievement
control of content of the program or course of study
a common school-wide assessment and evaluation policy
a common procedure for reporting to parents
a common school-wide attendance policy
a central office for the maintenance of student records

The government of Ontario has the sole authority to determine the courses of study that a student must complete to obtain the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).

Have questions? email eslincanada@gmail.com or call 647 247 3897

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CCLA Nation-wide High School Contest

2022-03-26T19:11:00.017-04:00

Each year, the CCLA presents a nation-wide high school contest to commemorate the work of Bernard Chernos. Student entries address one of the fundamental freedoms questions posed by us each year (often issues the CCLA itself is working on), examining different civil liberties implications, and applying a ‘reasonableness’ analysis.

Entries can be submitted either as essays or as ‘video rants’ (in the style of Rick Mercer, one of Canada’s most famous political humorists) for a chance to win cash prizes.

The Chernos Contest makes a great ready-made assignment for a wide range of high school courses!

Contest finalists are selected by CCLA lawyers and educators, then judged by a panel of legal scholars, and civil liberties and human rights educators from across the country.

Winners receive certificates and prizes:

1st place: $500 + book
2nd place: $150 + book
3rd place: $100 + book

Deadline is May 27, 2022!

01 Choose Your Question

Choose one of the four questions selected for the 2022 Chernos Contest.

02 Choose Your Format

Write a 750-1,000 word essay OR record a 3-4 minute video rant.

03 Create Your Entry

Write your essay! Record your video! Proof read! Fact check!

04 Submit!

More info here:

https://cclet.org/contests/

The Canadian Civil Liberties Education Trust (CCLET) is a non-profit research and public educational organization created in 1967 by the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA).

CCLA is a national, non-profit, non-governmental organization that works to protect and promote rights and freedoms through the courts, in the community, and in schools. Together, CCLA and CCLET stand for freedom, equity, and a better future for all people in Canada.

CCLET supports the belief that those who understand and think critically about their rights and responsibilities are better prepared to live as global citizens. Our programs encourage learners to engage with and think critically about diverse perspectives, so that they may actively participate in our democratic processes — and make Canada a better, more inclusive place for all.

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High School Courses in English As a Second Language in Ontario

2022-03-07T11:36:00.005-05:00

High School Courses in English As a Second Language in Ontario

Level	Course Name	Course codes	Credits
1	Beginning Communication in English	ESLAO	1
2	English in Daily Life	ESLBO	1
3	English for School and Work	ESLCO	1
4	Study Skills in English	ESLDO	1
5	Bridge to English	ESLEO	1

Ministry of Ontario - Common Course Codes:

EBS Business English
ELC Canadian Literature
ELI Literature
ELM Modern Literature
ELT English Literature
EMD English-Media
ENG English

ENH English II
ENO English Oral
ENC English - Single cate
ENI English - Indep Study
ENP English - School Pack
END English Other Discipline
ENS English Lang Studies

ENT Theme or Topic
ESI - Introduction course
ESD English Skills Develop
ESL English as 2nd Language
ESF English Skills Language
EWC Writer's Craft
EWR English Writing

English As a Second Language and English Literacy Development Overview

Working within the framework of the Education Act and its regulations, district school boards adapt provincial education policy to local situations. They must also provide and maintain within their jurisdiction adequate teaching and support staff and appropriate facilities. Trustees, as elected members of the board, represent the local community, providing a link between electors and the education system.

Private schools also provide elementary and secondary education. They are independently operated and do not receive funding from the government.

In Ontario, all permanent residents between the ages of 6 and 16 must attend school. Elementary schools provide Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs (for children aged 4 and 5) and programs for grades 1 through 8. Secondary schools currently offer programs from Grade 9 through to Grade 12, as well as Ontario Academic Courses (OACs). To receive an Ontario Secondary School Diploma, students need to complete at least thirty credits in secondary school (one credit is normally one course). Students planning to attend university can include the required six Ontario Academic Courses in these thirty credits. The new standards for education were introduced during 1999 in high schools across Ontario.

The credit system consists of:
Compulsory Credits (total of 18)
4 credits in English (1 credit per grade)
1 credit in French as a second language
3 credits in mathematics (at least 1 credit in Grade 11 or 12)
2 credits in science
1 credit in Canadian history
1 credit in Canadian geography
1 credit in the arts (music, art, drama, or dance)
1 credit in health and physical education
1/2 credit in civics and 1/2 credit in career studies
1 additional credit in English, or a third language, or a social science, or Canadian and world studies

1 additional credit in health and physical education, or business studies, or the arts (music, art, drama, or dance)

1 additional credit in science (Grade 11 or 12) or technological education(Grades 9-12)

In addition to the 18 compulsory credits, students have to earn 12 optional credits in courses of their choice, selected from the full list of courses available in the school. Optional credits allow students to build an educational program that suits their individual interests and meets university, college, apprenticeship, or work requirements.

Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test
Students will take the Secondary School Literacy Test in Grade 10. Students must pass the test in order to graduate, and their result is recorded on their student transcript. Students who do not complete the test successfully will receive remedial help to prepare them for retesting. The literacy test requirement is additional to the 30 credits needed for a high school diploma. The literacy test evaluates students' reading and writing skills based on curriculum expectations in language and communications up to and including Grade 9. ESL students will take the test only when they have reached this level in their language studies. Accommodations will be made for students in special education programs.

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SUPERTMATIK Mental Math International Competition 2020/21

2020-09-22T20:18:00.002-04:00

SUPERTMATIK Mental Math International Competition 2020/21
Due to coronavirus concerns, the Competition will be held online-only

SUPERTMATIK mental math game is a mathematical card game played in schools since 2005. Best known as "SUPER T", this mental math game has proven to successfully engage students in grades 1 through 9 (students aged between 6 and 15 years).

In 2007 EUDACTICA publishers, created the International SUPERTMATIK Mental Math Competition, a contest based in the SUPERTMATIK Mental Math game. This contest has become a key event in the teaching of mathematics. The central principle of this championship is for students to develop basic competence in mathematics from the beginning of their schooling through constructive play, interesting and involving them in it via a fun way of learning.

Why should I register?

1. All teachers recognize the importance of practicing mental math;
2. Practicing mental math doesn't just help students develop academically, it's also a useful life skill;
3. SUPERTMATIK will boost your pupils motivation towards mental math;
4. SUPERTMATIK will keep ALL students motivated - everyone can play at their own level.

Entering the SUPERTMATIK school competition is free of charge and does not imply any purchase obligation, unless you wish to register your school winners in the Grand International Final. In this case, a small fee (EUR 3) will be charged for each student you wish to register for the final stage

Mental Math Competition RULES | Online Enrollment

How to play SUPERTMATIK?

- Time Attack mode
- Versus Robot mode

For further information kindly contact: E: supertmatik@eudactica.com or call us 00351 966 208 191.

80 Ontario High Schools improve in Math

2018-05-01T22:01:00.003-04:00

This year's report card finds that 37 high schools in Ontario have shown statistically significant improvement over the last four years in Grade 9 academic math and 47 schools have improved in applied math.

The Report Card helps parents choose Where parents can choose among several schools for their children, the Report Card provides a valuable tool for making a decision. Because it makes comparisons easy, it alerts parents to those nearby schools that appear to have more effective academic programs.

Some schools do better than others. To improve a school, one must believe that improvement is achievable. This Report Card, like other report cards from the Fraser Institute, provides evidence about what can be accomplished. It demonstrates clearly that even when we take into account factors such as the students’ family background—which some believe dictate the degree of academic success that students can enjoy in school—some schools do better than others.

Read the full report here:
https://www.fraserinstitute.org/sites/default/files/ontario-secondary-school-rankings-2018.pdf

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Updated Ontario Curriculum

2016-11-02T22:12:00.007-04:00

The goal of Ontario secondary schools is to support high-quality learning while giving individual students the opportunity to choose programs that suit their skills and interests.

The updated Ontario curriculum, in combination with a broader range of learning options outside traditional classroom instruction, will enable students to better customize their high school education and improve their prospects for success in school and in life.

The revised curriculum recognizes that, today and in the future, students need to be critically literate in order to synthesize information, make informed decisions, communicate effectively, and thrive in an ever-changing global community.

It is important that students be connected to the curriculum; that they see themselves in what is taught, how it is taught, and how it applies to the world at large.

The curriculum recognizes that the needs of learners are diverse, and helps all learners develop the knowledge, skills, and perspectives they need to be informed, productive, caring, responsible, healthy, and active citizens in their own communities and in the world.

See the full PDF
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/health9to12.pdf

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Safe and Accepting Schools: Premier's Awards 2015 - 16

2016-01-17T10:17:00.005-05:00

Premier's Awards for Accepting Schools

What are the Premier's Awards for Accepting Schools? A safe, inclusive and accepting environment makes a school a great place to learn! The Premier's Awards for Accepting Schools recognize those teams across the province that have done exceptional and innovative work in creating a safe, inclusive and accepting school environment.

Recipients of the award:
The award recognizes schools that have demonstrated initiative, creativity and leadership in promoting a safe, inclusive and accepting school climate.

Recipients of the 2014-2015 Premier's Awards for Accepting Schools
Aldergrove Public School
Conestoga Public School
École élémentaire catholique Lamoureux – Enseignement personalise
James Robinson Public School
L'Amoreaux Collegiate Institute
North Park Collegiate and Vocational School
Notre Dame High School
St. Alfred Catholic Elementary School
Tilbury Area Public School
White Oakes Secondary School

more info at: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/safeschools/award.html

2015-16 Premier's Awards for Accepting Schools

Nominations are now open!
New nomination form is now easier to complete!
Download a form and start your submission today!
Deadline: February 19, 2016 – 5 pm EST

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Provincial Ministries of Education

2013-04-22T16:32:00.004-04:00

In Canada, education is important for success and many people in Canada complete post-secondary education, which is after their graduation from high school.

Free public education begins at age four or five and must continue until age 15 or 16, depending on provicial laws.

You can visit the provincial Ministry of Education websites for the province or territory in which you live at the following links.

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Calgary Public schools face 324 Job Cuts

2011-07-03T20:52:00.002-04:00

The interesting part of this story is the revelation that the Calgary school board spends a significantly higher percentage of the school board budget on the top officials and school board administrators and less on the actual teachers who teach the students.

A Calgary Herald analysis found that the Calgary school board could save $10.5 million if it spent as little on administration as the most frugal of its Alberta counterparts.

The huge rent for the fancy new Calgary School board building is just one of the problems that the Calgary school board created for itself.

Read more about the Calgary Herald story: http://www.calgaryherald.com/Public+schools+face+cuts/4638763/story.html

The Calgary School board plans to continue support for ESL programming for students born outside of Canada.

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$3,000 - to help the Enterprising - ages 15 to 29

2010-03-02T21:55:00.006-05:00

STUDENTS & YOUNG ENTREPRENEURSHIP - SUMMER COMPANY PROGRAM
MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TRADE

The Summer Company program provides hands-on business training and mentoring - together with awards of up to $3,000 - to help enterprising young people, ages 15-29 (as of April 30, 2010) to start up and run their own summer business.

As a Summer Company entrepreneur, you’ll receive hands-on business coaching and mentoring from local community business leaders who will help make your Summer Company a success. Who knows, it could be the start of something big.

Summer Company is coordinated and delivered at the community level through the government's Small Business Enterprise Centres by way of business mentoring groups. Business mentoring groups consist of volunteer business advisors from the local community.

Successful Students will receive: An award of up to $1,500 will be given for start-up costs, and $1,500 award upon the successful completion of the Summer Company program. business and returning to school; A minimum of 12 hours of business training; and an opportunity to regularly meet with a local business mentoring group for support and advice on operating their summer business.

The deadline for your application and business plan submission is due MAY 6, 2010.

Applications are reviewed as they are received but there are a limited number of awards.

Steps to apply

Will you be between the ages of 15 - 29 by April 30, 2010?
Are you a student returning to school in the fall of 2010?
Are you a Canadian Citizen or a Landed immigrant living in Ontario?
Are you proposing a new business idea?
Do you plan to operate your (Summer Company) business in Ontario?
Have you received a previous Summer Company award, or have an outstanding My Company Loan?
Will you be employed elsewhere working more than 12 hours per week during the summer?
Are you planning to operate your Summer Company business as a partnership?

Link to Eligibility Checklist
http://www.ontariocanada.com/screen/en_sc_eligibility_questionaire.jsp

Have a question? Call: 1-877-553-5507.

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High School should Educate Students

2010-02-20T15:46:00.005-05:00

"Ontario high schools will be able to provide every student with an education advantage," said Premier McGuinty.

The McGuinty government made a commitment to improve student success by setting graduation targets. By 2010, Ontario will graduate 85 per cent of its students, up from just 68 per cent when the McGuinty government took office.

Phase three of the Student Success Strategy will:

Add a new Specialist High-Skills Major to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma that will allow students to complete a minimum bundle of courses in specific high-skills areas such as arts, business, information technology, and construction and manufacturing

Introduce legislation that would, if passed, require students to keep learning in a classroom, apprenticeship or workplace training program until age 18 or until they graduate

Expand cooperative education programs through increased partnerships with business and community organizations

Create new dual-credit programs to allow students to earn several credits toward an Ontario Secondary School Diploma through college, apprenticeship and university courses.

Introduce a new coordinated effort and formal links between high schools and postsecondary destinations to help students reach higher.

"For too long, high schools have struggled to help students reach their potential through a one-size-fits-all model," said Kathleen Wynne.

"We want our province to succeed and for that to happen, we need our people to succeed - so dropping out when you turn 16 should not be an option," said Premier McGuinty.

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Study High School Business Studies Online

2009-05-10T16:16:00.004-04:00

Students can now study high school credit courses online through Ministry of education approved programs. Average cost is $400.

Some of the advantages of Learning Online

Business Studies Students that require a course that their own local high school is not offering in a particular semester.

Those who are pursuing careers in professional athletics or arts and must travel a great deal during the school year.

Students with health related issues that prevent them from attending a traditional high school.

Mature students who are working full time and do not wish to attend night school
Students who are seeking entry into a college or university program and are missing a necessary prerequisite.

International students seeking Canadian education

Study High School Business Studies Online

Introduction To Business This course introduces students to the world of business, including the concepts, functions, and skills required for meeting the challenges of operating a business in the twenty-first century on a local, national, and/or international scale. Students will also learn concepts and skills related to personal finance, entrepreneurship, and international business. No prerequisite.

Marketing: Goods, Services, Events This course introduces the fundamental concepts of product marketing, which includes the marketing of goods, services, and events. Students will examine how trends, issues, global economic changes, and information technology influence consumer buying habits. Students will engage in marketing research, develop marketing strategies, and produce a marketing plan for a product of their choice. No prerequisite.

Financial Accounting Principles This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and procedures of accounting. Students will develop financial analysis and decision skills that will assist them in future studies and/or career opportunities in business. Student will acquire an understanding of accounting for a service and a merchandising business, computerized accounting, financial analysis, and ethics and current issues in accounting. No Prerequisite

Financial Accounting Principles This course introduces students to advanced accounting principles that will prepare them for postsecondary studies in business. Students will learn about financial statements for various forms of business ownership and how those statements are interpreted in making business decisions. This course expands students knowledge of sources of financing, further develops accounting methods for assets, and introduces accounting for partnerships and corporations. Prerequisite: Financial Accounting Principles, Grade 11, University/College Preparation Organizational

Business Leadership: Management fundamentals
This course focuses on the development of leadership skills used in managing a successful business. Students will analyse the role of a leader in business, with a focus on decision making, management of group dynamics, workplace stress and conflict, motivation of employees, and planning. Effective business communications kills, ethics, and social responsibility are also emphasized. Prerequisite: Any university, university/college, or college preparation course in business studies or Canadian and world studies

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TDSB adds 55 ESL Teachers to Toronto High Schools

2009-01-18T19:36:00.004-05:00

As reported by many education organizations the TDSB has continualy "re-assigned" the Ontario Provincial ESL grants into overhead and maintainence budgets to make up for budget shortfalls.

This process has left many of the over 20,000 new Toronto immigrants over the last 3 years with no ESL teacher to help.

Using even simple math tells everyone that 10,000 (half of the students) divided by 55 teachers equals 181 students per teacher.

Good ESL classes are a 10 student to 1 teacher ratio. A teacher can teach 60 students each day - seeing all 181 students every three days.

Just to put everything into some sort of perspective it takes the average student about 2000 hours of instruction and 3,000 hours of self-study and practice to become fluent in English.

The "new" TDSB ESL initiative means that the new immigrants will need about (lets see 210 school days each year divided by three equals 70 ESL classes each year) (Now we take the 2000 hours and divide by 70) yes just over 28.5 years of high school classes to become fluent in English.

In a recent Toronto Sun Article the Toronto board's superintendent of programs
Karen Grose is quoted "Every single English language learner across the system now has a teacher assigned to them"

What we say is so what - the students really need 500 hours each year.

Read the full article
http://www.torontosun.com/news/2009/01/18/8060621-sun.html

The article also begs the question - why does the Ontario Provincial Government not moniter how this specialty ESL grant is spent - and why did the TDSB ignore the real educational needs of their students.

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Ontario Expanding Specialist High Skills Majors (SHSM) Program

2008-10-31T14:13:00.002-04:00

The Ontario Ministry of Education is expanding its Specialist High Skills Majors (SHSM) program by adding two majors: Community Safety and Emergency Services and Information and Communications Technology.

The 14 SHSM programs are now available in all school boards across Ontario in 338 Ontario high schools.

Specialist High Skills Majors are now available in:

Agriculture
Arts and Culture
Business
Community Safety and Emergency Services
Construction
The Environment
Forestry
Health and Wellness
Hospitality and Tourism
Horticulture and Landscaping
Information and Communications Technology
Manufacturing
Mining
Transportation
To access school address information

This will help even more Ontario high school students train for careers in fields such as fire protection, paramedics, search and rescue, emergency response, telecommunications, internet commerce and computer engineering.

Students learn on the job and in the classroom. They also earn valuable industry certifications, including first aid and C.P.R. qualifications.

The SHSM program allows students to customize their learning, giving them more opportunity to explore career goals.

For additional information on the SHSM programs go to:
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca

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Ontario High School Education Facts and Stats

2008-04-24T10:47:00.006-04:00

Ontario High School Education Facts and Stats

Ontario Government funding for public education in Ontario has increased to $18.8 billion for the 2008/2009 school year.

Ontario’s publically funded schools are administered by 72 district school boards and 33 school authorities. "School authorities" consist of geographically isolated boards and hospital school boards.

Ontario School Boards are divided as follows:
31 English Public School Boards
29 English Catholic School Boards
4 French Public School Boards
8 French Catholic School Boards

There are 4,002 elementary and 884 secondary schools in Ontario (2005-06).

Number of public school teachers: 118,508, consisting of 73,952 elementary and 44,556 secondary. (2005-06)

Number public school principals and vice-principals: 7,138, consisting of 5,260 elementary and 1,878 secondary. (2005-06)

Number of public school students in 2005-06: 2,118,544.

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Public Education Costs will top 10,000 per student

2008-04-07T11:23:00.004-04:00

Funding to meet the needs of Ontario students in Ontario public school boards is expected to increase to $18.8 billion for the 2008/2009 school year.

According to Finance Minister Dwight Duncan, the Ontario government's investment in the public school system has increased 24 per cent to about $9,821 per student since the Liberals took office almost five years ago.

More than $16 million in additional dollars is being promised to bolster programs for students at-risk of failing high school.

Other public education system investments include:

• $10 million for English as a Second Language in the 2008/2009 school year

• $67 million for special needs students in the 2008/2009 school year

• $32 million over three years for the Student Nutrition Program

• $2 million in 2008/2009 for Parenting and Family Literacy Centres

• $10 million in 2008/2009 to help students receive a well-rounded education through arts, music, physical education and other outdoor education programs

• $3 million in 2008/2009 to ensure environmental education and awareness is a part of lessons and school operations.

The children of visitors to Canada will have to pay the usual cost to taxpayers of the public education expenses. Most Ontario school boards will be charging 10,000 dollars and up depending on administration expenses and local costs.

Many school boards welcome citizens from other countries to attend Ontario public schools as it is a source of funding for the public schools and helps create jobs in the Canadian education industry.

The good news is that for every 6 foreign students that attend a Canadian public school - one education job is created and 2 service jobs. The bad news is that for every student that is falsly represented as a Canadian and put into the very expensive public school system the taxpayers have $10,000 stolen from them.

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How to Find an Ontario Government School or School Board

2008-03-16T10:30:00.007-04:00

The Ontario Government School and Board Finder provides contact information for Ontario Government Public schools and school boards.

You can perform a simple search on school and board names or an advanced search that allows you to also include city, language, level and type in your search criteria.

The following are links:

Link to Find an Ontario School

Link to Find an Ontario School Board

There are three clasifications for elementary and high schools in Ontario.

1. Public schools
2. Catholic schools supported by public system
3. Private schools

There are wide differences in education quality offered by the Ontario schools.

The Public and Catholic schools that hire Ontario College of Teacher Members with Faculty of Education degrees usually offer the best quality elementary and high school education programs - graduate more students and have higher acceptance at university and professional degree programs.

Many private elementry and high schools report to or are licensed as private schools by the Ontario Ministry of education. Many of these private schools do not hire Ontario College of Teacher Members or even graduates with an Education Degree. Every year dozens of these very poor schools lose their registration or license or after inspection the students can not get a credit for their studies so sometimes students lose one or two years of study and of course all their money is gone.

You must do more research on private Ontario elementary and high schools before paying tuition.

Link to Ontario Government Warning about Private Elementary and High Schools

Consumers are advised to exercise due diligence with respect to contracts with private schools as they would with any other business transaction. For questions please refer to the Consumer Protection Branch of the Ministry of Government Services at (Toronto) (416) 326-8555, or (toll-free) 1-800-268-1142.

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Canada Summer Day School Survey

2008-02-05T15:45:00.008-05:00

We have many requests for Summer Day School Programs during July and August 2008.

Would you be interested in any of the following programs and dates?

Email to: info (at) eslincanada (dot) com

Ontario High School Credit Courses Grades 9 to 12

GRADE 9

Subject
ENGLISH
MATHEMATICS
SCIENCE
GEOGRAPHY
CORE FRENCH
VISUAL ARTS
LEARNING STRATEGIES
INTRO TO BUSINESS
INFO and COM TECH IN BUSINESS

Academic
ENG1D
MPM1D
SNC1D
CGC1D
FSF1D
-
-
-
-

Applied
ENG1P
MFM1P
SNC1P
CGC1P
FSF1P
-
-
-
-

Open
-
-
-
-
-
AVI1O
GLS10
BBI10
BTT10

GRADE 10

Subject
ENGLISH
MATHEMATICS
SCIENCE
CANADIAN HISTORY
CORE FRENCH
CAREER STUDIES
CIVICS
INFO TECH BUSINESS
INTRO TO BUSINESS

Academic
ENG2D
MPM2D
SNC2D
CHC2D
FSF2D
-
-
-
-

Applied
ENG21P
MFM2P
SNC2P
CHC2P
-
-
-
-
-

Open
-
-
-
-
-
CHV20
GLC20
BTT2O
BBI20

GRADE 11

Subject
ENGLISH
CDN LITERATURE
MATHEMATICS
SCIENCE
BIOLOGY
CHEMISTRY
PHYSICS
CANADIAN LAW
INTRO ACCOUNTING
COMPUTER SCIENCE
MEDIA STUDIES
INTRO MARKETING
TRAVEL and TOURISM
WORLD HISTORY

Academic
ENG3U
-
ETC3M
MCR3U
-
SBI3U
SCH3U
SPH3U
-
-
-
-
-
-

Applied
-
ENG3E
MCF3M
SNC3M
SBI3C
CLU3M
BAF3M
ICS3M
EMS30
BMI3C
CGC30
CHW3M
-
-

Open
ENG 3
-
MBF3C MEL3E
SNC3E
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

GRADE 12

Subject
ENGLISH
FUNCTIONS
CALCULUS
GEOMETRY
COLLEGE MATH
BIOLOGY
CHEMISTRY
PHYSICS
CDN AND INT LAW
CURRENT ECONOMICS
WORLD HISTORY
CANADA HISTORY
WORLD POLITICS

Academic
ENG4U
MHF4U
MCV4U
MGA4U
-
SBI4U
SCH4U
SPH4U
CLN4U
CIA4U
CHY4U
CHI4U
CPW4U

Applied
ENG4C
-
-
-
MAP4C
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

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Study in Toronto Private High School

2008-01-29T18:18:00.003-05:00

To apply to the private Ontario High School students must complete the high school application form and provide copies of their previous two years' Report Cards.

The prospective student and his or her parents will then attend a personal interview with the Principal. A review of the student's past achievements and discussion of future goals will be part of this process. In some cases an academic in English and or Mathematics may be required.

The school year is divided into 3 semesters, where students take 2 or 3 credits in each semester, completing a minimum of 110 hours per course. The student, parents and staff will decide on the appropriate course load. However, students must be aware that the following is required to graduate in four years.

8 Grade 9 credits
8 Grade 10 credits
8 Grade 11 credits
6 Grade 12 credits

Academic Year 2007-08

The full-time day program academic year consists of 8 credits (6 in Grade 12) taken over 3 semesters.

Our schedule is designed so that students can enrol in up to three credits over each 13-week semester, completing a minimum of 110 hours per course.

The school week is Monday-Friday from 9:00am – 3:30p.m.

Students who cannot complete the requirements in the regularly scheduled time may be eligible to continue the course through Independent Study, or by extending it into the following semester, at the discretion of the Principal.

Fall Term --- September 10 – Novermber 30, 2007

Winter Term --- December 3, 2007 – March 21, 2008

Spring Term --- March 24 – June 13, 2008

*Note: winter break is Dec. 24th - Jan 4th and spring break March 10th -14th.

Full Time Academy Overview

The private high school offers full-time day programs, part-time courses, as well as private study options.

The class sizes are small (usually less than 6) enabling teachers to get to know each student's strengths and weakness, students can receive individual attention and support and teachers can tailor their teaching style to help students learn the material most effectively.

While our program is academic, we strive to highlight the practical elements of each course, which helps keep students engaged.

Teaching Tailored to Learning Style

Every individual has a dominant learning style - the way they are best able to acquire, retain and process information. Through interviews and assessments we determine student's natural learning style (i.e. visual, auditory, kinesthetic), and tailor our teaching style and class activities to give him or her opportunities to capitalize on these areas of strength and to develop strengths in weaker areas.

Personal Coaching to increase motivation and find direction

To achieve personal success, students need to do more than excel academically. They need to understand themselves, what they want, and how to get it. Coaching staff work with students individually and in small groups to guide them in this process of self discovery and direction setting.

Coaching staff use a variety of personality, interest and aptitude assessments to help students learn more about themselves, and about what careers might be suitable for them.

To obtain additional Private High School information please email:

eslincanada@gmail.com

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High School ESL in Ontario Canada

2008-01-18T11:32:00.002-05:00

High School ESL in Ontario

High School Courses in English As a Second Language in Ontario

Level	Course Name	Course codes	Credits
1	Beginning Communication in English	ESLAO	1
2	English in Daily Life	ESLBO	1

3English for School and WorkESLCO14
Study Skills in EnglishESLDO15Bridge to EnglishESLEO1

Ministry of Ontario - Common Course Codes:

EBS Business English
ELC Canadian Literature
ELI Literature
ELM Modern Literature
ELT English Literature
EMD English-Media

ENG English

ENH English II
ENO English Oral
ENC English - Single cate
ENI English - Indep Study
ENP English - School Pack
END English Other Discipline
ENS English Lang Studies

ENT Theme or Topic
ESI - Introduction course
ESD English Skills Develop
ESL English as2nd Language
ESF English Skills Language
EWC Writer's Craft
EWR English Writing

English As a Second Language and English Literacy Development Overview

Students in any grade may be placed in appropriate ESL or ELD courses. Since many ESL/ELD classes include students aged between fourteen and eighteen, the topics and activities must be selected to appeal to a wide range of ages and maturity levels. There are five ESL courses and four ELD courses. The courses are designated according to levels of proficiency in English and literacy development, not by grade.

Working within the framework of the Education Act and its regulations, district school boards adapt provincial education policy to local situations. They must also provide and maintain within their jurisdiction adequate teaching and support staff and appropriate facilities. Trustees, as elected members of the board, represent the local community, providing a link between electors and the education ystem.

Private schools also provide elementary and secondary education. They are independently operated and do not receive funding from the government.

In Ontario, all permanent residents between the ages of 6 and 16 must attend school. Elementary schools provide Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs (for children aged 4 and 5) and programs for grades 1 through 8. Secondary schools currently offer programs from Grade 9 through to Grade 12, as well as Ontario Academic Courses (OACs). To receive an Ontario Secondary School Diploma, students need to complete at least thirty credits in secondary school (one credit is normally one course). Students planning to attend university can include the required six Ontario Academic Courses in these thirty credits. The new standards for education were introduced during 1999 in high schools across Ontario.

The credit system consists of:

Compulsory Credits (total of 18)
4 credits in English (1 credit per grade)

1 credit in French as a second language
3 credits in mathematics (at least 1 credit in Grade 11 or 12)
2 credits in science
1 credit in Canadian history

1 credit in Canadian geography
1 credit in the arts (music, art, drama, or dance)
1 credit in health and physical education
1/2 credit in civics and 1/2 credit in career studies
1 additional credit in English, or a third language, or a social science, or Canadian and world studies

1 additional credit in health and physical education, or business studies, or the arts (music, art, drama, or dance)

1 additional credit in science (Grade 11 or 12) or technological education (Grades 912)

In addition to the 18 compulsory credits, students have to earn 12 optional credits in courses of their choice, selected from the full list of courses available in the school. Optional credits allow students to build an educational program that suits their individual interests and meets university, college, apprenticeship, or work requirements.

Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test
Students will take the Secondary School Literacy Test in Grade 10. Students must pass the test in order to graduate, and their result is recorded on their student transcript. Students who do not complete the test successfully will receive remedial help to prepare them for retesting. The literacy test requirement is additional to the 30 credits needed for a high school diploma. The literacy test evaluates students' reading and writing skills based on curriculum expectations in language and communications up to and including Grade 9. ESL students will take the test only when they have reached this level in their language studies. Accommodations will be made for students in special education programs.

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