Update From Guidance

GUIDANCE UPDATES -  April 22

Ontario's universities are excited to host a collection of in-person and virtual events this spring and fall, where students can speak directly with university and student representatives. These events are free and anyone may attend. Virtual Information Sessions ·         May 22, 5-7 pm (ET) Dates for the fall events will be posted on the OUEvents website soon. Each virtual event gives students the opportunity to learn about the universities of their choice and ask questions. New this spring: Ontario's universities will host an Information Sessions virtual event geared towards Grade 11 students looking to explore their university options ahead of Grade 12. Encourage your students to sign up for this event now. Ontario Universities' Fair (OUF) ·         October 5-6, 2024, 9:30 am to 5 pm, daily - Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building The OUF is one of the largest educational fairs in North America. This event allows students to gather information and chat one-on-one with representatives from Ontario's universities. Note: There are no university presentations at OUF 2024. If students are looking for a similar experience, we encourage them to attend the virtual Information Sessions. Ontario Universities' Regional Fairs ·         Northeastern and Northwestern Ontario: September 16-20 ·         Ottawa and Eastern Regions: September 23-27 ·         Southwestern Ontario: October 7-11 ·         Central Eastern Ontario: October 15-18 Individual event dates and locations are TBD. Ontario's university representatives are coming to a city near you as they travel across the province for this year's Regional Fairs. These events are fair style and offer an opportunity to speak directly with university representatives. Note: The Aboriginal Post-Secondary Information Program (APSIP) will participate in the OUF and Information Sessions, offering students the opportunity to connect with Indigenous recruiters and explore their opportunities. Visit our website to find out more about these events. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on X Like us on Facebook

MARK MAINTAIN DATE - FULL DISCLOSURE SEMESTER 2 TUESDAY, MAY 7 If a Grade 11 student would like to drop a course, they must speak to their guidance counsellor.  Forms must be filled out.   Courses dropped by this date will not show up on the student’s transcript.

US University Fair

 

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PA Day Agenda – Monday, May 6, 2024

             Professional Activity Day: Monday, May 6, 2024

Summary: Please see the agenda below that the Westmount Collegiate Institute Administration Team, Teaching Staff and Support Staff will be following on the Professional Activity Day taking place on Monday, May 6, 2024. Students do not attend school on this day.

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Topic: Curriculum Implementation and Assessment Planning

Presenters/Facilitators: Board-Based Personnel

Description: Staff will engage in professional learning to support Annual Learning Plan (ALP) goals, including course/curriculum planning, assessment and evaluation planning, and department/subject focused professional development activities

School teams will also engage in improvement planning facilitated by school leaders. Topics will vary by subject and include:

• Special Education: Community Classes
• Computer Programming
• Supporting Equity in Assessment
• Supporting MLL learners in subject-area courses
• Technological Education
• Levelled Assessments for Math
• Enhancing Student Learning through the Use of Digital Tools

Additional professional learning activities for Educational Assistants, Office Support Staff, and Library Technicians will be available.

 

GRADE 12 - REQUESTING TO DROP

Please note that semester 2 midterm marks are being transmitted to both OCAS (College) and OUAC (University) on April 25.

Therefore, April 24 is the final date to drop a course if you do not want the mark transmitted to college or university.

 

By April 18, grade 12 teachers will share midterm marks with grade 12 students. Between April 18 and April 24, students can come to the Guidance Office and fill in the paperwork to request to drop.

 

When can students come to Guidance to fill in the paperwork with their counsellor? Students can come any of the dates/times below - 

DROP IN….NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY.

Please do not come at lunch.

Students may come before school.

 

Prom Tickets and Permission Forms

On Thursday, May 16, 2024, WCI will be hosting our annual Prom for graduating students at the Borgata Event Venue. No later than April 23 at 3pm, every WCI student attending must fill in and return to the main office the WCI Permission Form found below. Tickets are now available to purchase on School Cash Online.

For students who plan on bringing a guest, the Guest Application Form must be completed in full and returned to the WCI office by 3:00pm on April 23rd. Approved students will will be notified on their school GAPPS account.

Guest tickets for Prom will be posted on School Cash Online April 24th.

WCI Student Permission Form

WCI Guest Permission Form

If you have any questions, please contact the main office.

Sikh Heritage Month Registration

 

Please join us to commemorate our Sikh Heritage Month Celebration with the Sikh Educators
Voice Alliance and Sikh Student Association.

Our focus is on Sikh Trails In Canadian Landscapes. At this event, the Sikh Educators Voice Alliance (SEVA) and Sikh Student Association (SSA) will provide time and space to highlight and promote Sikh histories, language and identity and to build unity through community.

Exhibits:

● Keynote Speaker: Kulvir Singh Gill

● Artifacts

● Artwork / Spoken Word by YRDSB Students

● Gatka Performance

● Bhangra Performance

● Community Partners and Vendors

All are welcome to come learn, celebrate, and grow with us.

When
Saturday, April 27, 2024
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Where
Middlefield Collegiate Institute
525 Highglen Ave, Markham, ON L3S 3L5

This event is an opportunity for parents, families and YRDSB staff members to network, share, and learn about ways to affirm and create positive spaces for students of Sikh identity.

Light refreshments will be served.

Please fill out the Registration Form by April 22, 2024

If you have an questions reach out to Harpinder.kaur@yrdsb.ca

Autism Acceptance Month

April is Autism Acceptance Month. 

Today, we are going to share about stimming. You don't have to be autistic to "stim." For example, tapping your foot when you're nervous could be an example of stimming. In autistic individuals, stimming or self-stimulating behaviour can include hand-flapping, rocking, spinning, visual stimulation like fluttering fingers near the eyes, or auditory-verbal stimulation like repeatedly listening to part of a song or making the same noise over and over. It can also include the repetitive use of an object, such as a piece of string, or repetitive activities involving the senses (such as seeking out certain scented items). 

Stimming might help autistic people cope with overwhelming sensory information, as well as manage strong emotions like anxiety, anger, fear and excitement. For autistic people who are oversensitive to sensory information, stimming can reduce sensory overload because it focuses their attention on just one thing. For autistic people who are undersensitive, stimming can stimulate ‘underactive’ senses. 

Stopping autistic individuals from stimming or reducing their stimming might make them feel more anxious, angry or sad. It is important to understand why some people may engage in stimming behaviour to help everyone understand people's different needs to help make our environment as inclusive and welcoming as possible.

GRADUATION CEREMONY

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE GRADUATION CEREMONY

FOR GRADE 12 PARENTS/GUARDIANS AND STUDENTS

All students who pay the graduation fee will receive 2 guest tickets. Students will receive their tickets when they pick up their cap and gown later in May.

These tickets are numbered and assigned to the student who paid the fee.  Guest tickets are non transferable.  Students who pay the fee do not need a ticket to attend the ceremony.

More information will be posted about this and additional details in regards to grad at a later date.

Date of Graduation:  June 27

Venue:  Paradise Banquet Hall

Arrival for Students:  5:45pm

Ceremony Start Time: 6:30pm

Wellness Event

Our WCI Wellness Event taking place at Westmount CI TOMORROW (Tuesday, April 16^th)!

Some reminders about the evening:

• Doors open at 6:30 pm; the formal presentation starts at 7:00 pm in the Cafeteria
• Following the formal presentation, visit information booths from helpful resource providers in York Region
• The event is free of charge, including door prizes and light refreshments

We hope this event will provide you with insights, tools, and strategies to enhance how your support well-being of your children while building a stronger community network.

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and join us at the Wellness Event at Westmount CI next Tuesday, April 16^th.

To help us prepare seating, please complete the following form:  
WCI School Council Wellness Event RSVP

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you all there!

Update From Guidance

GUIDANCE UPDATES - April 10

OUAC - In Person and Virtual Events Ontario's universities are excited to host a collection of in-person and virtual events this spring and fall, where students can speak directly with university and student representatives. These events are free and anyone may attend. Virtual Information Sessions ·         May 22, 5-7 pm (ET) Dates for the fall events will be posted on the OUEvents website soon. Each virtual event gives students the opportunity to learn about the universities of their choice and ask questions. New this spring: Ontario's universities will host an Information Sessions virtual event geared towards Grade 11 students looking to explore their university options ahead of Grade 12. Encourage your students to sign up for this event now. Ontario Universities' Fair (OUF) ·         October 5-6, 2024, 9:30 am to 5 pm, daily - Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building The OUF is one of the largest educational fairs in North America. This event allows students to gather information and chat one-on-one with representatives from Ontario's universities. Note: There are no university presentations at OUF 2024. If students are looking for a similar experience, we encourage them to attend the virtual Information Sessions. Ontario Universities' Regional Fairs ·         Northeastern and Northwestern Ontario: September 16-20 ·         Ottawa and Eastern Regions: September 23-27 ·         Southwestern Ontario: October 7-11 ·         Central Eastern Ontario: October 15-18 Individual event dates and locations are TBD. Ontario's university representatives are coming to a city near you as they travel across the province for this year's Regional Fairs. These events are fair style and offer an opportunity to speak directly with university representatives. Note: The Aboriginal Post-Secondary Information Program (APSIP) will participate in the OUF and Information Sessions, offering students the opportunity to connect with Indigenous recruiters and explore their opportunities. Visit our website to find out more about these events. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on X Like us on Facebook

YRDSB 2024 Secondary Summer School Learning Opportunities Registration NOW OPEN    The following opportunities will be available:   Acceleration Courses (18 days) For students who wish to earn a credit in a subject they have not previously studied or those who wish to upgrade a mark in a course that they have successfully completed.  Students are encouraged to register early to avoid disappointment. Course offerings are not guaranteed as they are based on sufficient enrollment and teacher availability.  Students can only take one acceleration course during the summer session. Transportation is not provided for this program.   Learn more about Secondary Summer School.    Online Learning​ Courses that are specifically designed to be taught in a fully online format. Online learning does not require pupils and teachers to be face-to-face with each other. Classes occur online using an asynchronous model, with check-in opportunities with the teacher. The learning platform is Brightspace by D2L. Dates:   Tuesday, July 2 to Thursday, July 25 Hours:  Flexible (6 hours per day minimum) Learn more about Secondary Summer School Online Learning. For more information email online.learning@yrdsb.ca    In-Person Learning Courses will be offered in a face-to-face learning model.  Dates:  Wednesday, July 3 to Friday, July 26 Hours:  8:45 am to 3:33 pm Locations:  Bill Hogarth SS, Maple HS, Milliken Mills HS, Newmarket HS, Pierre Elliott Trudeau HS, Richmond Green SS, Stephen Lewis SS and Sutton DHS Learn more about Secondary Summer School In-Person Learning. For more information email continuing.education@yrdsb.ca - in subject line Secondary Summer School    Summer Pathway Programs Information will be updated as it becomes available. Learn more about Summer Pathway Programs.   PLEASE NOTE:  REINFORCEMENT COURSE SIGN UP SHOULD OPEN ON APRIL 15.

GRADE 12 - REQUESTING TO DROP    Please note that semester 2 midterm marks are being transmitted to both OCAS (College) and OUAC (University) on April 25. Therefore, April 24 is the final date to drop a course if you do not want the mark transmitted to college or university.   By April 18, grade 12 teachers will share midterm marks with grade 12 students. Between April 18 and April 24, students can come to the Guidance Office and fill in the paperwork to request to drop.   When can students come to Guidance to fill in the paperwork with their counsellor? Students can come any of the dates/times below -  DROP IN….NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY. Please do not come at lunch. Students may come before school.