Georges Vanier Secondary School

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Georges Vanier Secondary School
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Scholarship, Spirit, Social Responsibility! We believe it! We live it!
Address
3000 Don Mills Road
Toronto, Ontario, M2J 3B6, Canada
Website
http://schools.tdsb.on.ca/georgesvanier/
Information
School board Toronto District School Board
Superintendent Saryl Jacobson
Area trustee Michael Coteau
Principal Karen Jackson
School type High school, Public
Grades 10-12
Language English
Team name Vanier Vikings
Colours Purple and Yellow
Enrollment 891 (Spring of 2005)

Georges Vanier Secondary School is a public high school located in North York, Ontario. Named after one of Canada's greatest leaders, the school has earned the distinction of being one of 21 exemplary schools across Canada.

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[edit] Curriculum

[edit] Fields of Study

  • The Arts
  • Business Studies
  • Canadian and World Studies
  • International Languages
  • English
  • ESL
  • French As a Second Language
  • Guidance and Career Education
  • Health and Physical Education
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Technological Education

[edit] Special Programs

Advanced Placement (AP) The AP program is a cooperative education endeavor of secondary schools and universities. Through AP courses, high-school students engage in university-level study where they participate in classes that are more rigorous than most other high school offerings. In AP classes, students acquire skills that help them succeed academically. Successful students may earn university credits, advanced placement, or both.

Program 2ART is a special intensive portfolio program for students thinking about seriously continuing into post-secondary art schools and careers. Students wishing to enter Program 2ART are committed to developing their ark skills, problem-solving abilities, creativity, visual literacy, knowledge and experience.

Business Specialist Certificate BSC@Van BSC@Van is a Business Specialist Certificate presented to students who earn 5 or more business credits from grades 9-12. In addition, a Business Specialist Certificate with Honours is presented to students who have successfully achieved an average of 85% or higher.

Co-operative Education Students combine 'in-school' instruction with practical 'on the job' work experience in a job of their choice to earn credits towards an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Students also develop the work habits, attitudes and skills necessary for a successful transition from high school to the work place or post-secondary education.

MSc.com MSc.com is an enriched 2-year program with an emphasis on Mathematics, Science, Computer Science and Communications Technology. In this program, students actively explore common themes across various subject disciplines. Students are required to take core subjects* in both their grade 10 and 11 years. Within a specialized multi-media computer lab, students develop independent work habits, engage in dynamic teamwork, improve critical thinking skills and increase self-discipline and confidence.

[edit] Sports and Clubs

[edit] Clubs and Extra Curricular Activities

  • Business Club
  • Cards and Games
  • Chinese Cultural Club
  • Chess Club
  • Computer Club
  • Environmental Club
  • Empowered Students Partnership
  • E.S.L. Club
  • Leaders Today
  • Library Volunteer Club
  • Math Club
  • Multicultural Show
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Persian Club
  • Prom Committee
  • Robotics
  • Russian Club
  • School Play
  • School Store
  • Spanish Club
  • Stage Crew
  • Student Council
  • Van Radio
  • Vanier Ambassadors
  • Yearbook

[edit] Sport Teams

[edit] Student Body

[edit] Faculty

[edit] Overview

[edit] 2006 - 2007 School Year Holidays

  • Labour Day: September 4, 2006
  • Thanksgiving: October 9, 2006
  • Christmas Break: December 23, 2006 - January 08, 2006
  • Mid-Winter Break: March 12 to 16, 2007
  • Good Friday: April 6, 2007
  • Easter Monday: April 9, 2007
  • Victoria Day: May 21, 2007

[edit] Professional Activity Days

aka P.A. Days (no school for students)

  • February 9, 2007
  • June 26, 2007
  • June 27, 2007
  • June 28, 2007

[edit] 2-Day Cycle Schedule

The Schedule rotates everyday from "Day 1" to "Day 2"
Time Day 1 Day 2 Home Form Short Day
09:00 - 10:17 Period 1 Period 2 09:00 - 10:27 09:00 - 10:04
10:20 - 11:37 Period 2 Period 1 10:30 - 11:44 10:07 - 11:09
11:37 - 12:32 Lunch Lunch 11:44 - 12:39 11:09 - 12:04
12:37 - 13:54 Period 4 Period 5 12:44 - 13:58 12:07 - 13:09
13:57 - 15:14 Period 5 Period 4 14:01 - 3:14 13:12 - 14:14

[edit] External links