| Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute | |
| "Hic Patet Ingeniis Campus" or
"Here is a place where you can develop your talents" |
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| Address | |
| 550 Markham Road Toronto, Ontario, M1H 2A2, Canada |
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| Information | |
| School number | 899178 |
| School board | Toronto District School Board |
| Religious affiliation | None |
| Area trustee | David Smith |
| Principal | G. Gallagher |
| Vice principal | A. Kelesy, V. Pang, T. Chamot |
| School type | High School |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Language | English, French |
| Area | Scarborough |
| Mascot | Cedric the Colt |
| Team name | Colts and Dolphins (Swim Team) |
| Colours | Green, Blue, and White |
| Founded | 1961 |
| Enrolment | 1267 (Fall 2010) |
| Homepage | http://schools.tdsb.on.ca/cedarbrae/ |
Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute is a semestered public high school in Toronto, Ontario, with programs serving immersion and extended French students. It was opened in 1961 and houses approximately 1267 students as of Fall 2010. [1] Cedarbrae C.I. celebrated its 50th Anniversary on May 27th 2011
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The school is the largest by size in Scarborough-Toronto and is located on Markham Road, south of Lawrence Ave, north of Eglinton Ave. The facilities include: A Gym which can be partitioned into three smaller gymnasiums, a pool, 2 auto technology shops, a film studio, a fitness room and dance studio next to it, a cafeteria with a serving room, and a library (Howard R. Campbell Resource Centre). Cedarbrae also has a 400m track behind the school and is one of the few schools in Toronto which still has a performance theater stage in its auditorium.
Cedarbrae C.I. also has a unique layout to which the Technology Department is separated form the rest of the school. Cedarbrae is located on a hill like landscape which causes the schools two wings to be at different elevations; because of this the academic side (Markham Rd and Eastpark Blvd) is known as Floors 1, 2, and 3, while the tech wing (Markham Rd and Greencedar Circuit) is known as floors 4 and 5.
The immersion and extended French programs give enrolled students a chance to broaden their learning of French as a second language but must remain in their chosen program until graduation to maintain status. Cedarbrae requires students enrolled in such programs to exhibit good attendance and a good academic performance or will risk being dismissed from the program.
Immersion students require 11 French credits in order to receive their Honours Certificate of Bilingual Studies in French Immersion. Extended French students require 8 French credits to receive their Honours Certificate of Bilingual Studies in Extended French. French credits can be obtained by taking available courses in French such as: French, Geography, Gym, Art, History, Math (immersion), and Civics & Careers.
Starting in grade 9, students will study in depth how the elements and principles of design are applied to various art forms. In this program, students study the ideas, techniques, and attitudes of the professional artist by learning how to use the tools of the trade such as current computer hardware and software in courses like "Computers in Art".
Students who wish to enroll in Cedarbrae's Special Art Program must complete an admission test, provide a letter of recommendation from an art teacher, and submit a copy of their transcript to student services. [1]
The Film & Stage Technology Pathway is a specialized program for students with a curriculum focus on the 'behind the scenes' technology of film and stage production. This pathway is designed to support Cedarbrae students in meeting diploma requirements and in helping them make successful transitions to post secondary destinations including university, college, apprenticeship programs, and the workplace. Previously, the former principal Don Stewart's daughter Elizabeth attended.
Cedarbrae was used in the filming of Detroit Rock City, a cult film about four teenagers in a Kiss cover band who try to see their idols in Detroit in 1978.[2] During the filming of the movie, the large 'Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute' sign at the front of the school was replaced with 'Robert F. Kennedy High School', which was the name of the school in the film.
At approximately 3:30 pm July 11, 2001, police were dispatched to calls of a gang brawl at the school after summer school classes were let out. Witnesses reported upwards of 35-40 people from two rival sides engaging in a fight with hammers, baseball/cricket bats and knives. Dozens were injured, at least 4 were critically injured by knives and taken to Hospital.[3]
At approximately 10:30 pm June 23, 2010, emergency crews responded to a fire in the office area of the school. A young man was charged, with reports that he was a former student. The fire resulted in the postponement of final exams scheduled for June 24.[4]
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