What is the
International Baccalaureate
Diploma Program?
It is a world-renowned program leading to a prestigious Graduation Diploma recognized
for admission to many universities throughout the world (more than 800 universities in
North America alone). The International Baccalaureate Diploma is a symbol of:
 academic integrity,
 intellectual excellence, and
 international standards based on externally set and externally marked examinations.
The program is offered in grades eleven and twelve. Preparation for admission to the
Diploma Program begins in grade nine.
Further information is available at:
IB Organization: http://ibo.org/ (please click on Diploma Program)
IB Schools of Ontario: http://ibschoolsofontario.ca/
Vaughan Road Academy: http://schools.tdsb.on.ca/vaughanroad/
or
contact Paul Corner, IB Diploma Program Coordinator, at:
paul.corner@tdsb.on.ca
This program should be of interest to students who:
 Are highly motivated
 Are hard working
 Have good study skills
 Have a solid academic record
 Seek superior university preparation
 Seek a broad-based global education
Please see reverse for Application requirements.
VAUGHAN ROAD
ACADEMY
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
AND CHECK LIST
Your completed application package may be delivered, mailed, or scanned and
emailed to Vaughan Road Academy. (PLEASE DO NOT FAX APPLICATIONS).
In order to be considered for an interview, your completed application package
MUST include ALL of the following components:

Information Form

Option Sheet (course selections; 1 sheet only);

Optional Attendance Form (if applying from within the TDSB system);

Student Contract and Computer Use Contract;

Final grade seven report;

Most recent grade 8 progress report.
The completed Application Package must be received by
Friday, December 11th, 2015.
Please note that the above listed items must be sent together as a single
package. We will NOT process partially completed application packages. All of
these items MUST BE ADDRESSED TO AND RECEIVED BY:
PAUL CORNER,
International Baccalaureate Program Coordinator
Vaughan Road Academy
529 Vaughan Road
Toronto, ON M6C 2R1
Paul.corner@tdsb.on.ca
Students who meet the criteria will be invited to come to Vaughan Road Academy on
Wednesday, January 13th, 2016 (time to be determined). They will be required
to write an essay on a topic presented that day. As well, students will
complete a mathematics diagnostic exercise.
The day will be broken up into two sessions:
Interviews and English/Mathematics diagnostics.
VAUGHAN ROAD ACADEMY
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
PREPARATORY PROGRAM
INFORMATION FORM - SEPTEMBER 2016
A: STUDENT INFORMATION (Please Print)
Student’s Family Name
Given Name
Middle Initial
Student Address
Gender: ()
 M
 F
Date of Birth: _______/_______ /_______
dd
(Street)
(Apt.)
____________________________________________________________________________________
(City)
(Postal Code)
___________________________________________________________________________
Country of Birth (If not born in Canada)
/ mm
/
yy
Telephone:
Home (
) ________ - ________________
Date of Entry to Canada (If not born in
Canada):
/
/
dd / mm
/ yy
B: PARENTS’ CONTACT INFORMATION (Please Print)
Mother’s Family Name
Given Name
E-mail:
Father’s Family Name
Given Name
E-mail:
Telephone (with extension if applicable):
Bus. (
) _________ - _________________
Cell (
) _________ - _________________
Telephone:
Bus. (
) _________ - _________________
Cell (
) _________ - _________________
C: SCHOOL INFORMATION
1. Current School Name:
2. Telephone #:
3. School Contact Name:
4. Current French Program:
 Core

5. Resident of VRA School Area:
YES

NO

Immersion

Not accepted


Extended
None
6. Applied to Other Schools/Programs:  YES (list below)
#1:
D: V.R.A. INTERNAL USE ONLY
Accepted

Reasons:
Staff Signature: ______________________________________
#2:
 NO
Vaughan Road Academy
Student Contract
New Registrants
Student's Name (Print)
I understand that upon my admission as a student of Vaughan Road Academy I will
COMPLY with the following:
1. Attend all classes regularly and ON TIME and bring to each of my classes the
appropriate materials and books for each course.
2. Be punctual for school, all classes, field trips, and examinations.
3. Be polite and co-operative with teachers, secretaries, custodians, all other staff
members and students, and have respect for other people's personal and communal
property.
4. Familiarize myself with the Code of
school/classroom rules and regulations.
Student
Behaviour
and
follow
all
5. Participate to the best of my ability in all aspects of class work and community
service.
6. Complete and submit all homework, projects, and assignments within required
timelines.
7. Study for and take such tests and examinations as required.
8. Assist in the maintenance of a clean and orderly school environment.
9. Care for and return in good condition any and all textbooks, supplies, uniforms, etc.
that may be loaned to me by the school.
10. Agree to use school computers responsibly and abide by the guidelines outlined in the
school's Computer Use Policy and TDSB Code of On-Line Conduct. (see reverse side for
outline)
11. Advise the school attendance secretary or Vice-Principal in advance (before 8:55 a.m.) of
any absence from school and bring a note explaining such absence when I return.
12. Adhere to the Vaughan Road Academy Uniform and Dress Code.
13. Adhere to the cell phone policy which is all cell phones must be turned off in the
school (classrooms, hallways, offices, etc); they are to be used only outside the school
building.
I have read this contract and understand all of the terms and conditions outlined
above. Furthermore, I realize that repeated infractions will result in a number of
consequences which may include a meeting with parents and suspensions.
Student
Signature:
Parent/Guardian
Signature:
Dated:
Please complete Computer Use Contract on reverse.
Vaughan Road Academy
Computer Use Contract
Student Name: ________________________________________________
In Accordance with the guiding principles for computer use at Vaughan Road
Academy I agree to follow the policies regarding computer use including:
 being respectful and responsible in my use and care of all computer equipment and
software
 accessing only areas of the computer system for which I have been granted permission
 using the Internet in support of educational research only, consistent with the educational
objectives of Vaughan Road Academy; I will support these objectives by not transmitting any
material in violation of any Federal or Provincial regulations, including copyrighted material,
threatening or obscene material, racist or discriminatory material
 allowing the network administrator to view any of my files to ensure responsible use of the
system
 not plagiarizing or pirating
 not allowing anyone to use my login name or assigned disk space
 not allowing or assisting others to copy my work, or the work of others
 not sending or displaying messages or pictures that are offensive, racist, obscene, or in poor
taste, and notifying a teacher if I receive such messages
 not changing any system files
 not playing games
 not installing any software
 not changing any desktop icons or other information
 not copying, downloading, installing or running viruses or other inappropriate or unauthorized
materials such as games, files, scripts, fonts, or dynamic link libraries (dlls) from any source.
 not causing damage to any computer(s) and or equipment including, but not limited to
computer hardware, furniture, projectors, connectors, keyboards, storage devices, pointing
devices, and printers
 not damaging or erasing files or information belonging to any person without authorization
 not using any other person's account on the system
 not causing any user to lose access to the system -- by changing passwords or disabling
accounts
 not attaching unauthorized devices to a computer or network
 not attempting to subvert the TDSB networks by breaching security measures, hacking or
accessing records without authorization of any other type of disruption
 obtaining prior approval from staff for the use of any computer software on the computer
 reporting immediately to staff any hardware or software problems
 saving files only to my personal disk space
 being responsible in my use of printers and obtaining permission before printing documents
and printing documents only when necessary.
 understanding that computer use is monitored and that computer use is not
anonymous and students should have no expectation of privacy while on the computer
system - student files are accessible by teachers and other board employees
Consequences for inappropriate computer use may include suspension or revocation of
computer use as well as legal action of both a criminal and civil nature.
Student Signature _______________________________
Parent Signature ________________________________
Date: _______________________
VAUGHAN ROAD ACADEMY
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
PREPARATORY PROGRAM
YEAR ONE (GRADE 9)
SUBJECT OPTION SHEET 2016-2017
Name:
Surname
Given Name
Students in the first year of the International Baccalaureate Preparatory Program will study the
following compulsory courses:
Course Code
(all courses are enriched)
Subject
For Office
Use Only
English
ENG1D7
French
FSF1D7 (core)
Mathematics
MPM1D7
MPM1D7
Geography
CGC1D7
CGC1D7
Science
SNC1D7
SNC1D7
Information Technology
BTT 1O7
PPL1OF7 (Female)
Physical Education
or
PPL1OM7 (Male)
Plus one (1) elective to be selected from:
Drama
Music (Instrumental)
Visual Arts
ENG1D7
FSF1D3/FSF1D7
BTT1O7
PPL1OF7
or
PPL1OM7
ADA 1O7
AMI 1O7
AVI 1O7
Enter course names/codes for one (1) elective subject and
one (1) alternate subject.
Elective Subject Name
Elective Subject Code
Alternative Subject Name
Alternate Subject Code
Student’s Signature
Date
Parent/Guardian Signature
I.B. Personnel Authorization
Complete the following form only if you are entering
the VRA IB-Preparatory Program in grade 10.
VAUGHAN ROAD ACADEMY
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
PREPARATORY PROGRAM
YEAR TWO (GRADE 10)
SUBJECT OPTION SHEET 2016-2017
Name:
Surname
Given Name
Students in the second year of the International Baccalaureate Preparatory Program will study the
following compulsory courses:
Subject
For Office
Use Only
Course Code
English
ENG2D7
ENG2D7
French
FSF2D7 (core enriched)
FSF2D7
Mathematics
MPM2D7
MPM2D7
History
CHC2D7
CHC2D7
Science
SNC2D7
SNC2D7
Career Studies (0.5)
GLC2O7
CIVCAB
Civics (0.5)
CHV2O7
PPL2O7
Physical Education
PPL2O7
Plus one (1) elective to be selected from:
DRAMA
*VISUAL ARTS
MUSIC
ACCOUNTING
WORLD RELIGIONS
PHILOSOPHY
SPANISH
ADA 2O7
AVI 2O7
AMI 2O7
BAF 3M7
HRT 3M7
HZB 3M7
LWS BD7
* Please note: If you plan to take Visual Arts in grade 11 IB, you MUST take it
in grade 10.
NOTE: Courses will run ONLY if there are sufficient numbers.
Enter course names/codes for one elective subject and one alternate subject.
Elective Subject Name
Elective Subject Code
Alternative Subject Name
Alternate Subject Code
Student’s Signature
Date
Parent/Guardian Signature
I.B. Personnel Authorization