St. Elizabeth Catholic High School
A Vibrant Catholic Learning Community
ST. ELIZABETH CATHOLIC H.S.
A fully comprehensive High School
Unique Features:
Biotechnology
Technology
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship
Seneca College - Tool & Die
Specialist High Skills Major
Foreign Travel Opportunities
Co-operative Education
English as a Second Language
Regional Arts Program
Exceptional Athlete Course
Strings Course
Media Arts Course
St. Elizabeth Award Winners
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Sanofi-Aventis Biotech Challenge Senior Team, Second Place - 2010
Art and Physics Competition- Second Place - 2010
University of Toronto National Biology Scholar Certificate- 2011
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Mock Trial York Region- Champions - 2011
Model UN Best Foreign Delegate - 2011
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Provincial Jeunes Ecrizains Award
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Music Alive Festival
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Awarded Platinum to Senior Choir - 2010
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Awarded Gold to Junior Choir - 2010
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Awarded Platinum to Calliope Six - 2010
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Awarded Gold to Jazz Band - 2010
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Awarded Gold to String Orchestra - 2010
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Awarded Platinum to String Orchestra - 2011
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Awarded Gold Level 5 Senior Band - 2010,2011
Ontario Vocal Festival Senior Choir Awarded Gold - 2010
Ontario Band Association Festival Awarded Gold Senior Band - 2010
Music Fest Canada Senior Band Gold - 2010
Music Fest Canada Senior Choir Bronze - 2010
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Sears Ontario Drama Festival
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Award of Excellence for Acting 2010
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Award of Excellence for Ensemble 2010
Stratford Challenge - Fourth Place
St. Elizabeth Award Winners
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Toronto Star Newspaper Award - 2nd Place
Jostens Yearbook Photography Contest First Place in 3 of 4 categories, including the grand
prize - 2010
Toronto Sun - Best Overall Yearbook Award 2009
Junior Achievement Titan Challenge - First Place 2010
CA Philanthropy Competition- Save the World Challenge, Scribbles for Success- First Place 2010
The Vaughan Business Plan Challenge -2nd Place 2009
Provincial Skills Competition - Silver 2009
House Solutions Technology Contest - First Place - 2010
Senior Boys Hockey - York Region Champions - 2010, Qualified for OFSAA
Girls Hockey Team - York Region Champions - 2008
Senior Boys Soccer Team - Qualified for OFSSA - 2008
Senior Girls Soccer Team - York Region Champions - 2009
Senior Girls Basketball - Richmond Green Tournament Champions - 2010
York Regional Champion for Single Junior Boys Tennis - 2011
Swim Team qualified for OFSAA - 2011
Boys Wrestling Team - Third Place in York Region 2011 -Qualified for OFSAA
Track and Field: qualified for OFSAA -2011
Senior Boys Rugby- First Place Tier 2 -2010
Snowboard Team –qualified for OFSSA- 2011
STATISTICS
54% of graduates are
attending university
29% of graduates are
attending college
1% are in
apprenticeships
1% travel and work
8% are upgrading
7% Work
STATISTICS
 80% of grade 12 students
who applied to University
were accepted
 100% of grade 12 students
who applied to College
were accepted
 43% of our Graduates
were Ontario Scholars80% average
197 St. Elizabeth Graduates Started
University in September 2011
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Brock University
Carleton University
Laurentian University
McMaster
Ontario College of Art and Design
Queen’s University
Ryerson University
Trent University
University of Guelph
University of Guelph-Humber
University of Ottawa
University of Toronto
University of Waterloo
University of Western Ontario
UOIT
Wilfrid Laurier University
Windsor University
York University
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Out of Province
Bishops University
1
Concordia
1
Fashion Institue (New York City) 1
Soccer Scholarship (USA)
1
Univesity of McGill
1
•APPLIED DEGREES
•Sheridan College
3
•Seneca College
2
•Humber College
2
COLLEGE DESTINATIONS
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Seneca College
George Brown College
Humber College
Mowhawk College
Centennial College
Connestoga College
Fanshawe College
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EQAO
Grade 9 Math Results 2010-2011
Success Rates
Academic Math
91% (achieved level 3)
86%
83%
St. Elizabeth CHS
Board
Province
55%
St. Elizabeth CHS
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Board
Province
Success Rates
Applied Math
LITERACY
2011
Success Rates
88% Successful
88%
83%
St. Elizabeth CHS
Board
Province
SCHOOL
SUPPORTS/SERVICES
 Chaplaincy
 Guidance
 Special Education
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES Leadership Opportunities
 Student Council
 Peer Ministry
 Peer Tutoring
Sports
 soccer, basketball, hockey,
slo-pitch baseball, volleyball,
tennis, golf, track & field, cross
country, table-tennis, ultimate
frisbee, wrestling, badminton,
swimming, curling, ski &
snowboard, rugby
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES
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School Musicals
Waterloo Math Contest
Biotechnology Competition
Modern Languages Competition
Technology Challenge
Improv Team
Hip Hop Crew
Newspaper - The St. Elizabeth Times
Creative Writing-Print People
Investment Club
Computer Club
Global Culture Club
Anime Club
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES
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Nations United
Robotics Club
Science Society
Set Design Club
Tech Crew
Raising Social Awareness
 Toy Drive
 Tanzania Water Project
 Food Drive
 Staff-Student Hockey Game Fundraiser
 Sharelife (Bi-annual)
Compulsory Courses
 English/English as Second
Language
 French
 Geography
 Mathematics
 Science
 Religion
2 Optional Credits
Business - Info. Tech.
Drama
Integrated Technologies Studies
Individual and Family Living
Learning Strategies
Music
-Keyboard
-Instrumental
-Vocal
Italian
Spanish
Physical & Health Education or
Exceptional Athlete Course
Visual Arts
Academic and Applied Courses
ACADEMIC COURSES
 theory based program
 academically demanding and rigorous curriculum
 strong reading & writing skills required
 should be an independent learner with effective work habits
 approximately 2 hours of homework each night
 leads to university, university/college courses in
gr.’s 11 & 12
APPLIED COURSES
 hands on approach to courses
 opportunities for practical experiences
 smaller class sizes
 at least 1 hour of homework each night
 leads to college and workplace courses in gr.11& 12
Locally Developed Stream
 Essential concepts of a subject are taught
 Generally recommended by Grade 8
teachers for students with specific learning
needs
 Greater teacher direction and instruction
provided to accommodate learning needs
Typical Timetable - Semester 1
Grade 9
FROM
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 Homeroom Announcements
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PERIOD 1 - Math
PERIOD 2 - Gym
LUNCH
PERIOD 3 - English
PERIOD 4 - Religion
 DISMISSAL
TO
8:10
8:20
8:25
8:17
9:45
11:05
11:45
1:10
9:40
11:00
11:45
1:05
2:22
2:22
Typical Timetable - Semester 2
Grade 9
FROM
 Warning Bell
 Homeroom Announcements
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PERIOD 1 - Science
PERIOD 2 - Technology
LUNCH
PERIOD 3 - Geography
PERIOD 4 - French
 DISMISSAL
TO
8:10
8:20
8:25
8:17
9:45
11:05
11:45
1:10
9:40
11:00
11:45
1:05
2:22
2:22
IMPORTANT DATES
December 8, 2011 - Feeder School Students Return completed registration packages to your grade 8 teacher
Blessed Scalabrini
Blessed Trinity
Father John Kelly
Holy Family
Our Lady of Peace
Our Lady of the Rosary
St. Joseph the Worker
St. Cecilia
Feeder School Boundaries
 NORTH: The south side of Major Mackenzie Dr. from the Railroad Tracks to
Dufferin St.
 EAST: The west side of Dufferin St from Major Mackenzie Dr. to Autumn Hill
Blvd., then the south side of Autumn Hill Blvd. From Dufferin St. to Bathurst
St., then the west side of Bathurst St. from Autumn Hill Blvd to Highway 7;
then the south side of Highway 7 from Bathurst St. to the East Don River; then
west of the East Don River from Highway 7 to Yonge St.; then the west side of
Yonge St. from the East Don River to Steeles Ave.
 SOUTH: The north side of Steeles Ave. from Yonge St. to Highway 400
 WEST: East of Highway 400 from Steeles Ave. to Langstaff Rd.; then the
south side of Langstaff Rd. from Highway 400 to the Railway Tracks; then east
of the Railway Tracks from Langstaff Rd. to Major Mackenzie Dr.