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