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40 Fairfax Crescent
Scarborough, M1L1Z9
Tel: (416) 396-3365
Fax: (416) 396-3371
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SATEC @ W.A. Porter Collegiate Institute is the Scarborough Academy for Technological,
Environmental and Computers, a school with a specialized program for students who want to be
successful citizens of the 21st century. SATEC offers an innovative program that combines rigorous
academics with in-depth applications of technology, computer and environmental studies. Grade 9 &
10 students complete a specially designed program in the arts and design technology which includes
robotics, 3D graphics and animation, videography, and CAD/CAM applications.
Students learn in a fully networked environment in which computer and digital technology are integrated
into the regular collegiate curriculum. Whether they choose to pursue a career in a environmental,
technological or computer related field or wish to excel in a more traditional profession, students acquire
skills at SATEC that are essential for success in today's world. SATEC is a CISCO regional academy
and our senior (Gr. 11 & 12) program includes certification in CISCO Networking and A+ Hardware &
Software. Our courses across all disciplines investigates current environmental issues using experiential
learning, investigation and research. Senior business courses focus on the latest trends of the
e-business world. Computer Studies' students have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in
engineering and develop an integrated approach to programming for the internet using current Java
techniques - skills highly desired by business and industry. Beginning in Gr. 10, SATEC also offers an
enriched program in Mathematics.
SATEC provides a structured and accountable climate for learning with high academic and citizenship
expectations for all students. This includes student uniforms and adherence to a strict code of behaviour.
A contract, which outlines expectations for academic performance and attendance, must be signed by
students and parents. The curriculum stresses the importance of study skills, ethics, and personal
accountability. We offer students exciting leadership opportunities with an extensive array of school
student organizations, clubs, committees and teams.
Comprehensive information regarding operation, admission to the school, calendar, school services,
courses of study, current events and how to contact us is provided on our website at www.satec.on.ca
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High-tech computer academy: programs in communication and design technology,
CISCO networking, digital arts and music, robotics, and animation using fully networked
computer labs to support integration of applications in all curriculum areas.
Intensive environmental focus across all curriculum and extras-curricular areas;
Naturalized Gardens, Gold EcoSchool since 2005
Outstanding academic program; rich co-curricular and student leadership programs
High citizenship expectations including school uniforms, and a strict code of behaviour
Fully staffed library and guidance services to support student learning and counselling
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Total number of students:
Gender:
Female
Male
480
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58%
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Primary language other than English:
775
68%*
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Students born outside of Canada:
Students living in Canada for 2 years or less
Students living in Canada for 3 - 5 years
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10%
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SATEC @ W.A. Porter Collegiate Institute School Year:
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The Toronto District School
Board (TDSB), in
partnership with students,
parents, teachers and all
our communities, is
committed to taking
responsibility for continuous
improvement of schools.
This is achieved through:
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In addition to the regular instructional program mandated by The Ontario
Curriculum , our school offers optional programs. Details of these programs can
be found in the Choices document available on the TDSB web (TDSB.on.ca). A
hardcopy is provided to students and parents in January of each year to assist
them in choosing courses for the following school year.
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A variety of special education programs and services are offered to meet the
needs of all students, including students with exceptionalities, such as
behavioural, communication, intellectual, physical and multiple learning
disabilities. Students' exceptionalities are identified through a formal review
process undertaken by an Identification, Placement and Review Committee
(IPRC).
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Photography
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Robotics
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Sound, Light and Stage Crew
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Student Newspaper Club/Yearbook Club
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Writing Club
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Yearbook
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Dramatic Arts:
Live Production/Play
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Music:
Excursions, Vocal
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Visual Arts:
Computer/Graphic Arts, Photography
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Athletic Council
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Basketball
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Cricket
Prefects:
Prefects
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Cross Country
Student Activity Council:
SAC
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Ice hockey
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Student Announcers
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Rugby
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Slo-Pitch
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Soccer
Student Leadership:
Supercouncil, Volunteer Now, Empowered
Student Partnership
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Swimming
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Volleyball
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Computers:
OBEA Provincial Computer Science Contest
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Mathematics Competitions:
Waterloo Cayley Math Contest
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Ontario Business Contests:
OBEA Provincial Accounting Contest, Coin - The
CA Challenge, Junior Achievment
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Reach for the Top:
Trivia
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Science Competitions:
Waterloo Avogadro Chemistry Contest
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Announcement Club
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Board Games
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Business
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Christian Fellowship
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Debating
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Environmental
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Fitness Club
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Gardening
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Library Helpers
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Math
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The Alliance of Sector Councils (TASC)
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School Based:
Peer Mentoring
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Community Based:
Licensed to Learn (L2L) - Hit a Higher Mark!
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School Based:
Peer Tutoring
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Safe & Caring Schools:
Crime Stoppers, ECO Schools, ESP: Empowered
Student Partnerships, Safe Arrival Program
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Social Skills:
Character Development Program
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African Heritage Club
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African Heritage Month Activities
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Assemblies
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Faith-based Clubs:
Christian Student Fellowship
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It Started With a Beat
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Multicultural Club
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School to Work:
Army Reserve Co-op
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Schools to Future:
Career Fair, E-Learning, Girl Impact Program and
Trek, Pathways to Education
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Grade 9 Orientation:
SAC Orientation
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Credit Rescue
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Specialized Program:
Cyber Studies, Math, Science and Technology
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Cisco/Nortel Systems
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Coop Packages:
4-Credit, 2-Credit, COOP2, COOP4
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Sector Council
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Information about the
success of our programs
comes from a wide variety
of student assessments.
These assessments are
based on clear
expectations for all
learners, consistent with
those described in The
Ontario Curriculum.
The primary purpose of student assessment is to improve learning.
Assessment has the greatest potential to improve learning when it is an
integral part of classroom activities. Teachers assess student progress
towards achieving the expectations on an ongoing basis by using
strategies such as projects, class presentations, homework assignments,
classroom observations, portfolios of student work, and tests.
Schools use assessment information and information from other sources
to make informed decisions for school improvement planning. Schools
identify areas of strength as well as areas that require improvement. Input
is obtained from a variety of sources such as student assessments,
teacher feedback, parent feedback, and community surveys. In this way,
schools monitor, celebrate and improve their efforts in providing a
supportive and challenging learning environment for all their students.
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SATEC @ WA Porter CI is committed to being
proactive in all areas of school life. The school
improvement plan at SATEC is consistently reviewed
and updated as needed based upon student needs,
achievement data and staff, student and parent
input. SATEC is proud of the results of our students,
their marks, provincial test scores, team/club
achievements and personal successes. We strive to
continue to provide opportunities to achieve higher
levels of excellence. SATEC school improvement will
focus on the following areas:
Curriculum, Assessment & Evaluation:
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Explore ways to enhance relevant experiential
and multi-media learning opportunities for
students.
Continue to explore ways to enhance the
development of the Nine-Essential Skills.
Closely examine and integrate revised curriculum
for the Technological Education program.
Continue to work closely with staff through formal
and informal professional development to build
technology and environmental units across the
curriculum.
Continue to develop Credit Recovery and Peer
Tutoring programs to support students having
challenges in their courses.
Communication with Parents/Students:
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Continue to explore ways of sharing information
with parents through the SATEC website
improvements, automated calling software,
staff-parent phone calls and meetings. By
incorporating feedback on these systems from
parents and students information sharing will be
enhanced.
Literacy & Numeracy:
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Using data from provincial literacy & numeracy
tests as well as achievement data, strengthen our
literacy and numeracy across the curriculum.
Transitions:
SATEC @ W.A. Porter Collegiate Institute School Year:
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Work closely with feeder schools to provide a
smooth and seamless transition into SATEC that
extend into the beginning of the Students Grade 9
year through various activities.
Work closely with post-secondary institutions,
Cooperative Education and Apprenticeship to
provide for a successful transition from secondary
school into post-secondary, apprenticeship or the
workplace.
Community:
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Develop cooperative engagement with feeder
schools to continue to build on SATECs
environmental programs, conservation and
EcoSchools initiative.
Continue to develop programs to enhance
student learning through employers, sector
councils, apprenticeship boards and
post-secondary education
Work with the board and various industries to
build an innovative urban green roof.
Student Leadership:
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Continue to develop formal and informal leaders
in the school through expanded leadership
opportunities in such organizations such as the
SAC, STAC, EcoSchools, drama, etc.
Continue to develop student leaders as SATEC
enters to EcoSchools Platinum status.
Safe Schools:
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Continue to build a school culture where staff and
students share responsibility for maintaining a
safe and secure environment, including through
our semester Safe School Assemblies, Police
assembly, emergency response development and
practice, etc.
Familiarize all students with the Code of
Behaviour and uniform policy.
Work closely with the community and Toronto
Police Service to strengthen our Empowered
Students Partnership (ESP) program
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Parents are actively involved in the School Council. The council meets four times during the school year
(September, November, February, May).
Positive parent/teacher partnerships to enhance student success and achievment.
Alumni Committee made up of former graduates and parents.
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Information Technology Partnerships enhance curriculum and experiential learning. Partners include an
education network with 3 other TDSB schools, Information & Communications Technology Sector Council
and numerous industry partners.
Environmental Education Partnerships enhance curriculum and experiential learning. Partners include an
education network with other TDSB schools, EcoCanada Sector Council and numerous industry partners.
EcoSchool Partnership network with SATEC's feeder schools builds environmental awareness and
stewardship with local schools.
Student fundraising activities sponsor numerous charities such as Asian Relief, Sick Kids Hospital, Camp
BUCKO for burn victims; Free the Children's Water Campaign, funding a school and village in Africa and
building community and family health in Ecuador.
Bullying and harassment prevention and education with Community Living Toronto.
Co-operative education students work in elementary schools to assist other students.
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