MOTHER TERESA CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL

Canadian International Student Services ǀ Muskoka Language International

2020

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Region: London Catholic Community: London 1065 Sunningdale Road East London, Ontario N5X 4B1 Tel: (519) 675-4433 http://www.ldcsb.ca/school/MTS

Carpe Diem / Seize the Day

Overview

Grades offered: Year Built: School Population: Average class size: School colours: School Team Name:

9 – 12 2000 800 (can accommodate 1200) 28 Green & White Spartans

Highlights

• French Immersion

• Advanced Placement

• Hockey Canada Skills

• Digital Media – TV/Film

• Engineering & Robotics options

• Archery club

Subjects available:

Core Arts Social Sciences Other English ESL French French Immersion Mathematics Science Religious Studies

Drama Music –instrumental, percussion Visual Arts Digital Media/TV /Film/Broadcasting

History Geography Civics & Law Law (gr 11, 12) Economics (gr 11, 12)

Food Studies Family Studies

Business Studies Computer Studies Technology & Manufacturing – Communication Technology, Computer Engineering (& Robotics), Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation, Technological Design Health & Physical Education Italian (gr 10), Spanish (gr 10-12)

Pre-AP in math, English, Science + AP – Advanced Placement options

Daily Schedule: SEMESTER SYSTEM (High School)

The High School operates on a semester system. Students take 4 courses per semester. Total annual = 8 courses.

Period 1 (+ announcements) 08:00 – 09:20

Period 2 09:25 – 10:40

Period 3 Class 10:45 – 12:00

OR Lunch: 10:45 – 11:25

Lunch: 12:05 – 12:45 Class 11:30 – 12:45

Period 4 12:50 – 14:05

The school accepts students of all faiths and religions (as well as non-religious). Student are asked to respect the Catholic nature of the school and follow moral and ethical codes of conduct guided by this faith.

MOTHER TERESA CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL

Canadian International Student Services ǀ Muskoka Language International

2020

School facilities: 2 stories, 170,000 square feet on 15 acres of land

• Classrooms

• 12+ Computer labs + use of laptops

• Science labs

• Art rooms

• Drama room

• Music room

• Broadcasting studio

• Auditorium

• Greenhouse

• Chapel

• Gymnasiums

• Football and soccer field; 8-lane track

• Interior 2-lane running track

• Weight room/fitness centre

• Technology: Automotive, Communication Technology Construction, Drafting/Tech design Mechanical, Woodworking, Welding, Hospitality/Culinary

• Cafeteria

• Library/Learning Commons

• Wifi throughout the school

Sports available: offerings may change annually

Fall Sports Winter Sports Spring Sports Basketball – Jr/Sr Girls Cross Country running Football - Jr/Sr Boys Golf Volleyball - Jr/Sr boys Archery Club Weightlifting Club

Basketball – Jr & Sr Boys Hockey – Boys Hockey - Girls Swimming Volleyball – Jr/Sr Girls Wrestling Archery Club Weightlifting Club

Badminton – Jr/Sr Baseball– Boys Soccer - Jr/Sr Boys Soccer - Jr/Sr Girls Tennis Track and Field Archery Club Weightlifting Club

Mother Teresa Hockey Academy / Canada Hockey Skills Open to students in grade 10 (boys and girls), the Hockey Canada Skills Academy will help student athletes improve and enrich their individual hockey skills, while developing their personal fitness. This course will emphasize building character through achieving both athletic and scholastic success. On ice sessions led by highly trained staff, strength and conditioning designed to maximize physical attributes, and a focus on leadership, citizenship and career exploration will position the student athlete to achieve their individual goals. Fees apply (approx. / semester)

Extra-curricular activities may include: offerings may change annually

Archery Club Bands: Jr & Sr concert band, Strings ensemble Ceramics club Computer Programming

Choir Drama Math Contests Mural Club Peer Support

Prom Radical Readers Robotics Science Olympics

Social Justice Table Tennis White Pine (book club) Yearbook

Mission Statement:

“Each Life is Precious to God”, affirms the dignity and respect of every human person, recognizing “Christ” in them. On our journey of faith with its path built on Gospel values, this school exists to provide a quality education in a caring community that enables the individual to become a contributing member of the Church and society.

MOTHER TERESA CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL

Canadian International Student Services ǀ Muskoka Language International

2020

Special Features:

• Located in north London

• ESL support/classes available • Mother Teresa is a Jack.org Chapter school with a focus on reducing stigma of mental health

• large and technologically advanced secondary school

• Every year the drama department puts on large scale productions in the fall

• Music department contributes to the school arts program by providing music for various school functions including mass, assemblies and Music Night performances. The band has gone on international trips to Chicago, Boston, and New York to attend workshops and play for different audiences including seniors at various facilities

• 67% of school population is provided with school bus transportation

Uniform:

All uniform items must be purchased from RJ McCarthy: www.rjmccarthy.com There is also a local store located in London (431 Newbold St)

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White or green Crested: Golf Shirts, Rugby Shirts

White or green Crested: Golf Shirts, Rugby Shirts

A plain white, grey, or black T-shirt may be worn under a golf shirt or rugby shirt, zip sweatshirt, bench style jacket or V-neck sweater. NOTE: the vest must be worn with a golf shirt or an Oxford dress shirt.

Black or khaki pants (with logo) Khaki capris (with logo) Khaki walking shorts (with logo)

Black or khaki pants (with logo)

Zip sweatshirt, bench style jacket or V-neck sweater.

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type footwear is hazardous with stair climbing and related school activities. The school is not responsible for any personal injury related to the wearing of sandal type footwear.

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Physical Education Tshirts/shorts (approx. $25) – purchased at school

Students are to arrive in full uniform everyday with the exception of designated “casual days”. There will

be no changing into other attire during the school day other than for subject specific reasons (i.e. Phys ed

and in some cases, Coop).

• The uniform is to be kept clean and in good repair (no cut off hems or sleeves, no rips).

• Any clothing, accessories, symbols, jewellery depicting drug emblems, tobacco and alcohol beverages or suggesting an association with a gang or considered to be obscene or offensive must not be brought to school, worn at school or in any way present at any school-related event.

MOTHER TERESA CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL

Canadian International Student Services ǀ Muskoka Language International

2020

• Specific programs (e.g. Phys. Ed., Tech, and Science) may require other articles to be worn for safety reasons

“CIVVIES” DAYS: The expectations of appropriate attire, which govern all of us, are still in place during all Civvies days. Clothing worn on a ‘Civvies’ Day should be modest and appropriate to the Catholic School/classroom environment. Spirit Wear may be worn on Civvies Days.

MOTHER TERESA CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL

Canadian International Student Services ǀ Muskoka Language International

2020

MOTHER TERESA CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL

Canadian International Student Services ǀ Muskoka Language International

2020

MOTHER TERESA CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL

Canadian International Student Services ǀ Muskoka Language International

2020