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“Transition has the potential to either launch you or dump you.”
Transition Guide — John Maxwell

Specialized Programs (cont’d)

Extended French 1. Theory of Knowledge Course
The Extended French Program, (a continuation of the 2. The Extended Essay
elementary Extended French Program, Grades 5 – 8) 3. Creativity, Action and Service (CAS)
is offered at a number of our secondary schools. Upon
graduation, students who have completed a minimum of Assessment is done both internally and externally.
seven Extended French courses (the sequence of four Exams are marked by external markers qualified to
courses in Extended French and a minimum of three assess each student’s exam. The IB Diploma Program
courses in other subjects taught in French) are eligible has earned a reputation for rigorous assessment,
for the Extended French Certificate of the Toronto giving IB diploma holders access to the world’s
Catholic District School Board. This program is currently leading universities.
available in a number of schools as shown on p.10 - 11.
The IB Program is available at Michael Power/
French Immersion St. Joseph High School in Etobicoke, St. John Paul
II Catholic Secondary School in Scarborough and at
The French Immersion Program, a continuation of the St. Mary Catholic School in Toronto. Students wishing
elementary French Immersion Program (S.K. to Grade to enroll in the IB Diploma program must enroll in
8), is currently offered at four secondary schools. Upon the Junior Preparation Diploma program in Grades
graduation, students who have completed a minimum 9 and 10. Information on admission criteria and the
of 10 French Immersion courses (the sequence of four application process is available from the designated IB
courses in French Immersion and a minimum of six Coordinator at Michael Power/St. Joseph and St. John
courses in other subjects taught in French) are eligible for Paul II and St. Mary C.S.S.
the French Immersion Certificate of the Toronto Catholic
District School Board. Bishop Allen Academy, Senator Additional information can be found at www.ibo.org.
O’Connor College, St. John Henry Newman offer the
French Immersion Program. Self Directed Learning
Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School
International Baccalaureate
These schools offer an internationally acclaimed
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program program of self-directed learning. It is believed that
is an internationally acclaimed program available in students learn best when they see purpose in their
over 2500 schools worldwide. The program offers a learning, set their own learning goals, follow an
comprehensive 2-year international curriculum, which individualized and personalized program and have time
also allows students to fulfill the requirements for the and space to actively pursue individualized learning in
Ontario Secondary School Diploma. The IB’s goal is a building designed to complement this program. This
to provide students with the values and opportunities successful and innovative approach to education is
that will enable them to develop sound judgment, supported by a unique and highly regarded Teacher
make wise choices, and respect others in the global Advisor Program designed to support students in
community. The IB Diploma Program equips students developing time-management skills, taking personal
with the skills and attitudes necessary for success in responsibility for their learning and enhancing
higher education and employment. spiritual growth.
The program follows the traditional Liberal Arts curriculum
where six academic subjects are studied concurrently.
Students are required to study both the Humanities
and the Sciences together with the study of a second
language. In addition to writing six externally marked
examinations, the student must complete the following
three additional components of the Diploma Program:

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