File - Global Studies Department

Regional Learning Choices Proposal
Erindale Secondary School
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
Program Details
The International Baccalaureate program aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who
help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. This highly
recognized academic program has existed at an international level since it originated in Geneva, Switzerland in
1968 and has been well established within the Peel District School Board since 1997. The 18 program is
designed to meet the needs of academically accelerated students who are pursuing a university pathway. The
diploma program is a two-year program beginning in grade 11 that includes an international focus in the areas of
Languages, Individuals and Societies, Mathematics and Computer Science, the Arts and Experimental Science.
In addition to a rigorous, accelerated academic curriculum, students within the 18 program receive a holistic
educational experience with an emphasis on becoming active, compassionate global citizens and lifelong
learners.
Students who are accepted into the Erindale Diploma Program will begin their journey in our Pre-18 program for
grades 9 and 10 for the Language A, Language 8, Mathematics, Arts, Social Studies, Technology, Physical
Education and Science. This Pre-18 program is based on tha Ontario curriculum with an emphasis on developing
the skills required by the 21'1 century learner (collaboration, critical thinking, communication, creative thinking).
Exciting enhancements, experiential learning opportunities and effective guidance and mentoring will ensure that
students are well supported and are socially, emotionally and academically prepared to enter the Diploma
Program in grade 11 .
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Once Erindale has established a robust 13 Diploma Program and pending approval it is our intent, if accepted to
offer the Diploma Program of the International Baccalaureate, to consider the Middle Years Program for our grade
9 and 10 students in the near future. The Middle Years Program would formalize the Pre-18 Program in preparing
our students for the IB Diploma years.
Program Rationale
The International Baccalaureate provides students with an exciting, challenging program with high academic
expectations, rigorous standards and a focus on community service. In today's global environment, students from
around the world are seeking educational and career opportunities beyond our provincial and national boundaries.
In order to be competitive at an international level, many students and parents within the Peel District School
Board are seeking regional choice options in a variety of areas including Arts, Science and Technology,
Advanced Placement and 18. The current demand for access to an International Baccalaureate program within
the Peel District School Board far exceeds the number of spots available. At the only PDSB IB school in
Mississauga, Glenforest SS, demand has risen from 400 applicants in 2011 to almost 600 in 2015 -competing for
just 112 spots. For the current school year Glenforest had to turn away 450 students.
Erindale Secondary School is ideally situated in Southwest Mississauga. As this community diversifies, the need
to keep up with the demand for 18 opportunities is also growing. With the support of our stakeholders, we feel
confident that Erindale Secondary School is an excellent choice to host the fourth International Baccalaureate site
within the Peel District School Board. Our quest for this program is supported by:
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Demand for IB placements across Peel far exceeds supply as evidenced by Glenforest turning away 450 students.
This has resulted in thirty·four (34) Peel students paying to be bussed to a Halton IB school. This number does not
include those Peel students who travel to Halton in other ways.
A survey conducted in Grade 8 classrooms from local schools, showed strong interest in the IB program.
Our staff are excited and supportive of taking on this new program based on discussions commencing in
September at Leadership meetings and staff meetings and they are committed to making the program Erindale's.
Support from School Council, Family of Schools Superintendent and School Trustee for program.
Our facilities- well equipped, with a Ministry rated capacity of 1353.
Convenient location at Dundas and Erin Mills Parkway Intersection. It is close to South Common Mall which serves
as a transfer location for transit routes. Our location makes us easily accessible to students who are travelling
from locations in the south and west parts of Mississauga.
Proximity to a variety of community organizations for partnerships (e.g. UTM), experiential learning opportunities
(Riverwood Conservation Area) and community services (South Common Community Centre and local senior
facility).
Experiential Learning
Providing authentic learning opportunities for all students will continue to be a priority for all programs and
pathways. The development of enrichment activities that will compliment the classroom learning for all Pre-18 and
DP students both within the curricular and co-curricular program will be of high priority. This will include a focus
retreat to k!ck off the program each year, field trips related to curricular areas i.e. Science Centre, conservation
areas, museums, and using technology in new ways to access virtual and real time participation at university
lectures and guest speakers. Presently, we are connecting with other 18 schools to talk about co-planning and
co-learning opportunities where we can provide staff and students with shared learning experiences.
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Our Pre-18 program will prepare students for the requirements of the DP program providing a challenging,
accelerated learning program. Students in our Pre-18 program will travel in co-horted classes in grade 9 (English,
Math, Science, French, Geography) and in grade 10 (English, French, Math Science, History). Final entry into the
diploma program in grade 11 will involve the completion of the Pre-18 program, the maintenance of a 75 percent
average, and consultation with teachers. .
A distinguishing characteristic of the Diploma Program is a focus on the holistic education experience of each
student. Students are required to take at least one subject from the six discipline based courses. Three of the
subjects are at the Higher Level (HL) and three are taken at the Standard Level (SL). In addition, students will
complete an interdisciplinary course called "Theory of Knowledge", complete an "Extended Essay" and will
participate in a variety of "Creativity, Action, Service" (CAS) experiences in the community over a two year period.
Pathway Chart
The pathway for each student will be individualized based on his or her destination. A sample of a pathway from
grade 9 to graduation has been provided for a student who is preparing to enter a university program in Life
Sciences.
Pathway to Life Sciences
Grade 9
Pre-18
Grade 10
Pre-18
Grade 11
Diploma Program
Grade 12
Diploma
Program
Group 1 - Studies in
language and literature
English
English
HL English
HL English
Group2Language acquisition
French
French
SL French
Geography
Canadian History
SL Psych or
Economics
Science
Science
Group3Individuals and Societies
Group 4 - Sciences
HL8iology
HL Biology
HL Chemistry
Group 5- Mathematics
Group 6- The Arts
Math
HL Chemistry
SL Math
Math 10
Math 11
Art
Other
Bus/Tech
Physical Education
Physical
Education
Careers &
Civics
Elective
Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
Philosophy
(TOK)
Community, Action & Service
(CAS)
Extended Essay (EE)
School Team
The development of an IB program requires a solid commitment from many stakeholders and requires student
and community interest, governing body support and staff dedication. The strong commitment from Erindale staff
grew throughout the year in open conversations at leadership meetings and staff meetings. All staff indicated the
desire to bring IB to Erindale as determined in a staff vote. We have teams of teachers working together to learn
more about the 18 program and how we can implement the diploma program for IB at Erindale.
TEAMS
STAFF TEAMS
Superintendent
Patricia Rossall
Administration
Sandra Trupp, Principal; Sumble Kaukab, VP; Chris Lane, VP
Guidance
Julie Willows, Michael Simpson
Diploma Coordinator
Mark Miller
TOK
Christine Thresher, Mirjan Krstovic, Lawrence Marler
CAS
Kristine Bridgman, Adrian Manickam, Mirjan Krstovic
Extended Essay
Michelle Bollinger; Tanya Lesaux, Mark Miller, Melissa Wilson
Studies in language and literature
Mark Miller, Mary Louise Duncan, Angela Pitamber
Language acquisition
Angie Bassett, Paul Miranda
Individuals and society
Eric Tunney, Melissa Wilson, Christine Thresher, Mike Whyte
Sciences
Andrew Jordan, Matt Ott, Adrian Manickam, Julie Goruk. Louise Villa Ita
Mathematics
Carol Shiffman, Christie Spizzirri, Kayla Corkum
The Arts
Shannon Hayes, Sheena Currie, Laura Jack, Rebecca Messmer
Library
Michelle Bollinger
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Partnerships
Erindale S.S. has already established solid relationships with the three current Peel District School Board schools
that are IB sites. Building on the relationships developed by our current principal when she was a vice-principal at
Glenforest S.S., we invited Daphne Habib, the Glenforest DP Coordinator and Diploma International
Baccalaureate Schools of Ontario (DIBSO) Vice-President to share with the implementation teams and answer
questions about lB. The school teams are networking with current IB teachers and administrators to gather
information in order to make the best possible decisions about the Erindale implementation plan. We will continue
to develop networks by attending the AGM for the 18 schools of Ontario in June 2015.
Erindale has built strong partnerships in the community. We are an Eco school, an advocate of the United Way,
work with local universities and colleges hosting teacher candidates and providing co-op placements. We are
connected with UTM through a joint sponsorship of the Mississauga Swim Club. Erindale is also very proud of
the partnership with Turner Porter and Erinwood Ford, who support our students in a variety of ventures. Our
community relationships support a large variety of co-op opportunities available to our students. These
partnerships will also serve to benefit our IB students as they provide connections to real life pathways and
learning experiences.
Certifications and Training
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Students enrolled in International Baccalaureate will be working towards earning two diplomas concurrently: an
Ontario Secondary School Diploma and an IB diploma. Students will need to complete 30 credits, 40 hours of
community service and the OSSLTin order to receive their OSSD. The IB diploma requires 6 courses to be
completed (3 higher level, 3 standard level). In addition, students must complete an interdisciplinary course
called "Theory of Knowledge", complete the "Extended Essay" and report in their participation in "Creativity,
Action, Service" during their grade 11 and grade 12 years.
Projected Student Enrolment
1 (2016)
2 (2017)
3 (2018)
4 (2019)
18 Program
112
224
336
448
Regular Program*
764
769
796
786
Totals
876
993
1132
1234
Year
* Enrolment projections from planning department
Application Criteria
Erindale S.S. will be working collaboratively with the Secondary School Regional Program Committee to align our
application criteria and dates with existing IB schools within the Peel District School Board. We are hoping to
accept 112 students into our grade 9 pre-IB program for September, 2016 and will continue to accept this number
each year, resulting in a finaiiB membership of 448 students. An information session will be held at the school
each Fall for interested grade 8 students and their parents. The application package will be available to all
interested students in an on-line format. Application timelines will be posted on the school website and will also
align with the other regional programs in the District. Students will be considered based on their Grade 7 Final
Report Card, their Grade 8 Interim Report and a written response to a critical thinking question. Following the
review of all applicants, successful candidates will be entered into a lottery. Successful candidates from this
phase wHI be offered admission Into the Pre-IB program. Application and placement fees for Pre-IB and DP will
be aligned with the other IB regional programs within the Peel District School Board. We are already in
discussion with our feeder school administrators and once we have approval we will be scheduling times where
students and parents can leam more about this exciting opportunity.
Proposed IB Boundary Change - September 2016
Erinclale 5.5. (9-12) ·New IB Centre
Glenforest S.S. (9-12) ·IB Boundary Change
Prepared by: Peel District Sehool Board Planning & Acccmmodatlon
Map data courtesy of the Region of Peel Planning Department, the
Peel Olstrid School Board PlaMing Department, the City or
Bramptgn, the City of Misslsseuga and the Town or Celedon
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