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Delphi Secondary Alternative School ADDRESS: 109A Chartland Blvd S, Scarborough, ON M1S 2R7 PHONE NUMBER: (416) 396-6919 EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] WEBSITE: http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/delphi GRADE RANGE: 9 to 12 Our History Delphi has a rich history of providing an alternative to the traditional learning environment. Since 1981 the school has provided an active and challenging program in a more casual setting. Delphi graduates are accepted into many university programs internationally from the Fine Arts, Business, Law, Medicine, Aerospace & Software Engineering, and Ph.Ds in English Literature. 'Alis Suis Exsurgunt'-'They Rise By Their Own Wings' Grades: 9-12, Semestered Approx. Enrolment: 120 Delphi Secondary provides an academically rigorous program for self-motivated, independent, and intellectually curious learners who enjoy a challenge, demonstrate a commitment to learning and are capable of handling decreased structure. Delphi offers academic courses in Grades 9 & 10, and University, and Mixed courses in Grades 11 and 12. Student-Centered Focus The small student population allows students to have access to increased tutorial and guidance opportunities with staff. This is an effective system as students are always able to speak to teachers and seek guidance whenever necessary. A small, safe environment helps ensure a comfortable and caring atmosphere. We have a free breakfast program, offering students nutritious morning meals to help prepare them for a day of study and success. The Delphi experience helps students foster a sense of maturity, inspiring an attitude of individual and social responsibility.
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Delphi Secondary Alternative SchoolADDRESS: 109A Chartland Blvd S, Scarborough, ON
M1S 2R7PHONE NUMBER: (416) 396-6919EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]: http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/delphiGRADE RANGE: 9 to 12
Our HistoryDelphi has a rich historyof providing analternative to thetraditional learningenvironment. Since1981 the school hasprovided an active andchallenging program in amore casual setting. Delphi graduates areaccepted into manyuniversityprograms internationallyfrom the Fine Arts,Business, Law,Medicine, Aerospace &Software Engineering,and Ph.Ds in EnglishLiterature.
'Alis Suis Exsurgunt'-'They Rise By Their Own Wings'
Grades: 9-12, SemesteredApprox. Enrolment: 120Delphi Secondary provides an academically rigorous program forself-motivated, independent, and intellectually curious learnerswho enjoy a challenge, demonstrate a commitment to learningand are capable of handling decreased structure. Delphi offersacademic courses in Grades 9 & 10, and University, and Mixedcourses in Grades 11 and 12.
Student-Centered FocusThe small student population allowsstudents to have access to increasedtutorial and guidance opportunitieswith staff. This is an effective systemas students are always able to speakto teachers and seek guidancewhenever necessary. A small, safeenvironment helps ensure acomfortable and caring atmosphere. We have a free breakfast program,offering students nutritious morning meals to help prepare themfor a day of study and success. The Delphi experience helpsstudents foster a sense of maturity, inspiring an attitude ofindividual and social responsibility.
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Independent StudyStarting in grade 9, students have several independent studyperiods each week as they start to develop the skill of timemanagement. As students move through grade levels, their numberof independent study periods increases. By Grade 12, theirschedules may resemble those of university freshmen, with largeblocks of independent time.
Visual ArtsThe school offers an incredible visual arts program across allgrades. The program encompasses history, theory, and production.From their first year at Delphi, students begin to produce a portfolioof work. These are required for entrance into all creative fields atboth the college and university level, such as Fine Arts, Design,Advertising, or Architecture.
AthleticsA special aspect of our Alternative program is a full PhysicalEducation program. Activities range from open gym, to classes infitness awareness and Introduction to Kinesiology. We explorealternative approaches to fitness, including meditation and yoga. Itis also possible to arrange to have students participate in otherathletic activities in nearby schools.
Social Justice - Gender Sexuality AllianceDelphi supports social justice through the work of its active Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA). TheGSA objectives: create a safe place for students to discuss important issues affecting theLGBTQTT2 community, provide clarification on relevant terms and diverse gender identities, tocoordinate special school events that promote understanding, acceptance and engagement.
Additional Features● Parent / School Council● Breakfast Program● Clubs and Activities● University Preparation Focus
● Mindfulness● International Student Trips● Comfortable & Safe Environment● High Scholarship & Graduation Rate
For a list of all programs that are also offered visit http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Findyour/Schools.aspx?schno=4109&schoolId=1102
Student Life - Where You Belong
Our Charitable Causes Leadership Group organizes anannual drive to collect toys and other items for Christmascharities. Delphi also offers a multitude of field trips ofvarying lengths throughout its courses as enrichment.Students can travel internationally over spring break toexperience different cultures, go to outdoor educationcentres to learn about the environment, as well aswilderness and survival skills, and historical sites to enrichtheir history courses. They are openly given opportunities tovolunteer their time with elementary students inneighbouring schools, in order to further their initiativebeyond the prescribed curriculum and continue to expandtheir learning.
What Sets Us Apart
The small student population offers consistent opportunitiesfor one-on-one consultation with teaching staff. Ourcurriculum is intensive, student-centered, and focused onpreparation for college/university success. A sense ofresponsibility is ingrained within each student as they directtheir own learning and manage their individual studyperiods. Delphi has a selection of unique courses such asthe Art of Math course. This course combines aspects ofaesthetics with those of Mathematics, using topics such asthe golden ratio, the work of Escher, and fractal geometry.Rather than studying disciplines in isolation, this coursefacilitates divergent thinking, allowing the students a greateropportunity for achievement in future studies. It is a perfectintroduction to concepts central to Architecture andEngineering. Delphi is also a locus for development andcharacter growth. A sense of social responsibility and ethicsis instilled within the curriculum, and students areencouraged to take an active stance in the community, andquestion societal injustices.
Parent and Community Engagement
Parents/guardians are welcome to contact the Head of Program or other staff to discuss their child'sprogress and to make appointments with individual staff or staff team, to determine the best pedagogicalapproach to situations of a more significant concern. Interviews for admission are held throughout theschool year, with a formal Information Night held in early December. Formal reports are mailed home 4times per year - semester midterms in November and April, and finals in February and June. In addition,parents/guardians, staff and other adult members meet regularly to discuss ways of supporting theschool.
Imagine a TDSB where all schools share a common core set of characteristics. They arecommunity-driven and focused on teaching and learning. Students and parents have a wide variety ofopportunities and there are enough students in every school to increase program choices. Imagine there is a clear focus on achieving student success and every student is engaged, has a voice,access to a caring adult and the opportunity to develop their full potential. Here at the TDSB our focus is on student achievement, parent and community engagement and financialstability.
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SCHOOL NAME: Delphi Secondary Alternative SchoolADDRESS: 109A Chartland Blvd S, Scarborough, ON
M1S 2R7TELEPHONE: (416) 396-6919EMAIL: [email protected]
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