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Thornhill Secondary School
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LEADERSHIP★ 40+ clubs/councils★ DECA International
competitors★ Award winning “Eye of
the Tiger” School newspaper
★ Mentors/Prefects
ENRICHMENT★ Advance Placement
(Median score level 5)★ Gifted Program★ OYAP/SHSM★ Arts/Drama/Music★ Athletics/Health and
Wellness
CARING COMMUNITY★ Student Success★ Student Support Services★ Guidance★ Personalized Alternative
Education★ Supports for ELL
TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCE★ Nationally ranked
Computer Science and Science competitors
★ SHSM
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LEADERSHIP
CLUBS @ TSS
A.C.T. Activists Committee of ThornhillAnime ClubArt ClubBadminton ClubBoard Game ClubChoirCooking ClubDance ClubDECAEmpowered Student Partnerships (ESP)Eye of the TigerFibre Arts ClubHand in Hand ClubHooked on Books TSSHOSAHouse Committee Improv ClubIvy Game Studio
Jewish Student Union (JSU)Math ClubMusic CouncilPaws and ClawsPhotography ClubPhysics ClubPoetry Slam ClubPresentationRainbow AllianceReach for the TopRelay for LifeRobotics ClubSick Kids ClubStudent Wellness Action Team (S.W.A.T.)
Tech CrewTed Talk ClubThornhill Athletic Council (TAC)Thornhill Biology SocietyThornhill Debate SocietyThornhill Science and Math TSS Computer ClubTSS ECO ClubTSS Physics ClubTSS Rock Band Club Ski and Snowboard ClubTigers Den Fitness ClubWriting ClubYearbook
3D Animation
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❏ Gives students the opportunity to study and write university-level exams while in high school
❏ Recognized for advanced placement in universities❏ PLUS for many university applications and SCHOLARSHIP!!!❏ Over 10 Year proven track record at TSS!!!
SUBJECT GLOBAL 2018 Thornhill SS 2018
English Literature 2.57 3.571
Computer Science 3.18 4.29
Chemistry 2.80 3.556
Calculus 3.05 4.118
Biology 2.84 4.000
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“Health & Wellness”
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Business
SHSMReach
Aheads and Certifications
● ICE Training is an experiential opportunity with community partners. Eg. Southlake Regional Health Centre
● McMaster Discovery Days in Health Sciences ● Humber College- Bio Science Outreach-
regional event planned to cover the respiratory, cardiovascular and digestive systems, using anatomical models, physiology experiments and cadaveric exploration.
● University of Guelph- Anatomy Lab● University of Toronto – Kinesiology Lab● Ontario Science Centre● Future Health Professionals Leadership
Conference
● Certifications: CPR, First Aid, Safetalk, animal first aid, concussion awareness coaching, wrapping and taping, and many others
SHSM - “Health & Wellness” & “Sports”
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Excellence at TSS!
★ Canadian Computing Olympiad- TOP Coder in the
Country.(Japan)
★ Don Mill Programmer of the Year Award
★ Gold Medal Canadian Computing Olympiad (Tehran)
★ Outstanding Achievement Certification of Distinction:
University of Waterloo Avogadro Chemistry Contest
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Excellence at TSS!
★ Robotics Team: York Region Skills Challenge
★ Gold Medal: York Region Science & Technology & Canada
Wide Science Fair
★ UofT National Biology Scholars Recognition: National
Biology Competition
★ Future Health Professionals (HOSA): Leadership Conference
and Competition
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Excellence at TSS!★ TORONTO STAR: “Eye of the Tiger:
○ Journalism Award /Best Newspaper Award
★ DECA: Provincial and International Competitors
★ Mountain Biking Team: York Region Finals
★ Senior Badminton Team: Provincial Championship
★ Senior Symphonic Band: Platinum Award at York Region
Music Alive, National Invitation
Student Success Team
Administration
Student Success Teacher
Guidance
Student Support Services
Cooperative Education
Personalized Alternative Education
Literacy Teacher/ ELL Support
Classroom Teachers
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Students Receiving Special Education Supports
Ms. Weinberg Rm 109
Diploma Requirements (O.S.S.D.) for the 4 year program
O.S.S.D
18 Compulsory Credits
12 Optional Credits
Successful completion of
Ontario School Literacy Test
40 hours of Community Involvement
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Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)
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Grade 10
Community Involvement
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COURSE PATHWAY TYPES IN Gr. 9 & 10
APPLIED ACADEMICGIFTED
OPEN LOCALLY DEVELOPED
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OPTIONAL COURSES FOR GRADE 9 STUDENTS
Technological Studies
Broad Based Technology
Computer Studies
Business Studies The Arts
Visual
Drama
Music
Learning Strategies Family Studies
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Choosing Courses for Grade 9
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Post- Secondary School Planning
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SCHOOLS ZONED FOR TSS ARE...• Baythorn P.S.• E.J. Sand P.S.• Glen Shields P.S.• Henderson P.S.• Thornhill P.S.• Yorkhill E.S.• Charles Howitt P.S.→ We will be visiting our partner schools at the
end of January to support registration and course selection for TSS.
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Outside YRDSB/ TSS BoundariesPlease visit the CAFETERIA:
• Registration Form, Procedures, Transfer
procedures and timelines.
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For More Information…Course selection for September 2018 will be done online through
Visit our school website and click on “Guidance” at www.thornhill.ss.yrdsb.edu.on.ca
York Region District School Board www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca
For policies programs and curriculum documents:www.edu.gov.on.ca
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