William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate InstituteADDRESS: 20 Tillplain Rd, North York, ON

M3H 5R2PHONE NUMBER: (416) 395-3330EMAIL ADDRESS: WilliamLyonMackenzie@tdsb.on.caWEBSITE: http://www.wlmac.caGRADE RANGE: 9 to 12

2016-2017 FeaturesAll of our specializedprograms arecomplemented with adynamic co-curricularprogram includingathletics, the arts andschool clubs. We are aschool where studentsof different programsinteract positively toattain academic andpersonal goals. Ourpillars of successrevolve around thefollowing tenets: Cultureof Discipline & Respect,Culture of Kindness andNurturing, Culture ofExcellence in theClassroom, Culture ofInnovation,Enhancement of theMaCS/ Gifted Program, Student Leadership andCommunity Outreach.We always strive to gofrom good to great toawesome!

Sua Praemia Laudi - "Merit has its own reward"

W. L. Mackenzie C. I. offers a longstanding tradition of academicexcellence, co-curricular activity and community involvement,along with a focus on student success and equity. A caring andprofessional staff co-ordinate programs that respond to a diversityof student needs and interests in a safe, challenging andwelcoming environment.Vibrant student, athletic, music, and leadership councils ensurethat a variety of activities provide opportunities for studentinvolvement and leadership. Our MaCS Program offers Enrichedcourses in Mathematics, Science, Computer Technology, Englishand Geography.Our goal is to ensure that all students acquire the skills needed tomeet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. 

MaCS Program & AdvancedPlacementThe MaCS Program began in 1985with the purpose of offeringoutstanding learning opportunities fortalented students with a high interestin Math, Science and Computers.MaCS students are allowed to pursuetheir interests in an environment that stimulates and encouragescuriosity, enthusiasm and success. It is our aim to preparestudents for life long learning as they head to university andultimately professional careers. Advanced Placement courses inComputer Studies, Functions, and Economics are available aswell as AP exams. Visit us at: http://wlmac.ca/macs

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Gifted ProgramOur gifted program fosters intellectual and personal growth forexceptional students through the development of higher-levelthinking skills and the promotion of exciting leadershipopportunities. The core curriculum is delivered throughself-contained, enriched classes in a diverse manner with field tripsand guest lecturers to augment the students’ progress.

Student SuccessOur unique student success room supports at-risk pupils with creditrescue and credit recovery programs every period. Specialeducation students receive supports and learning strategiescourses in our resource room. Newcomers to Canada who are ELLstudents are offered a full complement of ESL courses.

Technological EducationMackenzie has a very diverse Technological Education program.We have computer programming, computer engineering,communications technology, and broad-based technology. Studentsdesign, build and program components to solve real worldproblems. Many of our graduates go on to pursue engineering andcomputer science programs at prestigious universities. 

Co-Curricular ActivitiesOur dynamic co-curricular programs enhance the studentexperience. With over 60 different clubs and over 25 sports teams,there is an activity to meet every interest. The Leadership andAthletics Councils bring added dimensions to student life, while ourArts Council provide venues for our students to showcase theirextraordinary talents and abilities.

Additional Features● Partnership with Baycrest Centre● Partnership with U of T and OISE● Seven Pillars of Excellence

● Partnership with ICTC● FIT Certification (Focus on IT)

For a list of all programs that are also offered visit http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Findyour/Schools.aspx?schno=3444&schoolId=444

Student Life - Where You Belong

We have a great selection of clubs, including Student Council, Forces of Nature (Environmental Club),Chess, Anime, Computer Science, Culturama, Debate Team, Engineering, the LyonNewspaper, Advocate Yearbook, Computer Science Club, Model United Nations, DECA, HarmonyMovement, Rainbow Club, Free the Children, Math Club, Science Club and Olympics, Robotics Club &many more clubs representing the diversity of the school.Our Music program includes concert and jazz band. Join or cheer on one of our sports teams, includingbadminton, baseball, basketball, volleyball, cross-country running, floor hockey, golf, ice hockey, skiing,soccer, softball, tennis, track & field, ultimate frisbee, and wrestling. As well, our intra-mural programsduring the lunch hour and after school is vibrant and inclusive.Our students have multiple opportunities to participate in many outstanding field trips to art galleries,theatres, hospitals, the Ontario Science Centre, the ROM, Historical Sites and international excursions.

What Sets Us Apart

Many of our graduating students receive entrance scholarships to leading universities,including University of Toronto, York University, Ryerson University, Waterloo University, McGillUniversity, Queen's University and McMaster University.Our students have won the Loran Award,Canadian Merit and the Miller Thomson Scholarship.Some of our students are FIT graduates (Focus on IT). FIT is a Canadian certification from theInformation and Communication Technology Council recognizing a student's commitment to theInformation Technology field. Students must complete industry standard certification in CISCO Java andCISCO IT Essentials along with a business component to meet the FIT requirements.All mathematics students have the opportunity to compete in Canadian mathematics competitions. Ourscience and physics students have competed in and won numerous prizes at University competitions.Our students love DECA, a business club that involves the analysis of real life business cases inregional and provincial competitions. Here too, Mackenzie students excel.

Parent and Community Engagement

Mackenzie is very proud of the strong relations it has developed withour community. We work closely with Toronto Police Service-32division and we have a Mackenzie safety hotline. Our uniquepartnership with Baycrest provides students with meaningfulopportunities to enhance their community. We also havestudent-centred partnerships with Pathways. Students fundraisecontinuously on behalf of various charitable organisations and ourco-op students are placed in community businesses. We have manyvehicles of communication with our parents: six report cards,Synrevoice, our updated website, our bi-annualnewsletter, parent/teacher interviews and several informationevenings, as well as our special event evenings. Mackenzie's SchoolCouncil meets throughout the year to stay informed about theeducational opportunities for their children and to communicatedirectly with the administration.

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.

Contact Information

SCHOOL NAME: William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate InstituteADDRESS: 20 Tillplain Rd, North York, ON

M3H 5R2TELEPHONE: (416) 395-3330EMAIL: WilliamLyonMackenzie@tdsb.on.ca

12/6/2016 After Grade 8 Evening: 7pm