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Toronto International Student Programs (TISP)
Student Orientation
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@StudyTDSB
#InternationalEducation#CanadaEducation
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Social Media
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International Students and Admissions Office Staff
Mr. Fred LiuManager
Mr. Kien LuuCentrally Assigned Principal
Mr. Rory Stretch Guidance Counsellor for International Students
416-395-8120
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TISP Office Telephone Number
Admissions Assistants
Roula Massin
Peggie Kok
Kate Mackenzie
Aatika Okadia6
International Students and Admissions Office
Administrative AssistantBrian Chan: [email protected]
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International Students and Admissions Office
Office AdministratorPhilip Qian: [email protected]
Activity Stretch & Canadian Trivia Question
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Guidance Counsellor Supports
• Listen• Advise• Help• Problem solve• Plan
Website: www.TDSB.on.ca Main Number:416-397-3000Student Safety Line: 416-395-7233 or 416-395-SAFEEmergencies: Ambulance, Fire & Police911Kids Help Phone: 1 888 668-6868
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Important Contact Information
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www.StudyToronto.ca
Kids Help Phone: 1 888 668-6868www.KidsHelpPhone.ca
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Important Contact Information
Teen Legal Help Linewww.TeenLegalHelpLine.org
• Required for high school placement
• English Assessment: contact [email protected]
• Math Assessment: contact [email protected]
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English & Math Assessments (Grades 9 – 12)
Elementary Schools:Kindergarten to grade 8
High / Secondary Schools:grade 9 to grade 12
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Ontario School System
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Toronto DSB Return to School
September 15, 2020Updates to face to face + virtual school
Students + Staff wear face masks
www.tdsb.on.ca/Return-to-School
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Toronto DSB Return to School
Elementary Schools
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Toronto DSB Return to School
Secondary Schools
High School “Quadmester” Calendar
• Due to Covid-19 protocols, all schools and virtual study will adopt a quadmester calendar, in which students study 2 subjects per half-semester (10 weeks)
Quadmester Calendar• Quad 1: September 15 - November 9• Quad 2: Nov. 12 - January 28 • Quad 3: February 3 - April 19 | *April 8: Literacy Test• Quad 4: April 22 - June 23
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Brightspace- Navigation Bar
Each Course Homepage is framed around a Navigation Bar or Nav Bar which is below the MiniBar. The Nav Bar is customizable by your teacher and you will have access to many tools for your course. You will likely find links to the Content, Discussions and Assignments.
BrightSpace - Homepage
After logging in, you will be at your TDSB “My Homepage” where you'll find links to all of your courses, system wide news and technical support information.
Brightspace- Navigation Bar
Each Course Homepage is framed around a Navigation Bar or Nav Bar which is below the MiniBar. The Nav Bar is customizable by your teacher and you will have access to many tools for your course. You will likely find links to the Content, Discussions and Assignments.
Growing Success - Marks
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Marks Grade 7 - 12
Complete Return to School Survey / Registration Form
New high school studentsCourse selection: contact GCIS
New elementary studentsLook up school telephone, contact the school for next steps.
https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Find-your/School/By-Name
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School Registration Process
Required Documents…• Valid Study Permit • Valid Passport• Most recent school documents from home• Immunization Record• Newcomer Profile• Proof of Address (2 or 3; such as hydro bill or
bank statement) (for elementary students only) • Custodianship Documents• Custodian and Homestay: Phone #s and email • Assessment Results (high school students only)
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School Registration Process
What you need to be successful?
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Success @ School
• Ask questions• Make new friends• Participate• Volunteer• Get extra help• Speak to teachers, guidance counsellor,
vice principal, principal
• Payment of School Registration Fee• Agenda & Timetable• Lockers provided, bring your own
combination lock
• Student Photo ID Tag is also your TTC (Toronto Public Trans) Card
• Text books are provided• Provide your own supplies (notebooks,
pencils, pens, etc.)• Contact with custodians and parents is
common• Parent nights, Curriculum nights, School
performances….
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School Information
What to expect
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Going to School
• “O Canada” & Announcements
• Bring healthy lunch - not all schools have food service
• After School Activities include Sports, Clubs, Homework Help…
• Money/Valuables – do NOT bring to school
• High School Classrooms Rotate by Subject
• Final Examinations and / or Culminating Assignments
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Daily Routine
• Talk to you classmates, make friend with them- Ask them about activities near your school- Ask them if you need help
• School clubs
• After-school programs- e.g. Across U-hub / SHARP
• Public Library, Community Centres- There are all sorts of activities, including sports
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Social Activities
School AgendaSeptember Curriculum Night/Meet the Teacher Night
November Progress / Mid-Term ReportParent/Teacher Interview
December Winter Break / Christmas Holiday
January EQAO – Math – Grade 9 Semester 1
February First Provincial Report Card (Elementary)Final Report Card For Semester 1 (Secondary) Parent/Teacher interviews (by request)
March Spring Break / March BreakOSSLT (Grade 10)
June EQAO (Grades 3, 6, & Grade 9 Semester 2)Final Provincial Report Card
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Important Dates
AttendanceStudents must be in school everyday• 24 hour voicemail available at all schools• Absences - verify with a note or call prior to absence
and upon the student’s return• Absence = phone call home• 15 consecutive absences = demission from school• Planned absence = note ahead of time• Students leaving during the day MUST sign out in
the main office
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Safety is our Priority
Covid-19: All students are expected to wear mask at school and follow directions from school staff.
Parents, Guardians, Visitors must go to the school’s office to ‘Sign In’ or ‘Sign Out’
Severe Weather (bus or school cancellation)www.tdsb.on.ca Local Media (TV, Radio, Internet)Students remain in school until picked up
Communication RecordCustodian and Emergency contact must be correct!Telephone, Email, Phone Number
Toronto Contact Must Be Correct and Up to Date
Change of Address must be given to:1. The School 2. International Students and Admissions Office
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Safety is our Priority
"Student expectations and responsibilities are clearly indicated in the TDSB Code of Conduct which applies to all students in Toronto District School Board. Students should read this section of the agenda very carefully. It is also available on www.tdsb.on.ca
It is expected that students will:• Be at school and be on time• Be prepared to learn• Complete class work, homework, and assignments in a timely
fashion• Follow all school rules • Take responsibility for their actions• Ask questions.
Please review and understand the Toronto District School Board Code of Conduct in the student agenda which you will get when you register at your school."
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Student Expectations & Responsibilities
• IRCC asks our office about your attendance when you renew study permit
• Let your parents know that it is common for school to contact students’ custodian and parents
• Get to know and use your school resource- Library and extra-curriculum activities- Guidance counsellors (including GCIS)- Settlement workers
• Planning for your education is critical, consult one of the guidance counsellors / guidance counsellors soon
• If you want to change custodian or homestay, please discuss with your parents, and let your school know
• Start to build relationships with school staffs- Say hi- Be respectful
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Student Expectations & Responsibilities
• Regular communication regarding student progress- newsletters, fact sheets, invitations, telephone, letters
• Support - student and school- ensure that the student is attending all classes - attend interviews, presentations, concerts- help student prepare for school (sleep, nutrition)- communicate with parents regularly- monitor student’s progress, check homework, tests etc.- you may request a meeting with the teacher at any time throughout the year- Make sure that students renew and make payments on time
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Expectations for Custodians
• Toronto Public Health
• Immunization- must be up to date and complete - lice, chickenpox must be reported to the School office
• In case of Emergency- maintain correct address & phone# (guardian / home)- provide additional emergency contact - provide special medical history / medication
• Long Term Illness, Allergies, and Medication- Keep TDSB elementary schools peanut free - Inform main office if you carry an EpiPen®
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Medical Issues
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
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Course Planning Chart
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OSSD
Getting Your Diploma in different languages
List of ESL level schools
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(Refer to Choices - MPM2D1)
MPM First Three Letters = Subject Area and Course Name2 Grade Level: Grade 10D Focus of Course: Academic- Academic ( D )- Applied ( P )- University ( U )- College ( C )- University / College ( M )
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Course/Credit Codes
What: PLEC (Prior Learning Equivalent Credits)
Who:Counsellor at the 1st school
When: Once student has successfully finished one year in TDSB
Where: Credit Summary / Transcript
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Prior Learning Recognition
High School Only
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Prior Learning Recognition
PriorLearning
ESL placement is based on LEVEL OF
COMPETENCY rather than on grade
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ESL- English as a Second Language
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English as a Second Language
ENG 2P/2D
ENG 3C/3UENG 4C/4U
A maximum of 3 ESL credits count toward the Compulsory English Credits.
However, you must complete a ENG4C/U to attend college or university
Growing Success - Academic Assessments
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High / Secondary Schools
• Assessment policies for assignments, projects and final marks.
• Every teacher must follow.• ESL students may request for
Accommodations page 77Examples:• bilingual dictionaries• visual cues• extra time
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Accommodations for ELLs
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma• Six Grade 12 U/M courses
(one must be ENG4U)• English Proficiency e.g. TOEFL Test(4 years of study In an English system)
Each University has its own requirements, please check with them directly for more information
about their English Language requirements OUAC or E-INFO publication or www.ouac.on.ca
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University Requirements
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma• ENG4C• May require an English Proficiency
Test
Each College has its own requirements, please check with them directly for more information
www.OntarioColleges.ca
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College Requirements
• TDSB has strict anti-bullying policies
• TDSB is committed to creating a safe environment for all students.
• Bullying online or in person will result in suspensions or expulsion from school.
If you are being bullied, talk to your teacher parent/guardian or someone you trust and report it to the school right away.
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REPORT BULLYING
Study Permit Information / Renewals
Due November 1, 2020.
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Medical Insurance
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Presenters
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Exit Survey
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Thank You & Have a Good Year!!
