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| Total enrolment | 677 Secondary 129 Elementary |
| Principal | Angelo Bolotta Tel: 416-393-5556 Fax: 416-397-6119 |
| Superintendent | Michael
McMorrow Tel: 416-222-8282 ext. 2267 |
| Parish | St. Edward the Confessor Church 75 Churchill Avenue North York, Ontario M2N 1Y8 416-221-9131 www.st-edwards.on.ca |
| Local Trustee |
Maria Rizzo Tel: 416-512-3405 Fax: 416-512-3405 e-mail: maria.rizzo@tcdsb.org |
| CSAC Chair | Ruth Gudaitis Voice Mailbox: #88556 csac.cardinalcarteracademy@tcdsb.org |
History & Tradition
Throughout the 1980s the Metropolitan Separate School
Board (now the Toronto Catholic District School Board) considered establishing a school
for the Performing Arts. It was felt that all students with clearly identified talents in
the arts regardless of their socio-economic status, race or cultural background, should
have the opportunity to develop those talents within the TCDSB system. Therefore with the
commitment and interest of parents and students, the first set of auditions were held in
January 1990. Five hundred applications were processed for 250 positions and Cardinal
Carter Academy for the Arts opened its doors to Grade 7,8 and 9 students in September
1990. The school was named after Gerald Emmet Cardinal Carter, Ordinary of the Archdiocese
of Toronto since 1979, a strong supporter of education and a distinguished patron of the
arts. CCAA is a Catholic school community built upon Gospel values and the love of
learning. Students, with the help of staff and parents, receive a balanced and thorough
education in the arts, and through the arts. We are a unique school with unique needs and
concerns, not a typical elementary or secondary school but a hybrid of both, serving
students from Grade 7 to 12.
The specialized arts program allows students to concentrate in one of the four art areas: Dance (ballet and modern), Dramatic Arts, Music (strings, band and vocal) and Visual Arts. Secondary school students complete a five-year program and receive a certificate recognizing their achievement in the arts along with the regular graduation diploma. Students who take specific qualifying courses may also earn a school certificate in Cyber arts. Students are also encouraged to partake in a variety of co-instructional programs which include selected academic activities, clubs and athletics.
The staff, parents and students had to work from a vacuum to create new beginnings and traditions. Over the years, our school community has worked together to develop and implement new courses of study, an enriched arts program, and a variety of performance venues that address the high profile expectations of the students, parents and the community.
We are just beginning to create and develop the history of a wonderful, relevant, educational community. With the progress made over the years and with the continued enthusiasm and dedication of all, CCAA will not only continue to be an arts school, but a school that embodies the spirit of our motto: “Arts for the Glory of God”.
How We Meet the Diverse Needs of Our Students
Strategies used to ensure...
A Catholic Environment
As a school rooted in Gospel values we establish a Catholic environment via community, liturgy and curriculum.
Community
Our chaplaincy team provides pastoral care and counseling for the whole Cardinal Carter
community with the goal of establishing and maintaining an environment that is Christian,
caring and nurturing. Students are encouraged to be aware of and become active in social
justice issues and the community outside of the school through food drives, fundraising
for charities, fasts, multicultural assemblies, community services and volunteer work.
Liturgy
Our students and staff are given the opportunity to further develop a sense of community
when we come together in faith to pray, reflect on the Gospel and celebrate in our many
liturgical and paraliturgical events such as masses, confirmation, retreats, prayer
services and assemblies.
Curriculum
All
students are expected to participate in the religious studies program from
Grades 7 through 12. In addition we infuse Gospel values into all areas of
the curriculum so that students will gain a Catholic and counter-cultural
perspective on the issues that confront them today.
A safe and welcoming environment
Cardinal Carter Academy--as an example of a Christian community based on the premise that life should be guided by faith and lived according to Gospel values--believes that each person has great dignity and is deserving both of the highest respect and the opportunity to work and learn in a safe and orderly environment. A sense of belonging and a “family atmosphere” is fostered at Cardinal Carter by the relative smallness of the school and by the inclusion of Grades 7 and 8. Noting that “discipline shares the same Latin root as “disciple” (instruct and/or lead), a “safe and welcoming environment” is established by both precept and example. The student code of behaviour and TCDSB policy, in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Ministry of Education policies clearly outline what is expected of the school community with regard to behaviour and language in school or while attending school sponsored functions. Further, pursuant to Ministry policy, the school has implemented across the curriculum the principles, practices and outcomes of antiracist and ethno-cultural equity education in order to better reflect the diversity of Canadian society.
Curriculum initiatives
In this area the diversified needs of our students are met by:
- Developing student artistic talent to the fullest and integrating this talent across the curriculum
- Program modification and resource support for identified exceptional students
- The use of a wide variety of teaching methods
- Provision of a peer helper program
- The provision of a guidance program for personal and career counseling.
- A co-curricular program which includes athletics and opportunities to participate in other arts areas via musicals and other school productions.
- Upgrading our computer network and equipment to allow students to become compute literate.
School News
October 29, 2008
Open House for Students going into Grade 7 or Grade 9 in September 2009
7:00 p.m.
A resounding standing ovation could be heard across the Province of Ontario yesterday as the Toronto Catholic District School Board captured THREE GOLD MEDALS in this year's version of the Skills Canada Competition in Kitchener-Waterloo's RIM Park! Competing in close to 25 separate events in categories ranging from the service, construction, communications, employability skills, manufacturing, and transportation sectors, the TCDSB was well represented with approximately 40 students in the various events. And for the first time ever, the TCDSB took home the gold in three separate categories!!! Our proud winners are:
- Kathleen Gatti - Cardinal Newman S.S. (Prepared Speech)
- Jennifer Lee - St. Joseph Morrow Park S.S. (Graphic Design)
- James Hong/Patrice Mitchell - Cardinal Carter S.S.- (Geographic Information Systems)
A special round of applause should go out to Kathleen Gatti of Cardinal Newman as she now moves onto the National Skills Canada Competitions in Calgary, Alberta, from May 23 - 28, 2008. Good luck Kathleen!
It should also be mentioned that over 1,000 elementary and secondary students from across the Toronto Catholic District School Board visited RIM Park during the day of the competitions to observe their fellow school mates and to gain a better understanding of the various pathways and careers that are available to them beyond secondary school. Many students and their teachers were inspired by the day's events and are already vigoursly preparing to participate in the 2009 (20th Anniversary!) edition of the Skills Canada Competitions!
For further information, please visit www.skillsontario.com, or visit our Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program website at www.oyaptcdsb.com.
Congratulations TCDSB!!!
French Public Speaking
Congratulations to Stefania Lista,
winner in the FSL plus category for grade 9 students and Madelena Vidi for
winning the same category for grade 12 students.
Congratulations to Daniela Nusca for placing 3rd in the grade 7-8 semi-finals of the French Public Speaking Contest for the north region in the Extended French category, Madeline Della Mora for placing 3rd in the Core French category for that age group and Daniel Hatt for finishing 2nd in the Immersion category. and Nicole Tillie for placing first in the grade 7-8 age group for the same category.
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School Learning Plan -- 2007-2008
EQAO Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics:
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Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT):
The OSSLT shows the extent to which Ontario students are meeting the minimum literacy standard expected by the end of Grade 9. The test assesses the reading and writing skills as they apply to all subjects as out-lined in the Ontario Curriculum. Students must pass the OSSLT as one of the 32 requirements for an Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
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