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| Total enrolment | 1,347 |
| Principal | Anna Convertini Tel: 416-393-5522 Fax: 416-397-6123 |
| Superintendent | Josephine
Nespolo Tel: 416-222-8282 ext. 5371 |
| Parish | St. Charles Borromeo 811 Lawrence Avenue West North York, Ontario M6A 1C3 416-787-0369 |
| Local Trustee |
Maria Rizzo Tel: 416-512-3405; Fax: 416-512-3405 e-mail: maria.rizzo@tcdsb.org |
| CSAC Chair | Benny Sambartolo Voice Mailbox: #88522 csac.dantealighieri@tcdsb.org |
History & Tradition
Dante Alighieri Academy came into existence in 1974
through a cooperative venture of the local community of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, the
Metropolitan Separate School Board (now the Toronto Catholic District School Board), and
the Sisters of St. John the Baptist. The school was named after the famous medieval
Italian poet, Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), the author of the epic poem, “The Divine
Comedy”.
"The Divine Comedy" celebrates Dante's journey of knowledge to God through life: hell, purgatory and paradise. Dante Alighieri Academy continues Dante's Christian philosophy of education which seeks to guide our young people on their academic and spiritual journey.
The Dante Alighieri Academy of 1974 consisted of 180 students, nine teachers, a relocatable and two portables. In 1976 a permanent building was completed and by 1979 the final addition was completed.
Through the years, Dante Alighieri Academy has offered a wide range of programs at the advanced and general levels. The school is also the centre of studies for TCDSB's deaf and hard of hearing students.
The school crest is an artistic amalgamation of symbols. The modern city of Toronto is represented by the CN Tower, our Christian beliefs by the cross and the light of wisdom by the star. The motto reads character, charity, scholarship, service.
How We Meet the Diverse Needs of Our Students
Dante Alighieri Academy, having its mandate from Catholic
parents and the Catholic Bishops, strives to educate and form its students in the image of
Christ to live as believing and compassionate citizens who will leave our community better
equipped to function responsibly in a society whose values often run counter to the
Gospel.
We make a continuous effort to ensure that every students is able to study in an environment which is safe and welcoming. Student responsibilities to themselves and to the Dante community are clearly set out in the school's code of behaviour.
The individual needs of students are met in a variety of ways:
- Delivery of curriculum in a variety of ways which reflect our sensitivity to the different learning styles of adolescents
- Modification and individualization of teaching and evaluation strategies
- A collaborative approach to the development of education plans for our exceptional students
- The provision and placement of students into the larger community workplace by means of our cooperative education program
- Access to technological studies programs, computer literacy programs and, unique to Dante Alighieri, student access to music technology programs
The following examples of co-curricular activities help to enrich and enhance our school day:
- Chaplaincy team
- Student council
- Spirit club
- Variety night
- Concert band
- Community action (canned food drive)
- Yearbook team
- Debating team
- Peer tutor program
- International night
- Vocal groups
Athletics
- Basketball
- Floor hockey
- Swim team
- Track and field
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Soccer
- Cheerleading team
- Hockey
As the needs of our students change, so will the program at Dante Alighieri Academy be adapted to those needs.
School News
PA Days 2009-2010
- September 2, 3
- February 12
- June 28, 29, 30
Exam Dates 2009-2010
- January 25, 26, 27, 28
- June 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24
November 12
Open House for Grade 8 students
7:00 p.m.
Dante Alighieri student captures gold medal at Skills Ontario in Cabinet Making, bronze medal at Skills Canada--Details
Dante Alighieri Wins at Sears Drama Festival
Dante Alighieri Academy has been chosen to represent the GTA in the finals for the Sears Ontario Drama Festival in Kingston.
So far, the school has won the following:
The
Impressionist Wing Awards
District Festival
1.
Award of Excellence – Writing & Directing: Mia Yugo
2. B.J. Castleman New Play Award Nomination
3. Outstanding Original Production -- Regional Festival, Hart House
Theatre
4. Award of Excellence, Performance: Stephen Djan
5. Award of Merit, Performance: Tiago Abreu
6. Award of Merit, Stage Managing: Ashely Nicholson
7. John Glossop Adjudicator's Award: Mia Yugo
8. Outstanding Original Production
TCDSB’s 8th Annual International Languages Symposium
More than 900 students from TCDSB Saturday language classes participated in the 8th Annual Languages Symposium on April the 4th at Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School. The Symposium is a joint venture between the Continuing Education Department and the Advisory Committee on Race and Ethnic Relations Multiculturalism. The goals are to create cultural harmony, break down any barriers that are present within our board and to come together to celebrate community. It is also an opportunity to showcase the various cultures represented by the Board’s Saturday International Language Credit Program that is offered through the Continuing Education Department.
Among the special guests who attended were: Our keynote speaker Chris D’souza, Faculty of Education, Lecturer, York University; Loretta Notten, Superintendent of Education; Josie Di Giovanni, Superintendent of Education; Alex Mazzucco, Coordinator, Continuing Education; Carla Marchetti, Coordinator, International Languages, Elementary; and various Principals and Vice-Principals from across the Board.
The Symposium opened with the “Liturgy of the Word” performed by grade 9 students from Dante Alighieri Academy, which was choreographed by Jessica De Angelis. There was also a dance performance by the group Illz Skillz from Dante. The keynote speaker, Chris D’souza, spoke about his life experiences growing up in Toronto and challenged youth to dare to dream, believe in themselves and to never give up. He truly captivated the young audience with personal stories about his family, school, work, and hobbies.
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School Learning Plan -- 2008-2009
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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