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Dante Alighieri Academy
(Catholic Secondary School)

60 Playfair Avenue, North York, Ontario M6B 2P9
Beatrice Campus, 640 Lawrence Avenue West, North York, Ontario

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Total enrolment 1,349
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

May 6, 2008
Crime Stoppers Presentation--Details

November 6, 2008
Grade 8 Open House
7:00 p.m.

Toronto Catholic District School Board Celebrates Exemplary Practices
Each year, the Toronto Catholic District School Board is proud to acknowledge innovative programs and special projects at local schools with the TCDSB Exemplary Practice Award. The winners of the ninth annual awards were honoured at a special ceremony and reception in April. Among the winners is:

Dante Alighieri Academy (North York): Carnival: “The Spirit and the Soul” Education through Celebration: Carnivalissima in the Luminato Festival of Arts and Creativity--The Dante Arts department embarked on several art initiatives and outreach programs to give voice to the various cultures represented in the school community. Understanding that through the arts people can speak a common language, they looked to “carnival” and “masks” as common threads in various cultures.
 

“Each year we are impressed with the variety and quality of submissions that we receive for consideration for the Exemplary Practice Awards. It reminds us of the amazing things that can be accomplished when the many partners in Catholic education focus their energies on a common goal,” says Director of Education Kevin Kobus. “These winners have distinguished themselves by boldly daring to implement new approaches to learning, and who have succeeded in their endeavours. It is our hope that others will be inspired in their pursuit of new and innovative ideas that will continue to build upon the quality of education in our Catholic schools.”
 


“Dream Big Day” at Dante Academy

  

The American Express Foundation, “Dream Big” and Junior Achievement of Canada provided an interactive learning opportunity for all grade 10 students at Dante Alighieri Academy with the program “Dream Big: A life lesson with Tiger Woods”. This program enabled students to envision their future and to understand the commitment they must make to achieve success. Using the example of Tiger Woods, the sessions inspired students to become tomorrow’s leaders and make a difference in the world. Throughout the day, the students were led by volunteers from CIBC who used their own personal experience to add a real-life component to the classroom sessions. These volunteers gave up their own personal time to facilitate the presentations.  Students were encouraged to identify challenges to their dreams and how to overcome these.  The program also focussed on the responsibility of the students themselves to be able to choose mentors and role models who would assist them in achieving their goals.  Personal action plans were prepared and the importance of life skills such as: active listening, discipline, commitment and hard work were emphasized as important elements for success.

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School Learning Plan -- 2007-2008




EQAO Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics:

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2006 - 2007

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2005 - 2006

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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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2006 - 2007

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