Dante Alighieri Academy
(Catholic
Secondary School)
60 Playfair Avenue, North York, Ontario M6B 2P9
416-393-5522
Beatrice Campus, 50 Ameer Avenue, North York, Ontario M6A
2L3 416-393-5462
| Total enrolment |
1,364 |
| Principal |
Flora Cifelli
Tel: 416-393-5522 Fax: 416-397-6123 |
| Superintendent |
Doug Yack
Tel: 416-222-8282, ext.
2267 |
| 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 |
Carla Gauthier
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 Calendar 2012
| Family Day |
February 20, 2012 |
| Mid-Winter Break (inclusive) |
March 12-16, 2012 |
| Good Friday |
April 6, 2012 |
| Easter Monday |
April 9, 2012 |
| Victoria Day |
May 21, 2012 |
| Last Day of Classes, Elementary |
June 28,2012 |
Professional Activity Days 2012
- February 17,
2012
- June 27, 2012
- June 28, 2012
- June 29, 2012
PA and Exam Day Calendar 2011-2012
Accommodation Updates
Public Forum, School Accommodation, Lawrence-Allen Revitalization
Initiative
June 2, 2011
Catholic Register Article - July 6, 2011
Dante Alighieri Academy seeks additional funds
“Kiss the Fish” @ Dante
Alighieri Academy
Dante Alighieri Academy is proud
to support Sara Mottola; a grade 11 student who will witness
her faith by visiting Kenya this upcoming summer with Free the
Children and the TCDSB.
 In
order to assist Sara with the financial burden of the trip, the
moderators and students of Me to We together with the Dante
Family collaborated to raise funds for Sara. The fundraising campaign
was called “Kiss the Fish”. The goal was simple. Teachers from
both campuses volunteered to “Kiss the Fish” and students placed bids on
the various teachers. The event took place on November 29th
at Beatrice Campus and December 2nd at the main campus. It
was a very exciting and moving experience to see both students and
teachers join together to support Sara Mottola. Together, the Dante
Family collected $ 566.53.
We would like to take this
opportunity to acknowledge the Dante Alighieri community for supporting
Sara’s mission. We are very proud of Sara Mottola for “nurturing our
catholic community through her witness” and her altruistic acts of love
for the other.
TCDSB Awards Night
2011
Jessi Walker-Peart of Dante Alighieri
Academy was awarded the Sister Mary Hamilton Award for Exceptional
Students at the annual TCDSB Awards Night on May 4th. Jessi was
recognized for her focus and leadership as a role model for all
students, including the deaf and hard of hearing; for her academic
efforts and athleticism; for her self-advocacy and courage; for her
empathy and responsibility as a caring mentor.
Dante Alighieri invites former students/teachers to reconnect
We are pleased to announce that the Dante Alighieri 1st
Family will be hosting a Dante Social
Night on June 9th 2011. This will be followed by a Dante
Alighieri 1st Family Reunion on May 4th, 2012.
We are presently searching for fellow students and teachers, who
were part of the original founding
faculty and student body of the Dante Alighieri Academy classes
of 1974 thru 1979.
Please contact Angelo at (416) 412-1100 ext 222 or Mary at (416)
824-9676 for further details
Or email us at
mbaldwin45@hotmail.com .
OFSAA medallists
Congratulations to the boys' soccer team for winning the
bronze medal at OFSAA.
Article re centro
scuola
School Learning Improvement Plan -- 2011-2012
School Learning Improvement Plan -- 2010-2011
School Learning Improvement Plan -- 2009-2010
Safe School Plan -- 2010-2011
EQAO Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics: 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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