“Town Hall Meeting”

Future Directions

Magnet Schools

Magnet Programs

Issues

• Enhancing programs to maximize success for all

• Attracting and retaining students

• Declining enrollment

Magnet Schools - Magnet Programs

Magnet Schools– One particular

program or concentration for allall students

– May or may not have selective entry criteria

Magnet Programs– One or more

programs or concentrations for somesome students

– May or may not have selective entry criteria

Our Current Structure

– Children’s World Academy - I.B.O.

Magnet School

Magnet Programs – Elementary

– Greendale - Sports enhanced

– Sherwood Forest - Sports enhanced

Our Current Structure

Magnet Programs – Secondary

– Beaconsfield H.S. - Science & Technology

– Beurling Academy - I.B.O.

– John Rennie H.S. - Sports études - Academic+

– Lakeside Academy - I.B.O.

Our Current Structure

Magnet Programs – Secondary

– LaSalle C.C.H.S. - I.B.O.

– Lindsay Place H.S. - Arts études - E.L. Program

– Macdonald H.S. - Enriched Program

Our Current Structure (Continued)

Magnet Programs – Secondary

– Pierrefonds Comp. H.S. - I.B.O.

– Riverdale H.S. - Enriched Program- C.F.E.R.

– St. Thomas H.S. - I.B.O.

– Westwood H.S. Jr.& Sr. - Enriched Program

Our Current Structure (Continued)

Considerations

• Parameters of QEP

• MELS Regulations

• Program diversity & opportunities for all

• Equitable resource allocation

Considerations Continued

• Impact on the student population of other schools

• Requirement for grassroots support

• Promotion of public education

Future Directions