Updates

Dear Parents / Guardians,

Just a reminder that Parent / Teacher Interviews are happening this week on Wednesday April 27th (for Grade 9’s & 10’s) and Thursday April 28th (for Grade 11’s & 12’s).  If you are still interested in coming in for an interview but have not yet made an appointment, please do so as soon as possible by calling us at 416-928-0124 ext. “0”.  There are only a couple of times left on Wednesday however, there are still several available times on Thursday.  Call as soon as you can to ensure you get the day and time you desire.

Please note: To accommodate Parent / Teacher Interviews, both days will operate on a shortened schedule so that all classes will finish at 12:10pm.  See schedules below.

Wednesday April 27th
09:30am – 10:45am   Period 1
10:45am – 10:55am   Break
10:55am – 12:10pm   Period 2

Thursday April 28th
09:30am – 10:45am   Period 3
10:45am – 10:55am   Break
10:55am – 12:10pm   Period 4

Also, just a reminder that Full Disclosure is Wednesday, April 27^th.. If withdrawal is to take place, the Academy needs to be informed by Wednesday, April 27^th, 2011.  After that time, the regulation will come into effect, and the transcript will reflect this, one way or another.  There is nothing that we will be able to do to circumvent this requirement, as informed by our Ministry of Education inspector during our most recent inspection.

On a different note, just a reminder that The YMCA Academy Re-registration Form is due May 31^st.  If you have it ready, we’d like to suggest that you bring the completed form with you to your Parent / Teacher Interview appointment next week.  If you require financial assistance, please complete the Tuition Assistance Application fully and provide the required supporting documentation and return to us with your re-registration form.  All returning students requiring tuition assistance must re-apply for assistance yearly.

Should you have any questions or concerns about any of this information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

The Shape of Power Workshop, details below:

On Tuesday, April 5 and Wednesday, April 6 The Academy was host to a film crew of twenty volunteers.  Headed up by Bernard van Speyk of CareerCrate, the school and Metro Central were transformed into sets, complete with cameramen, lights, make-up artists, and sound technicians, all who volunteered to assist in the production of a TV commercial promotional piece for the school.

We would like to thank all those who donated time, materials, equipment, catering and expertise.  We are grateful for your support.

Today The Academy staff and students gathered to discuss our “NEW HOME”!!!!

Yes – The Academy is building a new facility in the existing Metro Central YMCA location.

Students investigated the latest floor-plans, discussed possible physical changes to the school’s set up and generally agreed that we are EXCITED to make the move.

For updates and information on the move please visit our websites “transitions page” easily accessible from the Academy’s landing page. Or click below!

Dear Parents / Guardians,

I would like to update you on some important upcoming dates for students of The YMCA Academy.

We are doing things slightly differently this year.  Whereas in the past you received your son’s/daughters/ward’s report card at the parent/teacher interview, this year we are completing the report cards more than a week in advance of the interviews.  We feel that this will give each of you a greater opportunity to absorb the information on the report card prior to meeting with teachers.

Reports will be distributed on April 15^th.  For students who are in jeopardy of failing a grade 11 or 12 class, they will have until April 27^th to decide whether to drop the course (in which case it will not appear on their academic transcript), or to continue in the course (in which case it will appear on their academic transcript).  Attached is more information Full Disclosure on the Ontario Student Transcript.

Parent/Teacher interviews will follow, the evenings of April 27^th and 28^th.  Attached is more information on Parent/Teacher interviews.

If you have any questions or concerns about this information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at the Academy.