Magnet program review includes opportunities for public presentations

Rainbow District School Board is currently reviewing its secondary magnet programs. The review, being carried out through the lens of student achievement and well-being, includes an analysis of student achievement data and transportation costs as well as information gathered from principals, School Council Chairs, students and teachers. There will also be opportunities for public presentations.

Rainbow District School Board has four secondary schools with magnet programs.

The Arts Education Program at Sudbury Secondary School was established in 1985.  Students earn eight credits in the Arts Education program.  Students graduate with a locally developed Arts Education Certificate.

The Science and Technology Education Program (STEP) at Lockerby Composite School was established in 1991.  Students earn 13 designated credits in the area of science and technology.  Students graduate with a locally developed STEP Certificate.

The International Baccalaureate Program (I.B.) at Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School was established in 1999/2001.  Students earn credits in designated I.B. courses, write six exams, and complete the Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) requirement.  Students graduate with an I.B. Diploma.

The Integrated Technology Program (IT) at Lively District Secondary School was established in 2002.   Students earn six technology credits.  Students graduate with a locally developed Integrated Technology Certificate.

A report on magnet programs in the Rainbow District School Board, along with Executive Council’s recommendations, will be presented at the Strategic Planning Committee meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 2015.

The public will have an opportunity to make presentations at the regular meeting of the Board on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 as well as the Strategic Planning Committee meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2015.

At this meeting, the Strategic Planning Committee may forward motions regarding the magnet programs to the Board for consideration. The motions will be considered at the Board meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2015.

Anyone wishing to make a presentation shall apply in writing to the Secretary of the Board at least 16 calendar days prior to the meeting at which the presentation is to be made.

The Board’s governance by-laws for delegations are available here.

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Media Contact:

Nicole Charette, Senior Advisor,
Corporate Communications and Strategic Planning,
Rainbow District School Board, 705-674-3171, ext. 7217.