SciTech Regional Program

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• SciTech Regional Program
• Information Night
• Tomken Road Middle School
• January 23, 2014

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VISION STATEMENT   Preparing ethical and
passionate leaders through a hands-on, minds-on
dynamic inquiry-based approach.      
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What Makes the SciTech Program Unique?

• Emphasis on inquiry, collaboration and other
  academic and learning skills
• Hands-On, Minds-On Approach
• Application of creativity and discovering
  solutions to real problems and solutions
• Integrates Science, Technology and Math with
  other subjects

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What Makes the SciTech Program Unique?

• All components of the Grade 6, 7 and 8 curriculum
  expectations are taught through an
  interdisciplinary approach where possible
• The use of technology is widely applied in all
  subject areas iMovie, Macromedia Flash, NXT Lego
  Mindstorms, Toon Boom Animation, Videography,
  Comic Life, Tinker Plots
• Enhanced SciTech Opportunities PEO (Bridge
  Building and Math Competitions), Science Fair,
  Skills Canada (Lego Robotics, Cardboard Boat,
  Video Production), FLL, Applewood Science
  Challenge, Cawthra Animation Festival, Solar Car
  Challenge

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The Application Process
How does my child apply to the program?

• Only residents south of the 401 in Peel Region
  may apply
• Applications are online only, starting January
  30th until February 7th 2014
• Applications through the Tomken Website and
  follow the link to take you directly to the
  application
• Submit completed application package, including
  40.00 non-refundable fee, by February 7th online
• Cash to the school by February 7th, if necessary

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• Online Application, you will need
• Your childs student number (see report card)
• Your childs OEN number (see report card)
• Debit or Credit card information
• Your child to complete a question Why do you
  want to be part of our program?

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Completed Application Includes

• Completed application form
• 40.00 non-refundable fee
• Report cards Grade 4, 3rd term Report Card
• Grade 5, Progress Report
• and Grade 5, 1st term Report Card
• Report Card information is online for Peel
  students
• IEP if applicable
• All communication from Tomken will be by email

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Important Dates

• Friday, February 7th Last day for Online
  Application
• submission
• Workshop times will be randomly selected and
  emailed to you
• Thursday, February 13th Inquiring Minds
  Workshop at pre-
• appointed times in Tomken South
• Random Selection Candidates will be emailed
• April 7th - Acceptance offers emailed

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• Inquiring Minds Workshop
• Workshop time is assigned
• Arrive 15 minutes early
• All materials are provided
• Workshop is 1 hour in length
• Testing on literacy, numeracy and teamwork
• Problem solving creativity in thinking overall

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SCI-TECH FAQ'S
Are all subjects taught in SciTech? Yes, we meet
all the Ministry of Education expectations. We
are a full time program, 5 days per week from
823 a.m. until 220 p.m. We integrate the
expectations and enhance and extend science,
technology and mathematics. What do the
candidate's marks have to be? Although we
consider all applicants, with a large number of
interested students, successful applicants are
usually "A and B students".
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SciTech FAQ'S
Can I stay in French Immersion and be in
SciTech? No, you must choose one regional
program. How does this program compare to the
gifted program? It doesn't compare. They have a
different focus. We focus on Science and
Technology and our students study and work to
very high provincial standards. What happens if
my child has an IEP (Individual Education
Plan)? If your child has an IEP and has been
deemed exceptional, we will maintain this
document as it is a Ministry mandate.
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SciTech FAQ'S
Where and when do we apply in the
application? Online applications open from
January 30th to February 7th. Is there a tour
of the school? Yes, if you are accepted into the
program, we have a Tomken Orientation/Information
Night for all incoming Grade 6 students on
Thursday, May 22, 2014. There will be guided
tours of our school.
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SciTech FAQ'S
What extra-curricular activities and clubs are
offered at Tomken? Athletics An outstanding
intramurals program before school, during lunch
and afterschool School teams (volleyball,
basketball, soccer, flag football and ice
hockey) Arts and Community Student Senate,
Music Council, Arts Council, Athletic Council,
Library Club, Tomken Reads, Choirs, Musical,
Chess Club, Scrabble Club and many more.
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SciTech FAQ'S
Is transportation provided? No. It is the
parent's responsibility to provide transportation
to the school for 823 a.m. and to leave the
school at 220 p.m. Parents may independently
arrange car pooling or private bussing at an
additional cost.
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SciTech FAQ'S
Will being in the Tomken SciTech program
guarantee my child a spot in a high school
regional program (SciTech, IBT, IB, Arts)? No. In
grade 8, students will have the choice of
applying for any of the regional programs and
proceed through the application process, or to
attend their home school. Is there before and
after school care provided? No. There is no
before and after school care provided for
students. It is the parents' responsibility to
arrange for drop off and pick up at the
appropriate times if your child is not involved
in a school activity. There is no waiting area
for students.
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WORKSHOP TIMES
300 p.m. to 400 p.m. 330 p.m. to 430
p.m. 400 p.m. to 500 p.m. 430 p.m. to 530
p.m. 500 p.m. to 600 p.m. 530 p.m. to 630
p.m. 600 p.m. to 700 p.m. 630 p.m. to 730
p.m. 700 p.m. to 800 p.m. 730 p.m. to 830
p.m.