News Release
10/15/2017
Aurora, ON – The Secondary Arts Program is an intensive arts program for artistically talented students in York Region. The program offers a package of specialized arts credits that count towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
Upcoming information nights will be held:
School | Date and Location |
Westmount Collegiate Institute 1000 New Westminster Dr. Thornhill (905) 882-0277 | Thursday, October 19, 2017 Westmount Collegiate Institute |
Alexander Mackenize High School 300 Major Mackenzie Dr. W. Richmond Hill (905) 884-0554 | Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Features student performances and artwork |
Unionville High School 201 Town Centre Blvd. Unionville (905) 479-2787 | Tuesday, November 7, 2017 Reserve a seat by calling 905-305-7469 |
Huron Heights Secondary School 40 Huron Heights Dr. Newmarket (905) 895-2384 | Tuesday, November 28, 2017 |
Students may apply to study one of the arts program disciplines, including: dance, drama, visual arts and music (vocal and instrumental). Some schools offer piano, string and theatre technology.
There are four secondary schools offering the Specialized Arts program in the York Region District School Board. These include:
- Unionville High School
- Alexander Mackenzie High School
- Westmount Collegiate Institute
- Huron Heights Secondary School
Program details, attendance boundaries, audition requirements, contact information, applications and dates and times of upcoming Arts Program Information Nights are posted at respective school websites.
York Region District School Board is the third largest school district in Ontario with over 123,000 students in 177 elementary schools and 33 secondary schools. York Region students consistently perform above average in provincial testing and the Board is one of the top achievers in Ontario. For more information about the York Region District School Board, please visit the Board website and follow @YRDSB on Twitter.
For more information contact: