October 25, 2024 – York Region District School Board’s four secondary specialized Arts schools are hosting information nights for families of students currently in Grades 8 and 9. Grade 9 students may apply to enter the program in Grade 10, space permitting.
Families will have the opportunity to ask specific questions about the program during the information session. The Regional Secondary Specialized Arts Program is a four year program offering a package of Arts credits that count towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Students will receive a certificate upon completion.
Program details, attendance boundaries, selection requirements, contact information and deadlines are posted at respective school websites. Students are invited to apply to the secondary arts school that corresponds with their attendance boundary.
Information Night Dates
| School | Date |
Alexander Mackenzie High School 300 Major Mackenzie Dr. West Richmond Hill (905) 884-0554
|
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 7:00 p.m. Note location: Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts 10268 Yonge St. Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3B7 |
Unionville High School 201 Town Centre Blvd. Unionville (905) 479-2787 |
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 7:00 p.m. Note location: Flato Markham Theatre 171 Town Centre Blvd. Markham, ON L3R 8G5 |
Westmount Collegiate Institute 1000 New Westminster Dr. Thornhill (905) 882-0277 |
Wednesday, November 18, 2024 6:30 p.m. |
Huron Heights Secondary School 40 Huron Heights Dr. Newmarket (905) 895-2384 |
Thursday, November 28, 2024 6:30 p.m. |
York Region District School Board is the third largest school district in Ontario with over 130,000 students in 182 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 X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.