York Region, ON – The Secondary Arts Program is a four year arts program for YRDSB students who are committed to achieving excellence in the arts. The program offers a package of specialized arts credits (two per year) that count towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Students will receive a certificate upon completion.
Students currently in Grade 8 are invited to apply to the secondary arts school that corresponds with their attendance boundary. Grade 9 students may apply to enter the program in Grade 10, space permitting.
There are four secondary schools offering the Specialized Arts program in the York Region District School Board. These include:
- Alexander Mackenzie High School
- Huron Heights Secondary School
- Unionville High School
- Westmount Collegiate Institute
Upcoming information nights will be held virtually due to COVID-19. Please visit your school’s Arts webpage to access the registration link.
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School |
Date and Location |
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Unionville High School 201 Town Centre Blvd. Unionville (905) 479-2787 |
Tuesday, November 3, 2020 7:00 p.m. |
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Alexander Mackenize High School 300 Major Mackenzie Dr. W. Richmond Hill (905) 884-0554
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Thursday, November 5, 2020 7:00 p.m. |
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Huron Heights Secondary School 40 Huron Heights Dr. Newmarket (905) 895-2384
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Thursday, November 5, 2020 7:00 p.m. |
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Westmount Collegiate Institute 1000 New Westminster Dr. Thornhill (905) 882-0277
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Thursday, November 5, 2020 7:00 pm |
Applications open Monday, November 9. 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. Multiple applications may be submitted by one student to one school.
Program details, attendance boundaries, selection requirements, contact information and application deadlines are posted at respective school websites.
For more information contact:
George Vellathottam
Principal, Learning, Design & Development
Tel: 905-727-0022 extension 3424