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Transportation |
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Visit
www.schoolbuscity.com
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School Plan for
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Dr. G.W. Williams S.S. is
committed to supporting the Board’s literacy focus under the
three Board focus areas of Quality Schools, Building
Family and Community Capacity and Quality Workplaces. |
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The following is an outline
of our school’s Plan for Continuous Improvement including
highlights of some of the strategies to support student
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Transitions |
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Transitions committee
focuses on the on-going support for the students
transitioning from elementary to secondary school |
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Facilitate connections with
elementary schools in determining needs and supports
Programs include Science Olympics, Career exploration,
Course selections, high school orientation, cross-panel
curriculum development Student Advocacy program focused on
identification of students potentially at-risk and support
program required for implementation. |
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Literacy |
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Early identification of
grade 9 students who may experience difficulty with the
Literacy Test. After School Literacy Program
Professional development sessions at staff meetings and on
PD days related to literacy skills Development of
cross-curricular strategies to support literacy learning. |
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Character Education |
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Peer mediation program
On-going assemblies and Teacher Advisor Program activities
Community connections |
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Curriculum and
Co-Curricular Activities |
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As with each school in the
York Region District School Board, Dr. G.W. Williams S.S.
supports student learning through the curriculum standards
set out by the Ontario Ministry of Education and many other
co-curricular activities. |
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In addition, our school
offers the following programs: |
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Has English as a Second
Language Program |
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Has Music Program |
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Promotes a safe and
supportive learning environment. This is done through the
Board’s Safe Schools Policy and Procedures and the Character
Education Initiatives |
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Has Special Education
Programs |
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Clubs |
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| Announcement |
Environmental |
Spectrum |
| Art |
Improv |
Subject tutors |
| Chess |
Mathematics Contests |
Theatre Williams |
| Cirkulus |
Peer Mediation |
Yearbook |
| Drama |
Photography |
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Science |
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Music |
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| Concert Choir |
Band: Jr./Int./Sr. |
Small Ensembles |
| Jazz Ensemble: Jr./ Sr. |
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Sports Teams |
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The York Region Athletics Association coordinates sports activities. Visit their website at www.yraa.com for a full listing. |
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| Basketball |
Volleyball |
Cross Country |
| Field Hockey |
Football |
Golf |
| Volleyball |
Basketball |
Tennis |
| Hockey |
Hockey |
Badminton |
| Flag Football |
Rugby |
Track and Field |
| Soccer |
Baseball |
Curling |
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Cricket |
Skiing |
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Soccer |
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Safe and Supportive Schools/Character Education/Equity Education |
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Every student has the right to learn in a safe and supportive environment. The York Region District School Board has a Safe Schools Policy and a defined procedure to implement the policy. Both the policy and procedure support the view that student discipline involves a continuum of support including prevention, intervention and appropriate consequences. The YRDSB remains committed to the inclusion of antiracist and equity education in its policies and programs.
Dr. G.W. Williams S.S. supports the development of character education in the York Region District School Board. |
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School Council: |
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School Councils play such a fundamental role across the York Region District School Board in ensuring student success.
Dr. G.W. Williams S.S.’s school council is a dynamic advisory body made up of parents, community members, teachers, school administrative staff and students. Our objectives include helping to create and maintain an environment which is conducive to improve student learning, enhancing communication with parents, teachers and students, and developing a common vision for our school.
Meeting on a monthly basis, our Council receives regular updates from the Principal and other senior staff on important issues at the School. We are consulted on an ongoing basis by the School administration, and School Council members provide critical input into policies and procedures affecting the education and well-being of the students at Williams.
Parents and community members are always welcome to attend our meetings, or to send comments or suggestions.
For more information regarding our School Council, visit The Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School’s website at www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca/~gwwss or call us at 905-727-3131, ext. 152 |
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Community |
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Dr. G.W. Williams S.S. is proud of its community involvement.
In addition to a number of private sector partnerships, the following community agencies serve our school and its community.
Addiction Services of York Region
Aurora Newmarket Family Life Centre-Judy Ford
Bereaved Families
Canadian Forces Recruiting
Central York Fire Department
Children’s Aid Society
Girls Incorporated of York Region
Hospice King/Aurora
Jewish Family and Community Services
Kids Help Phone
Kinark
Lion’s Club
Open Education Canada
Pathways
Porter Place
S.A.T. Program
Stephen Lewis Foundation
Street Outreach
Women’s Support Network
Yellow Brick House
York Region Abuse Program
York Region Health Services
York Region Police
Youth Employment Services
Youth Drop-In Centre
The York Region District School Board also issues a number of permits for after school use of Dr. G.W. Williams S.S..
For more information about York Region, visit their website at: www.region.york.on.ca
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Recognizing Student Success |
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Dr. G.W. Williams S.S. is proud of all of its students. We make every effort to recognize student achievement, including:
Announcements
Awards Assembly
Character Assemblies
Commencement
Community Involvement records
EQAO Results
Newsletters
Report Cards – Interim, Mid-term & Final
Scholarships
Subject Certificates
M.V.P. for each school team
Male and Female Junior and Senior Athletes of the Year
Omega Awards |
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Student Leadership |
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Student leadership is the foundation of the many school initiatives that benefit our student population and community. The Williams’ Students’ Council is an elected group that represents the views of the student body and coordinates both social events (e.g. dances, spirit days, the Prom and Semi-Formal) and fund-raising events (e.g. food and toy drives, Kisses for Cassie, Tsunami Relief coin blitz) for the school. The Williams’ Athletic Council organizes and manages sporting events, and promotes athletics within the school through tournament sponsorship and an “Athlete of the Week” program. . Students also demonstrate leadership at Williams as members of the Music and Drama councils, and as participants in annual events such as the Santa Claus Parade, “Trick-or-Eat” program, and Operation Christmas Child. Overseeing all clubs, councils, and activity groups at school is the Williams’ President’s Council, who meet once a month to discuss and organize all ongoing and future leadership activities.
Visit the York Region District School Board’s website, www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca, to read more about various programs. Visit our school website, www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca/schools/williams.ss, to view our course calendar, EQAO results, school boundaries and learn more about our school.
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