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LOYALIST COLLEGIATE & VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE
2014-2015 IMPORTANT DATES
SEMESTER ONE
AUGUST
New! 25
New!
New!
26
27
28
SEMESTER TWO
FEBRUARY
Grade 12 Locker and Textbook Distribution –
See Reverse
Grade 11 Locker and Textbook Distribution
Grade 9 Pre-Orientation 9 AM – 1:30 PM
Grade 10 Locker and Textbook Distribution
Note: for students unavailable on these
dates, locker and text distribution week one
SEPTEMBER
2
9 – 11
10
16
23
27
Semester 2 Starts, Exam Return 8:30 – 9:30 AM
Grad Photos – (By Appointment)
Semester One Report Card Distribution
Family Day Holiday
School Council Meeting – 7 PM
Semi Formal 5 – 9 PM
MARCH
2
4
12
16 & 17
22
24
25
26
First Day of School
Activity Carousel and Grade Forums
School Photos
Grade 9 Link Camp
School Council Meeting & Elections- 7 PM
Grade 9 Parent/Guardian Night – 7 PM
Dance (6:30 to 9:00 PM)
PD Day
OCTOBER
2
12
16 - 20
24
25 – 27
26
School Council Meeting – 7 PM
OSSLT Carousel
March Break
Early Reports Distributed to Grade 9 & 10
Students
No Summatives for Grade 10 & OSSLT Writers
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test
OSSLT Test
APRIL
8
9
13
15
24
30
Honour Awards Night – 7 PM
The Inside Ride Fundraiser Event
Thanksgiving Holiday
Early Reports – Grade 9 & 10
Hallowe’en Dance (6:30 to 9:00 PM)
Parent/Guardian Interview Night
(5:30 to 8:30 PM) online sign-up
NOVEMBER
1
3&6
9
13
20
22
27
27
MAY
5
6
10
11
12
12 & 13
17
18
28
DECEMBER
6
11
19
22 – Jan 2
Grade 9 Take Your Kids to Work Day
Advanced Placement Info Night – 7 PM
Term Two – Career/Civics Changeover
Remembrance Day - Assembly
Photo Retake Day
Leadership Camp @ IAWAH
School Council Meeting – 7 PM
Mid-Term Reports Distribution
PD Day
National Day of Remembrance and Action on
Violence Against Women
Evening of the Arts – 7 PM
Holiday Concert
Winter Break
28
4 - 15
6
8
11
14
18
21
22
Limestone Skills Competition
Good Friday/Easter Monday Holidays
Parent/Guardian Interview Night
(5:30 to 8:30 PM) online sign-up
School Council Meeting – 7 PM – New!
Term Two – Career/Civics Changeover
SHSM Career Day – All Grades
Ecclesia Co-President Elections
School Council Meeting – 7 PM Moved to April
13
Mid Term Reports Distribution
Advanced Placement Exams
LCVI Road Race
Dance 6:30 – 9:00 PM
School Council Meeting – 7 PM New!
Evening of the Arts – 7 PM
Victoria Day Holiday
Ecclesia Carnival Event
PD DAY
JUNE
4
10 & 11
12 & 15
16 & 17
16 & 17
18 – 24
25
25
Recognition Celebration - 5 PM
Grade 9 EQAO Math Testing – No Summatives
Grade 12 Exam Review Day
Exam Review Days Grade 9 - 11
Grade 12 Summatives
Exams
Exam Return/Review (8:30 to 10:00 AM)
Commencement @ 3:00 PM
*Grads Arrive @ 1:30 PM
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JANUARY
5
14 & 15
20 & 21
22 – 28
29
30
LOYALIST COLLEGIATE & VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE
School Resumes
Grade 9 EQAO Math Testing – No
Summatives Grade 9
Exam Review Days
Exams
Exam Conflict/Snow Day
PA Day
SCHOOL COUNCIL SINGLE TOPIC MEETINGS
Oct 20
Post Secondary Planning – 7:00 PM
Jan 19
Summer Job Planning (Tentative) – 7:00 PM
GRADE 12 TEXTBOOKS
A Cheque dated February 1, 2015 in the amount of $100.00 is required to obtain Grade 12 Textbooks.
This cheque will only be cashed in the event that the books are not returned.
LINK CREW
Link Crew is a high school transition program that welcomes grade nine students and makes them feel
comfortable throughout the first year of their high school experience. Built on the belief that students
can help students succeed, this transition program trains mentors from junior and senior classes to be
Link Crew Leaders. As positive role models, Link Crew Leaders are mentors and student leaders who
guide new students to discover what it takes to be successful during the transition to high school and
help facilitate success.
SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR (SHSM): CONSTRUCTION, HOSPITALITY, THE ARTS
The SHSM is an innovative program that enables students to customize their high school experience.
LCVI students will have the opportunity to qualify for an SHSM in Construction, Arts and Culture,
Hospitality, or Health and Wellness. An important component of an SHSM diploma is the earning of
sector-specific certifications associated with different industries (for example, Fall Arrest, Smart Serve,
WHMIS). Students who earn an SHSM diploma are better able to make informed career decisions and
ultimately be better prepared for their post-secondary destination of choice (apprenticeship training,
college, university, or direct entry into employment). More information on the SHSM diploma can be
found by visiting our Student Services department.
THE ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL LITERACY TEST (OSSLT) – MARCH 26, 2015
The OSSLT is to be written by all students working towards an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. This
test is normally written in grade 10 or at a later time when a student is ready to do so. It is a graduation
requirement and is written in the spring. Complete/incomplete results are reported later the same
school year. Students who are unsuccessful will receive detailed feedback. In the event that a student is
unsuccessful, he/she may attempt the test again the following year or register in the Ontario Literacy
Course which, successfully completed, is the equivalent of passing the OSSLT.
OSSLT (ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL LITERACY TEST) CAROUSEL
The OSSLT (Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test) Carousel at LCVI offers students writing the test to
get additional information on test format, structure and requirements. This is offered in addition to
regular and ongoing literacy support for students leading up to the OSSLT on March 26th.
GRADE 9 EQAO MATH TEST
All students working toward a credit in Grade 9 Academic or Applied Mathematics are required to
participate. These tests evaluate how well students are meeting the curriculum expectations of the
Grade 9 Academic or Applied Mathematics courses from The Ontario Curriculum
INSIDE RIDE FUNDRAISER EVENT
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Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation presents the Inside Ride, Canada’s first indoor cycling
challenge and fundraising event dedicated to raising monies in support of families and children with
cancer. Support will be provided where the needs are greatest, including funding of oncology camps,
community support programmes, research scholarships and other areas which contribute to inspiring
hope and improving prognoses for children and their families impacted by cancer.
ACTIVITY CAROUSEL
An Activity Carousel is held the first week of school to assist students in knowing what co-curricular and
extra-curricular activities occur outside of the regular classroom experience. These activities are
facilitated by staff advisors and community volunteers. Students will have a chance to see what
opportunities are available for the school year (athletics, arts events, clubs, etc). There are fees
associated with some activities and financial assistance is available upon request. Try outs may also
occur for some and travel may be required.
GRADE FORUMS
Grade Forums occur at the beginning of each semester. Junior and senior assemblies are held by the
Administrative team, Student Services and Ecclesia (Student Council). General school information and
school code of conduct is reviewed. Students receive a package of information (school rules, resources,
code of conduct, lockers, etc.) following the assembly in that class. A copy of this package is posted on
our school website under For Students.
CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION
Co-operative Education is a high school credit program offered to students who are sixteen years of age
and older. Students work for credits in community placements. This program is highly successful and
gives students an opportunity to explore career interests. More information is available in the Course
Handbook available on the website lcvi.limestone.on.ca
UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE VISITS
University and College visits occur in the fall of each year during class time and at lunch. Students in
grades eleven and twelve may sign-up to attend through student services.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELL)
LCVI hosts students of the International Program, LDSB. Students take English as a Second Language
curriculum in pursuit of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
ECCLESIA
Our Student Government. Students are elected the previous year. Individual positions such as grade 9
representative are elected in the fall. For a complete list, please see the student agenda package
located on our website.
COOK’S INTERNSHIP
Cook’s Internship is a full year credit program with a culinary focus. Students from across the district in
grades eleven and twelve attend the program. For more information, see Focus Programs on our
website. We also offer Studio LC and Renovations Plus, along with Dual Credits, OYAP, English as a
Second Language, Academic Arts Enriched (Grades 9/10), Challenge (Grades 9/10) and Advanced
Placement Programs (Grades 11/12). Detailed information is also available in our Course Selection
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Handbook and the LDSB website. Students of the Cook’s Internship program host community luncheons
on Wednesday’s starting October8th. The cost is $10 and reservations are preferred.
HONOUR AWARDS NIGHT
Honour Awards Night is held each fall in recognition of the academic achievement of students in Grades
9 -12 (non-graduated students) for the previous school year. We encourage all students and
parents/guardians to attend this evening event. Graduates were recognized during the commencement
ceremony.
PARENT/GUARDIAN INTERVIEW NIGHTS
Parent/Guardian Interview Nights are held once each semester. Meetings with each teacher can occur
by appointment during the evening. Online sign-up is required to ensure a meeting time. Drop-ins are
welcome but we cannot guarantee a time slot. Sign-up begins no later than one week prior to the
evening. Alternatively, parents/guardians may contact the teachers directly to discuss their child’s
progress.
DRIVE FOR LIFE
Drive for Life is a program provide by the local public health unit for students in grade 11. The program
is part of healthy active living and is designed to raise awareness about safe choices and driving.
LEADERSHIP CAMP
Leadership Camp is run by our student government and senior student leaders (skill builders). Any
student may apply to attend leadership camp. Forms are available in the main office when announced.
RECOGNITION CELEBRATION
The Recognition Celebration Banquet is an opportunity to recognize outstanding contribution in the
areas of Athletics and Arts at Loyalist Collegiate and V.I. Teams, clubs, activity groups and individual
student accomplishments are recognized at this event. Selected students also receive 'Lancer' and
'Torch' awards along with major contribution awards during the banquet.
OUAC
The Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC), located in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, is a central bureau
whose key function is the processing of applications for admission to the province’s universities. For further
information see www.ouac.on.ca. Deadline dates to be announced.
OCAS
Ontario College Application Service (OCAS), the centralized application service for Ontario's 28 public
colleges. For further information see www.ocas.ca . Deadline dates to be announced.
Please note: We are in the process of converting our website over to a new platform. Not all
documents will be updated until the week before school begins.
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