1. Welcome to Earnscliffe Integrated Arts Information Night 2019- 2020
Welcome the audience
Welcome the staff and students.
Should have received a purple information sheet when came into the Auditorium. 1

2. Tonight’s Agenda: Welcome
Vision of the Earnscliffe Integrated Arts Program
How is Earnscliffe Arts different?
Is the Earnscliffe Arts Program for me?
The Four Disciplines and their Integration
Visual Arts
Drama
Music
Dance
Key Details
The application process / participation component
Dates
Fees
Q & A
Time for questions at the end of the presentation. 2

3. Earnscliffe Arts Program: CREATE. INTEGRATE. INNOVATE.
Earnscliffe E-Arts is open to all students currently in Gr. 6, living north of the 401 and outside of Peel Region.
An Integrated Regional Arts program
Based on the full Ontario Curriculum
Designed for students with a strong affinity for the Arts, including drama, dance, music, and visual arts
Students explore connections between the arts and other core subjects

4. How is Earnscliffe Arts Different?
Opportunities for students to explore their artistic interests are embedded into the program through the creative process
Strong cross-curricular links with core curriculum, including language, math, science and social studies
Emphasis on creativity, integrating big ideas, and innovative problem-solving
Students do not need to be a straight A student to get into our Program, but we do expect them to maintain their grades.
We do expect good or excellent learning skills—students with mostly satisfactory or needs improvement would have difficulties with the program. 4

5. How is Earnscliffe Arts Different?
Students will have extended learning engagements with:
Band or Strings
Art-focused field trips
In-school performances/workshops/guest artists
Performance showcases

6. Is the Arts Program for Me?
You are interested in learning through the Arts
You are creative and curious
You like to try new things and take risks
You are an independent learner
You enjoy collaborating with others
$200 program fee – includes QE student fee, for workshops, guest speakers, specialized art supplies, field trips, etc. which enhance the learning for the students 6

7. Is the Arts Program for Me?
You are interested in learning more about the world through art
You are willing and often strive to take risks and to persevere
You are ready to stretch and share your artistic abilities

9. Student Demonstrations

13. Ambitious
Bussing is not provided, but private bussing has been arranged in the past with Switzer-Carty (a representative, Ken Tower, is here to answer questions) 13

14. Key Information

15. HOW DO I APPLY Applications Open: Monday January 28th 2019
Deadline: Monday February 11th at 3pm
Cost of Application is $40 non refundable application fee. Online payment made with the application.
Visit the Peel Board Regional Arts page at lementary-rlcp/Pages/default.aspx
You can find this page (above) at the Earnscliffe Senior Public School page under the Regional Arts tab
Sub tab: Application selection process.

16. HOW DO I APPLY Paperwork drop off (if applicable):
Report cards for out of board or private school and any IEPs
If you do not have easy online access there is assistance available at the school…
From: 9am- 2pm
Dates: February 6 and
Please use a current and correct address

17. What’s Next? The Participation Component
When: Either February 19th & February 26th, 5:00-7:00 pm, 2019
Where: Earnscliffe Senior Public School
Important Information:
No portfolio or preparation is required
Students are NOT required to have professional training
Students will have to be promptly dropped off at 5pm and picked up at 7pm
Please provide a small snack as they will be given a nutrition break
*Notification of assigned Selection Day (by Feb. 15) via * 17

18. The Participation Component
We will be looking for…
Active participation
Cooperation with others
Listening to the speaker
Following instructions
Working independently
Originality and creativity
A positive attitude!
Approximately 1.5 hour session, rotating through 4 stations: music, dance, drama visual arts 18

19. The Participation Component
Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate Collaboration, Initiative and Creativity through each of Drama, Dance, Music and Visual Arts
Each area receives equal weighting
Selection decisions are based upon:
Participation Component + Report Cards
Focus on strong learning skills
Spaces may become available anytime between May 1st and June 29th
Acceptance of Offer – April 19 deadline -- 4:00 pm 19

20. The Fees 40.00 non-refundable application fee
$ payable upon acceptance of offer –
Breakdown:
$ annual program fee (workshops, guest speakers, field-trips, program materials, etc.)
instrument rental fee (varies annually)
$430.00
Program fee to be paid online
Instrument rental through Cosmo Music

21. Acceptance into the Program
Based on a 2-step process
Step 1:
Review of most recent report cards (subject marks and learning skills)
Participation Component
Step 2:If application criteria met, student will be entered into random selection process
Step 3: Three rounds of offers
While it varies from year to year, field trips to various arts venues—art galleries, theatrical productions, dance performances, guest performers and workshops
Workshops focus on the creative process, giving students time to develop their creativity and skills through varied types of Arts. 22

22. Acceptance into the Program
Round One- Offers
Round Two- Offers
Wait List
Offer- Will receive Wednesday April 10 AFTER 3pm
Offer- Will receive Thursday April 18 AFTER 3pm
Will receive Tuesday, April 30 AFTER 3pm
Acceptance of Offer Deadline (including fees) Wednesday April 17 BEFORE 3pm
Acceptance of Offer Deadline (including fees) Thursday April 25 BEFORE 3pm
Closes: June 29th

23. Acceptance into the Program
If we have more than 87 successful applicants for Grade 6:
All names of successful applicants will be put in a computerized Random Selection Process
First 87 names drawn will be offered space
Successful applicants whose names were not drawn will be put on the Wait List 24

24. Other important information
Transportation:
responsibility of the parents / guardians
Peel does not provide busing for Regional Programs
Some families arrange private busing through:
Applications are online at Grade 6 entry only
Acceptance in our program does not guarantee acceptance to Mayfield Secondary School
Students do not need to be taking private music, drama, art or dance classes to be successful in the program.
Students on IEP’s: Parents should inform the school prior to the Participation Component if any accommodations are required. 25

25. Key Dates Information Session: Thurs., Jan. 24
Application Period: Mon., Jan. 28 – Mon., Feb. 11 before 3pm
Participation Component: Tues, Feb. 19 or Tues, Feb 26
First round acceptance offers issued: April 10 after 3pm
First round offers accepted: before 3pm April 17
Second round acceptance offers issued: Apr. 18 after 3pm
Second round offers accepted: by Apr. 25 before 3pm
Third round offers: Apr. 30 after 3pm
Application Link will be operational after midnight tonight. 26

26. Staff will be available to field questions about the program
Q&A
Staff will be available to field
questions about the program
Once we have scored the report card and the data from the Participation Component, we will determine which applicants were successful.
If we have more than 56 successful applicants, their names will be entered into the random selection process and the first 56 names drawn will be offered a space in the program.
Successful applicants whose names are not drawn will be placed on the wait list.
2nd round acceptances – April 23 – 30; Waitlist closes June 28
Spaces may become available anytime between May 1st and June 28th 27

27. Thank you for joining us this evening!
Apply Here: 28