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Arts Information Night November 9th at 7 p.m.
Step One: Registration through Edsby November 10th - December 6th (Link To Registration Posted On This Website On November 10, 2021)
Step Two: Application through ePortfolio Submission December 10th - January 10th
(Information E-Mailed To Families By December 10, 2021)
Step Three: Communication of Results (Late January 2021)
Information Night for Arts Mackenzie
Arts Mackenzie is hosting its annual Arts Information Night on November 9,
2021. This evening will feature student performances and art
exhibitions from the Arts Mackenzie program. Prospective students will
have a chance to meet current students and faculty, and find out more
information about the application process. Grade 7, 8 and 9 students
interested in the Arts Mackenzie program are encouraged to attend this digital presentation with their
parents/guardians.
The information night will be broadcast via Alexander Mackenzie High School YouTube at 7 p.m. on November 9, 2021. The digital broadcast will be available on this website.
Please view the 2020 live stream of Arts
Information Night,
which includes information about last year's 2020 selection process.
Creativity Thrives Here | Information about
the Arts Mackenzie Program
The
York Region District School Board’s specialized arts program is designed for
students passionate about the arts. The Arts Mackenzie program gives students
opportunities to develop strong artistic skills in a safe, inclusive
environment. Students who enjoy kinesthetic learning opportunities will
benefit from the Arts Mackenzie experience. While working towards their Ontario
Secondary School Diploma, students are required to take a minimum of eight arts
credits in their chosen discipline.
Grade 8 and grade 9
students may apply to study one of the following Arts Mackenzie disciplines:
dance, music (strings, instrumental, vocal), theatre or visual arts.
Each
year students accepted into the program will study in their focus area for two
of their eight courses. In addition to the year-long enriched arts
curriculum, students work with guest artists, attend field trips, engage in
cross-curricular activities and participate in practice, rehearsals and studio
work outside of class time. Arts Mackenzie has a strong emphasis on
transferable skills that encourage students to become independent, successful
high achievers in any field.
Arts
Mackenzie offers a pre-professional program that builds a foundation of success
for all post-secondary pathways.
Interested in
receiving updates regarding the 2022 Arts Mackenzie Selection process?
Please input your e-mail for updates on this signup form.
Further Information About the Program:
Application and Selection Process
Acceptance into Arts Mackenzie is based on a completed
application and successful completion of the selection process. All
application documents can be found on our Application Page when
released in November 2021.
Grade 8 and 9 students who live within the York Region District School Board
Central Arts Boundaries are invited to apply to our program.
Students interested in applying for two disciplines must
identify their second discipline in their Edsby application. Edsby will
only accept one application per family. Please e-mail arts.alexandermackenzie@yrdsb.ca if you
have any questions regarding applying for two disciplines.
For more information please contact arts.alexandermackenzie@yrdsb.ca or for
specific questions on the various disciplines please contact the Department
Head directly:
Music
Department
Dance
& Theatre
Visual
Art
Additional Information About Arts Mackenzie Courses:
Click on the PDFs to see what's happening in our studios.