It is with great anticipation that I welcome
you to Alexander Mackenzie H.S. Whether you are returning or this is your first
year at our school, I look forward to connecting with you so that together we
can support the strengths, needs and goals of all of our learners. The
start of the school year has always been an exciting time of the year as it
comes with the opportunity to set new goals, make new friends, and develop new
habits which will lead to success. I trust that you will enjoy your time
here.
Alexander Mackenzie H.S. offers a wide variety
of courses and programs that support all pathways and learning styles
including, the Arts Mackenzie Program, pre-IB Program, Alternative Education,
Special Education, Advanced Placement, Exploring Opportunities Program, and
technology-based courses, just to name a few.
As I am reminded of the African proverb: “It
takes a village to raise a child”, I
feel humbled and privileged to be a part of a dynamic school community with
such an amazing group of students, with families that are actively engaged in
supporting students, and staff committed to developing the
whole child with a focus on student achievement and well-being, and to
cultivating an environment where everyone feels safe, respected and
included.
The combined strength of successful
relationships between parents and school empowers students to grow to their
full potential, equips them with the tools necessary to become responsible
citizens in our changing world community, and it gives them a mindset to open
their horizons.
Students, by pursuing academic excellence and
involvement in co-curricular activities in school and community, you can ensure
that your high school career will prove to be both successful and enriching.
On behalf of the administration team and the school
staff, I would like to wish you a successful and exciting school year.
Otilia Olteanu