Vaughan's only Gifted & High-Performance school
ACADEMICS
A rich education with a low teacher to student ratio. Specialized course offerings. Individualized attention for ultimate student success.
STUDENT SERVICES
Regular advisory & student leadership support. Academic pathway and coaching. Career planning and coaching for a seamless university transition. Guided Study Hall
STUDENT LIFE
A rich school experience that values educational balance and school pride & culture. Student life is central to the high school experience at Delano.
ATHLETICS & ARTS
A unique athletic culture that values regular wellness. Non-traditional high school opportunities and access to rich athletic sports & arts experiences.
ADMISSION PATHWAY
ELIGIBILITY
Exclusive FIRST
class of 2026 cohort.
Open only to families who's daughter/son will be entering Grade 9 in September 2022.
APPLICATION
Complete an inquiry form.
Participate in the student candidate interview.
Complete the application and submit $175.00 application fee.
ACCOMPANYING FORMS
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Candidate statement form
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Report cards for two years
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Confidential School Recomendation Form
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Evidence of talents, awards, merits
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SSAT/ Character Skills snapshot
High School
HIGH PERFORMANCE IB PROGRAM
CLUBS
Whether your son or daughter has already found their passion or is exploring their options, participating in a vast array of co-curricular activities moves learning and discovery beyond the traditional classroom setting.
The arts, community service initiatives, outdoor education, leadership training, and clubs are excellent growth opportunities.
Maker Space
Choir
Debate
TED-ED
DECA
Robotics
Model UN
Digital Media Arts
Reach for the Top
Yearbook
United Nations
Fitness
Pottery
Battle of the Bands
Round Square
Woodworking
Duke of Edinburgh Program
Delano Media
The arts Studio
Diversity & Inclusivity
Skateboarding Club
Hackathon
and so much more
UNIVERSITY PREP
Delano prepares students that are University-bound from the very beginning by arming our upper school learners with experiences, tools and equipment that sets the path for 21st-century learning.
COMPETENCIES
Our upper school students are preparing and developing competencies that will challenge them for Senior School.
Students learn to balance and embrace stewardship, academics, athletics and student life.
SCHOOL PRIDE
Frosh Week, Pep rally, Varsity & Homecoming experiences
Homecoming King & Queen
Guidance & Student Services
Guided Study Hall
Advisory Faculty
Wellness & Health guidance centre
Dining Program
Specialized athletic experiences
Advanced arts experiences
Private lounge and drop zone
Specialized intermediate senior faculty
Unique high school schedule
Customized branded high school uniform & spirit wear
THE CLASS OF 2026
School life is beyond the classroom.
Welcome home Sixth form and welcome to the best four years that you will experience.
Delano High is the school life that you have been searching for.
Our prestigious FIRST graduating class of 2026
GRADE NINE incoming class awaits you.
Registration is now open for this exclusive opportunity to join the Grade 9 class for September 2022.
Only a few spots left to reserve your seat!
Vacancies remaining = 8
The first round of placement Registration Applications
due December 1st, 2021
21ST CENTURY READINESS
Students are challenged to be critical learners, consumers, decision-makers, and thinkers. These are fundamental upper school skills that students are encouraged to develop by graduation.
SUPERIOR ATTENTION
Upper School students are provided with tremendous support to develop self-esteem, confidence, independence, organization, self-control, and self-empowerment. We support our upper school learners with experiences they may not typically receive anywhere else.
Similar to our lower and middle school program, our upper school students receive the superior teacher to pupil ratio 16:1 that equips students for a lifetime of success.
Candidates and their parents are invited to tour our school and see why our Upper School stands out from any other school.
ONTARIO
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English: 4 Credits
(one at each grade level: 9-12)
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French: 1 Credit
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Mathematics: 3 Credits
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Science: 2 Credits
SECONDARY
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Canadian History (grade 10) : 1 Credit
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Canadian Geography (grade 9) : 1 Credit
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Arts : 1 Credit
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Health & Physical Education: 1 Credit
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Civics & Career Studies : 1 Credit
SCHOOL
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Additional English, Classical or International Language, or Social Science & Humanities, or Canadian & World Studies : 1 Credit
DIPLOMA
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Additional French, or Health & Physical Education, or Business Studies, or the Arts(music, art, drama, or dance) : 1 Credit
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Additional grade 11 or 12 Science, or grade 9 - 12 Classical or International Language or Technological Education (grades 9-12) : 1 Credit
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
Compulsory Credits Required: 18
Elective Credits Required: 12
Total Credits: 30
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
40 hours of community involvement
Successful completion of the Ontario Secondary Schools Literacy Test
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Next Steps:
Informational Tour
Family & Student Interview
Assessment and admissions testing
Student Day Visitation
Application
Course Selection Advisory Meeting
SSAT
SPECIALTY PROGRAMS
Specialty Programs:
Elite Athlete Division
Elite Arts Division
STEAM Division
Co-Curricular Clubs:
Selected each term
IB is the gold standard in education around the world. Students that graduate from the IB program outperform non-IB students in critical academic skills.
Delano Academy is currently in the candidacy phase* to offer the IB Middle Years Program (MYP) to 6th & 10th grade students.
The IB Middle Years Programme, provides a framework of academic challenge that encourages students to embrace and understand the connections between traditional subjects and the real world, and become critical and reflective thinkers.
