SATEC @ W. A. Porter Collegiate Institute
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| Scarborough Academy of Technological, Environmental and Computer Education @ W. A. Porter Collegiate Institute | |
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40 Fairfax Crescent , , M1L 1Z9 | |
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| School type | Secondary School |
| Established | 1954 |
| School board | Toronto District School Board |
| Superintendent | Nadira Persaud (Interim) |
| Area trustee | Elizabeth Moyer |
| School number | 4178 |
| Administrator | Lorraine Butts |
| Principal | George Mavraganis |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1244 (September 2010) |
| Language | English |
| Mascot | Blue Eagle |
| Website | http://www.satec.on.ca/ |
| Last updated: March 2011 | |
Scarborough Academy of Technological, Environmental and Computer Education @ W. A. Porter Collegiate Institute (SATEC) is a secondary school located in Scarborough, Toronto, Canada. The school, part of the Toronto District School Board, celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2008, coinciding with the PEO Engineering Education Conference of the same year. In 2010, SATEC became a certified, platinum Eco-School of the TDSB.Satec also has a range of specialized programs like MST(Math and Science Technology), Cisco, High Skills Major, and many more.
Admissions to SATEC @ W. A. Porter CI are based upon 3 factors. The entrance test, which is annually held in December of every year, the student's Ontario grade 8 progress report card, and the student's personal application. Students at the top of the ranking list are selected first, whereas students whom are not accepted may be placed on a waiting list if deemed necessary by school administration. The school allows re-applying for admissions up until grade 9.
SATEC is regarded as a magnet school by the school board because of its strong technology program and its policies.[citation needed] It is a CISCO regional academy with certification in CISCO Networking and A+ Computer Service Technician Certification for the senior program.
SATEC was named “Best For Technology” in 2006 among the secondary schools of Toronto.[1]
SATEC has recently started to offer two Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs. They include ICT (Information and Communication Technology) and the Environment. In each program, students are required to complete a set number of courses, including a two-credit co-op course, along with obtaining industry standard certification.
The first graduates from SATEC with the Specialist High Skills Major accreditation will be the Class of 2011.
References
- ^ "10 Best Schools In Toronto". Toronto Life. September 2006.