Iona Catholic Secondary School

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Iona Catholic Secondary School
Address
2170 South Sheridan Way

,
L5J 2M4

Canada
Information
School type Catholic School, High School
Religious affiliation(s) Catholic
Founded1993
School board Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
SuperintendentSilvana Gos
Area trusteeSharon Hobin,
Mario Pascucci
PrincipalCarl Cini
Grades 9 to 12
EnrolmentAbout 750
LanguageEnglish, programs include French, Spanish
CampusSuburban
AreaClarkson
Colour(s)White, teal and orange    
Team nameIona Dolphins
Website www.dpcdsb.org/IONAS/

Iona Catholic Secondary School is a high school in Mississauga, Ontario. It is one of three regional art schools in the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board enrolling students from the Clarkson and Lorne Park neighborhoods. [1]

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Arts program

In 2007 Iona began the Regional Arts Program for grade nine students, allowing them to take Drama, Dance, Art or Music as their major. Students submit portfolios, get interviewed and perform to be considered for entry. Iona hosts Arts Night in the Living Arts Centre. [2] [3]

SHSM programs

The school currently offers three Specialist High Skill Majors, including Art, Justice, and Business (Marketing). Students enter the program in grade 11 and take a number of mandatory courses and certifications, resulting in a special designation on their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. [4]

Sports

In 2011, The boys' baseball team won the ROPSSAA (Region of Peel) title, the first baseball title won by the school. [5]

In 2012, The girls' soccer team won the OFSSA (Ontario) title in Hamilton, the first soccer title won by the school. [6]

Notable alumni

Elementary feeder schools

As well as others in the area. [11]

See also

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