Q: How Do I Obtain An Application?
Follow the instructions here
Q: Is there an Application Fee?
Yes, there is a non-refundable application fee of $20.00. Cheques can be made payable to W.L. Mackenzie C.I. Cash is also acceptable.
Q: What are the significants dates of the application process?
Dates vary slighty from year to year. Click here to find out the dates for the upcoming year.
Q: How many students will be admitted to the Grade 9 MaCS Program
90 students. Currently, we have 3 classes of MaCS students. A final decision will be made for each year based upon the number and quality of applicants.
Q: How do you decide who is accepted into the program?
Acceptance is based upon the student's grade 7 final and Grade 8 term 1 progress report cards, personal profiles and entrance test results.
Q: How will I be notified of the result of my application?
All applicants will be notified via mail.
Q: What is the difference between the MaCS Program and the Gifted Program (also offered at Mackenzie) ?
MaCS – enrichment in Math, Science, Computers. Unique to Mackenzie and based on application requirements.
Gifted – Board identified (IPRC'd) students
Q: Do MaCS courses appear on the students’ transcripts ?
Yes, from grade 9 to 12. In grade 12, students choose regular U, M or enriched or AP courses for university admission.
Q. Do MaCS students take courses with
other Mackenzie students ?
Yes, electives and open level courses are taken with other
students, i.e Healthy Active Living, Instrumental Music, Dramatic
Arts, Visual Art, Introduction to Business.
Q. Do MaCS students have the opportunity
to write AP Exams?
Yes. Currently our MaCS students can take the following AP
Courses in grade 12: Computer Programming (ICS4UO), Economics (CIA4U0) and Calculus (MCV4UO). Students also can write AP Exams
in Biology, Chemistry,and Physics by taking the grade
12 MaCS Enriched Courses offered in grade 12.
Q. What is the duration of the MaCS Program ?
4 years – from grades 9 to 12.
Q. Can I apply for admission to the program after grade 9 ?
Yes, though the majority of students enter the program in grade 9. Some positions may be available in grade 10.
Q. What are the requirements for continuing in the MaCS Program past Grade 9 ?
Students must maintain grades of at least 75% in each of Math, Science, English, Geography and Computers in order to be permitted to continue in MaCS for Grades 10, 11 and 12.
Q. What happens if my grades slip below 75% for the required courses ?
Students who cannot maintain the 75% minimum will be removed from the MaCS Program. They may have to return to their home school.
Q. Is it possible to take some of the MaCS classes, but not all of them ?
No. The MaCS Program is an inclusive program; students must meet the program requirements (see Courses Page)
Q: Do I need to submit an optional attendance form with my application?
Yes, all applications must include an optional attendance form specifically for the MaCS Program. If you also are interested in applying to our regular program, and you live out of area, you must complete a separate optional attendance form.
Q: I attend a private school that does not produce a Grade8 report card by December. What should I submit?
Download a "School Questionnaire Form - Private Schools" PDF and have it completed by your homeform/core teacher.
Q: I am unable to write the entrance test on the scheduled date. Whom do I contact?
Contact the MaCS Coordinator by email (available on the website) to discuss your concerns.
Q: Are sample test questions or previous entrance tests available? What is the format?
No, unfortunately sample tests or questions are not available. Students are not expected to study for the entrance test. The test format consists of math, science, logic and reading comprehension questions in a multiple choice format and a written essay component. In the writing piece, we are looking for evidence of language use, writing style, creativity and communication skills. The entrance test is 90 minutes in duration.
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