Father Michael Goetz Secondary School
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Father Michael Goetz Secondary School (sometimes referred to as Goetz or abbreviated as FMG) is a Catholic school
located in Mississauga, Canada
. Founded by Ed King, it was established in 1987 (in its original location on Hollymount Drive) and in 1990 moved to the south of the city centre. The school was named after King's friend, Father Michael Goetz.
. The school graduates on average over 90% of its students with at least 65% getting into a higher level of education.
The curriculum includes 13 areas of study for the 2007-08 school year in the arts, business, languages, science and technology. The school offers 'technological education' in subjects including photography and animation, construction and transportation technology, personal services and hospitality, computer and information science, computer engineering and technological design.
Before the start of school each day, morning prayer is conducted in the school chapel. Masses are held on special days at the Christ the King Church and in the school cafeteria or gym. The special days are the opening of the school year, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Ash Wednesday, Easter and the closing of the school year. Opportunities are also given to the students for public prayer, reconciliation, retreats and alms giving.
by David Guterson
was pulled from the school, despite being used in the curriculum, because an anonymous letter writer objected that it contained sexually explicit text. The book was restored in February following a review by a committee of trustees and curriculum experts.
The girls basketball team was recognized as "high school team of the year" in 2007, after going undefeated over the previous four seasons with a 46-0 record.
. The school was then moved to a shared campus on Christmas of the same year. They were to stay there for four more years, until the school building's construction was completed. It was open for the 1990-91 school year.
and some of the suspended students appearing on CityTV
's Speakers' Corner.
Catholic school
Catholic schools are maintained parochial schools or education ministries of the Catholic Church. the Church operates the world's largest non-governmental school system...
located in Mississauga, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. Founded by Ed King, it was established in 1987 (in its original location on Hollymount Drive) and in 1990 moved to the south of the city centre. The school was named after King's friend, Father Michael Goetz.
Students
The school has one of the highest populations of English-as-a-second-language students in the school districtSchool district
School districts are a form of special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools.-United States:...
. The school graduates on average over 90% of its students with at least 65% getting into a higher level of education.
Academics
Students go through four years of schooling and the school offers a range of subjects at different levels of difficulty.The curriculum includes 13 areas of study for the 2007-08 school year in the arts, business, languages, science and technology. The school offers 'technological education' in subjects including photography and animation, construction and transportation technology, personal services and hospitality, computer and information science, computer engineering and technological design.
Spiritual development
"The curriculum in all its aspects must reflect the fact that Christ isn't the foundation of the whole educational enterprise in a Catholic school. The curriculum as a whole, and every part of it is religious," school officials stated in a report to Ontario school officials.Before the start of school each day, morning prayer is conducted in the school chapel. Masses are held on special days at the Christ the King Church and in the school cafeteria or gym. The special days are the opening of the school year, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Ash Wednesday, Easter and the closing of the school year. Opportunities are also given to the students for public prayer, reconciliation, retreats and alms giving.
2007 Censorship row
In January 2007 a row broke out when Snow Falling on CedarsSnow Falling on Cedars
Snow Falling on Cedars is a 1994 novel written by American writer David Guterson. Guterson, who was a teacher at the time, wrote the book in the early morning hours over a ten-year period...
by David Guterson
David Guterson
David Guterson is an American novelist, short story writer, poet, journalist, and essayist.-Early life:David Guterson was born May 4, 1956, in Seattle, Washington. During his childhood, he attended Seattle public schools and later attended the University of Washington where he earned Bachelor of...
was pulled from the school, despite being used in the curriculum, because an anonymous letter writer objected that it contained sexually explicit text. The book was restored in February following a review by a committee of trustees and curriculum experts.
Athletics
The school is a member of the Region of Peel Secondary School Athletic Association.The girls basketball team was recognized as "high school team of the year" in 2007, after going undefeated over the previous four seasons with a 46-0 record.
History
The school was founded by Ed King, who was also the first principal. As the school was being built, the first year of classes took place on a campus at EtobicokeEtobicoke, Ontario
Etobicoke is a dissolved municipality located within the current city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Comprising the western section of the current city, it had an official population of 338,117 as measured by the 2001 Census and 334,491 people as of the 2006 Census. While it only contains 13% of...
. The school was then moved to a shared campus on Christmas of the same year. They were to stay there for four more years, until the school building's construction was completed. It was open for the 1990-91 school year.
"Monolith"
During the first term of the 1994–1995 school year, a group of students anonymously published and distributed Monolith, a photocopied monthly newsletter mostly detailing the publishers' grievances with teachers and administration at the school as well as some overall observations regarding growing up in the mid-nineties. The Halloween issue was distributed by costumed, masked students in the cafetorium and included complimentary condoms, as a protest against a perceived anti-sex education bias at the school (comprehensive "sex ed" was actually provided for all students). The final, Christmas issue was distributed in the school's public restrooms. Some of the students responsible were found out and suspended early in the second term. The suspensions proved controversial, with articles published in The Mississauga NewsThe Mississauga News
The Mississauga News is an English language newspaper serving Mississauga, Ontario. It part of the Peel and Southwest Division of the Metroland Media Group, a Torstar company. Published twice a week, the Mississauga News is a perennial newspaper award winner, including best newspaper in Ontario and...
and some of the suspended students appearing on CityTV
Citytv
Citytv is a Canadian English language television system owned and operated by Rogers Communications under its Rogers Broadcasting Ltd. division...
's Speakers' Corner.
Notable alumni
- Joe MattacchioneJoe MattacchioneJoseph Mattacchione is a former Canadian soccer player, who now is the U12 Development Director for the Oakville Soccer Club.Mattacchione is a graduate of Father Michael Goetz Secondary School in Mississauga, Ontario...
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