Coronation PS Overview

Coronation PS, a dual track school, offers a Regular program and the Gifted program.

The Gifted program boundary encompasses the City of Oshawa’s municipal boundary,

north to Coates Road

RH Cornish PS Overview

RH Cornish PS, located in (Port Perry) the Township of Scugog, is a triple track school,

offering a Regular program, French Immersion program and the Gifted program.

RH Cornish PS’s French Immersion program boundary and Gifted program boundary serve

similar areas; however, the boundaries do not mirror each other.

The lands between Coates Road and Columbus Road (the Subject Area identified in Map 2)

are within the Municipality of Oshawa, are currently designated to Coronation PS for the

Gifted program, however attend RH Cornish PS for the French Immersion program.

Map 2 – RH Cornish FI and Gifted Program Boundary Map

Home School for Subject Area

Currently the elementary Gifted program boundary matches the municipal boundary.

In the secondary panel the Gifted program boundary matches the secondary school

boundary.

Currently one student attends RH Cornish PS in the Gifted program under the temporary

accommodation that was established in May 2019.

Temporary Dual-Zoning

A temporary Gifted program dual-zoning was established in May 2019 for the area

between Columbus Road and Coates Road.

Bussing has been provided for students residing in the subject area wishing to attend the

Gifted program at RH Cornish.

Subject Area

Transportation

As outlined in Table 1, students residing in the subject area are transported to the

Township of Scugog schools at both the elementary and secondary level with the

exception of the elementary Gifted program.

The current boundary has the elementary Gifted program students transported south to

Coronation PS.

Buses serving the subject area are already heading to the Scugog schools, including RH

Cornish PS for the French Immersion program

Ride times for Gifted students would be less to go north to Scugog than coming south to

Oshawa, considering they are travelling against traffic by heading north rather than south.

Depending on the location of the students, the distance would also be closer to RH Cornish

PS, rather than Coronation PS.

It would be more efficient to transport students attending the Gifted program north to RH

Cornish PS.

Subject Area

Map 3 – Proposed Gifted Boundary Realignment – From Coronation PS to RH Cornish PS

Transition and Communication

Please provide your input on Transition Planning and communication opportunities for this

proposal.

Example:

For students considering a move, have a welcome to your new school day so that they can

meet children and become familiar with their new surroundings for next year.

Boundary Process / FAQ

What is the process for boundaries / program moves?

o Board Regulation: School Boundaries is followed to create new boundaries, adjust

existing boundaries / programs.

When is a decision scheduled to be made?

o A decision is scheduled to be made at the January 20, 2020 Board Meeting.

Who makes the final decision?

o The Board of Trustees makes the final decision, after consideration of a staff report

that will review data, input from the community and provide a recommendation.

Opportunities for Input

Community Input sheets are available tonight for your input on the proposal.

Email your questions / concerns to: NorthOshawaGifted@ddsb.ca

Call and leave your questions / concerns at: (905) 666-6092

Input will be collected until December 3, 2019 and summarized in a report to Trustees.