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2690 Eglinton Avenue West
Toronto, M6M1T9
Tel: (416) 394-3000
Fax: (416) 394-3416
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Since our doors first opened in 1929, York Memorial Collegiate Institute has earned a well-deserved
reputation for excellence. Our wide range of course offerings, an extensive extra-curricular program,
and a traditional year-long timetable continue to attract students from across Toronto. The staff and
students who make up our culturally diverse population are committed to maintaining an inviting, safe
school through a variety of initiatives. Over 80% of our graduates go on to university or college. Last
year 55% of our graduates were Ontario Scholars.
In addition to a full range of academic courses from grades 9-12, York Memorial
offers students specialized programs that include the R.U.S.H. (Roadmap to Univesirty Success with
Honours) and Advanced Placement (AP) Programs. Students enrolled in these specialized programs
are expected to handle a more demanding academic curriculum. Since 1999, York Memorial has led the
way in offering a wide range (16 courses) of Advanced Placement (AP) courses. These challenging
courses are recognized nationally and internationally by many universities. The R.U.S.H. & AP
Programs provide a high level enrichment in four areas of focus: MCS (Math, Computers, and Science),
ARTS and HUMANITIES and COGNITIVE SCIENCE, giving students flexibility, wide subject choices
and a broad academic preparation for success at post-secondary level. Students enrolled in these
programs experience PRE-AP enrichment from grades 9-11 in preparation for the grade 12 AP year and
other educational opportunities offered at the senior level. For students who are interested in the arts,
we provide a wide range of courses in music, drama, and visual arts.
Memo is committed to the integration of computer technology across the curriculum and is equipped with
five computer labs, plus a Resource Centre with computers and Internet access. For students who wish
to earn credits and gain valuable work experience, our Co-operative Education program offers many
exciting placements to meet the needs of students who study at the R.U.S.H., Academic and Applied
programs.
Through an extensive extra-curricular program, inlcuding a variety of athletic programs, clubs and
activities such as drama productions, music nights, Student Council, Neuroscience Club, Robotics and
Empowered Student Partnerships, we provide enriching experiences so important to our students when
seeking admission at prestigious universities.
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R.U.S.H.(Roadmap to University Success with Honours) an enrichment Program for
high achieving students in 4 areas: MCS,Arts & Humanities, Cognitive Science.
PRE-AP Grades 9 - 11. (Only PRE-AP Program in the TDSB).
Grade 12 Advanced Placement(AP)courses recognized nationally & internationally.
A Safe & Caring School school supported by an active Student Mentor Program and
Empowered Student Partnership Program.
Student Success Program and Supports: Helping ALL students succeed!
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Total number of students:
Gender:
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Primary language other than English:
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Students born outside of Canada:
Students living in Canada for 2 years or less
Students living in Canada for 3 - 5 years
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The Toronto District School
Board (TDSB), in
partnership with students,
parents, teachers and all
our communities, is
committed to taking
responsibility for continuous
improvement of schools.
This is achieved through:
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In addition to the regular instructional program mandated by The Ontario
Curriculum , our school offers optional programs. Details of these programs can
be found in the Choices document available on the TDSB web (TDSB.on.ca). A
hardcopy is provided to students and parents in January of each year to assist
them in choosing courses for the following school year.
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A variety of special education programs and services are offered to meet the
needs of all students, including students with exceptionalities, such as
behavioural, communication, intellectual, physical and multiple learning
disabilities. Students' exceptionalities are identified through a formal review
process undertaken by an Identification, Placement and Review Committee
(IPRC).
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Floor Hockey
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Football
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Golf
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Ice Hockey
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Ping Pong/Table Tennis
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Rugby
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Skiing
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Slo-Pitch
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Volleyball
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Dance:
Classical, Concert & Performances, Dance Club,
Dance Workshops, Folk Dancing, Modern
Dramatic Arts:
Drama Workshops, Dramatic Arts Festivals,
Improv, Live Production/Play
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Integrated Programs:
Learning through the Arts
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Music:
Band, Choir, Excursions, Guitar, Keyboard, Music
Camp, Music Concerts / Performances, Music
Workshops, Orchestra, Piano, Stageband,
Strings, Vocal
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Visiting Artists:
Dance, Drama, In-School Performances By
Professional Artists, Music, Prologue to the
Performing Arts, Visual Arts
Visual Arts:
Ceramics, Crafts, Excursions, Fashion,
Film/Video Workshops, Photography,
Showcase/Competitions, Stage design, Visual
Arts Workshops
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3-pitch
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Badminton
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cheerleading
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Badminton
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Co ed Volleyball
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Ball Hockey
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Cricket
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Baseball
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Cross Country
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Basketball
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Dance Club
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Cooperative Games
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Field Hockey
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Cricket
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Floor Hockey
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Cross Country Running
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Football
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Field Hockey
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Golf
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Ice hockey
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Indoor Soccer
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Rugby
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Skiing
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Slo-Pitch
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Snowboarding
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Table Tennis
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Volleyball
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Wrestling
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Social Justice Club
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Sound, Light and Stage Crew
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Spanish
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Student Newspaper Club/Yearbook Club
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Travel
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United Nations
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Website
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Weight Lifting Club
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Weight Training
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Writing Club
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Yearbook
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Athletic Council
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Music Council
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Prefects:
Peer Mentors
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Animé
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Announcement Club
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School Safety Patrol Program
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Art
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Badminton
Student Activity Council:
Multicultural Councils, Student Council
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Board Games
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Student Announcers
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Book Club
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Student Conferences:
Student Leadership TDSB
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Boy's Reading
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Breakfast Club
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Business
Student Leadership:
Peer Leadership Training, Outdoor Ed.
Leadership, ESP
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Chess
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Computer
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Debating
Cheerleaders:
National competition
Environmental
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Computers:
University of Waterloo
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Equity
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FIRST Robotics
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Fitness Club
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French Club
Kiwanis Festival:
Music Department
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Gardening
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Gay Straight Alliance
Mathematics Competitions:
Euclid, Descartes, Fermat
Green Club
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Music Competitions:
National Band Competition
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Latin Club
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Library
Ontario Business Contests:
Accounting Competition, ECOO
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Library Helpers
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Math
Reach for the Top:
Board-wide Competition
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Poetry
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Science Competitions:
Robotics
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Recycling
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Robotics
Sears Drama Festival:
Drama Competition
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Science
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Skills Canada
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Self Defense
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Urban Voices
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Community Based:
Prime Mentors, Saturday Morning Mentoring
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Grade 9 Orientation:
Mentor Leaders
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School Based:
Peer Mentoring
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Parent Information Nights
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Community Based:
Community Homework Help Club
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School Based:
Homework Clubs, Literacy & Numeracy Tutoring
(Cont. Ed), Peer Tutoring, Tutors In Our Schools
(Secondary), Volunteer Tutors
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Camps:
Leadership, Outdoor Education, SMILE,
Subject-Based Camps
Caring:
Change Your Future, Delisle Youth Services
Inschool Program
Fundraisers:
CN Tower Climb, Run for the Cure, Terry Fox
Run
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Nutrition Programs:
Breakfast Program, Lunch Program, Nutrition
Program
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Safe & Caring Schools:
Buddy System, Crime Stoppers, ECO Schools,
ESP: Empowered Student Partnerships, Let#s
Stop the Bullying: Bully Prevention Program,
P.E.A.C.E. Program, Personal Safety and Injury
Prevention, Safe Arrival Program, School Watch,
Trinity Theatre
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Social Skills:
3 Rs, Character Development Program, Conflict
Management Program, Future Aces, Peer
Mediation/Helpers
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Assemblies
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Faith-based Clubs:
Muslims Association
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It Started With a Beat
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STAR
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Workshops
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School to Work:
Job Fair - Work Connection 2009
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Schools to Future:
Career Fair, College Liaison Grade 7/8 Career
Conference, Pathways to Education, Road to
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Credit Rescue
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Remedial Literacy Program
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Remedial Numeracy Programs
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DD - Developmental Disability
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Information about the
success of our programs
comes from a wide variety
of student assessments.
These assessments are
based on clear
expectations for all
learners, consistent with
those described in The
Ontario Curriculum.
The primary purpose of student assessment is to improve learning.
Assessment has the greatest potential to improve learning when it is an
integral part of classroom activities. Teachers assess student progress
towards achieving the expectations on an ongoing basis by using
strategies such as projects, class presentations, homework assignments,
classroom observations, portfolios of student work, and tests.
Schools use assessment information and information from other sources
to make informed decisions for school improvement planning. Schools
identify areas of strength as well as areas that require improvement. Input
is obtained from a variety of sources such as student assessments,
teacher feedback, parent feedback, and community surveys. In this way,
schools monitor, celebrate and improve their efforts in providing a
supportive and challenging learning environment for all their students.
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At York Memorial C.I., it is the school's goal and
responsibility to prepare students for life long
learning and for success in high school and beyond.
In order to achieve these goals we are committed to
providing an enriching, supportive and safe learning
environment for all students based on the school's
following priorities:
1. Literacy:
3. Safe Schools:
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Literacy Across the Curriculum
Literacy remediation programs
Gr. 12 (OSSLC) Literacy support course
ESL/D support programs
2. Numeracy:
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Numeracy Across the Curriculum
Remedial support programs
Technological resources implementation
Student based math clubs
Mathematics Competitions
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4. Choices Into Action:
A joint effort of guidance and classroom teachers in
implementing a school wide plan that will foster
student development in the 3 the areas of learning
by using the delivery components as outlined in the
Ministry document Choices Into Action 1999:
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E.S.P. and Crimestoppers
"Tackle Violence" presentations
Safe Schools assemblies
Interactive conflict resolution workshops
Community clean up project - Garbage and
Graffiti eradication
Student Development
Interpersonal Development
Career Development
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Fundraising Committee
Empowered Student Partnerships
Community Clean Up Initiative
Parents Helping Parents
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York Community & Social Services
Toronto Police Service and C.P.L.C. 12 Division
Eglinton Hill Business Improvement Association
Silverthorn Ratepayers Association
Parks and Recreation Dept. (City of Toronto)
City Councillor Frank Di Giorgio's office
Toronto Public Health
Toronto Crimestoppers
Habitat For Humanity
Delisle Youth Services, Horizons for Youth
York Memorial Collegiate Institute School Year: 2009-2010