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York Humber High SchoolADDRESS: 100 Emmett Ave, York, ON
M6M 2E6PHONE NUMBER: (416) 394-3280EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]: http://www.yorkhumber.comGRADE RANGE: 9 to 12
Student SuccessProgramsOur Student SuccessProgam is gearedtoward improvingstudent achievementand engagement. TheCredit RecoveryProgram is in place toaddress individualstudent needs andprovide an opportunityfor success for studentsin their subjects. Instead of re-doing theentire course, studentscomplete just the workfrom missingunits/sections to meetthe requirement(s) of thecurriculum and course. Individual EducationPlans (IEP's) are usedto address the strengthsof the students and thenecessaryaccommodations andinterventions as requiredfor success.
Factum Prosperitas- Build the Future
York Humber is a small special needs secondary schooldedicated to providing academic, business, technicaland employability/life skills for students planning to pursuecareers in the skilled trades, apprenticeships, and the businessworld or community. The dedicated staff of York Humber strive to prepare our studentsto receive the maximum benefit from their education and toencourage and help our students to become responsiblerespectful citizens, both in school and in the larger communityand society. York Humber takes great pride in providing a learningenvironment in which students can prepare themselves for thechallenges of the future in both the world of learning and theworld of work.Extensive Technical ProgramDevelop your essential skills in ourwide selection of technical programs,including communication technology,graphic arts, transportationtechnology, food preparation andhospitality, cosmetology andconstruction. Learn in our modernschool facility and spacious atriumlocated near a beautiful ravine.
More Information about York Humber High School
Experiential LearningEvery student receives a Career Portfolio with theirDiploma/Certificate upon graduation. In addition each studentcompletes a successful work experience during their time at theschool with Co-Operative Education being offered at both the Grade11 and 12 level. We partner with the Learning EnrichmentFoundation to facilitate student placements for work experiences.
Assistive TechnologyDevelop your reading and writing skills in our language labs withassistive technology software and equipment. These extensiveprograms and supports are provided for special needs students inour Resource Centre that is open throughout the school day. Oursupportive staff assist you to use these tools to succeed in allsubjects.
Community SupportsYork Humber has a Collaborative Community and SchoolProgramming Committee which uses community resources toenhance student learning through initiatives such as the FutureAces Program, links to Toronto Police Services and Trinity Theatre'sAnti-bullying Program. In additon, we host an after-school programfor the Weston-Mount Dennis Boys and Girls Club.
Course OfferingsLocally Developed Credit Courses and Open courses are offered inGrades 9 and 10. Workplace and Open courses are offered inGrades 11 and 12. Choose from our extensive list of technicalprograms for a career in business or technology related skilledtrades. Every program helps you improve your literacy andnumeracy skills.
Additional Features● School Ambassadors● Chess/Games Club● Announcement Club● Homework Club
● Student Council/Leadership● Art Club● Dance Club● Boys/Girls Club
For a list of all programs that are also offered visit http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Findyour/Schools.aspx?schno=6594&schoolId=1457
Student Life - Where You Belong
AthleticsJoin one of our many sports teams, including badminton,basketball, volleyball, softball, cross-country and soccer. Ordevelop your strength and endurance in our well-equippedweight room. Breakfast ClubHealthy eating makes for better learning. Join our breakfastclub and choose from our menu - ranging from scrambledeggs to grilled cheese - available to all of our students. Volunteer to help at the breakfast club and earn some ofyour community service hours. We are a small, safe and caring school where all studentsfeel welcome. Parents and students love our uniform thathelps create a strong sense of belonging and ownershipwhich has helped to build school spirit and responsibility.
What Sets Us Apart
Enrol in our many technical courses to explore and expandpotential careers to prepare yourself for work. The schoolworks with the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship program toassist in placement of students in apprenticeshipprograms. We offer you practical training support to jumpstart your dream of a career in the skilled trades. Our Developmental Disabilities program and team works onpersonal independence, job and life skills as well as literacyand numeracy skills. These classes are full of students withgreat enthusiasm, personalities and energy who add atremendous amount to the life and culture of our school. York Humber promotes a school-wide initiative involving allteachers and support staff in preparing students tosuccessfully complete secondary school. ProfessionalLearning Teams focus on Curriculum, Student Success andCommunity, Culture and Caring to ensure that studentneeds and strengths are being addressed and supported.
Parent and Community Engagement
The Collaborative Community and School Programming Committeepartners with the following sources: Toronto Police Services, PublicHealth, Trinity Theatre, Weston-Mount Dennis Boys and Girls Club, Bala Avenue Community School, the School Social Worker, SpecialEducation Consultant, parents and staff at York Humber HighSchool. Close ties are established with a variety of communityagencies to assist students requiring intervention to address theirsocio-emotional needs. A quarterly newsletter communicated at reporting periods informsthe parent community of school events, activities, School Councilupdates and important school initiatives. The "Taste of York Humber" open house in September andscheduled Parents' Nights provide opportunities for parents to meetand discuss their son's/daughter's progress with school staff.
TDSB - Better Schools. Brighter Futures
Imagine a TDSB where all schools share a common core set of characteristics. They arecommunity-driven and focused on teaching and learning. Students and parents have a wide variety ofopportunities and there are enough students in every school to increase program choices. Imagine there is a clear focus on achieving student success and every student is engaged, has a voice,access to a caring adult and the opportunity to develop their full potential. Here at the TDSB our focus is on student achievement, parent and community engagement and financialstability.
Contact Information
SCHOOL NAME: York Humber High SchoolADDRESS: 100 Emmett Ave, York, ON
M6M 2E6TELEPHONE: (416) 394-3280EMAIL: [email protected]
10/25/2012 Parent Interview and Info Night11/13/2012 Community Fair and gr. 8 info Night11/21/2012 Secondary School Visit
http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Findyour/Schools.aspx?schno=6594&schoolId=1457
