Greenholme, overlooking the Humber River, is located in the heart of one of the earliest planned Metro Toronto Housing communities. When it opened, it was the only school in the area. Our Kindergarten to Grade 8 uniformed school serves approximately 350 students, in a dual track school. Junior Level Extended French program classes start in Grade 4. We have five Special Education Program classes to address the specific needs of students. Over 50 languages are spoken in this diverse inner city environment. A large school-aged day care centre is housed in the school. Greenholme J.M.S. is also an eco-school.
Greenholme J.M.S. Local School Plans
We have a Literacy and Numeracy focus at Greenholme Junior Middle School. Additionally, we have a Safe and Caring Schools Committee and Technology and Science Committees.
Interesting Feature
Parent and Community Engagement
Greenholme J.M.S. has an excellent partnership with parents and community members. We have a Parent and Community Engagement School Improvement Planning Team made up of parents, community members and staff. Our Parent Council is quite active and is an important part of our school community.
More Information about Greenholme Junior Middle School
Literacy School Improvement Plan
We have a literacy school improvement planning team. Our staff is focused on improving our literacy achievement levels and engaging students in literacy on a regular basis.
Numeracy School Improvement Plan
Greenholme Junior Middle School has a Numeracy school improvement plan that focuses on students improving their math achievement levels at all grades and engaging them in real and meaningful math instruction.
Community, Culture, Caring School Improvement Plan
Our Safe and Caring School Improvement Plan is made up of three parts: parent/community engagement, safe and caring schools and equity.
Pathways
Our focus is on improving student achievement as they move through the various transitions between grades, classes and programs.
Additional Features
- Future Aces
- DAREarts
- Beyond 3:30 p.m.
- All Day Kindergarten
- Co-Curricular Activities
- Breakfast Program
- Nutrition Program
- Homework Club
Student Life - Where You Belong
Student Leadership
There is a clear focus on developing students' leadership abilities at Greenholme J.M.S.
What Sets Us Apart
Model School for Inner Cities
Greenholme J.M.S. is a school that is included in the Model School for Inner Cities initiative.
Parent and Community Engagement
Partnerships with local secondary schools, Humber College and York University - Collaboration with the local Residents' Association and a partnership promoting safety with our local police - Model Schools Cluster involvement - Toronto Public libraries will help develop literacy skills in the community - Partnership with GH Wood Foundation and Macaulay Child Development Centre to deliver an after-school Homework Club - A School Council with active members, who meet regularly. - Parent volunteers who regularly assist in our classrooms. - Annual Greenholme JMS BBQ in Spring, hosted by School Council. - School Council fundraising activities. - Parent participation in Family Literacy and Numeracy events.
