Forest Hill Jr. & Sr. Public School (JK-8) is a community school located in the Forest Hill neighbourhood which, prior to 1967, was part of the old Forest Hill Village. The school consists of two separate buildings, one of which was built in 1923, the other in 1938. Forest Hill has the unique features of period architecture, a 470-seat auditorium with a proper stage, and spacious grounds. The grounds include two separate baseball diamonds, soccer fields and a full running track.
Our School
Approximately one half of the students are in the JK-6th Grades and one half are in the Senior School. In addition to our regular programs, we have the following Special Education programs: Gifted, Home School Program and Learning Centre. Extended French was welcomed to Forest Hill September 2015 with the addition of two grade 4 classes.
Student Leadership
Leadership and character development characterize the active participants in our learning culture. We value a learning community and climate where everyone feels safe and welcome. We strive to uphold our shared ideals of academic excellence, intellectual growth, high standards of ethical awareness, equity, accountability, and partnerships.
More Information about Forest Hill Junior and Senior Public School
Character Education
The guiding principle at Forest Hill is RESPECT - Respect for one's self, for others, and for our environment. Respect is demonstrated by our behaviour. To show respect, all behaviour must be safe, considerate and responsible.
Student Life
Forest Hill offers a wide variety of opportunities to become an active part of the FHPS community. We have a multitude of sports, school plays, talent shows, art clubs, leadership clubs, Me to We, food drive, Eco Warriors, yearbook committee, chess club, and many more.
Extra-Curricular
Forest Hill offers a wealth of extra-curricular activities in the arts, athletics, and through fundraising opportunities. Students from kindergarten to grade 8 have the opportunity to participate in activities they are interested in.
Bullying Prevention Program
Forest Hill Bullying Prevention Program is a collaborative program to share understanding of the nature and effects of bullying. It will assist members of the school community in acquiring the knowledge skills and language to respond to bullying situations.
Student Life - Where You Belong
Forest Hill offers a wide variety of opportunities to become an active part of the FHPS community. We have a multitude of sports, school plays, talent shows, art clubs, leadership clubs, Me to We, food drive, Eco Warriors, yearbook committee, bridge club, and many more. Students in Grades 5 and 6 visit Island School or an alternative outdoor education centre and our Grade 7-8 students participate in a teambuilding retreat in September or October.
What Sets Us Apart
Forest Hill P.S. is a vibrant and active school with limitless school spirit. We combine academics, athletics and arts into the very ethos of our school community. From school wide events such as Dot Day, Pride Week, various class excursions including our grade 7 annual outdoor camp experience and our grade 8 grad trip, we are constantly emphasizing the importance of community and character education. We firmly believe that citizenship and character education are an integral foundation for our students to achieve success in all aspects of their lives. Our guiding principle at Forest Hill is RESPECT. Teachers work hard to provide enriching programs to all of their students. As a result, when the grade 3 and grade 6 students write the EQAO test at the end of May, they always produce high results.
Parent and Community Engagement
Members of the Forest Hill community along with staff and parents to provide a variety of opportunities for the students. They include:
- Public library visits
- Canada Council Grants for visiting artists and artist run programs
- Community fundraising events
- Senior school leadership workshops after school
- Lunch and After Four Programs
- Police and Public Health presentations
- School Advisory Council (SAC) with a 15 member executive (including parents, teachers, school administrators, community, support staff and student representatives)
- Over 200 parent volunteers annually as assistants in class and/or for school functions
