The Elms J M School is located in the Rexdale community of north Etobicoke. We are an inner-city JK to Gr. 8 school of 407 students.
- We are a uniformed school :Grades 1 to 8 in navy/black bottom and white top.
- We house many programs such as The Early Years Parenting Centre, the Centre for Early Childhood Education (Daycare), a Community School and Pool and International Languages.
- We have a snack program in which students who participate receives a nutritious snack once a day
Our Student Affirmation
I am a level 4 thinker; I listen attentively; I think critically and creatively about ideas; I personally imagine ideas of my own; I give voice to my ideas in communication; I express point of view by making inferences and connections to the world of ideas I can be anything I imagine; And today I imagine I am a winner.
Interesting Feature
Our Vision and Mission
The Elms Focus this year includes Social Justice, Critical Thinking, Self-regulation, and Community Engagement.
Vision
Our Vision is every child is given a 'Window to Greatness'. In this way, we provide academic, social and healthy opportunities for children to grow and develop to reach their true potential.
Mission
Our Mission: our students will improve their academic standing by two levels in Critical and Creative Thinking, by June 2014.
More Information about The Elms Junior Middle School
Kindergarten
Our kindergarten classes are all day. We have an exciting program which engages our students in a variety of creative activities. Learning is experiential and exploratory. There is a focus on integration of the curriculum expectations through Language and Math. We have a strong emphasis on collaboration and questioning ideas.
Integrative Thinking
We are working with U of T / Rotman School of Business to help our students learn how to listen to opposable ideas and use them to enhance and expand their own thinking.
Literacy
Since Literacy, Math, and Critical Thinking are essential for our students to succeed globally, we emphasis the development of skills, Knowledge Building and Collaborative Inquiry. We also have programs such as Reading Recovery, Early Reading Intervention and on line reading programs.
Numeracy
Our teachers have a hands on approach to numeracy and they use manipulatives such as counters, blocks, algebra tiles and geoboards. All our teachers participate in weekly TLCPs to improve their teaching strategies. All teachers from JK to Grade 8, teach problem solving techniques in solving problems with real life application.
Additional Features
- After-school Homework Club
- Junior Swimming Program
- Voice Training
- Instrumental Music Program
- Culinary Arts Program
- Steel Pan Program
Student Life - Where You Belong
Social Emotional Programs We engage students in a balance program:
- Swimming
- Debating
- Public Speaking
- Steel Pan
- Vocal Music
- Dance & Drama
- Strings & Band
- Word Smith Competition
- Science Fair
- Clubs
- Sports Teams
- Culinary Arts
- Physical Health and Fitness
- Intermediate Leadership
- Student Council
What Sets Us Apart
It is our Eagle Attributes which, when internalized will allow our student to maximize their potential in the ever changing global community. Our Eagle Attributes are: Self-Regulation, Problem Solving, Integrative Thinking, Collaboration, Empathy, Citizenship and Pursuit of Goals Set.
Parent and Community Engagement
- Continue partnerships with local community businesses: Home Depot, Humber College, Ryerson University, Humber College, George Brown College, Centennial College, Seneca College.
- Develop a beautiful inner court, where students are creating a butterfly garden as apart of their Science curriculum. After-school programs daily through partnership with Braeburn Neighbourhood Services. This Program runs from 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm.
- Early Years Parenting Centre 8:45a.m. - 1:45p.m. ( Mon. - Thurs.)
- Faculty of education students and co-op students from secondary school, colleges, universities are provided with mentoring and other experiences
