West Humber Junior Middle School is located in a quiet residential section of Rexdale. The school was first opened for junior students in January 1957. By September 1985, Grades 6, 7 and 8 were added, thus providing a learning experience for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8. Currently, West Humber J.M.S. welcomes Grade 5 graduates from Rivercrest Junior School into our Middle School Program. We value the diversity of our students and our community. Most of the students at West Humber J.M.S. were born in Canada. A variety of languages in addition to English are spoken in the community including Punjabi, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu, Spanish, and Korean. Our school is accessible to students with physical challenges.
Full Day Kindergarten
West Humber JMS is offering full day learning to our youngest learners. This Early Learning Program is part of the Ministry of Education's provincial initiative to support our 4 and 5 year olds.
Interesting Feature
Reducing Our Environmental Footprint
West Humber JMS is working hard to be an environmentally friendly school. Students in Grade 6 collect recycling each Tuesday. The school is trying to cut down on paper usage. To such end we have moved from a weekly newsletter to a monthly one. Recycling bins were added to the lunchroom program last year to cut down on garbage. Soon green bins will also be added to collect food waste for recycling.
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Literacy
West Humber Junior Middle School is participating in the RAZ Kids Reading Program. This program supports our early readers through the process. This online program can be accessed from both school and home. We also participate in the From 3 to 3 Program (from age 3 to grade 3), which focuses on developing literacy skills through storytelling.
Technology
This year we have three mobile carts each with 10 - 18 lap top computers. These are used by all of the students in Grades JK - 8. Our four kindergarten classes each have an iPad for use with the students. 5 interactive whiteboards are used by a number of classes.
Instrumental Music
When students enter Grade Six at West Humber JMS they are able to participate in our optional instrumental music program, featuring band and strings. This program is run on alternate days and continues through until the end of Grade Eight.
Pathways
We are proud of our intermediate students at West Humber JMS and of the initiatives that have supported their academic growth. Our students have the advantage of working with our guidance department to assist them with making important secondary school decisions.
Additional Features
- Teacher Candidates
- Character Education
- Dare Arts
- ECE Students
- Nursing Students
- Special Education
- High School Co-op Students
Student Life - Where You Belong
Students at West Humber Junior Middle School are encouraged to assume leadership roles. Students in Grades 6, 7 and 8 are engaged in activities to build student morale. Some of our senior students assist in the implementation of some of our school wide activities.
What Sets Us Apart
The West Humber community values learning and strives for excellence. Our students are encouraged to participate in a number of activities that promote all round learning. Our staff participate in Professional Learning Teams to continue to refine their teaching and to meet the needs of all of our students.
Parent and Community Engagement
- Collaboration with local secondary schools on placement of co-operative education students
- Links with George Hull Centre for Children and The Etobicoke Children's Centre
- Collaboration with Faculties of Education for placement of student teachers within classrooms
- Monthly School Council Meetings
- Trained volunteers for remedial assistance
- Parent communication through newsletters and student planners
- Support for school initiatives through various fundraising activities
- Parent Volunteers on special days and school excursions
- Parent presentations related to Grade 8 transition to high school and other program initiatives.
