Our School Vision
SVAPS is a school where each person is accepted and valued for who they are and are inspired to learn the best way they can. Our goal is to create a safe, positive educational experience with high expectations using a wealth of exciting personal, social and academic opportunities designed to prepare students to participate effectively in their world. We strive to provide a physically, emotionally and socially safe environment encouraging self-advocacy, community involvement, critical thinking and an active sense of responsibility. All members of our school community are important members of our team and have a voice.
Scarborough Village - An Alternative Experience
In 1972 a group of parents approached the Scarborough Board of Education seeking an alternative learning experience for their children. The following are the founding philosophies:
- student leadership
- parental involvement is expected and encouraged
- students work in multi-aged cooperative groups
- a strong emphasis is placed on personal and social responsibility
- students understand their needs and learn to be their own advocates
- non-competitive learning environment
- French beginning in grade 1
Interesting Feature
Scarborough Village: A Barrier Free School
Some of our valued community members require support or assistive devices to be independently mobile. Our school has an accessible playground, elevator, stage lift and many other accessibility features so everyone can enjoy every aspect of our learning environment!
More Information about Scarborough Village Public School
NYAD - Not Your Average Daycare
Not Your Average Daycare (NYAD) has been a partner in this school for almost 25 years. NYAD is a not-for profit organization committed to the delivery of child and family-centered licensed childcare services.
Multiple Intelligence and Leadership Program
The M.I.LEAD acronym stands for "Multiple Intelligences and Personal LEADership." The program is designed to promote differentiated instruction as well as the achievement of students at the junior-intermediate levels.
Snoezelen Room - A Multi-Sensory Environment
SVAPS is extremely fortunate to have a Snoezelen room to support the Developmentally Disabled programs. A Snoezelen Multi Sensory Environment incorporates a specialized selection of sensory equipment to help students adapt their responses to sensory stimulation and to help meet specific educational goals.
Student Leadership
At Scarborough Village, all stakeholders have a voice. Students are expected and encouraged to take leadership roles in the school improvement process. They actively lead the Me to We club, Boys to Men, Young Women on the Move and are strong members of the Environmental and Safe and Caring Schools Committees. Their contributions have created positive change!
Student Life - Where You Belong
Students are encouraged to take on a leadership role and get involved! A great emphasis is placed on personal and social responsibility. Students enjoy a variety of clubs and extra curricular activities which can vary from year to year based on student feedback. Some of the ways students can get involved this year are: Robotics, Me to We, Boys to Men, Young Women on the Move, Stars R Us, intramural sports, basketball club, French club, MusIQ, and library leaders.
What Sets Us Apart
We are a unique school. With the bringing together of 3 wonderful programs (Alternative, Developmentally Disabled and Physically Disabled) students, staff and parents learn acceptance and understanding. Everything we plan considers all involved and inclusivity is the name of the game. We make sure everyone feels welcome, valued and part of the village family!
Parent and Community Engagement
At Scarborough Village we have a large and active School Council. Parents are encouraged and expected to assist in all aspects of the school: classrooms, excursions, extra curricular, community events. Parents are valued members of school planning, improvement and review committees. They organize our annual Fall Fair, run our "Food For Thought" daily morning meal program for our students, assist with special event lunches and enjoy being actively involved in their child's education on a regular basis.
