Albion Heights Junior Middle School is located in a residential community on the northwest corner of Toronto. We are adjacent to the William Osler Health Centre - and steps away from Humber College. The school opened over 40 years ago and offers Kindergarten to Grade 8. We are a growing diverse community with approximately 460 students. The Y.M.C.A. operates an after school day-care program on the premises. International Language classes operate weekly, extra curricular sports and activities are available and Instrumental Music are offered to students in middle school. Many of our new families are new Canadians who speak different languages.

The Learning Partnership

Many classes are involved in this Entrepreneurial Adventure program which is a unique business-education partnership. The project brings together students with a business partner to create their own entrepreneurial venture and make it happen. The intent is to nurture a spirit of innovation and enterprise in our students. An enterprising approach to learning will encourage students to use their initiative, be resourceful, make decisions, solve problems, look for opportunities and take risks in the way they learn. A celebration of the accomplishments will be celebrated at the Entrepreneurial Adventure Showcase in the Spring. 

Early Intervention

At Albion Heights we set high expectations for all of our students. We believe that early intervention can aid in student success. Early Reading Intervention focusses on letter and sound identification and early reading strategies. Levelled Literacy Intervention involves intervention strategies for students who find reading and writing difficult. Other literacy programs include Raz Kids and Headsprouts which help in the development of reading. Getting Ready to Read supports primary students concepts about print.

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Mathematics

At Albion Heights, we believe that the teaching and learning of mathematics is a priority as we continue to have high expectations for our students. Through teachers co-planning, co-teaching and Professional Learning Teams, we will provide support to all our learners.

Dare Arts

Students are selected to represent their school as a Darearts delegate. The Darearts delegates gather with 30 other students from across the GTA to study the arts and cultural history. Expectations, discipline and standards of achievement will be high. Students will be involved in a Dare arts subsidized arts event in Toronto.

Technology

Teachers continue to integrate technology into their program through the use of I Pads and Chrome books and they have access to various technologies such as Smart Boards, Promethean Boards and digital cameras. All of this is to embed technology into the classroom.

Character Recognition

Character education is an important part of Albion Heights. Each month students are recognized over the PA system and their picture is displayed on a bulletin board. Special assemblies focus on celebrating various cultures and events. Families, friends and caregivers are always welcome.

Additional Features

• Yearly Community Breakfast
• Extra-Curricular Offerings
• Instrumental Music
• Albion Leaders
• International Language Program
• Pizza Lunches
• School Performances
• Teacher Candidates

Student Life - Where You Belong

Students at Albion Heights take part in a variety of enriching activities during the school day and after school.

• Albion Leaders
• Me To We
• Dare Arts
• Intramurals (floor hockey, soccer, cricket)
• Chess Club
• Etobicoke Field Studies Program
• Instrumental Music - strings, band, school orchestra
• Athletic teams (volleyball, basketball, soccer, track and field)
• Spirit Days
• Terry Fox Run
• Technology Team
• French Club
• Library Team
• Eco Team
• Singing Club
• Sports Team - soccer, basketball, volleyball, badminton

What Sets Us Apart

The entire Albion Heights community values learning and strives for excellence. Our students are the focus of our school and we truely believe that all students can reach their potential. The education of our children is a partnership between home, school and the community. Parents and caregivers are an essential part of the important job of educating children in our school. The staff at Albion Heights takes the responsibility of educating our children very seriously and we are committed to the success of our students. The school responds to the needs of the community as a Heritage Language site throughout the year. We are committed to the social and academic well being of our students and strive to maintain a school environment and programs that contribute to this goal. We value and strive for excellence. Our students are encouraged to participate in a number of activities that promote all round learning. Our staff participate in Professional Learning. 

Parent and Community Engagement

"When parents are engaged, students improve, classrooms improve, schools improve and the entire community benefits".

At Albion we strive to maintain our links between the school, home and community. We value the input of all our community stakeholders.

In the School:

• Open House/Curriculum Night
• Math Day
• Community Breakfast and Family Literacy Day
• From 3 to 3 Literacy Program
• Heritage Language Program
• Student Planners

For Our Parents:

• Parent communication through monthly newsletters and student planners
• Regular Parent Council Meetings
• Parent Workshops/Parent Education Center
• Dual Language Parent Resources
• Settlement Worker for Newcomer Families
• High School Information evenings

In the Community:

• Host school for Teacher Candidates
• Junior Achievement
• Scientists in The School
• Entrepreneurial Partnership