High Park Alternative Junior School - Toronto District School Board

High Park Alternative Junior School

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What's Special

about High Park

Alternative School?

Small School

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265 Annette St, Toronto, ON

M6P 1R3

(416) 393-9050

HighPark@tdsb.on.ca



JK to 8

High Park Alternative School, founded in 1981, is housed in the

Annette Street Public School complex in the Bloor

West/Junction/High Park community. The school has grown from

its original 3 classrooms to its current 7 classrooms. The student

population numbers 150, with the majority of children having

English as their home language. The school currently offers

Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 programs. It shares space and

facilities with Annette Street Public School and Junction Daycare.

The complex is attached to the Annette Community Centre.

Multi-age Groupings

Non-competitive

Environment and

Evaluation

Community-oriented

Programming

Parent Involvement

MISSION STATEMENT

HPAS nurtures an inclusive and

dynamic community of learning and

care through partnerships between

staff and families that extend both

locally and globally. Collaborative

decision making and cooperative

learning in a safe, respectful, and

joyful environment empowers our children to appreciate their own

and others¡¯ educational and emotional achievements, challenges

and potential. A curriculum which crosses age groups and

disciplines encourages each child to cultivate intellectual curiosity,

an ethic of care, critical thinking and a love of learning.

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SMALL SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT

Engagement and inclusion are encouraged by maintaining a small

school environment where students, staff, and parents participate in

learning that extends from school to home to communities local and

global. Collaborative decision-making and consensus building

respects the value of each individual and supports the individual

developmental paths of all students.

MULTI-AGE GROUPINGS

Integrated holistic learning is realized through an interdisciplinary

approach in the context of mixed and multi-age groupings.

Providing opportunities for children of different ages to meet, work,

and talk with each other, allows them more chances to find

relationships and friendships that complement, supplement, and

match their own needs and styles.

NON-COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND

EVALUATION

Children of all levels play and work cooperatively. Sports and

recreational activities emphasize teamwork and personal best. A

focus on non-competition encourages each child to develop

self-respect, and to be a self-motivated, self-initiated learner who is

able to take risks without fear, think independently and participate in

decision making by consensus.

COMMUNITY-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING

A tradition of learning about and donating to community-based

organizations offers children opportunities to develop and

demonstrate collective responsibility. Environmental responsibility is

nurtured through stewardship of High Park, tending the bird

sanctuary and Harmony Garden, as well as through the activities of

the environmental club and the Green School initiative.

Additional Features

For a list of all programs that are also offered visit

Student Life - Where You Belong

High Park students have many opportunities to enjoy

curriculum-related in-school activities and excursions, as

well as extensions to the arts program. Students participate

in both school and Board sports initiatives in conjunction

with Annette Street P.S. Throughout the year, there are also

a number of whole-school activities when families can enjoy

events with students and staff. In February, the Annual

All-School Skating Party, held at the outdoor rink at High

Park, offers a morning of ice-skating and healthy snacks for

all. Earth Day activities in mid-April promote stewardship of

our environment and enjoyment of the outdoors.

Anticipation runs high for Play Day, our whole-school final

event! We spend the full day at High Park, enjoying food,

games, crafts and other activities.

What Sets Us Apart

High Park Alternative School is focused on the development

of the whole child. We involve parents and community

partners in delivering programs in a manner that ensures

that all students learn in a way that is best for each

individual child. By emphasizing inclusive education and

conflict resolution, children develop understanding,

acceptance and empathy, as well as the ability to interact

with others in positive ways. Connections between the

school, the community and the world at large underscore the

importance of local and global issues, and afford our

students opportunities to think and act as global citizens.

Parent and Community Engagement

A community of learning and care is actualized through partnerships

between parents, students and staff who work together to support

student development. Parent involvement is a critical component of

the school¡¯s culture and supports the staff direction, while offering

time and resources which enrich learning opportunities. Each family

is encouraged to participate in the life of the school. Multiple support

activities accommodate parents with different availabilities and

talents. Support activities range from daytime activities such as

volunteering in the classroom (class and trip reps) and library, as

well as during field trips. Specific school events such as fundraisers

or cultural events offer occasions for episodic involvement. Some

parents support the school during the evening hours by facilitating

art activities, administrative tasks and acting on various committees.

Imagine a TDSB where all schools share a common core set of characteristics. They are

community-driven and focused on teaching and learning. Students and parents have a wide variety of

opportunities and there are enough students in every school to increase program choices.

Imagine there is a clear focus on achieving student success and every student is engaged, has a voice,

access to a caring adult and the opportunity to develop their full potential.

Here at the TDSB our focus is on student achievement, parent and community engagement and financial

stability.

Contact Information

SCHOOL NAME: High Park Alternative Junior School

ADDRESS:

265 Annette St, Toronto, ON

M6P 1R3

TELEPHONE:

(416) 393-9050

EMAIL:

HighPark@tdsb.on.ca

1/31/2017

6:00 Open House

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