The Adam Beck program is based on the Ontario and TDSB initiatives. We aim to: Provide a warm, welcoming, and safe learning environment in which our students build self esteem, confidence and learn to work together in mutual respect and trust. Meet the needs of the whole child - intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally. Help all students develop skills, knowledge, attitudes and values necessary to strive for academic excellence in all areas of the curriculum and to become self-disciplined, life long learners. Maintain and enhance partnerships between home, school, the community and among staff members. Support programs and initiatives which develop respect for the environment and the wise use of resources.
Our School
Adam Beck Public School is an 80 year old school located in the "Upper Beach" area of Toronto. The school has an enrolment of over 485 students. Most students were born in Canada and most are from homes where English is the only language spoken. Adam Beck is a dual track school offering both the English stream (JK-Grade 6) and the French stream (Senior Kindergarten - Grade 6) programs. The Adam Beck Community Centre is attached to the school; this allows for shared use of space between Toronto Parks and Recreation and the School.
Interesting Feature
Adam Beck Earns GOLD Eco-Status Adam Beck is certified by the TDSB as a GOLD EcoSchool. Being an EcoSchool requires commitment from the whole school community to implement environmental initiatives that help reduce our school’s environmental impact. Our Eco-School Committee is comprised of students, staff & parents who lead the way in making our school greener. Within our school we have weekly recycling, Waste-Free Lunches, and an e-mail communication system that enables us to communicate with our parent body.
More Information about Adam Beck Junior Public School
Code of Behaviour Rights and Responsibilities
Every child has the right to:
- Learn to their fullest extent
- Work/play in a safe environment
- Be free from discrimination
Every child has the responsibility to:
- Attend school regularly/on time
- Be prepared for school
- Be respectful of all
- Treat others fairly
- Show respect for & pride in our school environment
- Follow the guidelines for safety
A Safer School
We are committed to providing learning environments that are safe, nurturing, positive and respectful. Emphasis is placed on Conflict Resolution and Anti-Bullying. Character Education Respect, responsibility and the virtues of Character Education underlie all of our teaching and learning here at Adam Beck. The ten TDSB character attributes are integrated into our classroom learning and library program. Students are recognized at assemblies for the demonstration of individual attributes.
The Arts at Adam Beck
Arts Education is a valued part of our school culture. With our full time Integrated Arts teacher our students creative ways to express themselves through Drama and Music.
Additional Features
- French Immersion
- Many extra curricular programs
- Library/Computer Lab
- Eco School
- Community Centre
- Variety of Arts programs
- Naturalized school yard
- Safe and caring environment
Student Life - Where You Belong
At Adam Beck students are involved in many extracurricular activities. In the area of athletics, students may participate in a variety of sports which include: Cross Country, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Slo-Pitch, and Track and Field. We are fortunate to offer our students the opportunity to participate on our school hockey and swim team at off-site locations.
What Sets Us Apart
Adam Beck is a dual track school which offers both an English and a French program. Both pathways begin in Kindergarten and end in Grade 6. French Immersion is an optional program which provides intensive instruction in French. The French Immersion program develops in students a level of proficiency in French, while maintaining appropriate levels of English language skills. In other curriculum areas, when subjects are taught in French, outcomes parallel those of the regular English program, except that the language of instruction and learning materials are French. At Adam Beck, Early French Immersion begins in Senior Kindergarten. All class activities are conducted in French until the end of grade 3. Students begin to understand and use French in their own time, usually by the end of Senior kindergarten. English as a language is introduced in grade 4 and by grade 6, the English program increases to approximately half of the daily class time.
Parent and Community Engagement
School Council with Executive members & Parent volunteers who assist in reading, greening projects, computers, visual arts, library, classroom programs and field trips. Parent volunteers who assist in special fundraising at Pizza Lunches, Night on the Beach, Movie Nights, and May Fair to support different initiatives at school; i.e. computer technology, Visiting Artists programs, Math/Science Investigations, and other school initiatives. Parenting workshops our offered throughout the school year and are based on interest. We host a wide variety of special events such as Meet the Teacher/BBQ & Monster Bash which bring the community together. Public library class visits and visits from public library staff. Community volunteers in support of classroom programs. Collaboration with community/social agencies.
