H.J. Alexander Community School is located in the community of Weston on the corner of King Street and George Street. The original school was built in 1892. It was replaced by a new building in 1958. The third school on the original site was officially opened in September 1995. In addition to our regular programs from JK to Grade 5, we offer English as a Second Language and a Home School Special Education Program. Approximately 600 children contribute to a learning environment that is rich with an exciting diversity of languages and cultures.
OUR FOCUS
School wide focus on improving literacy and numeracy Parent engagement Teaching-Learning Critical Pathways Use of technology i.e. SMART Boards, ELMO, digital cameras, computers ,etc. Facilitate students' creative inquiry in a safe and caring learning environment
Interesting Feature
Our school offers:
- Full Day Kindergarten
- Before/After School
- Reading Recovery
- SMART Boards
- Student Assemblies
- Student Ambassadors
- School Council
- Workshops for Parents
- Community Worker
- SEPT Worker
- Character Education
- Community Involvement
- Library
- Music
- Drama
- Athletics
More Information about H J Alexander Community School
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Literacy
As a result of past assessments, our school will implement or continue the following strategies: Differentiated instruction; Literacy blocks to include balanced literacy approach; High-yield instructional strategies; Descriptive Feedback; Success Criteria;Diagnostic, formative and summative assessment; Rubrics; Student progress tracking
Numeracy
In response to assessment results, our school will focus on the following strategies: Teaching-Learning Critical Pathways; Three-part math lessons; Numeracy blocks of 60 minutes; Differentiated instruction; Cross-curricular planning to implement 'big ideas' approach; Develop critical thinking skills;Student progress tracking.
Pathways
To ensure continued success and smooth transitions between grades, our school will focus on the following strategies: Use student profiles and class profiles to track student progress; Implement 'We're Erasing Prejudice for Good' resources to promote social justice and character development; Cross-curricular lessons.
Community, Culture and Caring
To further enhance community engagement, our school will focus on the following strategies: Work with community support services; Continue workshops on progressive discipline strategies and approaches; Continue to support character education and conflict resolution programs; Provide workshops for parents.
Additional Features
- Character Education
- Athletic Clubs
- Reading Clubs
- Homework Club
- Ambassador Student Leadership Program
- Arts Programs
- Before and After School Program
- Parent Engagement
Student Life - Where You Belong
LEADERSHIP
Leadership Opportunities for Students through our Ambassadors, Student Facilitators, and PALS Programs
THE ARTS
Choir, Recorder, Drumming Circle, Visual Arts program offered through Arts for Children Performances by Prologue to the Performing Arts Roseneath Theatre performances
ATHLETIC
Move-a-thon, Basketball, Cross Country, Rugby, Track and Field, Volleyball, Soccer
CLUBS
Chess, Crokinole, Environment, French, Origami, Outdoor, Skipping, Story Telling, Lego, Board Games
What Sets Us Apart
PARENT ENGAGEMENT
- Parents and teachers supporting student success
- Parent initiated workshops
MODEL SCHOOLS INNER-CITY
- Summer School Classes for Grades 1-5
- Hearing and Vision Clinics
- Tutoring Program
SCHOOLS ON THE MOVE - LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOL
- Recognition by the Literacy/Numeracy Secretariat for the school's use of research-based strategies to support continuous improvement in student achievement
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
- The Settlement Education Partnerships
- Macaulay Child Development Centre
- The Learning Enrichment Foundation
- Yorktown Family Services
- Community Support Worker
Parent and Community Engagement
- Community/social agencies
- Niagara University
- University of Toronto
- TDSB Secondary School COOP Placements
- Humber College
- Macaulay Child Development Centre
- Settlement and Education Partnerships in Toronto
- School Council and Parent/Community volunteers
- Community support worker
- Workshops for parents
- Toronto Police Services
- Toronto Public Health
