Cosburn Middle School's Mission Statement
Cosburn Middle School, located two blocks west of Coxwell Avenue on Cosburn Avenue, opened in 1949 as a Kindergarten to Grade 8 school. In 1950 it became a junior high school and in 1983, it was reorganized as a middle school.
We are very fortunate to have an outstanding facility, maintained at very high standards by an exemplary Caretaking Staff. Our teachers, support staff, students and community members all contribute to make Cosburn a safe and nurturing environment in which to work and play.
We serve approximately 525 students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 and offer a variety of opportunities for our students to get involved in our school.
We encourage the pursuit of excellence in all academic and school-related endeavours by requesting that our students take ownership rather than membership in their education. We offer Extended French Immersion, Late French Immersion, Early French Immersion, Middle French Immersion and English programs.
We provide an impressive Music program for all Cosburn students. We are proud of our active co-curricular programs. We host a Student Council and many student clubs which provide: student leadership, global citizenship, social justice, as well as school and community service. Cosburn encourages parents to become actively involved in their children's education through School Council and frequent communication with our staff.
We provide an impressive Music program for all Cosburn students. We are proud of our active co-curricular programs. We host a Student Council and many student clubs which provide: student leadership, global citizenship, social justice, as well as school and community service. Cosburn encourages parents to become actively involved in their children's education through School Council and frequent communication with our staff.
Literacy
Providing a balanced literacy program that engages all learners is our goal here at Cosburn. We have established a unified literacy plan that focusses on the explicit teaching of critical thinking skills which will enable our students to make well rounded choices as they progress through life.
Our planning is data driven and focussed on meeting the needs of our students. Our teachers are constantly engaged in professional learning to meet the ever evolving needs of our students.
Our planning is data driven and focussed on meeting the needs of our students. Our teachers are constantly engaged in professional learning to meet the ever evolving needs of our students.
More Information About Cosburn Middle School
Numeracy
We strive to relieve Math anxiety.
Our approach is collaborative, creative, dynamic and focussed on meeting the needs of ever changing 21st century learning.
Community
Recognizing student character strengths is the focus of our monthly assemblies. Cosburn is driven towards providing opportunities to allow students to define success in & out of class.
Technology
The application of technology to learning is an essential piece for 21st century learner. Our Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) program provides students the opportunity to apply important concepts beyond the regular classroom. This program has exposed our grade 7 & 8 students to creative, hands-on, 3D and 180 degree thinking.
Special Education
Cosburn MS is an inclusive community. Our Special Education Services team is an integrated group of staff supporting students needs. We have integrated/congregated program model to maximize student support. Our Autism and MID programs are anchored through great team teaching and support staff.
Additional Features
- Vocal & Instrumental Music
- Bilingual PhysEd Program
- French Immersion-Early & Middle
- Pride Alliance
- Library Helpers
- Many Extra-Curricular Programs
- Band & Choir
Student Life - Where You Belong
GO TEAM
Cosburn Middle School provides various programs to engage our students. We offer many co-curricular programs which allow them to display leadership, and master their social skills. Our School Council continue to foster student leadership by allowing their voices to be heard, and their actions to be respected.
Other Student leadership opportunities include:
Student Announcers, Library Helpers, GSA, Athletic Council, and House League.
WHAT SETS US APART
Our dynamic staff and student body set us apart from other schools. Being school with a multitude of extra-curicular activities allows us to be a vibrant school community that is always on the go! Our focus on providing opportunities for our students in and out of school is something we are extremely proud of here at Cosburn!
We want our students to take ownership, rather than membership in their education! To do this, we need to provide them with opportunities to make well-rounded decisions that will positively affect our community.
PARENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Cosburn School Council is very active at Cosburn. Regular meetings provide opportunities for parents to learn and speak about current school and educational issues. All parents are welcome.
Parents are encouraged to become involved with both parent groups. Contact information is available on our website: http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/cosburn/