Brookview Middle School's Mission Statement
At Brookview our motto is the Dream Starts Here! Brookview Middle School is a dynamic and vibrant school located in the heart of the Jane/Finch community within walking distance of York University. The strength of our school lies in its diversity; diversity in the student population, the staff and in our approach to educating our students.
Our Mission: To unleash potential and instill confidence in each child to ensure success
Our Vision: To care, to dream, to learn and to be the "u" in success
Our Strategy: Setting high expectations and not allowing children to engage in behaviours that lead to failure
Prior to 1989, Brookview was called Jane Junior High. Currently at Brookview our students wear uniforms, it was one of the first publics schools to implement the uniform policy in the Greater Toronto Area.
BROOKVIEW VALUES
At Brookview we feel strongly that our students should embrace the following values:
Respect,
Responsibility,
Organization,
Punctuality,
Kind and Caring,
High Expectations.
At Brookview we believe that all students can succeed. We want to empower our students to make positive choices, self-regulate, develop empathy and work cooperatively so as to be successful in their social, emotional and academic development.
BROOKVIEW ALUMNI BOARD
This board is comprised of former Brookview graduates who are examples of success in our community. These students have achieved levels of excellence in a variety of professions both academic and professional. Their pictures are on display in our foyer for other students to aspire to.
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LITERACY AND NUMERACY SUPPORT
At Brookview teachers provide literacy and numeracy after school support for students in grade 7 and grade 8. In addition, grade 6 teachers provide EQAO practise sessions and preparation classes on Saturdays to support grade 6 students with EQAO testing.
HEROES HOCKEY
Hockey Education Reaching Out Society
The goal of this program is about teaching students the skills and the rules of hockey and also instilling in them the HEROE Behaviour Code of Conduct, which encourages positive behaviour through listening, respect, discipline and fun.
The goal of this program is about teaching students the skills and the rules of hockey and also instilling in them the HEROE Behaviour Code of Conduct, which encourages positive behaviour through listening, respect, discipline and fun.
RISE PROGRAM
The RISE Program objectives are to provide a nurturing environment for students of African and Caribbean Heritage, and to explore their culture and history as a means to developing a sense of identity and purpose. This is accomplished through Academic instruction; Drama, Arts and Crafts; Drumming and Dance Training; Extended Field Activities and Natural Nutrition.
NUTRITION/SNACK PROGRAM
Brookview Middle School offers a nutritious snack in the morning to students. Our snacks are healthy and servings and types of food provided are based on the Canada's Food Guide.
Additional Features
- TDSB STEM CENTRE
- Steel Pan and African Drumming
- School Science Fair
- Nutrition Program
Student Life - Where You Belong
GO TEAM
We believe that all children must have dreams and it is our responsibility to plant the seed so that they dare to dream big.
Our strategy is to allow students to engage in behaviours which lead to success. Through a variety of programs, we will provide experiences for social, emotional, intellectual and physical growth.
Our strategy is to allow students to engage in behaviours which lead to success. Through a variety of programs, we will provide experiences for social, emotional, intellectual and physical growth.
These are some of the programs that Brookview offers: Student Leaders/Student Council, Math Contests, Asian, Aboriginal, Hispanic and African Heritage Month, Character Education Assemblies, Future Aces Program, Activity Day, Beyond 3:30 Program, RISE, Athletics, Arts and Crafts, Homework and Chess Clubs, and the Afro-centric Windsor Trip.
WHAT SETS US APART
Here at Brookview we are committed to improving students' academic achievement and character development, as well as focussing on their mental health and well-being while helping them to develop a sense of social responsibility. We continue to work with parents and the community and we are constantly exploring ways of increasing parents and community engagement. We also seek suitable services and programs which seek to address our students' specific needs. Finally school administration and staff reflect on our actions so that we can modify our strategies when needed.
PARENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Parent and Community Engagement is our priority. We believe that parents play a vital role in the development and education of their children and in the success of our school.
We engage parents by making them feel welcome, by making their children our priority and by making their children feel safe.
We believe in the African proverb, "It takes a village to raise a child."
Some of our community partners are:
31 Division Toronto Public Health
The Christian Centre Heroes Hockey Program
York University Toronto Foundation for Student Success
University of Toronto