Cherokee Public School's Mission Statement
Cherokee Public School is a kindergarten to Grade 5 elementary school. It is an open concept school, easily allowing for teacher partnering. At Cherokee Public School we strive for excellence. In order to accomplish this we provide a warm, nurturing and accepting environment where risk-taking is encouraged and success is celebrated. Each day we endeavour to give every student the opportunity to be successful and to develop a love for learning.
Cherokee has a dynamic and knowledgeable staff who guide our students on a journey of discovery as they tackle a challenging curriculum. Every child has the potential to learn and it is our commitment to provide all students with the opportunity to achieve to their potential.
Cherokee Public School is surrounded by many residences in the north-east quadrant of Toronto.
A school's greatest asset is a close, mutually supportive relationship between the school and its community. Cherokee welcomes parents to participate in school activities and in the School Council that meets at least 4 times a year to discuss school matters and to plan events for the school and build a deep sense of community.
Students' Joy and Belonging
Cherokee PS is a very small school with about 120 students. Staff generally know every student by their first name. Through daily lessons and school events, we focus on the joy of learning and engaging all students so that they have a voice. Cherokee PS is a welcoming and supportive school for all learners. As a close-knit community, we take pride in providing quality opportunities for our students to learn, to integrate and to suppoort others in the school. The staff provide learning environment that is safe and caring so that all of our students feel they belong.
More Information About Cherokee Public School
Middle French Immersion Program
Cherokee offers the Grade 4 & 5 Middle French Immersion program. Students begin their exploration of the French language in Grade 4 and can continue their studies until the end of high school. Students enrolled in this program will receive instruction in French for all subjects.
Special Education Programs
Cherokee Public School students requiring remedial support have access to SERT support (the Special Education Resources Teacher). For our identified Special Education students, we have a cart of laptops for them to use daily within school classes.
Music
Music is valued at Cherokee. All classes receive music instruction as part of their regular curriculum. In past years, our Grade 4 and 5 students have learned to play the recorder.
Outdoor Playground Areas
All students are provided with 3 recess times each day. Within each classroom is a variety of equipment that can be used independently or with other classmates. There is a new designated area for our kindergarten students and new basketball hoops for our junior students. We also have a very popular play area for our students situated behind the school building.
Additional Features
- Safe-Arrival Program
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Specific SIP goals
Student Life - Where You Belong
GO TEAM
Many students participate in school wide events such as the Terry Fox Run, Bullying Prevention activities, Orange Shirt Day, Remembrance Day, Forest of Reading, Black History month to identify a few. Students are strongly encourage to have a voice and share their ideas.
WHAT SETS US APART
Cherokee Public School is a small school and this perhaps is our greatest asset. As a small school we enjoy the benefits of a close knit community of staff, students and parents. Cherokee is a warm and nurturing environment. Teachers know their students, and the students of other classes.
PARENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Parents are involved in the school through School Council. Parents are invited to attend several events over the course of the year, events such as Meet the Teacher Night, the Welcome to Kindergarten presentation and special celebrations.