H J Alexander Community School's Mission Statement
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 programs for English Language Learners and Reading Intervention. Approximately 500 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
- use of technology to make curriculum accessible
- students' creative enquiry in a safe and caring learning environment
More Information About H J Alexander Community School
Vision and Goal
H.J. will create an inclusive school environment that increases the well-being of all students by providing equity of access to resources/strategies to help them achieve.
H.J. students will gain the skills to be academically and emotionally successful by approaching learning experiences and responding to them in a manner that supports their learning and well-being.
H.J. students will gain the skills to be academically and emotionally successful by approaching learning experiences and responding to them in a manner that supports their learning and well-being.
Achievement in Literacy / Numeracy
Achievement: 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;
- three-part math lessons;
- cross-curricular planning to implement 'big ideas' approach;
Equity
To ensure continued success and to focus on providing relevant instruction for our students, we will:
- use student profiles and class profiles to provide culturally relevant materials;
- implement CRRP and Equity resources to promote social justice and character development;
- focus on cross-curricular lessons and Global Competencies
Well-Being
To further enhance community engagement, our school will focus on the following strategies:
- work with community support services;
- continue to support character education and conflict resolution programs;
- provide workshops for parents
Additional Features
- Character Education
- Ambassor Student Leadership Program
- Athletic Opportunities
- Instrumental Music Program
- Safety Patrollers Program
- Tech Club
Student Life - Where You Belong
GO TEAM
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 Track and Field Volleyball Soccer
CLUBS
Chess Environment French
Outdoor Skipping Story Telling
WHAT SETS US APART
MODEL SCHOOLS INNER-CITY
Summer School Classes for Grades 1-5
Hearing and Vision Clinics
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
Humber College
George Brown College
Macaulay Child Development Centre
Settlement and Education Partnerships in Toronto
School Council and Parent/Community Volunteers
Community Support Worker
Toronto Police Services
Toronto Public Health