Leaside High SchoolADDRESS: 200 Hanna Rd, East York, ON

M4G 3N8PHONE NUMBER: (416) 396-2380EMAIL ADDRESS: Leaside@tdsb.on.caWEBSITE: http://schools.tdsb.on.ca/leasidehigh/GRADE RANGE: 9 to 12

2017-2018 Features We encourage ourstudents to experiencethe rewards ofcommunity servicethrough participation ina variety of in-schooland out-of-schoolactivities.- extensive support forstudents, including peertutoring, CounsellingServices, andcommunity partnershipswith Health and SocialAgencies- many leadershipopportunities forstudents in Grades 9 to12 headed by an activeStudent Council, AthleticCouncil, andAdolescents forCommunity Teamwork- a multitude ofco-curricular sports andclubs

'Seas Gu Dileas', Gaelic for "Stand Faithfully." 

Founded in 1945, Leaside continues to maintain a tradition ofacademic excellence.  The size of our student population allowsfor a caring environment in which staff get to know their studentsas individuals.  We are dedicated to academic achievement andthe preparation of our students for post-secondary education andlife in a changing society. Leaside offers a semestered program from Grades 9 to 12.  Eachdiscipline offers a continuum of skill development to preparestudents for a future of lifelong learning.  Leaside offers a range ofprograms for students with diverse interests, including numerouslanguages, digital photography, forensics and communicationstechnology.  

French Immersion andExtended French Leaside also offers excellent FrenchImmersion and Extended Frenchprograms.  Students may choosefrom a variety of courses taughtentirely in French.  Students in theprogram can obtain two certificates:  The Honours Certificate ofBilingual Studies in French Immersion or Extended French andThe Certificate of Bilingual Studies in French Immersion orExtended French.  The French Immersion and World Languages programs wereprofiled in the Toronto Life magazine's September 2006 issue asthe Best School in the City for Languages.

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The ArtsCombine learning with creativity!  Our Music program satisfies avariety of musical tastes from band, guitar, to computer music.  Ahigh level of technical competence is developed in our Visual Artsprogram.  Our Drama program, offered in English and Frenchfeatures a variety of approaches that develop performance, learningand life skills.

Health and Physical Education We offer health and physical education in Grades 9 to 12 thatpromote lifelong healthy active living.  Personal Fitness classes andKinesiology expand opportunities for our students.  Participate in arange of  physical activities and field trips, golf, squash, curling,self-defence, orienteering, lawn bowling, and a visit to SunnybrookHealth Sciences Centre.

Computers and TechnologyThe enthusiasm is real when your Java code works or the robot youdesigned and built comes to life. In communication technology you will be astonished by vectoredgraphics and Flash animation.  The Kubrick, Spielberg orCronenberg within you will come out when you get behind acamera.  Digital photography offers a multimedia real worldexperience.

ScienceOur science programs are interactive experiences.  In biology andforensics, solve criminal investigations using genetics.  Monitorheart rate using an EKG and analyze DNA.  Chemistry students are involved with titrations and explore chemicalreactions.  In physics, students design roller coasters andmousetrap cars. 

Additional Features● Student Leadership● Extra Curricular Activities● Contests and Competitions

● Co-operative Education● Community Partnerships

For a list of all programs that are also offered visit http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Findyour/Schools.aspx?schno=1836&schoolId=1013

Student Life - Where You Belong

Gain friendships, experiences and memories for a lifetime. Leaside's athletic association encourages and promotesstudent involvement in intramural events, school spirit andsupport for a wide variety of sports teams.  Our archeryteams won first place in Ontario; our girls' softball team wonthe south region championships for eight years.  Our rugbyteams have travelled to Nashville and Scotland.  The girls'cross-country team won gold at OFSAA this fall. Join one of our clubs, including yearbook, studentnewspaper, debating and volunteering (ACT).  Our UnitedNations club took part in a United Nations conference at theUniversity of Toronto.  Leaside hosted a G20 Youth Forumfor 190 students across the GTA.  Leaside Drama, FashionShow and Battle of the Bands welcomes performers, stagecrew, designers and others behind the scenes. Plan to take your learning to a higher level.  Students havevisited Italy, Greece, France, China, Japan, Egypt, Africa,Australia and Peru and participate in exchange programswith schools in France. Make a difference in the lives of other students byadvocating for solutions to bullying, violence, health andwellness.

What Sets Us Apart

Students have many opportunities to demonstrate theiracademic abilities at competitions.  Our students won thegold at the Toronto Science Fair and the silver at theNational Science Fair in Vancouver.  Students participate inmathematics competitions at the University of Waterloo.  French Immersion students won both the national andprovincial championships in French public speaking.  OurReach for the Top Team came in first place at the provinciallevel for two years and in second and third place at thenational level. Leaside's physics team built a bridge from popsicle sticksand glue earning a first place finish at an engineeringcompetition hosted by Ryerson University. Leaside's Robotics Team, 'Lancebotics' competed for a thirdconsecutive year at the VEX Robotics World Championshipsin April 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky. 450 of the best teams

from around the world competed at the WorldChampionships.

Parent and Community Engagement

"  We are grateful beyond belief that you have been able toaccommodate our children.  It has made a difference to all of us."  ALeaside Parent We work collaboratively with parents in order to build critical linksbetween home, school and community that affect each student'seducation.  Parents appreciate that our school is large enough toprovide many opportunities for their children to develop inside andoutside the classroom but small enough to ensure individualattention.

Imagine a TDSB where all schools share a common core set of characteristics. They arecommunity-driven and focused on teaching and learning. Students and parents have a wide variety ofopportunities and there are enough students in every school to increase program choices. Imagine there is a clear focus on achieving student success and every student is engaged, has a voice,access to a caring adult and the opportunity to develop their full potential. Here at the TDSB our focus is on student achievement, parent and community engagement and financialstability.

Contact Information

SCHOOL NAME: Leaside High SchoolADDRESS: 200 Hanna Rd, East York, ON

M4G 3N8TELEPHONE: (416) 396-2380EMAIL: Leaside@tdsb.on.ca

12/7/2017 After Grade 8 Open House and Inform2/15/2018 Parent Information Night - Course S