Eastdale Collegiate Institute ADDRESS: 701 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1Y4 PHONE NUMBER: (416) 393-9630 EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] WEBSITE: http://schools.tdsb.on.ca/eastdaleci GRADE RANGE: 9 to 12
Eastdale is a small learning community characterized by its safe, inclusive and encouraging environment. Small classes and our supportive and caring staff ensure that students are recognized Key Skills at for their individual needs, abilities and achievements. Students Eastdale - School from across the city are welcome and we are a culturally diverse to Future Focus community of learners with a focus on employability skills. We emphasize three key skills development areas Diploma and Certificate Program:Over half of our students are critical for success in working toward an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or school, employment and Certificate. Eastdale offers a full range of Grade 9 and 10 courses life-long learning: at both the Locally Developed and Applied level. There are Grade 11 and 12 courses at both the Workplace and College level 1) Academic Skills: preparing students for either the workplace or college. Developing functional literacy and numeracy skills critical for success.
2) Social Skills: Special Education - MID Developing positive Program attitudes, interpersonal Students with an exceptionality of relations, responsibility, MID (Mild Intellectual Disability) are communication and part of Eastdale’s Special Education cooperation. MID Program. Our focus is to prepare students for independent 3) Employability Skills: living, further education or transition Team-work, to the workplace. Classes focus on functional literacy (reading, problem-solving, career writing, oral communication), functional numeracy (banking, exploration, resume budgeting), independent living (meal preparation, household writing, interview, and chores, self-care) and interpersonal skills. Students gain time management skills. work-related skills through Hairstyling, Hospitality, and Communication Technology Programs. Students are offered TTC Training in combination with Co-operative Education and Community Service. More Information about Eastdale Collegiate Institute
Hairstyling and Aesthetics Program A Hairstyling and Aesthetics Program is now open at Eastdale with the latest in equipment for teaching hairstyling, make-up and nail care techniques. Students will learn fundamental skills that can be used in a salon and can practice these skills through Co-operative Education placements. The students will learn about a variety of employment opportunities.
Co-Operative Education Co-operative Education is offered to students in both the Credit and MID program. It is a unique program which integrates classroom studies with practical experience in the world of work. Students are placed with an employer on a half or full day schedule in an area of work that interests them. Students earn credits as they gain skills to transition to the workforce.
Hospitality and Foods Eastdale has a professional industry standard kitchen where students learn food preparation, health and safety practices, menu planning, and customer service. Students will prepare food for the cafeteria and will cater and serve food at special events in the community. They will learn about possible related careers and will have the opportunity for a Co-op placement.
Communication Technology Students learn basic computer keyboarding and software applications related to Communications and Printing Industry. Eastdale takes orders from other schools and organizations for such materials as booklets, banners, brochures, posters, cards, t-shirts, notepads and newsletters. Students gain valuable work experience in producing professional quality items.
Additional Features ● Continous Intake Co-Op (CIC) ● Focus on Success Program ● Credit Recovery and Credit Rescue ● Green Industries ● Visual and Media Arts ● Breakfast Club and Mid-Morning Meal ● Intramural & Team Athletics ● Boy's & Girl's Groups
For a list of all programs that are also offered visit http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Findyour/Schools.aspx?schno=5705&schoolId=1309 Student Life - Where You Belong
Eastdale teachers are committed to offering a variety of co-curricular activities both at lunch and after school to meet the needs of our students. Our Physical Education Program encourages all students regardless of ability to get involved. Intramurals and low organization games are scheduled during lunch hour and school teams (Eastdale Eagles)compete in competitions and tournaments against other schools. The Eastdale Ambassadors are student leaders who assist at school events plus take on a local and global community service project as part of Me to We. Our Wilderness Activty Group meets weekly and learns skills in order to participate in a fall hiking trip, a winter camping trip in algonquin Park and a 5 day canoe trip in Killarney. At lunch time we have a Drumming Group, Jewellry Club, Fun Club, Young Mens' Group, and Young Womens Group. Eastdale is working towards being an EchoSchool and has a student Environmental Club responsible for the recycling program and "greening" the school community. An Assembly in the fall lets students know what clubs are availale and all students are encouraged to join and get involved.
What Sets Us Apart
Students appreciate our small class sizes, individual support, and safe and caring environment. We focus on providing academic, social and employability skills for success in the 21st century. We provide "hands on " project based learning so the students see the connection between classroom and world of work. For students who arrive at Eastdale behind in their credit accumulation we offer both Credit Rescue and Credit Recovery so students can catch up on their credits. An accepting and positive atmoshere encourages students who previously might not have been successful in school.
Eastdale has an 11000 square foot RoofTop which, through a partnership with FoodShare, might become one of the best "green" spaces in Toronto. Construction will hopefully begin in February 2013 to turn the space into a garden for fruits and vegetables, with an outdoor class for Environmental Studies and Green Industries course, catering kitchen, and outdoor cafe. Food grown on the RoofTop by students will be used in the Hospitality Program and also sold to community markets and other schools.
Parent and Community Engagement
Community partnerships: Eastdale's focus on Literacy is supported by a partnership with Frontier College and Ryerson University who provide tutors in the classrooms. A partnership with FoodShare affords Eastdale students with many learning opportunities both on the RoofTop and through Community Service. OISE and York University both place student teachers at Eastdale and George Brown College provides us with student CYW's. Ongoing good relationships with local businesses, schools and community agencies support our Co-Operative Education Program. Pathways to Education Program - A community program to support students from the Regent Park and Moss Park communities through mentoring, tutoring and other supports. School Council - Meeting a minimum of 4 times a year, information sharing and theme based meeting responding to the needs of Eastdale Parents and Guardians. TDSB - Better Schools. Brighter Futures
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Contact Information
SCHOOL NAME: Eastdale Collegiate Institute ADDRESS: 701 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1Y4 TELEPHONE: (416) 393-9630 EMAIL: [email protected]
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