The J. B. Tyrrell community believes that all students are entitled to an excellent education. During the two years at J.B. Tyrrell, students work on the development of academics and the skills necessary to become responsible citizens in our society. Our programs support the development of self-esteem, respect for individuals, open communication, pride in the school, involvement & participation, accountability & responsibility, self-discipline, and personal goal setting. J.B. Tyrrell is a triple-track school with engaging programs in the Regular, Extended French, and Gifted programs. In a supportive, safe, and nurturing environment, our students gain skills that will prepare them for life long-learning.
Special Education Programs
At J.B. Tyrrell Sr. School we have a variety of programs to meet the needs of our diverse learners. The Gifted, Home School Program, Resource Support and ESL/ELL programs continue to provide innovative programming to support the needs of our students.
Extended French Program
J.B. Tyrrell Sr. Public School offers the Extended French Program. Many of our students choose to continue their bilingual education studies at the secondary and post-secondary level.
Interesting Feature
School Focus
- Consistency in understanding of assessment practices in order to improve student learning.
- Well-Being is important for student success, and we provide a Mindfulness Program as well as a Bullying Prevention Program.
- Integrating information technology into a variety of curriculum areas
- Provide a vibrant co-curricular program supporting interest areas of students
More Information about J B Tyrrell Senior Public School
LITERACY GOALS
Deliver a balanced literacy approach that is differentiated to intentionally support the strengths, needs and interests of each student to improve student achievement.
NUMERACY GOALS
Deliver an experiential approach to teaching and learning numeracy that is differentiated to intentionally support the strengths, needs, and interests of each student to improve student achievement.
PATHWAYS
Increase student achievement in reading and writing by implementing consistent school-wide assessment and informed teaching practice through specific data analysis to improve student achievement.
COMMUNITY, CULTURE, AND CARING
Engage parents, families and the community in collaborative and reciprocal relationships for the purpose of intentionally improving student achievement and success.Provide a safe and caring community that promotes inclusiveness and reflects and responds to the needs of the learning community.
Additional Features
- Guidance support
- Ability grouping/resource support
- Integrated Information Technology
Student Life - Where You Belong
J.B. Tyrrell offers a variety of activities and enrichment for our students and school community. The following are some of the many extra-curricular and co-curricular activities we have:
- Newcomer Leadership Program
- Annual Terry Fox Run
- Student Parliament
- Eco Club
- Me to We initiatives
- Gauss Contest
- Junior Band/Senior Band
- Chamber Strings/Orchestra
- Choir
- Chess Club
- Checkers Club
- TLA (Teacher Library Assistant)
- Art Club
- volleyball
- basketball
- soccer
- track-and-field
- cross country
- badminton
- Dance Club
- Winter Concert
- Music Camp
- Overnight Excursions
- Skiing Trip
What Sets Us Apart
- Gifted Program
- Extended French Program
- Numerous extra-curricular and co-curricular activities related to student interest areas
Parent and Community Engagement
- Work in conjunction with our School Liaison Officers of 42 Division for programming for students and parents
- Collaborate with community agencies throughout the year to provide support for our newcomers to Canada
- Toronto Public Health Unit -School Advisory Council