Second Street Junior Middle School is located in the southwest corner of the Toronto District School Board, near Islington and Lake Shore Blvd. The original school was built in 1949, and a large two storey wheelchair accessible addition was built in 1996. Our staff, numbering near 40 (teachers, Educational Assistants and Special Needs Assistants), all work together to support our students. Second Street JMS has a daily Healthy Kids morning meal program Program and we are also home to YMCA Daycares with programs for kindergarten and school-age students for before-and-after school care.
Our Exciting Diversity
At Second Street Junior Middle School, rich opportunities for learning come from the wide diversity of cultures and experiences that are found in our school community. We have an Itinerant Staff person who works directly with all of our students who are learning English and we are constantly looking to our wider community to support and enhance the global learning experiences we give to our students. Our goal is to empower our students to develop and accept responsibility in today's changing world.
Interesting Feature
We All Belong
Second Street JMS is a school community that offers something for everyone. Our staff and volunteers provide a wide variety of programs and activities that help to enrich the learning opportunities for all students. Students are encouraged to build on their strengths and interests in areas such as: athletics, music, literacy and numeracy, the environment, and leadership.
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Healthy Living
Second Street JMS is dedicated in providing as many opportunities as possible for our students to be healthy and physically fit. Encouraging healthy eating habits is a school wide focus and we offer a wide variety of opportunities for students to be involved on our many sports teams and in our house-league activities.
Technology
At Second Street JMS technology is used widely to enhance the curriculum and support our students in their learning. Interactive SMART Boards, digital cameras, multi-media projectors and our computer lab are all integrated into the day-to-day programming for all our students. We have 100 I Pads in the school and are currently looking at increasing that number.
The Arts
Students at Second Street JMS have many opportunities to participate in The Arts. As well as The Arts being integrated into every classroom program we have vibrant strings and band programs and drama clubs. Guest performers come to the school throughout the year and students have numerous opportunities to visit various Arts venues within the city.
Environmental Awareness
Second Street JMS is proud to be a TDSB platinum Eco-School. Our staff and student Eco-Club leads our school as we focus on working together to improve our environment. We are constantly striving to improve our use of recycling and reduce waste, and we have also been involved with to support the World Wildlife Federation.
Additional Features
- Early Learning Program
- Safe and Caring School
- Focus on Equity
- Continuous Staff Development
Student Life - Where You Belong
Second Street JMS is committed to delivering curriculum that allows our students to create, learn and achieve in accordance with their individual needs and abilities. We are careful to provide equity of access to our students in all learning opportunities. We want to nurture the development of every student in an environment that is friendly, safe and productive. Our staff and parents offer numerous opportunities for our students to be involved in school life outside of the classroom. We want every student to feel valued, included, challenged and successful.
What Sets Us Apart
Second Street Junior Middle School is a vibrant school community where parents, staff and students all work together to provide the best possible learning environment. We hold several school wide special events through the year and our older students are important role models for our younger students. Leadership opportunities are provided for all students and we love participating in conferences outside the school (e.g. "Dare to Dream" and "Young Women on the Move"). We encourage our students to volunteer within the school and within the larger community.
Parent and Community Engagement
Second Street JMS values the support it receives from the community. Lakeshore Area Multi-service Project (L.A.M.P.) and the new Toronto Police College are our next door neighbours and we participate in many joint programs with them throughout the year. Our partnership with Lakeshore Arts and Humber College allows our Grade 7 and 8 students to be involved in the "Shazaam" project every year. We also collaborate with various Faculties of Education, the Faculty of Nursing at U of T, and many ECE programs. Our School Council actively supports school initiatives through and many parents and community members volunteer in the classroom, assist with field trips and help out at special events.
