Emery Collegiate Institute (Gr 09 - 12)

Principal:

Icilda Elliston

Vice Principal(s):

Carol Doucette
Dave Mitro
Carol Doucette

School Council
Chair(s):

A Basit

Superintendent:

Leila Girdhar-Hill

Trustee:

Stephnie Payne

Address:

3395 Weston Rd, North York, ON
M9M2V9

Phone #:

416-395-3220

Fax #:

416-395-4193

Website:

http://schools.tdsb.on.ca/emeryci/

Email:

Emery@tdsb.on.ca

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Emery C.I. is a school which fosters lifelong learning. We strive to provide innovative and relevant programs in a safe and nurturing environment. Staff, students, parents, and community partners play a pivotal role in our common pursuit of excellence. We challenge our students to excel through active participation, incorporating both leadership and scholarship. We also encourage personal growth in our students, assisting them in becoming confident, independent thinkers who are aware of their strengths in a competitive and dynamic society. We are proud of the caring staff at Emery, who enrich the academic curriculum by providing many co-curricular program for students. In May 2011, Emery celebrated 50 years of Excellence in Education.

2012-2013 Features

Emery students participate in a variety of science-based initiatives including our Robotics and Cyber-Science programs.

The Steps Program provides students the opportunity to earn a University of Toronto credit.

The ACE Program provides the opportunity to earn a York University or Seneca College credit while in high school.

We are very proud of our SHSM, started in 2009.

Parents are welcomed and encouraged to participate in the School Council.

Our enrollment and achievement at a glance

Enrollment

Female 414

Male 536

Total 950

Achievement

Out of 200 graduates in 2011/2012, 162 attend post-secondary institutions. On the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test, 73% were successful.

CyberScience/Robotics

Our specialized CyberScience program is funded in part by our community partners. This program offers students enriched activities in science, mathematics, technology and computer studies.

Emery is part of the "For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Techology" (FIRST) program. We began with the FIRST Robotics competion in 2003.

SHSM and Media Production

SHSM or Specialist High Skills Major in Transportation Technology, prepares students, whether they are heading to University, College, Apprenticeship or the workforce, to get a head start in a career in the transportation industry. Our state-of-the-art production facility also prepares students for possible careers in the entertainment and media production sectors.

Leadership

As part of our overall goal to engage students, Emery has a number of student leadership groups. This includes a recently developed course which provides skills and strategies for conflict resolution and accountability. Students learn skills for responsible citizenship.