Lester B Pearson Collegiate Institute (Gr 09 - 12)
Peter Paulseth
Lucille Cross Dagg
Stephen Masson
Jinah Park
Stephen Masson
Jinah Park
Heidi Chrzan
Asma Khan
Alida Ruddock
Alida Ruddock
150 Tapscott Rd, Scarborough, ON
M1B2L2
M1B2L2
416-396-5892
416-396-5937
Lester Bowles "Mike" Pearson (1897 - 1972) was a Canadian professor, historian, civil servant, statesman, diplomat, and politician, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1957 for organizing the United Nations Emergency Force to resolve the Suez Canal Crisis. He was the 14th Prime Minister of Canada (1963 - 1968) as the head of two back-to-back minority governments following elections in 1963 and 1965.
Peace Through Understanding
Lester B. Pearson C.I. is a full service school in a multicultural neighbourhood with students coming from 56 different countries, speaking 42 languages, and practicing 17 different religions. We promote appreciation of diversity as inspired by our motto, "Peace through Understanding", taken from the 1957 Nobel Peace Prize speech by our former Prime Minister, Lester B. Pearson. We pride ourselves in offering a full range of programs to students of all levels as well as an extensive co-curricular program which provides many opportunities for student leadership and personal growth. Our school's specialization in Health & Wellness links various curriculum areas to Health Care and features a Specialized High Skills Major.
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-Advanced Placement credits in 4th year Math, Chemistry & Biology
-Enriched classes in Math, Science, and English
-The 'STEPS' program offers an additional university credit
-Specialized High Skills Major-Health and Wellness
-2 & 4 Credit Co-op
-Dual credits that grant College credits
-Africentric focus in Grades 9 and 10 through the Nighana Program
-Extensive co-curricular & athletic activities with a wide range of teams, intramural tournaments, clubs, special events and leadership opportunities
Specialist High Skills Major - Health and Wellness
The Health and Wellness Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) allows students to acquire technical knowledge and skills that will assist them in entering a future career of their choice. Pearson students will receive recognition on their high school diploma and a set of industry-recognized certification. This program is recognized by colleges, universities, and employers, giving our students a head start in life.
Pre & Advanced Placement (AP)
Our AP program is recognized by universities in both Canada and the United States. You can earn advanced standing at university in mathematics and science through our AP Calculus, Chemistry and Biology courses.
Be challenged by our enriched (pre-AP) English, Math, and Science courses.
Co-operative Education & OYAP
Now more than ever before students can test drive the career of their choice by taking Co-op courses, the Health and Wellness SHSM, or OYAP to enhance their learning.
The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) allows students to earn trade apprenticeship hours in their chosen field while earning Co-op credits at the same time.
Dual Credit Courses
If you want to earn a college credit while in high school, you are a perfect candidate for the dual credit program. Pearson is partnered with several colleges in Toronto to offer college courses absolutely free. Upon successful completion of the course, you can receive two high school credits and one college credit.
Tutoring Programs and School Support
The Peer Tutor program pairs students with a peer tutor trained through 'Licence to Learn'.
Pearson features a variety of Student Success initiatives including the Language Lab, Focus on Success program, Continuous Intake Co-op, and Credit Recovery.
The STYLES after school homework club and Malvern Family Resource Centre offer support for our students at our school.
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