Hollywood Public School's Mission Statement
School Focus for the Year
At Hollywood, we strive to ensure student success through effective teaching, learning and assessment practices. We are implementing the Teaching-Learning Critical Pathway with a focus on inquiry and high-yield strategies to improve student achievement. Social skills development initiatives such as Character Education, Second Steps, and Ecological responsibility support the promotion of a safe, and inclusive environment. Hollywood is truly a community school where the collective efforts of all involved share a focus of supporting our students.
More Information About Hollywood Public School
Special Education Programs
A variety of special education programs and services are offered to meet the needs of all students. Students' exceptionalities are identified through a formal review process.
Building a Respectful School Climate
Character Education is embedded into the school curriculum and student achievements are celebrated and recognized during monthly assembles. Our Code of Conduct is rooted in commitment to our duties, respect for others, pride in ourselves, and respect for the environment. A safe, caring and nurturing environment is a priority and permeates all aspects of school life.
Eco Schools
Hollywood is a certified Platinum Eco School! We believe in creating environmentally responsible citizens through ecological literacy. Hollywood participates in programs such as boomerang lunches, Earth Hour and schoolyard greening. We look forward to future initiatives that will continue to focus on developing ecological awareness.
Information Communication Technology
We have a fabulous computer lab, and Smart Boards. Information Communication Technology offers opportunities to acquire and demonstrate knowledge. At Hollywood, the use of technology serves as a learning tool to develop essential skills, and support learning. These include critical thinking, collaboration, synthesizing information, and communication.
Additional Features
- Primary, and Junior Choirs
- Scientists in the Schools
- Intramurals and Athletic Teams
- Prologue for the Performing Arts
- Day Care
- Ivana Banana
Student Life - Where You Belong
GO TEAM
Our community shares a dedication to supporting students. This collaboration between parents/ guardians, and staff fashions involvement that is courteous, meaningful, and positive. We value the strong partnership of family, community, and staff to support our students. Co-curricular activities for students are supported in the arts, and athletics. Our school organizes: a winter play day and a summer play day; intramural basketball, soccer and volleyball; and choir. Fun clubs at the school are cartooning, chess, and dominoes. Students play an important role in the daily morning exercises by taking turns to be announcers. A vibrant Eco Club promotes care for the environment through ongoing eco-school initiatives.
WHAT SETS US APART
As well, we have one of the few TDSB middle French immersion programs for students in grades 5 to 6.
PARENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
An active School Council holds monthly meetings and maintains a school information bulletin board. Parent / guardian representation on school committees review school improvement plans, staffing, and safe school audits. Regular volunteers support the school (including classroom, field trips, Paired Reading). Fun activities supported by the parents / guardians are the Welcome Back BBQ, Holiday Bazaar, Winter Play Day, Pizza Lunches, Fun Fair. Student volunteer partnerships support Hollywood from Earl Haig Secondary School, Ryerson University, and the University of Toronto. All support students' literacy and numeracy skills, and fun activities.