Chief Dan George Public School

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Ontario Ministry Recognition

The Ontario Ministry of Education recognized Chief Dan George P.S as a "School on the Move" in the 2009 - 2010 school year. This designation is based on the steady improvement of student achievement scores, based on annual grade three and six EQAO assessments over a five year period. Despite many challenges, our student achievement indicators continued to improve. Similarly, our school was also recognised and participated as a "Schools in the Middle," a Ministry of Education initiative, with the goal of continued student achievement.

Chief Dan George Public School's Mission Statement

Chief Dan George Public School, opened in 1984, is located east of Meadowvale Road, between Hwy. 401 and the Rouge River. Its boundaries include the rural area north of the Toronto Zoo and east to the Pickering Town Line. It is named after Chief Dan George, a well-known author and film actor from British Columbia. Our school community is comprised of students from the local area and from September, 2013, students who are bussed in for SK to Grade 8 French Immersion Program. Our school enrolment stands at 369 and continues to grow as new students move into the boundaries of our school community. Welcome to Chief Dan George P.S.!

We have seventeen classrooms for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 in t he Regular and French Immersion Programs as well as a fully-automated Library-Resource Centre and a computer lab. The school has Special Education programs, including a Methods and Resource Teacher and a Home School Program (HSP) Class. Whenever possible, students in this program are integrated into regular classes. Our school also offers additional support for students in the form of the L2L and French Support programs pupils who are experiencing learning challenges.
Chief Dan George is a designated site for physically challenged students. It has an elevator to access classrooms on the second floor and modified washroom facilities.

Accomodation Review Committee

Chief Dan George P. S. was involved in the Accommodation Review Committee (ARC) process as one of the schools identified by the TDSB to be reviewed for its current and future enrolment. The final decision was shared with the community via a Board notification letter at the end of June 2010, after the TDSB approved the ARC committee report. Please feel free to call the school for any further information.

More Information About Chief Dan George Public School

Literacy

We are always enhancing our literacy programs with an emphasis on improving student achievement and results, and emphasizing critical thinking skills. We continue to be engaged in Literacy Pathways, utilizing our Literacy Coach, focusing on teaching reading comprehension strategies and utilizing Differentiated Instruction and Descriptive Feedback.

Numeracy

We are continuing the implementation of the mathematics program using resources and manipulatives, under the guidance of our Math and STEM Coaches. Teaching is focused to integrate literacy and numeracy strategies, with a problem-solving approach using the Three-Part Lesson. Differentiated Instruction is incorporated into lessons to ensure equity of access for all pupils.

Pathways

Staff will be working collaboratively with the Guidance Resource Teacher to support transition pathways for students. Chief Dan George will be collaborating with students and parents to host and recommend Information Evenings for Secondary School Transitions as well as to facilitate visits to Secondary Schools.

Community, Culture & Caring

CDG welcomes our community members as partners in education and endeavours to provide a safe and caring environment. We use the Future Aces program to improve student attitudes and behaviours, and support our TDSB value of the month. We promote school culture and community partnership by hosting events, such as Pancake Breakfast, BBQ/Fun Fair and Family Bowling Night.

Additional Features

Principal's Awards Assemblies
Spirit Days
Variety of clubs, teams, activities
Intermediate After School Program
Extensive Library Collection
Science Fair
Speech Arts
Scientists in the Schools

Student Life - Where You Belong

GO TEAM

Chief Dan George P.S. offers a wide variety of co-curricular opportunities and experiences. In the Arts, students can take part in talent shows, instrumental music, photography, and art clubs. Athletic offerings include: volleyball, basketball, slo-pitch, cross country, soccer, cricket, rugby and track & field teams. Our students benefit from leadership experiences in the kindergarten, office, library, safety patrollers, and on our Student Leadership Team. Clubs such as chess, Red Maple and Silver Birch book clubs generate lots of interest and participation at our school.

Students, staff and families look forward to monthly spirit day themes, where children come to school dressed in theme attire or in our school colours, of burgundy, navy blue, white and silver. Classes earn spirit points for their participation during the special days and recognition awards are held on Spirit Days, featuring students who earn Future Ace awards for showcasing their academic talents, improvements, and for demonstrating the TDSB value of the month in their classrooms and around the school.

WHAT SETS US APART

At Chief Dan George P.S., we are Future Aces who reflect the diversity of Canada and the world in our student, staff, and community population. We are a community school that values respect and caring for others. We actively engage in well-rounded educational experiences for all students with the goals of achievement, improvement, and success. We value parents and the community as our partners in education. Chief Dan George P.S. is a wonderful place to learn, play and grow!

Our school values a safe and caring environment where the equity of student opportunity is valued and supported. Each child is unique, and we strive to serve the academic, physical, social and emotional needs of all of our learners.

We live and learn together in a well-designed building, featuring the beauty of the Rouge Valley forest which surrounds us. Daily, we work together to respect ourselves, others, and the environment.

PARENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

- Toronto Police Services-School Community Safety Programs - Junior Achievement programs - Community activities such as Annual Pancake Breakfast, BBQ and Fun Fair - TDSB Secondary School Co-Op Student Placements - Community College Student Placements - TDSB-Stock Transportation School Bus Safety Programs - Youth Awareness and Safety Program - - - - Our School Council has 10-15 parent members. - Evening programs of interest to parents are organized by the School Community Council. - Fund-raising proceeds are used to subsidize special school programs. - Parents are encouraged to become actively involved in our School Council. All parents are welcome to attend regular meetings as published in our monthly newsletters. - Parent Volunteers are welcome in our school, assisting in classrooms, on excursions and assisting with special events. - - - - -