Earl Haig Secondary SchoolADDRESS: 100 Princess Ave, North York, ON

M2N 3R7PHONE NUMBER: (416) 395-3210EMAIL ADDRESS: EarlHaig.SS@tdsb.on.caWEBSITE: http://www.earlhaig.caGRADE RANGE: 9 to 12

2011- 2012Features- full range of academic,arts, and broad-basedtechnology coursesprovided for studentsenrolled in two distinctprograms- enrichment program incore subjects withextended opportunitiesfor students with aspecial interest in asubject area- intensive learningopportunities toheighten awareness,appreciation, andconcern for globalissues and theenvironment- opportunities for allstudents to developleadership skills throughoutstanding athletics,academic, and artsco-curricular programs 

Carpe Diem

Earl Haig Secondary School serves a diverse population and isrecognized for its academic focus, enthusiasm for learning, livelyschool spirit, and commitment to the arts. The dignity and safetyof every student is a priority here. The school's large size andprofessional staff ensures a wide variety of curricular andextra-curricular opportunities for our students as wellas developing leadership skills.Earl Haig has two related but distinct programs. The CollegiateProgram offers high-quality academic programming.  The ClaudeWatson Arts Program offers an enriched art education in Dance,Drama, Music, Screen Arts and Visual Arts. The combinationproduces a unique range of educational opportunities for allstudents. 

Claude Watson Arts ProgramExperience one of the very bestenriched art education programs. Weinvite students with a demonstratedtalent in dance, drama, music, screenarts, and visual arts to anaudition. Students divide their daybetween rigourous academic classesand our extensive arts program taught by skilled teachers andguest artists. Our students perform in provincial, national, andinternational competitions.We also offer a two-week summer program for students in grades7 and 8 to encourage young people to take arts at the high schoollevel.   Please contact the Claude Watson artistic director at ext.20137 for more information.

More Information about Earl Haig Secondary School

Enrichment ProgramWe offer an enrichment program in English, Math, Social Sciences,and Science from grades 9 to 11.  Those courses provide you withadditional challenges and opportunities for independent learning, inaddition to expanding your critical and analytical thinking skills.

Student Success ProgramThis program is focused on assisting students who requireadditional intensive support by providing learning skills, creditrecovery, and peer tutoring support.  We help students developgood study skills to use in their courses. Our Intervention Program supports students by focusing onthe development of team building skills and cooperation as well ascredit rescue. 

Experiential Learning Opportunities Year (ELOY)ELOY is an enrichment program designed for students who havecompleted four years of high school.  There are four components tothe program:  real world work connections, additional high schoolcourses, post-secondary study, and an option for travel. The program will set students up for success after high schooland allow exploration of new avenues of interest.   Computer and Information TechnologyOur computer and information technology programs integrate thesetools into the classroom.  Our communications technology programcreates opportunities for students to continue studies in college oruniversity.  We invite parents to visit www.earlhaig.ca where currentevents, significant dates, course profiles, information about parentschool council meetings are listed.

Additional Features● Co-operative Education● International Study Programs● Eco-School Gold Level● Drop Everything And Read (D.E.A.R.)

● Screen Arts Program● E-Learning Program● Equity Design Team● Transition Program

For a list of all programs that are also offered visit http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Findyour/Schools.aspx?schno=3430&schoolId=430

Student Life - Where You Belong

Our students have great opportunities to develop leadershipskills and have fun.  We offer more than 75 clubs andcouncils, as well as 35 sports teams.  Students help toorganize our fashion show, dance nights, art show, coffeehouse, and zoom film festival.  They perform or attend ourmusic showcase, one-act plays, symphony and jazz nights. Our atheltic program offers a wide range from traditionalsports to specialized activities such as rugby, martial artstraining, golf, boys' and girls' hockey, and ultimate frisbee. Our intensive extra-curricular learning programs heightenawareness, appreciation and concern for global issues andthe environment.  Enriched overseas experiences areavailable for travel to other countries and we hostinternational students through exchange programs toincrease their understanding and awareness of globalissues.Cultural and arts studies are offered on our annual trips togreece, Italy, and New York.  We have establishedinternational connections with China, England, France,Holland, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, Mexico, and Taiwan.

What Sets Us Apart

Our school has an excellent reputation in Toronto.  We helpstudents create their future.  Over 95 per cent of ourstudents are accepted into the university of their choice.  Wehave expanded our co-operative education program,developing partnerships to respond to our students'interests. The Claude Watson Arts Program offers anenriched art education for students with a demonstratedtalent in Dance, Drama, Music, Screen Arts, and VisualArts.  Graduates of this program are better prepared toadvance their arts studies and to achieve their careerdreams. We coach and involve students in Mathematics,Science, Business, English, French and Arts contests atevery level, including the Sir Isaac Newton contest for grade12 Physics students, the Avogadro contest for grade 11chemisry, the University of Toronto national biologycompetition, the provincial and international DECA forbusiness students, Canadian Open Math Challenge, KiwanisMusic Festival, Pierre Berton Writing Contests, and SearsDrama Festival.  

Parent and Community Engagement

- The Foundation and Alumni include parents, students, alumni, andstaff that supports Earl Haig's Cringan Hall and scholarshipprogram.- Partnership has been developed with Trinity Theatre Studios- Community connections are made for our Co-op StudentPlacement Program- Community members support our summer volunteer and workopportunities event- Guest artists are an integral part of the Claude Watson ArtsProgram- International relationships are promoted with France, Greece/Italy,Holland, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, and United States- School Council meets regularly to discuss school issues andconcerns- Parents are welcome to attend all school events- Website, Haig Line Newsletters, Info Hotline, and Constant Contactprovide on-going information to parents

TDSB - Better Schools. Brighter Futures

Imagine a TDSB where all schools share a common core set of characteristics. They arecommunity-driven and focused on teaching and learning. Students and parents have a wide variety ofopportunities and there are enough students in every school to increase program choices. Imagine there is a clear focus on achieving student success and every student is engaged, has a voice,access to a caring adult and the opportunity to develop their full potential. Here at the TDSB our focus is on student achievement, parent and community engagement and financialstability.

Contact Information

SCHOOL NAME: Earl Haig Secondary SchoolADDRESS: 100 Princess Ave, North York, ON

M2N 3R7TELEPHONE: (416) 395-3210EMAIL: EarlHaig.SS@tdsb.on.ca

http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Findyour/Schools.aspx?schno=3430&schoolId=430