Birchmount Park Collegiate InstituteADDRESS: 3663 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, ON

M1N 2G2PHONE NUMBER: (416) 396-6704EMAIL ADDRESS: Birchmount@tdsb.on.caWEBSITE: http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/birchmountpark/GRADE RANGE: 9 to 12

2020-2021 FeaturesAt Birchmount Park C.I.student leadership isvalued and developed.Student leaders inspireand plan variousactivities during theschool year through:Arts Council, AthleticCouncil, Best Buddies,Environmental ActionCouncil, Me to We, PeerLeaders, and theStudent ActivityCouncil.. BPCI featuresa SpecialEducation Giftedprogram as well as two Ministry of EducationSecondary High SkillsMajor Programs inManufacturing andHealth and Wellness.SHSM programs providerich experiential learningopportunities forstudents at the Grade11 & 12 level.  

Veritas Omnia Vincit - Truth Conquers All

Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute is truly a community school,benefiting from superb sports facilities and our links with VarietyVillage. We offer a full range of courses at each grade level thatsupport all post-secondary pathways: apprenticeship, college,university and workplace. We are proud of the diversity of courseswe offer our students. The whole school is Wi-Fi accessible andwe continue to expand the use of technology across all subjectareas. We support and encourage students to take responsibilityfor their own learning, to strive for excellence, to take pride in theiraccomplishments, and to develop their leadership skills in thebroader school community.  

B.E.A.P. BirchmountExceptional Athlete ProgramBEAP is a unique TDSB program thatsupports student athletes who arecurrently competing at provincial andnational levels, to integrateacademics with a rigorous trainingprogram. BEAP was created byOlympic discus thrower Ivan Pitaric and has been a very specialpart of Birchmount for the past 29 years. Students in the programare dedicated and willing to do the extra physical and academicwork needed to achieve their sport and educational goals. Superbtraining facilities are provided at school as well as at VarietyVillage. For further information about this program or the selectionprocess for students, please go to the school website.

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Science, Technology, Engineering and MathStudents benefit from rich learning in the sciences  tobetter understand our changing world. To provide the best possiblescience education, we use the latest technology, labs & fieldstudies, web-based investigations and guest speakers from thecommunity. Rich hands-on learning opportunities abound in STEMclassrooms - Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

The ArtsExtensive choice of Arts courses include: Drama: Grade 9 - 12;Music: Instrumental, Keyboard, and Vocal; Visual Arts: Grades10-12, Grade 9 Expressing Aboriginal Cultures, Media Arts andPhotography. Each year we host music nights, drama nights, coffeehouses and art shows. 

Environmental ActionLiving in harmony with the planet is a passion at Birchmount.Science courses support making connections between theory andcurrent global environmental issues.  Environmental activism ispracticed through the Environmental Action Committee. We are aGold Level Eco School, and students volunteer to preserve andrecycle, as well as to beautify sections of Toronto.

Technological StudiesBPCI supports a range of courses not offered at many other TDSBschools. Students interested in hands-on experiences work onindustry-standard equipment in: Automotive, Carpentry, ComputerEngineering, Technological Design and Manufacturing shops inpreparation for continued studies at college, university or in theworkplace.

Additional Features● After School Tutoring Program● Special Education Gifted Program● SHSM: Health & Wellness● Safe Spaces / QSA Initiatives

● Developmental Disabilites Program● SHSM: Manufacturing● Variety Village Partnership● Co-Operative Education

For a list of all programs that are also offered visit http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Findyour/Schools.aspx?schno=4118&schoolId=1113

Student Life - Where You Belong

Birchmount is a hub of student activity from 7:00 a.m. untillong past the end of the day. Many students start their withour breakfast program where they can pick up a nutritiousmeal on their way to an activity or to class. Students areinvolved in practices and rehearsals for athletics, band,choir, art, drama, photography, yearbook, clubs and studentleadership councils. The Library is open before school, atlunch and after school and is the go-to place for students tocomplete assignments or research in preparation forclasses.  The auto and woodworking Tech shops buzz withactivity as students work in hands-on environmentslearning skills with direct application to "real life" and theworkplace.  The Fitness Centre is busy with scheduledPersonal Fitness classes and is also available for weighttraining after school. Students have access to extensivecomputer technology in class and beyond including: 6computer labs, Smart Boards in classrooms, mobile laptopcarts and iPads in specialized classes. Students have abroad range of opportunities to participate in school life. Webelieve that students learn and thrive in the classroom andbeyond. 

What Sets Us Apart

Birchmount is proud of its rich athletic traditions and finefacilities. We offer extensive curricular and co-curricularprograms including teams that compete at city and provinciallevels. Each year we offer 25 - 30 teams for male and femaleathletes. We are proud of the number of teams that make itto city finals and go on to compete at OFSSA. Ourintramural program includes Volleyball, Indoor Soccer, FloorHockey and Basketball as well as Yoga and Weight Room.Students take a leadership role in planning and organizingevents through the Athletic Council. Birchmount has a strong Cooperative Education programwhich arranges workplace and apprenticeship opportunitiesfor motivated students who want to hone their skills on thejob, not just in the classroom. Birchmount Co-Op studentsearn credits, build their resumes and contribute to thebroader community in their workplace placements.

Parent and Community Engagement

Students at Birchmount are committed to not only making full use ofthe community resources that surround it, but also giving back tothat community and the world. Students regularly work in feederschools providing environmental and musical expertise. They cleanup the lake shore, plant trees in the Rouge Valley, and refurbishskates for those that don’t have them. They fundraise to supportlocal and global organizations such as Daily Bread Food Bank,Holiday Hampers with Birchmount Bluffs Community Centre and "Me to We”. BPCI is a school that develops people who will changethe world whether it is in sports, entertainment, education orenvironmental protection. BPCI makes a difference. School Councilis made up of dedicated parents, guardians, and alumni who hostparent workshops and liaise with the school to foster strongpartnerships and effective transitions from Grade 8 to 9.

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: Birchmount Park Collegiate InstituteADDRESS: 3663 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, ON

M1N 2G2TELEPHONE: (416) 396-6704EMAIL: Birchmount@tdsb.on.ca