Humewood Community SchoolADDRESS: 15 Cherrywood Ave, York, ON

M6C 2X4PHONE NUMBER: (416) 394-2383EMAIL ADDRESS: Humewood@tdsb.on.caWEBSITE: http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/humewoodGRADE RANGE: JK to 8

EnrichmentClusters ProgramEnrichment Clusters is aschool-based programwhereby each student ingrades 1-8 are given anopportunity to beinvolved in a variety ofenrichment activities runby parents andteachers.  The programlasts for 5 weeks and atthe end of the programa "Celebration ofTalents" evening is heldto showcase thestudents' work duringtheir clusters.

Humewood Community School is located north of St. ClairAvenue and west of Christie Street at 15 Cherrywood Avenue.The original school building was erected in 1914, but it wasreplaced in 1972. Through our school theme, 'Building ourCommunity', we continue to develop partnerships with home andthe community.The school serves over 480 children who come from diversecultural backgrounds. Many speak languages other than Englishor French.

• Humewood Community School opens at 7:30 a.m. andhas a Day Care and a Before/After Care Program. Theschool is permitted for activities that serve both the adultsand children in the community.

• Within the main library is a networked computer lab that isavailable for students and teachers. 

The ArtsHumewood Community School offers a variety of Arts-basedprogramming. The following are available: Orff (for primary students)Strings - Grade 6 to 8Guitar ClubPrimary and Junior/Intermediate ChoirsDrumming WorkshopsChess ClubDrama ClubSchool PlayJewellery Making ClubAfter 4 Programs - Art Attack, Busy Bodies, Music, and DanceEnrichment Programs - Raging Asian Women Taiko Drummers,IBM Anti-Bullying Workshops

Dance-a-thon Artists in the School are provided to each classroom through thesupport of the School Council.

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Co-Curricular"The Home of the Huskies".  Humewood  has a very active co-curricular program.  The school offersthe following: Basketball Team (Girls and Boys)Cross Country TeamIce Hockey (Co-ed)Softball (Co-ed)Track and Field TeamVolleyball Team (Girls and Boys) Native Languages ProgramStudents in Kindergarten to Grade 8 have the option of enrolling in our Native Language program.The curriculum includes the study of culture, traditions, history, worldviews, and the Ojibwelanguage.

Eco-SchoolHumewood is currently a Platinum certified Eco-school.  Many new initiatives and activities areplanned for student and community involvement with the goal of earning gold status and beyond. We intend to let our diligent recycling program, school garden initiative, and classroom curricularprogramming help us achieve this goal!

Community ProgramsHumewood has enjoyed successful working partnerships with the following groups thathave provided enrichment opportunities for our staff, students, and parents: Jump Rope for HeartRoots of EmpathyChess Institute of CanadaRestorative PracticesGender-Based Violence PreventionBallet JorgenSPIKES Volleyball CanadaMega HoopsOT FitnessJump-Aerobics Inc.

Additional Features

For a list of all programs that are also offered visit http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Findyour/Schools.aspx?schno=6149&schoolId=1442

Student Life - Where You Belong

Humewood Community School has a variety of clubs and co-curricular activities.  As well,  our AfterFour Program offers a number of choices for both primary and junior students.  Students can register forthese programs in the fall, winter, or spring term. 

What Sets Us Apart

Humewood Enrichment Cluster ProgramEnrichment Clusters is a school based program wherebyeach student in grades 1-7 are given an opportunity to be involved in a variety of enrichment activitiesrun by parents and teachers.

Parent and Community Engagement

- Our community members are an important component of our school life. We value the extendedpartnerships that have been established and work closely with the community on the following: -Back-to-School Bar-be-que - Humewood Fair - Public Health - Use of community resources - OakwoodPublic Library, Fire Station, Phil White Arena, etc. - OISE Teacher Candidate Program, SecondarySchool Co-operative Education Program - Parks and Recreation programs - Skating Rink  - An activeSchool Council - Regular parent volunteers who assist in the classrooms and on excursions - Curriculum meetings for parents - Parent Representatives on School Committees - Humewood Daycare- Maplewood Before and After Care - Mothercraft - -

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: Humewood Community SchoolADDRESS: 15 Cherrywood Ave, York, ON

M6C 2X4TELEPHONE: (416) 394-2383EMAIL: Humewood@tdsb.on.ca