Welcome to the Henry Kelsey Senior Public School Website. We are a Grade 7-8 school serving over 400 students in the Agincourt community.
We are excited to welcome all returning students & their families and we extend a warm welcome to the new students & families joining us this year!
LEARNING @ KELSEY
As part of the Toronto District School Board, we are committed towards building and honouring:
- a strong public education system
- a partnership of students, schools, family and community
- the uniqueness and diversity of our students and our community
- the commitment and skills of our staff
- equity, innovation, accountability and accessibility
- learning environments that are safe, nurturing, positive and respectful.
Our school wide focus will continue to be on addressing literacy and numeracy instruction. Our staff is engaged in professional development to focus on high yield strategies for improving vocabulary, reading fluency and comprehension, and numeracy. We have a comprehensive reading program for all students who may need support in any of these areas.
Students will also be learning about global competencies. These are skills required to successfully participate in the global economy and include things like: collaboration, technological competence, problem solving, critical thinking.
IMPORTANT DATES -
- September 2: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!
- September 26: PA Day - No School for Students
- October 10: PA Day - No School for Students
- November 11: Progress report cards sent home
- November 13: Parent/Guardian-Teacher Meetings (evening)
- November 14 : Parent/Guardian-Teacher Meetings (morning)
- December 22: Winter Break
- January 5: Classes return from winter break
- January 16: PA Day - No School for Students
- February 10: Progress report cards sent home
- February 12: Parent/Guardian-Teacher Meetings (evening)
- February 13 : Parent/Guardian-Teacher Meetings (morning)
- March 11-15: Spring Break
- June 5: PA Day - No School for Students
- June 26: PA DAY
SCHOOL HOURS
Morning Entry: 8:55 am
School Start: 9:00am
Lunch: 11:30-12:30pm
Dismissal: 3:00pm
RESOURCES
On this website you can find a number of resources:
1. School Routines Tab: This tab contains information to support Henry Kelsey SPS families with absence protocols and the school day schedule.
2. Our Grade 8 - 9 Transition Tab: This is a very important year for Grade 8 students heading to Grade 9. There are many activities and information nights available for families to attend to help make the best decision for their child. Please check out this tab if you are a grade 8 family member or student.
3. School Programs Tab: This tab explains a little bit about our programs and contains a link to the guided reading program at Henry Kelsey and the TDSB Virtual Library. We know and understand the importance student fluency in reading and future academic success.
Please remember that you can reach out to us anytime by email or phone. We look forward to a wonderful year at Henry Kelsey!