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词条 A. Y. Jackson Secondary School (Toronto)
释义

  1. History

  2. Student life

      Academics    Sports    Clubs  

  3. Student Demographics

  4. Notable alumni

  5. See also

  6. References

  7. External links

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| image = A._Y._Jackson_Secondary_School_(Toronto).jpg
| image_size = 300px
| caption =
| city = Toronto
| province = Ontario
| postcode = M2H 2G6
| country = Canada
| coordinates = {{coord|43.804875|N|79.366200|W|region:CA-ON|display=inline,title}}
| schooltype = High school
| founded = 1970
| schoolboard = Toronto District School Board
| superintendent = Sahar Sefer
| trustee = Alexander Brown
| principal = Peter Paputsis
| grades = 9-12
| hours_in_day =
| colours = Black and Orange {{color box|black}}{{color box|orange}}
| mascot = Jaguar
| team_name = Jackson Jaguars
| feeder_schools = Highland Middle School

Zion Heights Middle School


| address = 50 Francine Drive
| number = 890227
| grades_label = Grades
| enrollment = 1016
| enrollment_as_of = 2016
| language = English
| url = {{URL|http://www.ayjackson.ca/}}
}}A. Y. Jackson Secondary School is a secondary school for grades 9 to 12 located in North York, the northern district of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located in the North York community of Toronto. It was opened in 1970 by the North York Board of Education, and is now operated by its successor, the Toronto District School Board. The school was named after A. Y. Jackson, a Canadian painter and one of the founders of the Group of Seven.[1][2][3]

History

A.Y. Jackson was opened in 1970 under the North York Board of Education, as a grades 9 to 12 school. However, as part of the 1998 amalgamation of North York into the City of Toronto, the Toronto District School Board now operates A.Y. Jackson. In 2016, as part of a TDSB board decision, the school underwent more changes, with the school now supporting grade nine students and the Gifted program.[4]

Student life

Academics

The school offers three Specialist High Skills Majors (SHSM) in the fields of Biotechnology, Business, and Non-Profit.{{Citation needed|date=December 2016}}

On province wide literacy tests, A. Y. Jackson students' pass rate is 93 percent.[5] The school also has a fantastic record of success in national and international competitions in mathematics, the sciences, computer studies and business education.{{Citation needed|date=December 2016}}

Sports

Currently, A.Y. Jackson has the following sports teams:{{Citation needed|date=December 2016}}

  • Aquatics
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Curling
  • Flag Football
  • Floor Hockey
  • Soccer
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball

Clubs

Currently, A.Y. Jackson has 48 different clubs, councils and ensembles, including 20 related to the arts, and 10 related to the STEM fields.[6]

Student Demographics

The student population of A.Y Jackson is very diverse, with a large component of students living in Canada for five years or less (about 25%), and around 80% of the population speaking a primary language other than English. There were 461 females and 555 males in the school in 2016, making A.Y. Jackson's total student population 1016 in 2016.[7]

Notable alumni

  • Howie Beck, singer/songwriter{{cn|date=February 2018}}
  • Gerald Eaton, Rhythm and blues singer{{cn|date=February 2018}}
  • Rebecca Eckler, journalist and author{{cn|date=February 2018}}
  • Adam Graves, former NHL hockey player{{cn|date=February 2018}}
  • Henry Lau, singer, dancer, and a member of Super Junior-M[8]
  • Orville Lee, retired CFL running back.{{cn|date=February 2018}}
  • Alex Lifeson, guitarist for the rock group Rush{{cn|date=February 2018}}
  • Suhana Meharchand, broadcaster{{cn|date=February 2018}}
  • Sorel Mizzi, professional poker player{{cn|date=February 2018}}
  • Daniel Negreanu, professional poker player{{cn|date=February 2018}}
  • Merrill Nisker (better known as Peaches), electronica musician{{cn|date=February 2018}}
  • Monita Rajpal, CNN International news anchor{{cn|date=February 2018}}
  • David Zimmer, MPP for Willowdale{{cn|date=February 2018}}

See also

{{Portal|Schools|Toronto|Education}}
  • List of high schools in Ontario

References

1. ^2007 Euclid Contest Results
2. ^2006 Euclid Contest Results
3. ^A.Y. Jackson Secondary School Brochure
4. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.tdsb.on.ca/portals/_default/ARC_helpful_info_docs/P20151127%20-AYClusterJHSBoardDecisionParentLetterv11%20v2.pdf|title=AY Cluster JHS Board Decision Parent Letter|last=Curtis|first=Linda|date=December 4, 2015|website=tdsb.on.ca|publisher=Toronto District School Board|access-date=December 8, 2016}}
5. ^Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test Results
6. ^{{Cite web|url=http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/Portals/ayjackson/Clubs-Councils-Activities%202016%20Day%20Time%20%20Location.pdf|title=CLUBS / COUNCILS / ACTIVITIES 2016-2017|last=|first=|date=|website=schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca|publisher=Toronto DSB|access-date=December 10, 2016}}
7. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Findyour/Schools/FactsAndFigures.aspx?schno=3432|title=Toronto District School Board > Find your... > Schools > Facts and Figures|last=Board|first=Toronto District School|website=www.tdsb.on.ca|access-date=2016-12-11}}
8. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/2013/07/01/henry_lau_goes_from_willowdale_to_kpop_superstar.html|title=Henry Lau goes from Willowdale to K-Pop superstar {{!}} Toronto Star|website=thestar.com|access-date=2016-12-08}}

External links

  • A. Y. Jackson Secondary School website
  • A. Y. Jackson S.S. Science Department Website
  • Toronto District School Board: A. Y. Jackson Secondary School, with a school profile (.pdf)
  • A.Y. Jackson Secondary School on TOBuilt
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