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

Features-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, Film 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, film arts, and visual arts to anaudition. Students divide their daybetween rigorous academic classesand our extensive arts program taught by skilled teachers andguest artists. Our students perform in provincial, national, andinternational competitions.The program promotes creative expression, inspires excellenceand instills artistic discipline in a supportive, collaborative, andchallenging environment. Please contact the Claude Watsonartistic director at ext. 20137 for more information.

More Information about Earl Haig Secondary School

Enrichment ProgramEarl Haig offers an enrichment program in English, Math, SocialSciences, French, and Science from grades 9 to 11.  These coursesprovide students with additional challenges and opportunities forindependent learning, in addition to expanding your critical andanalytical thinking skills.

Student Success ProgramThis program is focused on assisting students who requireadditional support by providing learning skills, credit recovery orrescue, and tutoring support.  Students receive assistance in thedevelopment of study skills and organizational and timemanagement skills. This program uses a preventative model toensure both credit accumulation and skill development.  

Cooperative Education ProgramThis program integrates academic study with practical experience inbusiness and industry. This learning experience helps studentsmake informed decisions about future careers. Students alsodevelop the work habits, attitudes, and job skills necessary for asuccessful transition from secondary school to the workplace orpost-secondary education.

Computer and Information TechnologyEarl Haig Computer Studies and ICT programs provideopportunities for students to prepare for future careers in ICT.Courses focus on transferable skills, concepts of critical thinking,problem solving, independent study and labour market informationto enhance transitions to employment and post-secondary learning.

Additional Features● Continuous intake Co-op program● International Study Programs● Eco-School Platinum Level● Drop Everything And Read (D.E.A.R.)

● Settlement worker support● E-Learning Program● Master classes● 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

Earl Haig students have great opportunities to developleadership skills and have fun.  Earl Haig offers more than75 clubs and councils, as well a wide range of sportsteams.  Students help to organize our Dance Nights, artshows, Coffee House, and Zoom Film Festival.  Theyperform or attend our Music Showcase, One-Act plays,Symphony and Jazz Nights.  Earl Haig's Athletic Programoffers a wide range from traditional sports to specializedactivities such as rugby, martial arts training, golf, boys' andgirls' hockey, and ultimate frisbee. Earl Haig's intensive extra-curricular learning programsheighten awareness, appreciation and concern for globalissues and the environment.  Enriched overseasexperiences are available for travel to other countries andwe host international students through exchange programsto increase 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

Earl Haig has an excellent reputation in Toronto.  The schoolhelps students create their future.  Over 95 per cent of EarlHaig students are accepted into the university of theirchoice.  The school has expanded the co-operativeeducation program, developing partnerships to respond toour students' interests. The Claude Watson Arts Programoffers an enriched art education for students with ademonstrated talent in Dance, Drama, Music, Film Arts, andVisual Arts.  Graduates of this program are better preparedto advance their arts studies and to achieve their careerdreams. Earl Haig coaches and involves students inMathematics, Science, Business, English, French and Artscontests at every level, including the Sir Isaac Newtoncontest for grade 12 Physics students, the Avogadro contestfor grade 11 chemistry, the University of Toronto nationalbiology competition, the provincial and international DECAfor business students, Canadian Open Math Challenge,Kiwanis Music Festival, Pierre Berton Writing Contests, andSears Drama Festival.  

Parent and Community Engagement

- Alumni include parents, students, alumni, and staff that supportsEarl Haig and scholarship program.- 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 Arts andelective programs- An active and engaged School Council meets regularly to discussschool issues and concerns- Parents are welcome to attend all school events- Website, Haig Line Newsletters, Info Hotline, and Info Hotlineprovide on-going information to parents-Settlement workers available to support students and parents intheir first language 

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