Lucy McCormick Senior SchoolADDRESS: 2717 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON

M6P 1Y1PHONE NUMBER: (416) 397-2713EMAIL ADDRESS: LucyMcCormick@tdsb.on.caWEBSITE: http://schools.tdsb.on.ca/lucymccormick/GRADE RANGE: 7 to 8

Snozelen RoomOur large SnoezelenRoom was providedthrough a grant fromRonald McDonaldHouse Charities. Thistheraputic, multi-sensoryspace is specificallydesigned to support theself-regulation needs ofour learners. The visual,auditory and kinesthetic special effects in theroom serve to alertstudents and to relaxthem. After using thespace, students are ableto better access thecurriculum offered inclassrooms and in rotaryprograms.

Together, we care and believe.  Individually, we learn and achieve.

At  Lucy McCormick Senior School, we provide a safe, caring,barrier free environment for students aged 12 to 21 who havedevelopmental disabilities and developmental & developmentaland physical disabilities.  A multidisciplinary team approach isused to support learners in accessing the Alternative Curriculum. Each classroom team includes one Teacher and 1.5  Ed.Assistants. Some classes additionally utilize Child and YouthWorkers and Blind/Deaf Intervenors. Our School Support Team iscomprised of a Psychoeducational Consultant, a Speech &Language Pathologist, and Occupational & Physiotherapyprofessionals. These personnel work in consultation withclassroom teams to implement programming recommendations. 

Horticulture ProgramThe beautiful greenhouse is the mainfeature of the vibrant Horticultureprogram at Lucy McCormick.  Yearround, students can spend time in thegreenhouse surrounded by a widevariety of flowering plants and trees. Students learn to plant, water, prune and tend to a variety offlowering plants, vegetable planters and small gardens in theschool grounds. 

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Wood Working ProgramAt Lucy McCormick there is a fully equipped and specially adaptedwood shop where students work, under the expert guidance of theDesign and Technology teacher.  Some of the finished productsstudents make include:  paper towel holders, book ends, smallwooden stools and tool caddies.

Food Services ProgramClasses from many high schools with DD programs are scheduledinto the Food Services program throughout the year.  Our fullyfunctioning cafeteria under the supervision of a secondary teacherprovides viable work experience for these students. 

Work Education ProgramWork Education is a visual arts-based program designed to meetthe individual and vocational needs of each student.  Multi-sensoryexperiences involving a variety of art tools, materials andtechniques are used to enhance the students' imagination, creativityproblem-solving and critical thinking skills. 

Family StudiesThe Family Studies program emphasizes skills that are useful athome, primarily simple food preparation and laundry activities.  Thestudents practise many skills such as sorting, measuring, choosingfood items, chopping, mixing, washing dishes and setting the table.

Additional Features

For a list of all programs that are also offered visit http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Findyour/Schools.aspx?schno=5310&schoolId=1357

Student Life - Where You Belong

At Lucy McCormick staff plan many theme-based activitiesto enhance the academic curriculum.  Students enjoyassemblies, dances, sports events, guest artists andperformers and many other events designed to keep theprogram vibrant and exciting for students. Some studentstake part in an overnight excursion in June at Shadowlakeor Windreach Farms.  The end of the year culminates in abeautifully coordinated graduation ceremony for graduatesand their parents.

What Sets Us Apart

Lucy McCormick School is the singular congregated /DDschool in the TDSB structured to meet the needs of onlysecondary age and older students.  We incorporateelements from the secondary school model such as rotaryschedules, lockers and age-appropriate activities designedto foster independence. 

Parent and Community Engagement

One of our primary goals is to provide access to the community forour students and to invite the community into our school. Community trips are a daily part of the students' schedules.  We arevery grateful for the Activity Bus that allows us to transport ourwheelchair students on field trips and regular swimming classes atBeverley P.S. pool.  At Lucy we benefit from PSWstudentplacements in partnership with Yorkdale Adult Learning Centre andCALC.  We also work closely with community/social agencies:Surrey Place, Geneva Centre, Community Living Toronto, VITA,META Centre, Griffin Centre, Community Care Access Centre. Wehave a small but dedicated and supportive School Advisory Council.

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: Lucy McCormick Senior SchoolADDRESS: 2717 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON

M6P 1Y1TELEPHONE: (416) 397-2713EMAIL: LucyMcCormick@tdsb.on.ca