Don Mills Collegiate InstituteADDRESS: 15 The Donway E, North York, ON

M3C 1X6PHONE NUMBER: (416) 395-3190EMAIL ADDRESS: DonMills.CI@tdsb.on.caWEBSITE: http://schools.tdsb.on.ca/donmillsciGRADE RANGE: 9 to 12

A Variety ofPrograms Students learn in a safeand stimulatingenvironment.  There issomething for everyoneat DMCI.  In addition toour Collegiate programwe feature CyberARTs,Gifted and Dual-Creditprograms. Our school is known forits strong math andscience programs.  Weare consistentlysuccessful in mathand competitions bothlocally andinternationally. Our building iswheelchair accessibleand we have a specialprogram to supportstudents with mobilityissues.  

Mission Statement of Don Mills Collegiate Institute Empower members of a global community to:  Develop life-longlearning skills. Make a positive contribution to society. Create anenvironment of respect and responsibility.  Imagine futuresuccess.  Our school's emphasis is on student success. This emphasis isenhanced by modern science laboratories, a library learningcommons, and state-of-the-art computer labs. The use of thesesupports enable students to learn skills for the 21st century.  Ourgoal is to help all our students achieve their personal best! 

We value our Students! At Don Mills Collegiate there are alimitless number of possibilities whenconsidering what to become involvedwith. We have extensive music,dramatic arts and athletic programswhich provide many opportunities forstudent involvement in performances,productions and inter-school teams.We have a number of extremelyactive student groups including our SAC, Student Volunteers andAmbassadors. All of our students are invited to enjoy breakfast each morningthrough our Breakfast for Learning program.

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CyberARTS This specialized program offers a leading edge curriculum which isdesigned to maximize student potential and achievement through avariety of expanded opportunities which address industry standardsin graphic design, multimedia, animation, industrial design, desktoppublishing, web design/programming, architectural design, fashiondesign and new media. 

Gifted Program DMCI has approximately 200 students enrolled in the GiftedProgram.  In order to qualify, students must be identified by anIPRC.  All of the core subjects are offered, with an emphasis on thedevelopment of higher level thinking skills.  Our students areengaged in many challenging and exciting learning opportunities.

Green Industries Our Green Industries program allows students to explore a varietyof concepts and courses. Their journey through aspects ofhorticulture, agriculture, forestry, design and renewable resources isaugmented by industry and post-secondary scholastic partnerships.

Co-op Education / Dual Credits We offer the perfect cooperative education experience.  Our fullsemester program gives students the opportunity to gain practicalhands on experience in the career of their choice.  Our studentsalso enjoy the opportunity to gain an extra high school and collegecredit through our dual credit partnership with colleges.

Additional Features● Music and Arts● Math and Science Competitions● Sears Drama Festival● Best Buddies (with D.D. students)

● Athletics● Peer Tutoring● Gold Level Eco School 5+ years● Robotics

For a list of all programs that are also offered visit http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Findyour/Schools.aspx?schno=3415&schoolId=415

Student Life - Where You Belong

Have a great time in one of our many student clubs!  We arethe only high school in Ontario with a Show Choirperforming locally and competing internationally. Thisensemble sings and dances to jazz, pop and Broadwayshow tunes and regularly comes home with awards. Join theDrama Club and write, direct or perform in live theatre.  Ifscience and math are your passion, join our chemistry,physics, biology, or math clubs. Along with the busyenvironmental club, these groups challenge you while youhave a great time.  Practice your communication andpersuasion skills by joining our debating club.  Students mayhave fun in one of our social clubs, including anime, art,chess, band, and choir.  We offer you a great selection ofsports teams including hockey, baseball, skiing, soccer,track, badminton and volleyball.  If you like to expressyourself, consider getting involved in ouraward-winning publication, the BullDog, the voice and spiritof DMCI. This full tabloid newspaper is produced monthly. 

What Sets Us Apart

 We are devoted to our students and their learning.  What wedo every day helps to change the lives of our studentsforever.  We create a world where every student is valuedand is encouraged to contribute to society. Don Mills Collegiate is in integral part of the Don Millscommunity.  Groups actively seek out our exceptionalfacility.  Whether it be our fields, pool, gymnasium orclassrooms, we have some type of activity happening almostevery day of the week, all year long.  Our EcoClub andGreen Industry students have worked hard to create invitingsurroundings.  We have created landscaped courtyards andbreezeways featuring a koi pond and waterfall, with nativegrasses and tree plantings. We have also plantedagricultural plots growing a variety of fruits and vegetables. Come make our world a part of your world! 

Parent and Community Engagement

 Parent Involvement: -   Active parental involvement and support via School Council.  Community Links: -   Student volunteer support for local community organizations. -   Corporate partners who support the CyberARTS and Green Industries. -   Blood Donor drives, White Ribbon Campaign, Students Against Impaired Driving.  -   Empowered Student Partnership. Students working collaboratively with the Toronto Police.

TDSB - Better Schools. Brighter Futures

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: Don Mills Collegiate InstituteADDRESS: 15 The Donway E, North York, ON

M3C 1X6TELEPHONE: (416) 395-3190EMAIL: DonMills.CI@tdsb.on.ca

http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Findyour/Schools.aspx?schno=3415&schoolId=415