Drewry Secondary SchoolADDRESS: 70 Drewry Ave, North York, ON

M2M 1C8PHONE NUMBER: (416) 395-3260EMAIL ADDRESS: Drewry@tdsb.on.caWEBSITE: http://schools.tdsb.on.ca/drewry/index1.htmlGRADE RANGE: 9 to 12

M.I.D. and D.D.ProgramsThe Mild IntellectualDisability (MID) programis a supported academicand work-basedprogram with small,class sizes. Studentsare offered the coursesrequired to earn anO.S.S.D. (andopportunity to earncredits should it meettheir programmingneeds) in conjunctionwith a variety of co-opplacements to assistthem in theirschool-to-worktransition.

Drewry's school motto is: Respect Yourself, Respect Others, TakeResponsibility.

Drewry Secondary School is a small special needs school with aclear focus on providing appropriate academic and life skillscourses for students in a safe and nurturing environment. We arevery responsive to the unique needs of students, their familiesand the community. The curriculum addresses social/emotionalneeds, functional life skills, and employability skills. Drewry hassmall classes with extensive remediation, and a wide variety ofco-curricular activities such as athletics, martial arts, weighttraining, clubs (e.g. Girls' Group, Dance), field trips, andstaff-student sporting events. Placement at Drewry is completedthrough the quadrant coordinators, according to the student'sexceptionality.  

Food Preparation ProgramDrewry has two fully equippedkitchens where students preparelunches and cater to special events. Lunch is prepared every day in theschool's main kitchen. Groceryshopping, meal planning, foodpreparation, serving and cleaning upare all completed by students.Serving for catered events helpsstudents learn practical, hospitality skills, as they work towardsearning their Employability Skills Certificate.

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Employability Skills and Cooperative EducationDrewry's Co-op Programs offer students pre-placement training in:job applications; résumé and cover letter writing; interview skills;health and safety; as well as travel training. Our In-School Co-opProgram provides essential employability skills that students willneed before participating in a full-time Co-operative educationplacement.

Science and Technological EducationDrewry's Science program emphasizes the development ofstudents' numeracy and literacy skills while reinforcing andstrengthening science related knowledge and skills required toprepare them for success both at home and in the workplace.Students explore a range of topics. Opportunity is provided to workin our greenhouse as well as nurture and care for animals.

Literacy and Numeracy Through I.T.Students, at Drewry, have access to a computer-based LanguageLab that offers a variety of adaptive technology software programs,such as Kurzweil 3000, as well as Read and Write Gold. Programssuch as these allow students to access information from thecurriculum and to display their knowledge of the curriculumconsistent with their cognitive strength.

Music & Visual ArtsStudents gain an appreciation of music by participating in aperformance based program that includes a choir and drummingensemble, both of which are regularly featured in school assembliesand outside performances.  Students are introduced to differentstyles of music through attending live performances andparticipating in workshops led by professional musicians.

Additional Features● Visual Arts● School Store● Sensory Garden● Focus on Success Program

● Greenhouse Gardening Activities● Communication Technology● Drewry Catering Service● Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program

For a list of all programs that are also offered visit http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Findyour/Schools.aspx?schno=3512&schoolId=512

Student Life - Where You Belong

Come and join our many extra-curricular activities. We are asmall school and we care about each other, so you willalways feel welcome. Join one of our many clubs including choir, dance, westcoast African drumming, student council, talent shows,gardening, visual arts, dance and cooking. If you lovesports, we offer basketball, soccer, bowlingexcursions, swimming excursions, martial arts, weighttraining, and staff-student sports during our lunch hour. We value the importance of exploring the community inwhich we live.  As such, opportunities for field trips areprovided to such areas as community centres, outdooreducation facilities, libraries, museums, art galleries,naturalized sites and the Toronto Symphony. One of the hallmarks of our school is the fostering ofcommunity spirit.  As such, we support many opportunitiesfor students to engage with each other such as duringfund-raising activities, school dances, school-wide extrememake-overs, and a variety of assemblies highlighting studentabilities and celebrating student success.

What Sets Us Apart

We are a small school with small class sizes. Our specialschool environment enables special education students withdifferent abilities to be welcomed in a variety of schoolactivities in a non-threatening way and without being judgedby their peers. All Drewry students are accepted based onrecommendations from their elementary and junior highschool and the special education coordinators. We stress character education, strong social skills with peermediation and conflict resolution training to resolve issues ina peaceful manner. We help every student and focus onworkable solutions for students. We teach skills thatstudents will value for the rest of their lives. Our teachers and support staff work to accommodate anyability level or challenges that your child might have. We alsoincorporate practical opportunities for students to test theirnew skills in working with materials, woodworking, childcare, first aid, gardening and family studies. For thosestudents who need extra assistance, TDSB social workersare available to help.

Parent and Community Engagement

Drewry Secondary School takes pride in our relationship withCommunity Partners.  We partner with community agencies such asSurrey Place, Griffin Centre, Community Living, the Art TherapyInstitute, Alternative Youth Centre for Employment (AYCE), ProjectWork, YouthLink, Toronto Public Health, Positive Possibilities,and Parks and Recreation. Drewry Secondary School continues to inspire student leadersthrough the Student Council. Within the Student Council, studentsare involved with many community events and school events suchas volunteering at Cummer Valley Lodge, local elementary schoolsand Parents' Night.

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: Drewry Secondary SchoolADDRESS: 70 Drewry Ave, North York, ON

M2M 1C8TELEPHONE: (416) 395-3260EMAIL: Drewry@tdsb.on.ca

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