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At St. Charles Catholic School, we take pride in the accomplishments of our students in academics, the arts, athletics, and leadership.

• Guided by the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations, we are committed to nurturing students who are:

  • Caring

  • Compassionate

  • Responsible members of their community

• We foster a learning environment that encourages:

  • Innovation

  • Critical thinking

  • Creativity

  • Problem-solving

• We empower every student to reach their full potential and develop the skills and confidence needed for lifelong success.

• We are grateful for the strong partnerships we share with our:

  • Families

  • Volunteers

  • Wider school community

• Through collaboration, open communication, and shared commitment, our staff and families work together to support the success and well-being of every student.

• We strengthen these partnerships through regular communication, including:

  • Student agendas

  • Newsletters

  • School events

  • Our school website

  • Ongoing conversations with families

• Together, we contribute to a positive, supportive, and connected learning community.

At St. Charles Catholic School, our mission is to educate students to their full potential by providing a safe, welcoming and Catholic integrated learning environment, exemplary of a community formed by Catholic beliefs and traditions.

At St. Charles Catholic School, every student is valued for their unique strengths, experiences, and needs.

• We are committed to creating a diverse, safe, and inclusive community rooted in respect and our Catholic faith.

• We support every child in reaching their full potential and nurture the development of the whole person:

  • Spiritually

  • Academically

  • Socially

  • Emotionally

  • Physically

• We recognize that students learn in different ways and at different paces.

• We support diverse learners through:

  • Differentiated instruction

  • Varied learning opportunities

  • Individualized supports

  • Early identification of student needs

  • Collaborative planning

  • Classroom-based interventions

Individualized Programs

• We provide:

  • In-class program modifications

  • Remediation

  • English as a Second Language (ESL) support

  • Special education programming, including speech, learning disability, and behavioural supports

Enriched and Enhanced Programming

• We offer:

  • All-Day Kindergarten

  • In-school programs and presentations, including Scientists in Schools, Dairy Farmers, Street and Bus Safety, Reptilia, and Toronto Zoo

  • Hands-on learning experiences, including live theatre and field trips

Educational Assistance Tools

• We provide students with access to:

  • Our school library

  • Computers

  • In-class technology, including SMART Boards and the internet

Faith and Student Recognition

• We foster a strong faith community by reflecting each month on Catholic virtues, including:

  • Hospitality

  • Gratitude

  • Peacemaking

  • Charity

  • Courage

  • Love

  • Forgiveness

  • Justice

  • Compassion

  • Faithfulness

• We celebrate student achievement and positive contributions through our monthly Pride Award assemblies.

• Students are recognized for demonstrating our Catholic values and making meaningful contributions to their classrooms and school community.

Respect, Responsibility, and Safety

• We consider respect for self, others, authority, and property a cornerstone of school life.

• Our Code of Conduct promotes:

  • Responsibility

  • Self-discipline

  • Accountability

  • Positive decision-making

  • Ownership of one’s actions

• We encourage students to:

  • Speak courteously and respectfully, without making reference to appearance, colour, or family.

  • Be truthful and honest, even when they are at fault.

  • Always do their very best in everything they do.

  • Show respect for God’s Church, traditions, and truths.

  • Protect our environment and all of God’s creation.

• We prioritize student safety through:

  • A safe arrival program that allows parents to contact the school 24 hours a day

  • Follow-up with families when we have not received notification about a student’s absence

  • Student safety training

  • A discipline code that promotes self-discipline and safety for all

• We opened in the fall of 1952 as one of the first Catholic schools established in the south-central area of North York.

• Originally, we served a newly developed rural community and have continued to grow alongside the neighbourhood.

• Today, we welcome a diverse student population of more than 200 students.

• We are named after St. Charles Borromeo, a renowned Church leader who devoted his life to the renewal and welfare of the Catholic Church.

• St. Charles Borromeo:

  • Played a significant role in the Council of Trent

  • Was known for his leadership and service

  • Demonstrated a strong commitment to education and faith

• We celebrate his feast day on November 4.

• Today, we proudly honour our rich history and Catholic traditions.

• We provide a welcoming, faith-filled environment where students are encouraged to grow in:

  • Learning

  • Leadership

  • Service