MISSION STATEMENT     John English Junior Middle School is a dynamic, innovative and progressive centre for public education in the Lakeshore of south Etobicoke, where each of our English and French Immersion students experiences personal success in developing academic, technological and life skills.  In our safe, supportive and specialized learning environment, we integrate the talents and efforts of students, staff, parents and our many community partners to enable each student to become a competent, contributing member of our neighbourhood and society.

	GOALS
	Our students will:   meet or exceed the Ministry standards and expectations;   be able to use technology effectively in their daily lives;   demonstrate respect for themselves and others;   demonstrate respect for the environment;   actively participate in their own goal-setting;   be actively involved in the arts and physical education.

TACTICS

   We will:

 

  integrate technology;

 

ensure implementation of the new Ontario curricula documents in science and technology and social studies/history, geography and provide on-going
assessment and evaluation;

 

provide opportunities for students to enhance their school and neighbourhood environments and promote and model
the 3R program - reduce, re-use, recycle;

 

ensure a safe, welcoming and supportive environment and deliver a curriculum and activities which promote
acceptance and respect;

 

maintain the place of the arts and physical education in school life;

 

help students establish a pattern of regular self-
assessment and goal setting