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Jean

The York School

(3.5 stars) (written circa Nov 2023) (edited May 9, 2024)

I attended York from Grade 7 to Grade 9. I'll try to be thorough as possible, but I may miss a lot due to the character limit.

I do want to note that if you already know what universities you want to go to, CHECK THE REQUIREMENTS FOR WHAT PROGRAM YOU WANT TO GO INTO. IB can tank your average by a lot if you aren’t prepared.

Academic Stuff

The teaching style
All of the teachers are passionate about what they do, and the lessons are taught in a straightforward way that allows for a lot of participation. If you have questions, there’s plenty of time for questions. They do assign a large amount of work, but that's just most IB schools.
I’d say the teaching is very high quality: exactly what you’d expect from a private school.
For all Middle/Senior School students, I recommend at least learning the basics of WeVideo, Adobe Express, Canva, and Google Docs. Specifically for the Senior School, ManageBac will be really important.

Workload
Brace thyself! It's going to be a wild ride. (Check Tips)

School Environment

Competitive people flock to this school like moths to a very expensive light. However, if you aren’t the competitive type, you can still survive. For everyone, their mental health will most likely *vwoop* downwards sooner or later. I remember the school sent out a mental health survey, and 70% of the Senior School students said they probably had depression haha

Inclusion
York's DEI is somewhat performative, but I've noticed they've been trying to make it less performative over the years.
YOU MAY FACE SOME FORM OF DISCRIMINATION DURING YOUR TIME HERE AT YORK IF YOU ARE A MINORITY. ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE TRANS OR NEURODIVERGENT.
The teachers and faculty generally try to be understanding, but the students may be less so. I'd attribute this to a lack of education about these topics, a lack of willingness to learn about it and/or ignorance.
There’s currently a GSA, but the last exec is transferring out and I’m not sure what’ll happen to the club.
Get good at writing persuasive essays, self advocacy will be vital during your time here. But at least the school's trying?

Tips

I highly recommend using all of the school's resources, ESPECIALLY THE SOCIAL WORKERS AND LEARNING STRATEGISTS. THEY WILL SAVE YOU. They're located in the Wellness Centre, on the first floor right next to the South Stairwell.

In Grade 9, you will get assigned a university counselor. They will help you with whatever courses you need to choose. If you already know what program you're going to be taking in university, and are wondering what you should do to get into the program, BOOK A MEETING WITH THE COUNSELOR.

Emails are love, emails are life. Get good at writing them.

Check YorkNet on occasion: your report cards are on there.

Check over the rubric when handing in major assignments. Some teachers will even give you a nice little checklist at the end of the planning documents (for said assignments) that will show what is expected for the assignment.

Sometimes, when major assignments are assigned, the teacher will set aside class time for the assignment to be finished. Take advantage of that. It will save you some amount of time.

Use Blackboard. All of the course material from the courses that you're taking will be on there. Homework assignments will also be in Blackboard announcements. Sometimes, the teachers even put exam preparation guides on there (use them!).

Take advantage of the extra help sessions that the teachers offer. In the Middle School, there are specific times that the teachers post on Blackboard. In the Senior School, you can go when the teacher says they’re available, which is usually almost always.

Participate! Participate in class, participate in clubs and councils, participate in athletics, participate in everything.

And remember to try to have fun. Some parts of this may be a bummer, but I had a pretty okay time here.

The York School is very well organised one. They exactly know how to give opportunities to their students and one in one personal consultation to bring out the best potential career choice. According to each student’s requirement the school provides everything possible according to their system.
My daughter has graduated in 2020. She became more independent & found her interests .
I am very thankful to the teachers, stuffs, advisers, Counselor & all.
It’s a Top graded IB school in Torento .
My daughter Shanjana Hossain graduated In 2020 . Currently she started her university in “The MCGILL University in Montreal. One of the top best university in the world.

I am overwhelmed with her success. Please keep her in your prayers.
Thanks

We have 2 kids who started in 2014 who love going to The York School. They provide the perfect balance between academics, athletics, community awareness and involvement.  The teachers are supportive and enable the kids to succeed while challenging them to work independently.  The athletics program is run superbly with an emphasis on building skills in the younger years through superior coaching and extra curricular options.  The best decision we made was to send our kids to this school.

The York School is committed to educating the 'whole child'.  Amazing teachers, strong academics, lots of activities including an inclusive athletic program, and a true dedication to creating a caring environment make this school a special place.  When, after seven years, your child loves going to school every day, you know you have found an excellent school.

I am From United State! My Family is planning to Move In Canada...Gosh I know my Family Move to City to City around Alabama But I didn't know we will move from a Different Country! Anyway...This School Look Awesome! But I have Questions...Is there a Band Class In The York School? I play alto Saxophone I am a Beginner Band! But Soon I will be going to 8th Grade to become a Advance Band! Plus What Level Of Education Do Y'all Teach? Do You have to Wear School Uniform All The Time?! Since I do Love Wearing My Normal Clothes Like My Minecraft Shirt (Lol) plus It this a Public School or Private School It Sound Like a Public School But It Look Like a Private School! Anyway Yeah...Sorry If I have Out too Much! 😅 You see I am Nervous! I never Been to a School so High Quality! Every school I went have Lack of Education and Tons Of Drama... Anway...oh yeah One More Question! Will there Be A lot of School Breaks?! Cause I am Used to A lot of School Breaks From Alabama! Yeah my Knowledge Is Very Lacky But I do Love Having Breaks! Cause of a teacher in-Service Day,School problems and Holiday so Yeah that pretty much it! So Um...BYE!

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