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Lakeshore Collegiate Institute
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350 Kipling Ave, Etobicoke, ON
M8V 3L1
(416) 394-7650
Lakeshore@tdsb.on.ca
http://www.lakeshorecollegiate.ca
9 to 12
Futurum Doctrina et Concordia Prospice - Look to the Future
with Knowledge and Friendship.
WoodLINKS - Fine
Furniture
The WoodLINKS
program in fine furniture,
offered at Lakeshore
Collegiate Institute, is a
certification program
consisting of curriculum,
curriculum resources
and assessment tools,
developed in
cooperation with the
Wood Manufacturing
Council of Canada.
Students will learn,
starting in grade 11, in a
new state-of-the-art
facility equipped and
designed to industry
standard. LCI has
partnered with an
Industry Partnership
Network to also provide
resources, access to
industry, guest speakers
and co-operative
education program
opportunities.
Lakeshore Collegiate Institute (LCI) provides opportunities for you
to enrich your personal and academic achievement by providing a
demanding curriculum that incorporates academics with the arts,
technology, co-op and athletics. LCI is a dynamic school with a
wide offering of programs for every student. Starting in grade 9,
all students are welcomed to secondary school with an orientation
program in August lead by our Leadership Students. Unique to
LCI, in addition to our broad academic curriculum, is an extensive
technology program including courses in culinary arts, desktop
publishing, cosmetology, electricity, transportation, construction,
WoodLINKS (fine furniture), CyberARTS, graphic design,
photography and video production.
CyberARTS
CyberARTS is a four year
multidisciplinary program where
traditional Visual Arts are combined
with Communications Technology
and Digital Media. Each year
students earn two credits, one in
Visual Arts and one in Technology,
and a CyberARTS certification upon
graduation. The aims of this program
are to develop students’ technical,
creative and academic skills while encouraging creative thinking,
independent work habits and strong communication skills to
prepare student for post-secondary success. Students must go
through an interview and application process in order to join the
program. Further information can be found at: www.lcicyberarts.ca
More Information about Lakeshore Collegiate Institute
Excellence in Academics Through the Arts
The Music, Dramatic and Visual Arts Departments offer extensive
programs that include courses such as Band, Director's Craft,
Theatre Production, Set Design, Set Construction, and a
specialized Acting Class. Students have the opportunity to work in
our three large studios, for Visual Arts, with professional tools such
as printing presses, silk screens, and pottery wheels.
Education Sector Council Partnership
The Education Sector Council Partnership is a program based on
"skills for global futures" with a focus on the supply chain sector
council and the automotive repair services sector. This partnership
is geared towards establishing contacts with area businesses to
provide experiential opportunities and augment our Specialist High
Skills Major and our WoodLINKS programs.
Steps to University and Dual Credit
Steps (University of Toronto) is designed to offer students the
opportunity to earn a first year U of T credit. Students obtain their U
of T student card and have full access to their facilities and libraries.
Dual Credit, in partnership with Humber College, allows students
to simultaneously earn a high school and a college credit in select
first year college courses.
Outstanding Support and Broad-Based Tech
Programs
LCI supports your academic and experiential learning with not only
three cross-curricular networked computer labs, a diverse library
resource centre, five classroom based computer labs, but also
outstanding broad-based technology programs in a variety of
specializations such as Culinary Arts, Automotive, Woodworking
and Cosmetology to name but a few.
Additional Features
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Student Government - All Grades
Extracurricular Activities
Full Physical Education Program
Special Education Language Lab
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Student Leadership - All Grades
Intramural Activities - All Grades
High-Tech Bio/Chem/Physics Labs
8 Internet Computer Labs
For a list of all programs that are also offered visit http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Findyour/Schools.aspx?schno=2817&schoolId=1059
Student Life - Where You Belong
Fitness and School Spirit; every student is encouraged to
participate and join any of our numerous intramural and
sports teams. Lakeshore is in the process of completing a
brand new Artificial Turf / Dome for our field complex, and
continues to have access to ice time at the MasterCard
Centre and pool time at Gus Ryder pool.
Lakeshore supports teams in football, soccer, hockey,
cricket, basketball, volleyball, cross-country running, track
and field, golf, badminton, lacrosse, wrestling, rugby,
swimming and Ultimate Frisbee to name but a few.
LCI received a Healthy Schools Award from Education
Minister Laurel Broten, MPP, Etobicoke-Lakeshore
recognizing our work creating and promoting a healthier
school. Fitness and nutrition are a focus at LCI.
We offer a wide range of groups, clubs and activities where
a student’s artistic, academic, social and leadership skills
can be developed. Some of the clubs available include
Students' Council, Yearbook, Caring Adult program,
Environmental Club, Model UN, Camp Olympia for grade
10’s, Albion Hills Leadership Camp for grade 9’s and a
German Exchange partnership with Paul-Pfinzing
Gymnasium secondary school in Bavaria.
What Sets Us Apart
LCI supports student learning with cross-curricular
networked computer labs and a diverse library resource
centre. A Newcomers’ Program and a settlement worker are
available to support our English language learners.
Student Services provides academic support,
post-secondary/career counselling, arranges
university/college visits, seminars, guest speakers,
university/college fairs as well student support with
scholarship applications and financial planning.
LCI's Co-op Department offers students opportunities to
explore career options in a variety of fields/locations, ranging
from hospitals to lawyers' offices, early childhood and
teaching assistant positions as well as the trades. Many of
our student placements in the trades are registered through
the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program.
Most of LCI's students go on to University, College or into a
skilled trade apprenticeship. We are proud of the numerous
awards, scholarships and recognitions they receive for
outstanding achievement and involvement in academics, our
community and skill competitions.
Parent and Community Engagement
LCI partners with many community agencies such as Public Health,
Women's Habitat, Rotary/Lions Clubs, National Silicates, Humane
Society, Clear Directions, Job Start, Lakeshore Area Multiservice
Project, Etobicoke Dental Services and others.
LCI fundraises for the 30 Hour Famine for World Vision; Free The
Children through our annual Polar Bear Dip, The Toronto Star Santa
Claus Fund, Sick Childrens' Hospital and local food and toy drives.
LCI participates in the Annual Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade
and provides community service by students in the cosmetology and
transportation programs.
LCI hosts regular school council meetings on the first Monday of
each month. Two outdoor electronic signs provide information to the
community and an automated voice message system is used to
update parents on current school events, pertinent dates and
student attendance.
TDSB - Better Schools. Brighter Futures
Imagine a TDSB where all schools share a common core set of characteristics. They are
community-driven and focused on teaching and learning. Students and parents have a wide variety of
opportunities 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 financial
stability.
Contact Information
SCHOOL NAME: Lakeshore Collegiate Institute
ADDRESS:
350 Kipling Ave, Etobicoke, ON
M8V 3L1
TELEPHONE:
(416) 394-7650
EMAIL:
Lakeshore@tdsb.on.ca
http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Findyour/Schools.aspx?schno=2817&schoolId=1059