Our Students
Emily Carr has an enrollment of approximately 300 students. We have classes in the regular English program and in the Early French Immersion program. Most of our students come from Forest Valley ES and Glen Ogilvie PS. We strive to set the tone for a positive learning environment for students. When they leave, most students go to Cairine Wilson Secondary School or Gloucester High School. Some attend Canterbury High School, Colonel By High School, and other OCDSB secondary schools.
Our Staff
At ECMS we have a dedicated, caring staff of professionals who work as a team to ensure the best possible education for each student. We have a mentoring program that supports beginning teachers and encourages all staff to be lifelong learners. Staff members seek out opportunities for professional development through workshops, university courses and conferences. Our teachers mentor student teachers in partnership with several universities. Students have commented that “the staff members at Emily Carr haven’t forgotten what it’s like to be a kid.” As a staff, we take pride in supporting our adolescent learners within a very comprehensive framework that attends to each student’s needs.
Our Community
Parents are involved in their children's education and take an active role on School Council as well as volunteering in a number of our programs and initiatives. The ECMS School Council is responsible for many initiatives such as fundraising and hot lunch days. New members are always welcome at the monthly meetings.
As a school, we believe in reaching out as a community leader to support others. Our students reach out to the community through various fund-raising efforts. We encourage our students to be leaders today and identify various charities and community groups to support.
Mission statement
Our mission is to provide a quality education to each adolescent learner in a positive and caring environment by developing skills in the areas of emotional, social, physical and intellectual growth.