Inside LHS

WEEKLY COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

Each Friday afternoon, our Principal sends out ,via email, the Leaside High School Community Newsletter to all parents/caregivers/guardians.  The newsletter includes the calendar for the coming week and contains 3 sections:

• Parents & Guardians - including information on reporting student absences, cellphone policies, upcoming school council meetings & hosted events etc. as well as timely updates on parent teacher interviews, exam schedules etc.

• Engaging students - including information on recent and upcoming student activities , Athletics and Club updates

• Guidance - including information on guidance resources available, links to book guidance appointments and scholarships & awards for graduation students

Take a few minutes to read through the newsletter each week as it is a great way to keep updated on what is happening at Leaside High.

PARENT TIPS

To assist parents/caregivers and guardians find information to frequently asked questions, we have created a Parents Tips page.   Parent Tips  

CLUBS AND SPORTING OPTIONS

Leaside High School has over 49 clubs that students can join and over 30 school sporting teams that students can try out for. 
Note: Parents can volunteer to help assist a teacher with a club, or help coach a sporting team.  If you are interested, please complete the Parent volunteer form 

• 2024/25 LEASIDE CLUBS & SPORTS OFFERINGS

• Leaside High School Athletic Policy: 2024-2025 - To ensure eligibility for intercollegiate competition, ALL student-athletes at Leaside High School must complete the Policy form.  In addition to submitting the form, student-athletes are required to pay the Student Activity Fee of $60.00. This fee must be paid before participating in any intercollegiate events. The Student Activity Fee can be paid via School Cash Online. Students who are experiencing financial need should speak to their Alpha VP.  You reach out to the VP based on the student's surname. 

Vice Principal's 

A – L – Austin Pool: Austin.pool@tdsb.on.ca  

M – Z – Ruth Kelly: ruth.kelly@tdsb.on.ca 

• Excursions Management Application (EMA) - To tryout for school sporting teams, parents/caregivers must complete the "tryout and participation form" prior to the tryout date.  The form can be accessed from the Excursions Management Application system.

• Intramural sports take place throughout the school year.  Students should listen to morning announcements to ensure they sign up and join a team.

• STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE REMINDER The Toronto District School Board does not provide accident insurance coverage for student injuries that occur on school premises or during school sponsored activities. Parents/ guardians are responsible for deciding whether or not to purchase student accident insurance. The insurance program options range from $17 to $33 per year. TDSB Student Accident Insurance Letter Student Accident Plan Flyer Should further information about the above including the policy or purchasing details, please visit www.studyinsuredstudentaccident.com  or call 1-833-560-0527 (toll-free) or 416-916-1588 (local). 

CALENDAR

• Leaside High follows a semestered calendar - TDSB Semestered calendar - 2024/25

Important dates 2024/25

• First Day of School: Tuesday Sept 3, 2024

• Grade 9 Curriculum Night: Thursday Sept 19, 2024

• School Council Elections: Wednesday Sept 25, 2024 

• Late Start (9:55 start): 

  • Sept 18, Sept 25, 

  • Oct 23, 25 & 30, 

  • Nov 20 & 27, 

  • Dec 11& 18, 

  • Jan 8 & 15, 

  • Feb 19 & 26, 

  • Mar 19, 26 & 28, 

  • Apr 23 & 30, 

  • May 21 & 28​

• Early Close (12:15 dismissal): Oct 24, 2024, Mar 27, 2025

• Final Evaluation Review Day  (11:15 dismissal) - Jan 25, 2025, June 25, 2025

• ​High School PA Days (no school): 

  • Oct 11, 

  • Nov 15, Nov 29, 

  • Jan 30, 

  • Feb 14, 

  • June 26 & 27

• Thanksgiving (no school): Oct 14. 2024

• Teacher Interviews: Oct 24, 2024, Mar 27, 2025

• Semi Formal: Nov 21

• Winter Break: Dec 23 - Jan 3

• Moratorium Semester 1 - Jan 16 - Jan 21 - Period schedule

• Semester 1 Exams:  Jan 22 - 28, 2025 - Exam schedule

• End of Semester 1: Jan 29, 2025

• Family Day (no school): Feb 17, 2025

• March Break: Mar 10 - 14, 2025

• Easter Public Holidays (no school): April 18, April 21, 2025

• Victoria Day (no school): May 19, 2025

• Grade 12 Prom: May 22, 2025

• Semester 2 Exams: June 18-24, 2025

• End of Semester 2: June 25, 2025

• Commencement (Grade 12): Thursday June 26, 2025