Our Programs
As with each school in the York Region District School Board, Markham Gateway Public School supports student learning through the curriculum standards set out by the Ontario Ministry of Education and many other co-curricular activities.
The following is a list of some of the programs that will be taking place in our school this year:
- 2-year Full Day Kindergarten program for our Year 1 and Year 2 students
- Grade 1 - Grade 8 curriculum
- Student Support Centres that nurture achievement and integration for students requiring special education support in grades one to eight
- Two Community Classes For students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Emphasis on Early Intervention for difficulties
- Reading Recovery for grade one students
- Music / Art / Drama /Dance curriculum supported / integrated through all subjects
- Gym program, intramural sports, school teams, outdoor programs and implementation of the Board's Daily Physical Activity (DPA) program
- Persistence in environmental and safety awareness and responsibility
- Ministry of Education provincial assessment at Grade 3 and Grade 6
- Gifted screening in Grade 3
- School Code of Operating Ethics built on Character Education, positive expectations, and other initiatives supported by policies of the York Region District School Board
- School Improvement Planning for Student Achievement and Well-Being; focused on Modern Learning, Mental Health and Well-Being, and Mathematics; with Equity embedded throughout
- Junior Student Leadership Groups
- Active and Engaged Student Council
- Safe Arrival Procedure in place for a.m. drop-off and p.m. pick-up of students
- Safe schools practices and policies in place throughout the school day
- Support and integration of the development of character education
Recognizing Student Success
Markham Gateway Public School is proud of all of its students. We make every effort to recognize student achievement, including:
- Achievement and Learning Skills
- Honour lists
- Morning Announcements
- Observation of Behaviour/Work Habits
- Reading Assessments
- Report Card Data
- Running Records
- School Awards
- Special Education Data in Academic Assessment
- Student Achievement
- Student Growth Plans
- Volunteer Involvement
Student Leadership
Student leadership is the foundation of all school initiatives that benefit our student population and community. Markham Gateway Public School is proud to support the many student lead initiatives in our school. We contribute to the Terry Fox run, the Canadian Red Cross, the Markham/Stouffville Hospital's Legacy Walk and various fundraising events directed to helping those in the larger community. We are a caring community of learners!