I don't want to be writing this review, but I feel I have to. My experience at York wasn't good, and I want to spare others from the same experiences. I do want to clarify that the teachers are amazing, so are the students and facilities. But the administration did everything in it's power to make my families' lives difficult. The level of disorganization was highly unprofessional considering the tuition. Beyond that the guidance and mental health aid is abysmal. As a school that advertises as a "small school community", quote was directly taken from David Hamilton's letter on the Welcome to the Senior School Page, they do not care about the students, they care about how much money they can make.When you go to a school like York you expect a level of professionalism and respect that this school will not provide. If you want the school that you, or your child, goes to to care about your family, don't go here.
The Junior School offers enriching academic, co-curricular and athletic opportunities. Our light-filled Junior School campus is designed to give your child the best educational experience possible.Middle School marks an important transition in a students life where our investment to support students with independence, personal development and organizational skills will pay dividends in their futures.
This year I'm starting gr.9 and I wanted to check the high school's out before I decided which one I would like to attend to and I stumbled across this school website and I had some questions for example is there dorms? If not is there a transport that could come and pick me up from Parry Sound or somewhere near this area? And last but not least how much does this school cost a year?
I want to start off this review by stating that the events that I am about to describe took place years back, so those responsible may not even be working there any more. My two brothers and I all went to the York School, and terrible things happened to all three of us.According to the school, my eldest brother laughed and talked to his friends too much. I would say this is pretty normal for most kids, but he was targeted for it. When a group of them would laugh or talk in class, my brother was always the one who was kicked out of class. He spent more time in the hallways of the York school than actually in class learning. It got to a point where particular teachers would not even let him in the class room at the start of class. They would not even give him a chance to try to come to class and learn. They would make him sit in the hallway for the entire class. My brother was always made to feel like he was a bad kid and did not deserve to learn like everyone else, simply because he was social. One day when he was asked to sit in the hallway for talking, he got bored so was making some sound in the hallway trying to keep himself entertained. His teacher (male) came out of the classroom and physically assaulted him. He picked up my brother by the shirt, shoved him into the lockers repeatedly, and then threw his body onto the floor. Thankfully at this point, another student saw what was happening and the teacher stopped in a panic. After this incident, my brother was EXPELLED. The school didnt even have the courage to tell my parents this in person when they came in to talk about the incident. They acted like everything was fine and that the teacher responsible would be punished, THEN sent my parents a letter saying that my brother was expelled because they didnt want other students to think that they could get teachers fired. Just think about that for a minute My personal experience with the school does not compare to what my brother went through but is still worth mentioning. I remember being forced to change for gym class in the same room as all the boys. I clearly remember this being the case in grade 2, which in my opinion is inappropriate. I remember feeling uncomfortable about it so I told my mom. She called the school and asked if I could change separately from the boys because it made me uncomfortable. Instead of being sensitive to my feelings, I remember the teacher called me out in front of the entire class before changing time and said that she heard from my mom that I was uncomfortable changing with the boys and wanted special treatment and to change separately, so could go to the washroom if I wanted. I remember feeling embarrassed for being called out in front of all the other students, so said I was fine and would change in the classroom with everyone else. That day, when I was taking off my gym shorts to put my kilt back on, my underwear was accidentally pulled down with the shorts. A boy in the class noticed so I quickly pulled my t-shirt down to cover myself. The boy came over to me and pulled my t-shirt up so that the entire class could see. The teacher was there and did nothing. I was humiliated. Another day a student punched me out and when I told the teacher, nothing happened. I find it interesting that teachers did nothing when actual assaults took place, yet punished my brother so severely for talking and laughing. Anyways, I have more stories and examples but I think this is long enough already and gets my point across. As I mentioned earlier, these experiences are from a while back and those responsible may already be gone from the school. I just felt the need to put my story out there, hopefully it can help others. Even if just as a reminder to parents to please check in with your kids and ask them about what happens at school. Experiences like this can be extremely damaging. Luckily, my parents did listen to us and challenged the school. The best decision my parents ever made was to get all three of us out of there.
I have spent my middle school and high school years in this small building. I have met some of my best friends here who suffered with me during my time here.Most of the teachers at The York School are to say the least disappointing. Some won't help you at all and expect you to understand everything. The principal knows exactly who I'm talking about because several complaints are sent out to that teacher each year. Mr. Hamilton has done nothing to help the situation because he's good friends with him. I would say the names of this teacher and the other ones on my mind but I know for a fact that the insecure faculty would come after me and have me take this review down.Mr. Hamilton is a nice guy at times. At our graduation party I saw a side of him I thought didn't exist. Other then that he always walks around the halls with a hunched back trying to look as scary as possible. He is scary, he used to be a lawyer, and I feel bad for him for having to deal with the teachers and some of the kids.If your child is an introvert, they have no place here, they will be outcasted, it's such a small community anything you do will be publicized and made fun of.Parents don't dare subject your children to this horrible school, I could say a lot more but the goblins who run the school would probably try to sue me. They don't care bout how your child is doing, only how much money you make so you can donate to their stupid, useless renovations. They make it very hard for your family, and will try to milk every last cent they can out of you.Don't come here.
The York School (Middle & Senior School Campus) is a Canadian School based in Toronto, Ontario. The York School (Middle & Senior School Campus) is located at 1320 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4T 1X2, Canada.
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