(4.2)
Gr. 11 to Gr. 12 (current) — I came to this school because I wanted an environment where I could grow my musical skill and a... Many of the teachers I have been taught by are very well versed in biblical and theological ideals and points of argument. It is also emphasized that we should also be well versed in other religions so as to come to some sort ... The courses that I took in my two years were not that strenuous in terms of sciences or math because I took mostly arts courses. But I did find that many teachers did not stress deadlines enough. Deadlines are an extremely imp... It depends on the class. Personally, I cannot speak on the science or math courses but from others' input, they seem quite challenging but the courses are laid out quite well. When it comes to English and perspectives, I loved... The one thing I would list as a negative is the bad influences among the student body. Of course, the school itself does everything it can to minimize these occurrences but they still happen. Unlike the belief of students at c... To begin, the school itself is a really unique building that is quite different from what I usually see. The entrance is beautiful and spacious, with plenty of room to congregate and talk. Both the cafeteria spaces and gym are... A large percentage of students tend to go off campus during lunch and free periods to hang out with friends or go eat. There are a lot of options for food in our area so going out is always a lot of fun. However, only grade 10... The admissions process was fairly easy. You fill out an application form containing from what I remember your: previous school, education, religion, and some biblical ideals. You then take a tour of the school and do an interv... |
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(3.6)
Gr. 9 to Gr. 12 — After having a few years to reflect on my experience at TDCH in my undergraduate degree, I can ... One thing that stands out to me from school leadership is the teacher-student relationships I formed and how this provided me with mentors I know I can still connect with at this stage of my life. Though there was a clear leve... The teaching at TDCH was adequate, but I definitely felt that certain teachers were better equipped than others in their guidance. Depending on the class and subject, it was very easy to tell if a teacher was truly passionate ... One of the school's academic strengths is its E-Block program. It taught me not only how to take on tasks in a non-traditional academic environment, but taught me skills I still retain to this day for the greater good of our p... As I reached my senior year at TDCH, I enjoyed the spirit of the student body less. While I grew closer with my tight circle of friends, I feel like I was able to notice more within the grades below me and was often disappoint... Simply put, I loved going to school at TDCH and would love to not only send my children there but build a career there one day as well. Though I found academic aspects to miss the mark sometimes, the relational aspect provided... As half of Gr. 11 and all of Gr. 12 were COVID years for me, it definitely changed the experience of adventuring beyond school grounds in a drastic way. It was difficult in Gr. 12 to not feel held back as we had 'worked' all o... When I did my interview with TDCH, I was in Gr. 5, and my brother was currently in Gr. 8 completing the application process. That being said, I recall very little, as most questions were directed toward my older brother and hi... From what I recall from the university counselling program, I felt educated, but not necessarily supported. In Gr. 11, I had NO idea what I wanted to do with my life, and I didn't feel like I was supported with making a decisi... |
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(4.7)
Gr. 9 to Gr. 12, Gr. 9 to Gr. 10 (current), Gr. 9 to Gr. 12 — Our oldest son graduated three years ago from TDCH and continues to count his high school frien... TDCH is a truly unique blend of academic excellence balanced with an unwavering commitment to meeting students where they are in their learning journey. TDCH’s staff and leadership recognize the value of heritage and tradit... Our three sons have been fundamentally impacted by many of the teachers at TDCH. While there are high educational expectations on all staff at the school, there are many who have made it their practice to go the extra mile in ... The academic program at TDCH works seamlessly with the Ontario Ministry of Education expectations and guidelines, and this gave us as parents confidence that our sons would be fully prepared to enter any post-secondary institu... The overarching consistency of the TDCH student body is the sense of ownership and leadership within school life from the students. We have never seen an assembly, membership meeting, or evening parent meeting that does not ha... Due to the large geographical catchment area of TDCH, School Life is, by necessity, a thoughtful and intentional creation. The school hosts numerous Grade 9 events during the first week of school to help students get to know n... TDCH has been in its current location for 60 years. They have seen much change in the surrounding neighborhood and within the building itself. This is where we have observed deep valuing of the school's past and heritage and a... Admissions at TDCH is a relatively painless process! The website and splash page provides useful information about the school and gives clear directions on how to start the process and whom to connect with. The multiple Open H... One of the most useful events for families at TDCH is the Future Directions evening held for grade 11 students and their parent(s). This event is hosted by the guidance department and consists of interviews with a student pane... |
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(4.4)
All four of our children have attended TD Christian. Each of them has different interests, and ... The leadership team at the school is made up of a group of dedicated and diligent administrators. They work hard to communicate events and news from the school. They are welcoming to everyone who comes to the school, and get t... In our experience, the teachers are enthusiastic about their subject areas. There is ample time in classes for student work to be done, and teachers are available to demonstrate, explain, and answer questions. Teachers offer m... Three of our four children have graduated from TD Christian, and we have seen that they were well-prepared to succeed in university. Each of them developed good academic work habits, and had a solid academic foundation from th... The class sizes are small enough that students are able to know most of the other students. This also leads to friendships across grades. We have really appreciated the school's homeroom system. Our children were able to get t... Our children have all enjoyed their time at TD Christian. They have made good friends. Because of the small size of the school, there is more of an opportunity to be a part of teams and groups. It may seem that there is less o... The school is in a residential neighbourhood, but there are stores and restaurants within walking distance. Students are required to stay at school all day when they are in grade 9, but after that they can leave at lunch time.... When we applied to send our children to the school, the interview process was inclusive of us as parents and our oldest son. The tour of the building was designed to show us the building, but also classroom and teaching style,... The guidance counsellors that worked with our children were knowledgeable about programs that were available and would fit with their interests. They gave good advice to our children as they tried to decide whether to take a g... |
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(4.2)
I just started at Toronto District Christian High School so I haven't been here for long but I ... I really respect the school leadership. They are nice people and I love how they relate with the students and help them in any way that they can. We are able to approach them with any issues or ideas we have knowing that they ... The teachers are very passionate about the subjects they teach and the students that learn from them. They relate with us students on a level that allows us to feel more comfortable in the classrooms. The teaching captivates m... For me the difficulty of the work varies by subject. I like sciences and math so I find that the level of difficulty in those areas are just right and I can enjoy the classes and the work to be done but for other subjects I ca... The students at the school are welcoming and try to make everyone feel included. There is a sense of community and although there are friend groups no one is made to feel left out or bullied. We respect each other, the teacher... The school day isn't too long for me. It currently runs from about 8:55 am to 2 pm with a lengthy break of about 45 minutes in between. We are currently using the quadmester system so there are only two classes, a morning clas... The location of the school is good for me. It is close to where I live but there are still a lot of buses that run to different areas to ease the transportation stress for people that live further away and there is ample space... I am an international student and I came in grade 11 so I assume that the admissions process was a little different for me. My mum carried out extensive research in looking for a school that would be perfect for me and my sist... |
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(4.3)
Prior to enrolling our son in TD, we had mixed views on whether we should enroll him in Christi... When I think about school leadership and administration, I feel that they have a sense of personal ownership in the success of the students. This starts with the Board of Directors and extends to Mr. Groot as principal. His pa... My son really enjoys the teaching at TDCH. These are men and women that truly take personal joy in seeing their students flourish. The teachers take much pride in their work and pour into the their students. With EDSBY as a co... The academic program at Toronto District Christian High School is very unique in my view. I love how they teach in a way that actually prepares students for the world around them. A few examples come to mind. For one, they co... Due to the smaller school size, it creates a more closer knit community. The grade 9s and grade 12s actually know each other. People connect with each other in the Friday assembly, school bus and cafeteria. The homeroom class... My son likes going to TDCH for a few reasons and believe it or not, it starts with the bus ride. Given the choice, he would choose a longer route and bus just to spend more time with his friends. It is an enjoyable environmen... I love the location of this school. There is an amazing bakery called Nino D’Aversa right across the street. They actually serve one of the best wood-oven pizzas in the Greater Toronto Area. You can see them from the front... I was very surprised on how easy the admission process was. VP Pattie Schuurman in the office went above and beyond to respond to all of our questions. We started with the application form which not only included the typical i... |
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(4.8)
Our son has truly enjoyed his first year at TDCH. The class sizes are small. In the first week... The school has an excellent online resource for parents to check marks, home work, and even attendance.
School buses also have an online resource, so we can monitor the location of the bus every morning. The vice principles a... We came from different privet school but we did not have that grate environment and experience as we got in TDCH. The teachers are exceptional. The teachers are knowledgeable and provide a wide variety of learning opportunitie... The academic program meets my expectations. It would be helpful if the school could have one class with the IB program, or something at a more advanced level. The school offers many opportunities for students during the after-... TD Christian is a small school. It is around 500 students from grade 9 to 12. It has a warm and caring environment. My son loves the school, and the warm and positive atmosphere. The students interact very well with each other... My son loves going to TDCH because there is so many classes that he can enjoy, and the school is so big!I like the idea of for the students and the parents" Fridge Door," that gives me updates on the school and school life. A ... The school is located in a safe, peaceful, residential area. On the lunch time, starting from Grade 10, students can go out into the neighbouring community to have a lunch. Lunch time is very short--only 20 min--but for the st... The admission process was easy and straight forward. Before our decision was made, we came to TD Christian for an open house and had our son tour the school and meet some teachers. During the open house we felt very welcomed b... |
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(5)
TD Christian does not have 1800 students which is typical in most high schools. The students i... The principal, vice principals and teachers always respond to my emails and phone calls. I have always appreciated this. My experience with the school and the teachers has been very positive. The ongoing expansion of the sch... As a parent, I would highly recommend the school because of the small classes, all teachers know all of the students, it is a very engaging environment with all sorts of different programs catering to the differences in all st... A strong academic program is supported by the smaller class sizes compared to other high schools. Our personal experience with the academic program at TD has been positive, and I always had open communication with the teacher... In the first week of Grade 9, TD Christian school has introduced an amazing opportunity for students to get to know one another; this really helps the grade 9 students make friends even in the first few days of school. My ki... My review of TD Christian School is based on my own experience with both of my kids, as well as my interactions with other parents and friends of my kids. All of them speak very highly of the school and how the experience for... The school is located in residential area, with few small eateries within walking distance of the school. Fortunately the lunch period is not very long, so students cannot be away from the school for very long, it’s easier ... The first time my husband went into the school during the school day, he could not believe how quiet the corridors were, all the kids were in class. This was one of the reasons that helped us choose this school for our kids. ... |
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(4.4)
The care the teachers give to the students is outstanding. We have had some experience with oth... The leadership at TDCH is commendable. Every child here is loved, no matter what. They are sought and given opportunities to improve. They are admonished and given correction. There were a few instances when my teenagers neede... It was very important to us as a family that all the teachers are OCT qualified. The teachers are thorough in their academic or athletic or technical knowledge. Each teacher has their own style of presentation and communicatio... The school's focus is in developing the student. Some children are academically strong and some struggle with different subjects. The academic program at TDCH will prepare the student for post secondary education or work as it... The school is neither too small nor too big. There are lot of resources to keep the entire community engaged. If there is one high school where the grade nines and grade twelves all mingle together, TDCH would be the one. Ther... TDCH school starts typically just before 9am and finishes around 3pm. There is a lunch break for less than thirty minutes around noon. This makes a typical school day longer when compared to other public schools in the area, b... The school is situated in a busy neighborhood. The grade 9 students are typically all day in the school as they are not allowed to leave the grounds. The older students get out during lunch time on some days. The school partic... TDCH has several open houses during the school year, when the community can check out the insides of the school. It is basically geared for incoming grade 9 students. The application and admission processes were pretty simple ... The school offers enough subjects to have a wide variety of choices in almost any university program a student might want to attend. University or post secondary counseling starts with Grade 10s filling out their options for G... |
all_reviews parent |
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(4.4)
My experience at TDCH was amazing. The community there is so welcoming and the environment made... The teachers at TDCH were the kindest I had ever encountered. No matter the subject, they would always take the time to help and instruct whenever they were needed. They really care about the students and actually focus on hel... I learned a lot from my time at TDCH and can honestly say it has helped me in my university years. In grade 9 they teach the absolute basics of everything you are going to learn for the next 4 years. I personally didn’t stru... The school's academic strengths consist of high levels of expectation, extracurricular help, and informative teaching. I believe because they expect so much of you, you tend to try harder to exceed the limit. When I was strugg... The students at TDCH were raised in a Christian environment and that really shows in their characters. I have never met a more loving, supportive, and flatout kind people in my life. There were little to no cliques which made ... The school life at TDCH is not like other schools or how I imagined high school would be. We do have school spirt for such a small community but I believe we could be more involved. We had spirt days and homeroom competitions ... The location is in Vaughan/Woodbridge which is outside of Toronto. From the outside it doesn’t really look like a school because it is tucked in. Right now though they are in the process of renovating the outside so in a cou... I personally had a scholarship so admission was a little different for me but it was pretty easy. They try their best to make it simple for everyone by just setting a meeting with the parents and kids. The administrations pers... Each student is given a guidance councillor for all your secondary school planning. They really knew my strengths which made it very easy when being suggested Universities. In no other ways could I have been more supported bec... |
all_reviews alumnus |
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(4.1)
Without doubt the single most appreciated part of TDCH is the teachers' personal and individual... The administration is very involved and connected with the students. Communication is open and abundant, and there are many opportunities to easily approach the admin with issues or concerns. The Principal's spirituality is ve... The teachers are without doubt, definitely passionate about their subjects! Their enthusiasm is contagious, and my daughter responds very positively to their attitudes. My child is a high achiever, and I feel that she is encou... The academic program both meets and fulfills my expectations for my daughter's preparation for post-secondary education. While it is not a school which focuses only on academic excellence alone, the climate of the school allow... The general student body seems to operate better than expected in a high school situation. The practice of having a mixed-grade Home Room class encourages the younger students to interact with the Seniors, making them less int... While my daughter does love the atmosphere at TDCH, she feels that it is lacking organized social opportunities for the students to be able to interact. Because the students' home bases are so geographically widespread, they d... The location, while somewhat isolated, is accessible. There seem to be places that mobile students could go, off-campus. On the occasion when there have been after-school functions like the Christmas concert or the Talent Show... The admission process is wonderfully stress-free and easy. The staff are fabulous at introducing all of the aspects of the school and took all the time I needed to see if it was the right fit for my daughter. We were in contac... |
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