Glendale High School

Glendale High School is committed to quality education which fosters excellence, equity, and personal growth for all.  Our school community believes in the value of every member, and in the importance of partnerships with the local community.  We believe in providing a learning environment which is challenging and positive in order to prepare students for a diverse and changing society.

General School Description

Glendale High School is a community oriented school serving the diverse needs of Tillsonburg and the surrounding area. This fully composite community school offers a range of courses at all levels to prepare our students for success in whatever path they might choose to follow through life. Academics, sports, clubs and special events contribute to the development of well rounded, involved citizens. Our focus is on engendering pride, respect, and responsibility in school, community and self. We work together to create a safe, welcoming environment for all to work, play and socialize. We recognize the need for all members of the school to be continuous learners, and encourage our students to explore the world around them.

School Organization

• 215 grade 9 students
• 220 grade 10 students
• 210 grade 11 students
• 235 grade 12 students
• 48 classroom teachers supported by a teacher librarian,special education teachers and EAs, and guidance counsellors

Goals

Glendale High School is committed to quality education which fosters excellence, equity, and personal growth for all. Our school community believes in the value of every member, and in the importance of partnerships with the local community. We believe in providing a learning environment which is challenging and positive in order to prepare students for a diverse and changing society.

Co-instructional Activities

Sports at Glendale include Junior and Senior Girls Volleyball and Basketball, Girls and Boys Hockey, Junior and Senior Badminton, Curling, Junior Boys Volleyball, Junior and Senior Boys Basketball, Junior and Senior Football, Golf, Wrestling, Girls and Boys Soccer, Track and Field, and Cross Country.

Clubs and activities that students may be a part of are: Students' Council, House Council, Key Club, Senior/Intermediate/Stage Bands, Yearbook, Grad Council, Prom Committee, United Nations, Sears One Act Plays, Terry Fox, Art Club, Trench warfare, Peer helpers, Crimestoppers, Sound Crew, Chair/Floor Crew, Ushers and Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving (OSAID). Students acquire points toward their school letter for their involvement in the various clubs, sports and activities.

Volunteers at the school

Throughout the year, volunteers assist in the Library. During the Literacy Test for Grade 10s, many community members contribute through reading or scribing for students. In sports, community coaches add their time and expertise to that of the Glendale staff. The partnerships created have served the school community well.

Measures of Student Achievement and Success

At Thames Valley, we believe that assessment and evaluation of student achievement are integral parts of the learning process. Information gathered through assessment and evaluation helps teachers to determine students' strengths and weaknesses in their achievement of the curriculum expectations. It also serves to guide teachers in adapting curriculum and instructional approaches to students' needs and in assessing the overall effectiveness of programs and classroom practices. A variety of methods are used to gauge student progress including: teacher observation, classroom tests, projects and other examples of student work. For more information on our school's provincial assessment results, visit the Education Quality and Accountability Office.