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Reginald H. King was born in [[Orangeville, Ontario]] and served his country in the [[First World War]] before embarking on a life-long career in education. After graduating from [[McMaster University]] in 1917, he was a high school teacher in [[Newmarket, Ontario|Newmarket]], and became the first principal of Scarborough High School in 1922. He held the position for the next 32 years before assuming the role of the first Director of Education for the newly established Scarborough Board of Education in 1954. On his retirement from the Board in 1960, King received an Honorary Doctor of Laws from [[McMaster University]] for his contributions to education in Ontario.<ref>{{cite web|title= Dr. R. H. King (1896-1962)|url= http://www.scarboroughwalkoffame.com/index.php?tmp=2&id=22|publisher= Scarborough Walk of Fame|accessdate= 2009-05-05}}</ref> |
Reginald H. King was born in [[Orangeville, Ontario]] and served his country in the [[First World War]] before embarking on a life-long career in education. After graduating from [[McMaster University]] in 1917, he was a high school teacher in [[Newmarket, Ontario|Newmarket]], and became the first principal of Scarborough High School in 1922. He held the position for the next 32 years before assuming the role of the first Director of Education for the newly established Scarborough Board of Education in 1954. On his retirement from the Board in 1960, King received an Honorary Doctor of Laws from [[McMaster University]] for his contributions to education in Ontario.<ref>{{cite web|title= Dr. R. H. King (1896-1962)|url= http://www.scarboroughwalkoffame.com/index.php?tmp=2&id=22|publisher= Scarborough Walk of Fame|accessdate= 2009-05-05}}</ref> |
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R. H. King Academy | |
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3800 St Clair Avenue East. , , M1M 1V3 | |
Coordinates | 43°43′20″N 79°14′15″W / 43.72222°N 79.23750°W |
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School type | High school |
Motto | DILIGIMUS, QUAERIMUS, SERVIMUS (We care, We strive, We serve) |
Founded | 1922 |
School board | Toronto District School Board |
Superintendent | Anne Kerr |
Area trustee | Gary Crawford |
Principal | Tommy Jutcovich |
Grades | 9-12 |
Language | English |
Mascot | Kingsley lion |
Website | Official Website |
R. H. King Academy is a secondary school located in the Scarborough district of Toronto, Ontario, Canada and is part of the Toronto District School Board (TDSB). The school was founded in 1922 as Scarborough High School and became R. H. King Collegiate Institute in 1954, named after the school's first principal Reginald H. King. The school was later given the status of an academy in 1989. It is oldest secondary school in region of what was then known as the township of Scarborough and second oldest institution in the Scarborough district, after Agincourt Collegiate Institute. The school has students from grades 9 to 12.
R. H. King Academy has won three Canada Awards for Excellence from the National Quality Institute.[1][2][3] Feeder schools for R. H. King Academy are John A. Leslie Public School, Bliss Carman Senior Public School, Robert Service Senior Public School and Anson Park Public School.
History
Scarborough High School
R. H. King Academy opened its doors as Scarborough High School on November 11, 1922 as the first high school in what was then known as the township of Scarborough. Reginald King was appointed as the school's first principal.
Reginald H. King
Reginald H. King was born in Orangeville, Ontario and served his country in the First World War before embarking on a life-long career in education. After graduating from McMaster University in 1917, he was a high school teacher in Newmarket, and became the first principal of Scarborough High School in 1922. He held the position for the next 32 years before assuming the role of the first Director of Education for the newly established Scarborough Board of Education in 1954. On his retirement from the Board in 1960, King received an Honorary Doctor of Laws from McMaster University for his contributions to education in Ontario.[4]
Collegiate institute
In 1930, the Scarborough High School was renamed Scarborough Collegiate Institute. When the school came under the administration of the newly formed Scarborough Board of Education in 1954, the name was changed again to R. H. King Collegiate Institute to honour King, who had remained as the school's principal for thirty-two years and who had become the board's first director.
Academy
During the 1989-1990 school year, the school was given academy status by the Scarborough Board of Education. The school was also given special status as an alternative school, meaning the school was not deemed automatically as a home-school for students residing nearby. Students were only to be selected through a lottery-system. A uniform manufactured by Canadian retailer R. J. McCarthy was mandated for all students.
R. H. King Academy has won three Canada Awards for Excellence from the National Quality Institute. In 2004, it received the Education Award, Silver Level;[1] in 2005, the Education Award Gold Trophy;[2] and in 2008, the Order of Excellence Award.[3] It is the only high school in Canada to have won the Gold Trophy.
In 2005 R. H. King Academy implemented a new Leadership Pathway program in which students applying for first year can opt to apply for Leadership Pathway admission. Program admission requirements are applicable and enrollment in the program requires students to complete more tasks, such as an additional 25 hours of Ontario Community Involvement and taking active part in at least 2 leadership councils each year. The first group of students who entered the program in 2005 will graduate in 2009.[citation needed][needs update]
Building
The building design of R. H. King Academy has changed significantly. The structure was intially built in the shape of an "H" when seen from the air. The auditorium of the school was later demolished after it was destroyed by fire. The school's current west-portion was built in 1954 as renovation after the fire, changing the school from its original "H" shape. The original library which was located on the top floor was later relocated into the newly-built west portion.
A myth exists that a janitor hanged himself in the 1940s because of overwork. The myth is kept alive by staff[citation needed] as a stairwell of the school has been restricted for use by anyone for several years. It is believed that the janitor's "ghost" may have set the fire in anger. It is also believed that the library may have been relocated for this reason as the old library (now called the Heritage Room) has an entrance to the stairwell (currently unused) where the janitor allegedly committed his suicide.[5]
Academics
Enrollment into R.H. King Academy primarily goes to students within the area and who come from designated feeder schools. There is an annual lottery draw for students who are out of area, which takes place in January - February.
R. H. King has a distinctive choice of courses and teams in which students can be involved.[citation needed] It also has "clinic periods", when students can sign out from regular classes with the appropriate authorization to complete homework or assignments. Students are also offered 20 minutes in the day to read, from 10:30 AM – 10:50 AM, called "King Reads".
King students are set higher standards than normal for TDSB high school students. They are assigned Independent Study Unit (ISU) projects throughout the semester, and are obliged to complete a minimum of 75 hours of community service versus the normal TDSB level of 40 hours; students in the Leadership strand are required to complete 100 hours. R.H. King Academy also honours students who have an annual 80% average, an awards a Gold K to students maintaining an 85% annual average.[citation needed]
Students are encouraged to take part in leadership groups and teams, where they fund and become involved in various causes and events throughout the community. Recently,[when?] R.H. King leadership teams were involved in the following events:
- the Red Ribbon Campaign for HIV and AIDS awareness, prevention, and treatment;
- a December social for seniors in our community;
- events to recognize the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (March 21);
- the Daffodil Campaign for the Canadian Cancer Society;
- the Hoops for Heart Fundraiser for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
- the Relay for Life for the Canadian Cancer Society
- the 30 Hour Famine for World Vision
- The Vow of Silence for Free the Children
Coat of arms
R. H. King Academy is one of the few schools in Canada that has its own official (granted by the Governor General of Canada) coat of arms.[6] Created during the 2002/2003 academic year in conjunction with the school's 80th anniversary with the principal design work done by S. Bolter, one of the art teachers teaching at the institution, its symbols are designed to signify the core values of the Academy:
- The arches - a historical symbol of the school. The arches is the only remaining part of the original 1922 building that still stands on the front lawn of the school.
- Trillium flowers - representing the province of Ontario.
- Chestnuts - a symbol of knowledge.
- Bluffs/Water - signifying its location and proximity to the Scarborough Bluffs
- Lions - The mascot of the school is Kingsley, a lion. It also represents pride and ties to the British lion.
- DILIGIMUS, QUAERIMUS, SERVIMUS - The school's motto, in Latin (We Care, We Strive, We Serve).
Councils and groups
Leadership councils
- King Athletics Council (K.A.C.)[7]
- King Community Involvement Council (K.C.I.C.)
- King Year Book (K.Y.B.)
- King Grade Nine Council (K.N.C.)
- King Nutrition & Food Council (K.N.F.C)
- King Courts Representative [Prefects] (K.C.R.)
- King Senior Leadership Council (K.S.L.C)
- King Drama Council (K.D.C.)
- King Library Council (K.L.C.)
- King Student Council (K.S.C.) "dissolved"
- Super Council (city wide)
- King Music Council (K.M.C.)
- King Leadership Pathway Council (K.L.P.C)
- King Environmental Council (K.E.C.)
- King Technology Council (K.T.C)
- King School Safety Council (K.S.S.C.)
- King International Council (K.I.C.)
- King Computer Council
- Principal's Leadership Council (P.L.C)
- King Wellness Council (K.W.C.)
Athletic teams
Fall season
- Cross Country[8]
- Girls Varsity Basketball
- Jr. Boys Volleyball
- Sr. Boys Volleyball
- Boys Golf
- Girls Golf
- Girls Field Hockey
Winter season
- Bt. Boys Basketball
- Jr. Boys' Basketball
- Sr. Boys' Basketball
- Curling
- Jr. Girls' Volleyball
- Sr. Girls' Volleyball
- Girls' Ice Hockey Team
- Boys' Ice Hockey Team
- Swim Team
Spring season
- Co-Ed Badminton
- Track & Field
- Girls’ Slo Pitch
- Boys Baseball/or Boys’ Slo Pitch
- Girls' Varsity Soccer
- Jr. Boys Rugby
- Sr. Boys Rugby
- Jr. Boys Soccer
- Sr. Boys Soccer
- Boys Cricket
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Co-Ed Volleyball
- Girls' Flag Football
Clubs
- Newspaper (Kinglsey’s Voice)[9]
- CGI Club[10]
- Boys/Girls’/Reading Club
- King Student Inquiry Club
- ESL Club
- Wing Chun Club (Ving Tsun)
- Model Building Club
- Winter Running Club
- Weight Training & Fitness
- Boys’ Novel Study Club
- Deca Club
- Math Club
- Historical Reading Club
- Academy Choir
- Art Club
- Badminton Club
- Black History Month Club
- Baseball Challenge Tournie
- Bridge Club
- Christian Fellowship Club
- Concert Band Jr & Sr
- Creative Writing Club
- Debating Club
- Drama Club
- Formal Committee
- French/Spanish Club
- Golf Club
- Historical Gaming Club
- Intramurals
- Jazz Band Jr & Sr
- King Kollaboration (Breakdancing Club)
- Math Competitions Club (Enrichment)
- Med Vent
- String Orchestra
- Table Tennis Club
- 30 Hour Famine
- Animation Club
- Audio Visual Club
- Biology Club
- Chamber Music
- Chess Club
- Computer Programming Club
- Elections Canada
- Film Club
- Guitar Club
- Improv Club
- Miniature Enthusiasts Club
- Photography Club
- Robotics Club
- Swim Club (Bronze Cross) - The 2008-2009 school year will be the final year that R.H. King Academy has a swim club, as the high school's pool is being closed as of June 2009[citation needed]
- Transportation Club
- Wheels Fit for a King
Incidents
- On November 4, 2008, the school was placed in a lockdown mode when it was discovered that a student with possesion of a handgun was present in the school. At approximately 2:30 PM the school was informed of the lockdown which continued for one and a half hours. The student was eventually arrested and charged.[11]
- A bomb threat was phoned into the school on April 3, 2009. An internal lockdown was demanded by the Toronto Police Services and students were later evacuated in the afternoon. After inspection by the Toronto Police canine unit, the building was declared safe and the threat a hoax.[12]
External links
References
- ^ a b "Canada Awards for Excellence Recipients 2004". National Quality Institute. Retrieved 2009-05-05.
- ^ a b "Fourteen Canadian Organizations to Receive Canada Awards for Excellence". National Quality Institute. 2005-10-17. Retrieved 2009-05-05.
- ^ a b "Canada Awards for Excellence Recipients 2008". National Quality Institute. Retrieved 2009-05-05.
- ^ "Dr. R. H. King (1896-1962)". Scarborough Walk of Fame. Retrieved 2009-05-05.
- ^ "Haunted Places in Canada - Ontario - R.H. King Academy". The Shawdowlands. 1998. Retrieved 2009-05-05.
- ^ "R. H. King Academy". Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada. Canadian Heraldic Authority. 2005-07-28. Retrieved 2009-05-05.
- ^ "Student leadership councils 2004-2005" (PDF). Toronto District School Board. 2005. Retrieved 2009-05-05.
- ^ "School sports teams - Results - 2005" (PDF). Toronto District School Board. 2005. Retrieved 2009-05-05.
- ^ "Clubs 2005" (PDF). Toronto District School Board. 2005. Retrieved 2009-05-05.
- ^ "CGI Club - R.H.King". 2008-11-19. Retrieved 2009-05-05.
- ^ CTV.ca Staff (2008-11-04). "Lockdown over at Scarborough's R.H. King school". CTV Toronto. Retrieved 2009-05-05.
- ^ CityNews.ca Staff (2009-04-03). "Toronto High School Evacuated After Major Threat". CityNews Toronto. Retrieved 2009-05-05.