TEAM School offers bus transferring.
Service options offered are regular rider, regular rider AM only, regular rider PM only.
The regions TEAM School offers busing from are:
Mississauga
Oakville
Etobicoke
Brampton
Additional notes: Bus service is available to TEAM School students in most areas of Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, and Etobicoke, and in selected areas of Toronto. Bus service must be booked via the registration package by August 1st in order to be accommodated into the coming year’s routes. Any bookings after August 1st will be assigned the closest existing stop.
Parents will receive a letter in the second week of August which outlines the route number, stop location, and approximates pick-up/drop-off times. This information will be confirmed by the homeroom teacher in an introductory phone call in the five days preceding the first day of classes. Contact the school’s busing co-ordinator at the Main Campus ([email protected] or 905-271-3393) if you have not received this letter by August 15th.
Our Perspective
How we see TEAM School
Mentor College and the TEAM schools (Tutorial and Educational Assistance in Mississauga) are closely associated. They are overseen by a single administrative body, and they share some facilities, services, and extracurricular programs. The most obvious difference between them is focus: where Mentor College provides a program for students proceeding within the academic stream, and the TEAM providing a program for those proceeding within the applied stream. That said, it's the other differences—including style of instruction, class size, and individual attention—that ultimately distinguish the schools. Many students arrive at TEAM after struggling to meet their true academic potential within a more traditional academic setting. The ideal student is one who will benefit from the added support and attention, with particular attention to numeracy, literacy, and the development of sound learning skills. Due in part to the association with Mentor College and TSS, the facilities are modern and robust, as are student services and transportation.
School's Perspective
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How TEAM School sees itself
The school administration answered our questions
Who are you, as a school?
"Now in its forty-second year of operation, TEAM School offers an individualized academic programme for students who benefit from the additional support that can be provided in a small class setting.
In the TEAM programme (up to 9 students), teachers utilize Direct Instruction strategies and programmes in core subject areas to build skill mastery. The TEAM Programme provides an excellent academic upgrading programme where fundamental skills are consolidated.
The TEAM Preparatory (Prep) programme (up to 5 students) provides further support through a smaller class size and individualized programme. Students work toward skill acquisition with emphasis on the integration of personal skills and work habits for individual success and a greater level of independence.
The academic programme is augmented by specialty classes in science, physical education, and music."
Individualized academic program
TEAM Programme: 9 students per class
TEAM Prep Programme: 5 students per class
Direct Instruction
Mindfulness
Qualified, caring teachers
Member of PSAA
Busing available
What do you do differently and uniquely well?
"TEAM School addresses the needs of a variety of students: students who require academic upgrading, students who benefit from small class sizes and extra teacher support, and students who have had an educational assessment indicating a learning challenge.
Co-curricular trips to the school's Outdoor Education Centre in Muskoka enhance in-class learning in the upper grades. Extracurricular activities abound, and include learning opportunities in sports, music, drama and special-interest clubs."
To your knowledge, why do families choose your school over others?
"TEAM School boasts superior facilities, some of which are shared with Mentor College. Our transportation system, also shared with Mentor College, covers all areas of Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, and Etobicoke."
What aspect of your school is underappreciated?
"We believe that the TEAM extracurricular program offers a club or team for just about every interest. There are clubs, teams, and special events at TEAM that have been running for decades. Many of these groups were initiated by a student or staff member's passion and knowledge in a specific area. Most clubs, teams, and events are grade/division-specific and school-wide events like the Culture Show and the charity fundraiser Arcadium bring together students of all ages."
What might families find surprising about your school?
"Families are pleased when they discover how long TEAM School has been in existence. For over 40 years, TEAM has prepared students for success by providing a solid academic foundation. Parents are also reassured by the fact that all of the members of our leadership team - from director Mr. Macdonald to the principals - were at one time teachers in a TEAM classroom."
My son came to Team from a French Immersion school in the TDSB. He was falling far behind. He starte...
School leadership
Top-down influence on the school’s direction and tone
Message from school leadership
Chuck Macdonald, Director, TEAM School & Mentor College
Thank you for taking the time to visit the TEAM School page at Our Kids! Since 1982, TEAM School has offered a safe and positive learning environment where Grades 1 to 8 students can benefit from an 8:1 student-teacher ratio and an individualized learning programme. Our High School programme is an ideal setting for students studying at the applied level who intend to pursue post-secondary education at the college level. I invite you to enjoy the various resources available here and to visit our website for the latest news. If you would like to visit TEAM School, please check the "Events" section for our upcoming open house dates and times. I look forward to meeting you! Thank you for your interest in TEAM School!
