Junior School Daily Schedule

The instructional day in the Junior school begins at 8:25am and ends at 3:20pm. Students will have the opportunity to enjoy two supervised but unstructured recess playtimes during the instructional day.

Junior School students will also enjoy two snacks and a hot lunch provided through Aramark, our food service provider. Menus for snacks and lunch are available on Yorknet.

Throughout the day, Junior School students will participate daily in the core academic areas (Literacy, Numeracy, and Unit of Inquiry) which is delivered by the Homeroom teacher. Junior School students will also participate throughout each cycle in the specialty program areas (Art, Music, Physical and Health Education, French, and Library) which are delivered by Specialist teachers.

Details regarding your child's class schedule:

School Day Starts at 8:25am and Ends at 3:20pm

Before Care: 7:45am - 8:00am

Aftercare: 3:45pm - 5:30pm

After school activities (clubs, athletics): 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Drop-off and Pick-up:

Drop off: 8:00am - 8:25am

Regular School Pick-up: 3:20pm - 3:45pm

Co-Curricular Pick-up: 4:30pm - 4:50pm

To get an overview of Junior School and school-wide activities, plus to learn how to sync your iCal to your child(ren)’s schedule, please visit the Calendar section of this handbook under All School.

Late Start Wednesdays

Late Start Wednesdays are a new addition to our Junior School timetable. This schedule provides essential weekly professional learning and collaboration opportunities for faculty, enhancing their ability to support student learning and well-being. Classes begin at 9:30 AM every Wednesday. For families requiring regular drop-off due to morning commitments or routines, before Care will be available at the usual time. 

Late Start Wednesday Timings

7:45am to 8:15am - Drop-off for families wishing to retain regular school hours (Before Care available)

8:15am to 9:00am - No drop off available

8:15am to 9:00am - Students will engage in screen-free, purposeful multi-age programming led by faculty leaders and associate teachers. (Athletics, Craft and Create, Drama and Dance, Co-operative Games, Learner Profile Loving Literature, Homework Club)

9:00am to 9:20am - Drop off window