Our School

Many government agencies require verification of your child's enrolment in school.  A letter can be written by the school to assist with this. A request can be filled out by completing this form.    

School can be contacted by calling the school’s main number at 905-884-4453 or by emailing at bayview.ss@yrdsb.ca. Additional contact information can be found on the school website. The teachers and Guidance counselor can be contacted via e-mail or they can be reached within school hours by calling the school’s main number and asking for their extension. 

If the changes you see are of significant matter then you can come and see your child’s teachers, guidance councilors and if needed principal or vice –principal.

Regardless of whether your child has any issues at school or not parents should always be in touch with teachers via e-mail or phone as per above.

The weekly e-Bulletin newsletter is available via the school website and is distributed via e-mail.

The school policies and regulations can be found in the information sent home at the start of the school year. Board policies and procedures are available on the York Region District School Board website and from a link at the bottom of our school website pages. 

Yes, at the beginning of each semester, each student will be given a course outline for each subject. Depending on the subject this outline may include: the course rationale, assessment and evaluation breakdown, course requirements, course overview and course materials/text requirements. In addition, some will cover expectations regarding lateness, absences etc. These sheets require a parent signature. Some departments such as Math will provide a detailed overview of what will be covered on a daily basis including homework assignments.

Departments have webpages with varying levels of detail. You are encouraged to contact your child’s teacher for information regarding what your child is doing in the classroom. The school phone number is 905-884-4453. 

 Parents are encouraged to contact your child’s teacher for specific information regarding individual students. The school phone number is 905-884-4453. The staff list can be found online at the above link. The school guidance department may also be able to provide assistance with information on how to help your child succeed.
 

It is best to contact your child’s teacher who will have suggestions on how to improve their foreign language skills. The school phone number is 905-884-4453. 
 

There are programs during school year and over summer where students can get into different programs This information is available from the Guidance Services Department in each secondary school or from Continuing Education at 905-884-3434.

Some Departments in the school (offer peer tutoring for students to obtain extra help during their lunch break or after school. Encourage your child to speak with their teacher directly for specific information regarding what support is available.
 

The library collection includes text and electronic resources. The school subscribes to databases and resources as well. 

Bayview's Library Resource Centre is open from 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. unless otherwise posted. Individual and small groups of students are welcome at any time for quiet research or reading. Full classes should be booked in advance by the subject teacher. If students need help with research or for reading selections, they are encouraged to ask the Teacher or Librarians for assistance.

It is recommended to obtain the homework help information from BSS office or online student tools page. 

Visit the Health Issues page on the school board website to learn more about the policies and procedures related to allergies and other health issues. 

A Contact the school by telephone at (905) 884-4453 or by e-mail at bayview.ss@yrdsb.ca and provide your name, contact information (telephone number and e-mail address), availability (morning, afternoon, evening), and activities you have skills or interest in. 

Families are welcome at many school events, from concerts, to sporting events and plays. Information on up-coming school and board events can be found on the school’s website.

School council is open to parents/guardians to participate. Elections for Council are held in September but anyone can attend council meetings (which are generally held monthly). Meeting dates can be found listed in the Calendar Section.

The school council is an important forum for parents to provide input and contribute to the success of students at Bayview Secondary. The impact is dependent upon the number of participants and volunteers. If you would like to help out in any way please join the council or ask how you can get involved. 

At Bayview everyone is encouraged to get involved in a variety of activities. A multitude of opportunities are available for the students.