Eastern Commerce Collegiate Institute

Eastern Commerce Collegiate Institute was a public high school in Toronto, Ontario. It offers a range of courses leading to all Ministry pathways: University, College, Apprenticeship, and Workplace. Co-operative Education is an integral part of the curriculum.

For students entering post-secondary education, the school offers a Specialist High Skills Major in Business and Marketing. For students going into the workforce, two Business certificates can be linked with Co-op and Information Technology: The National Retail Business Certificate and an internationally recognized Computer Licence Certificate. In 2002, the department won the Kenneth Fryer Award for excellence in mathematics teaching. Classes are integrated with technology including computer labs with Internet access and Smart Boards.

Located close to Donlands subway station, Eastern is readily accessible to students from all parts of the City of Toronto. Eastern Commerce shares the building with Subway Academy I, and it is also very close to Danforth Collegiate and Technical Institute.

History

The school closed down in June 2015.^[1]

Specialist High Skills Major - Business

A Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) – Business is a type of ministry-approved specialized program. A SHSM allows students to focus on knowledge and skills that are of particular importance in certain business sectors, and to obtain certifications recognized in the business field, as they work towards meeting the requirements for an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Students will graduate with a Business SHSM designation on their diploma. They are prepared for success in the business sector and in the postsecondary destination of their choice, whether it be apprenticeship training, a college or university program, or the workplace.

Sports

Eastern Commerce offers several extra-curricular sports:

• Basketball
• Football
• Soccer
• Track and Field
• Soccer

Intramural activities are scheduled to begin at Eastern Commerce in September 2009.

Basketball

Eastern Commerce is well known for its elite basketball program. The Senior Boys have won eight provincial championships and many students have gone on to receive NCAA scholarships. Recently, the Senior Girls team has become a success, winning provincial championships in 2007 and 2008.

Despite its small size, Eastern Commerce always competes at the top level of provincial competition in basketball. During the 2008–09 season, the school became the first institution to win Boys and Girls AAAA Basketball Titles.

The program's most notable alumni is Jamaal Magloire, a former NBA All-Star.

Jim Filippeos holds the school record for all-time most points scored in one game with 55 (1979).

Student Clubs

Eastern offers a variety of co-curricular programs.

Student Senate

The Student Senate supports programs for school-wide enrichment. The 2014/2015 Student Senate consists of President Sofian Hashim, Vice President Muhammad Haroon, and Secretary Ahmad Abidi who represent the school in many different events. Other leadership programs include the Eastern Ambassadors, selected to represent the school in various community functions, and Future Leaders, a mentor ship program assisting junior students. The School Council meets regularly and assists in the shared decision-making process. Eastern provides a balance between academics and school/community participation.

See also

• List of high schools in Ontario

References

External links

• Official Website
• Eastern Commerce Collegiate Institute at the Toronto District School Board website