The high school years are a time of unparalleled growth and change for students. At UMC High School, our courses and programs are designed to fully support academic and personal development.
OUR ADVANTAGES
Why Choosing UMC High School?
Accreditation
Recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Education for granting Secondary School credits.
Convenient Locations
Two modern campuses are located in safe and convenient urban areas providing quick access to public transportation and services.
Expert Counselling
Standardized and individualized proactive guidance and personal counselling.
Quality Teaching
Ontario certified teachers provide full attention and care inside and outside of classes.
Effective Communication
We commit to frequent communication and prompt response to students and parents in terms of academic performance and personal concerns.
Multicultural Environment
Diverse nationalities and cultures involving students in teamwork and adaptation.
We are proud of our students!
OUR AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENT
Fryer, Galois, Hypatia, and Euclid Contests
Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge
Canadian Computing Competition
Canadian Computing Olympiad
Waterloo Math Contest
Lieutenant Governor’s Community Volunteer Medal
Governor General’s Academic Bronze Medal
ONTARIO SECONDARY GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Your Future Starts Here!
18
COMPULSORY CREDITS
12
OPTIONAL CREDITS
40
HOURS OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
OSSLT
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE PROVINCIAL LITERACY REQUIREMENT
SEMESTER & TIMETABLE
SEMESTER | FALL | WINTER | SPRING | SUMMER | |
Sep - Dec | Jan - Feb | Mar - Jun | Jul - Aug | ||
Credits / Courses | 4 credits | 2 credits | 4 credits | 2 credits | |
A.M. | 08:45-10:15 | Period 1 | |||
10:15-10:25 | Recess Time | ||||
10:25-11:55 | Period 2 | ||||
11:55-12:35 | Lunch Break | ||||
P.M. | 12:35-02:05 | Period 3 | |||
02:05-02:15 | Recess Time | ||||
02:15-03:45 | Period 4 | ||||
03:45-04:30 | After School Activities: Sports Club (Basket Ball, Volley ball, Soccer, Badminton) | ||||
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
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2024 – 2025 School Bus Schedule
Departure Time | Location | Arrival Time |
7:45 am | 7 Bishop Ave | |
7:50 am | 204 Bishop Ave | |
8:00 am | 30 Tristan Crescent | |
UMC High School | 8:35 am | |
4:45 pm | UMC High School | |
30 Tristan Crescent | 5:20 pm | |
204 Bishop Ave | 5:30 pm | |
2 Bishop Ave | 5:35 pm | |
Note: Please make sure that students arrive at least 5 minutes prior to the departure times listed above | ||
SEMESTER & TIMETABLE
2024 – 2025 School Bus Schedule
HIGH SCHOOL COURSE INFORMATION
Our guidance department will arrange suitable courses for new students to help them achieve their academic goals.
THE ARTS
- Grade 9 Music (AMU10)
- Grade 9 Dramatic Arts (ADA1O)
ENGLISH
- Grade 9 English (ENL1W)
CANADIAN AND WORLD STUDIES
- Grade 9 Exploring Canadian Geography (CGC1W)
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
- Grade 9 Healthy Active Living Education (PPL1O)
MATHEMATICS
- Grade 9 Principles of Mathematics (MTH1W)
GUIDANCE AND CAREER EDUCATION
- Grade 9 Learning Strategies I – Skills for Success in Secondary School (GLS1O)
FRENCH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
- Grade 9 Core French (FSF1O)
SCIENCE
- Grade 9 Science (SNC1W)
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
- English as Second Language, Level 1(ESLAO)
- English Literacy Development, Level 1 (ELDAO)
- English as Second Language, Level 2 (ESLBO)
- English Literacy Development, Level 2 (ELDBO)
- English as Second Language, Level 3 (ESLCO)
- English as Second Language, Level 4 (ESLDO)
- English as Second Language, Level 5 (ESLEO)
THE ARTS
- Grade 10 Music (AMU2O)
- Grade 10 Dramatic Arts (ADA2O)
- Grade 10 Guitar Music (AMG2O)
- Grade 10 Instrumental Music – Band (AMI2O)
- Grade 10 Music – Vocal (AMV2O)
- Grade 10 Media Arts (ASM2O)
- Grade 10 Visual Arts (AVI2O)
BUSINESS STUDIES
- Grade 10 launching and Leading a Business (BEP2O)
CANADIAN AND WORLD STUDIES
- Grade 10 Canadian History Since World War I (CHC2D)
- Grade 10 Civics (CHV2O)
SOCIAL SCIENCES AND THE HUMANITIES
- Grade 10 Food and Nutrition (HFN2O)
COMPUTER STUDIES
- Grade 10 Digital Technology and Innovations in the Changing World (ICD2O)
ENGLISH
- Grade 10 English (ENG2D)
MATHEMATICS
- Grade 10 Principles of Mathematics (MPM2D)
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
- Grade 10 Healthy Active Living Education (PPL2O)
- Grade 10 Female Personal and Fitness Activities – Healthy Active Living Education (PAF2OF)
- Grade 10 Male Large Group Activities (Volleyball & Basketball) – Healthy Active Living Education (PAL2OM)
FRENCH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
- Grade 10 French (FSF2O)
GUIDANCE AND CAREER EDUCATION
- Grade 10 Career Studies (GLC2O)
SCIENCE
- Grade 10 Science (SNC2D)
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
- English as Second Language, Level 1 (ESLAO)
- English Literacy Development, Level 1 (ELDAO)
- English as Second Language, Level 2 (ESLBO)
- English Literacy Development, Level 2 (ELDBO)
- English as Second Language, Level 3 (ESLCO)
- English as Second Language, Level 4 (ESLDO)
- English as Second Language, Level 5 (ESLEO)
THE ARTS
- Grade 11 Art Portfolio Specialist Program Visual Arts – Drawing and Painting (AWM3M)
- Grade 11 Dramatic Arts (ADA3O)
- Grade 11 Guitar Music (AMG3M)
- Grade 11 Instrumental Music – Band (AMI3M)
- Grade 11 Media Arts (ASM3O)
- Grade 11 Music – Vocal (AMV3M)
- Grade 11 Visual Arts (AVI3M)
- Grade 11 Visual Arts – Photography (AWQ3M)
- Grade 11 Dramatic Arts – Musical Theatre (ADB3M)
BUSINESS STUDIES
- Grade 11 Financial Accounting Fundamentals (BAF3M)
- Grade 11 Marketing: Goods, Services, Events (BMI3C)
CANADIAN AND WORLD STUDIES
- Grade 11 Travel and Tourism: A Geographic Perspective (CGG3O)
SOCIAL SCIENCES AND THE HUMANITIES
- Grade 11 Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology (HSP3U)
- Grade 11 World Religions & Belief Traditions (HRT3M)
COMPUTER STUDIES
- Grade 11 Introduction to Computer Science (ICS3U)
ENGLISH
- Grade 11 English (ENG3U)
- Grade 11 Presentation and Speaking Skills (EPS3O)
MATHEMATICS
- Grade 11 Functions (MCR3U)
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
- Grade 11 Healthy Active Living Education (PPL3O)
- Grade 11 Female Personal and Fitness Activities – Healthy Active Living Education (PAF3OF)
- Grade 11 Male Large Group Activities (Volleyball & Basketball) – Healthy Active Living Education (PAL3OM)
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
- Grade 11 Communications Technology (TGJ3M)
- Grade 11 Computer Engineering Technology (TEJ3M)
GUIDANCE AND CAREER EDUCATION
- Grade 11 Leadership and Peer Support (GPP3O)
SCIENCE
- Grade 11 Biology (SBI3U)
- Grade 11 Chemistry (SCH3U)
- Grade 11 Physics (SPH3U)
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
- English as Second Language, Level 1 (ESLAO)
- English Literacy Development, Level 1 (ELDAO)
- English as Second Language, Level 2 (ESLBO)
- English Literacy Development, Level 2 (ELDBO)
- English as Second Language, Level 3 (ESLCO)
- English as Second Language, Level 4 (ESLDO)
- English as Second Language, Level 5 (ESLEO)
THE ARTS
- Grade 12 Art Portfolio Specialist Program Visual Arts – Drawing (AWM4M)
- Grade 12 Musical – Vocal (AMV4M)
- Grade 12 Visual Arts (AVI4M)
- Grade 12 Visual Arts: None-Traditional (AWT4M)
BUSINESS STUDIES
- Grade 12 Business Leadership: Management Fundamentals (BOH4M)
- Grade 12 Financial Accounting Principles (BAT4M)
- Grade 12 International Business Fundamentals (BBB4M)
CANADIAN AND WORLD STUDIES
- Grade 12 Analysing Current Economic Issues (CIA4U)
- Grade 12 Canadian and International Law (CLN4U)
- Grade 12 Canadian and World Issues: A Geographic Analysis (CGW4U)
- Grade 12 World History (CHY4U)
SOCIAL SCIENCES AND THE HUMANITIES
- Grade 12 Challenge and Change in Society (HSB4U)
- Grade 12 Families in Canada (HHS4U)
- Grade 12 The World of Fashion (HNB4M)
- Grade 12 World Cultures (HSC4M)
COMPUTER STUDIES
- Grade 12 Computer Science (ICS4U)
ENGLISH
- Grade 12 English (ENG4U)
- Grade 12 English (ENG4C)
- Grade 12 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course (OLC4O)
- Grade 12 The Writer’s Craft (EWC4U)
MATHEMATICS
- Grade 12 Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
- Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)
- Grade 12 Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U)
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
- Grade 12 Computer Engineering Technology: Robotics and Control Systems (TER4M)
SCIENCE
- Grade 12 Biology (SBI4U)
- Grade 12 Chemistry (SCH4U)
- Grade 12 Physics (SPH4U)
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
- English as Second Language, Level 1 (ESLAO)
- English Literacy Development, Level 1 (ELDAO)
- English as Second Language, Level 2 (ESLBO)
- English Literacy Development, Level 2 (ELDBO)
- English as Second Language, Level 3 (ESLCO)
- English as Second Language, Level 4 (ESLDO)
- English as Second Language, Level 5 (ESLEO)
Beyond the Classroom
MONTHLY FIELD TRIPS & ACTIVITIES
We believe education should go beyond the classroom. With our great benefits in urban areas, we offer a variety of volunteer opportunities, student council, student clubs, monthly field trips, leadership activities, and local sightseeing tours to further students’ development and community engagement.
- CN Tower
- Toronto Zoo
- Royal Ontario Museum
- Ontario Science Centre
- Harbourfront Center
- Art Gallery of Ontario
- Canada’s Wonderland
- International Food Fest
- Hackergal
Beyond the Classroom
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
With our great benefits in urban areas, we offer a variety of volunteer opportunities, student clubs, monthly field trips, leadership activities, and local sightseeing tours to further students’ development and community engagement.
- STEMH Club
- Philosophy Club
- Kinitting/Crochet Club
- Student Council
- Dance Club
- Yearbook Club
- Peer-tutoring Club
- Photography Club
- Basketball Club
Beyond the Classroom
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
We offer a stimulating environment wherein students engage in activities that promote turn-taking, sharing, and general social skills.
- Bazaar fundraiser at St John & Rehabilitation Centre
- The Terry Fox fundraising
- Toronto Public Library
- Canadian International Faith & Family Film Festival
- YMCA
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MY UMC, MY STORIES
During class time, teachers delivered all the lessons professionally and patiently. They always put a lot of time and effort in helping us prepare for assessments and exams. Taiwanese counsellors always took great care of us, both during and after school.
Kuo, I-Hsuan EileenGrade 12
During my study at UMC, I was lucky to be taught by caring teachers and staff which were always there to help us achieve our goals. They helped me to improve and I successfully was accepted to my dream university. The learning environment was very friendly. Great school!
Arshia RayrameshGrade 12
When I was at UMC High School, I had a great experience learning in school and I made many friends from different countries. Also, it provided me an opportunity to learn some courses that I have never learned before, such as international business.
Nguyen, Thu TrangGrade 12
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