School type High school Founded 1978 (1978) School number 4134 / 922498 Province Ontario | Religious affiliation(s) Secular Superintendent Nadira Persaud Phone +1 416-396-5892 | |
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Motto Peace Through Understanding Address 150 Tapscott Rd, Scarborough, ON M1B 2L2, Canada School board Toronto District School Board District Toronto District School Board, Scarborough Board of Education Similar Woburn Collegiate Institute, David and Mary Thomson, Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute, Sir Wilfrid Laurier Collegiat, Agincourt Collegiate Institute | ||
Lester B. Pearson Collegiate Institute (LBP, Lester B. Pearson CI, LBPCI, or Pearson) is a public high school in Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; which teaches grades 9 through 12 under the sanction of the Scarborough Board of Education since 1978. The school now operates under the auspices of the Toronto District School Board.
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Overview
The LBP is located at 150 Tapscott Road. It is located across from Malvern Town Centre and can be easily accessed by various TTC bus routes. LBP is a school with a multicultural group of students coming from 56 different countries, speaking 42 languages, and practicing 17 different religions. The school attempts to promote appreciation of diversity as inspired by its motto, "Peace through Understanding" taken from the 1957 Nobel Peace Prize speech by Lester B. Pearson. Students and parents place a high priority on education and employability skills. A comprehensive career exploration program assists students in making informed post-secondary decisions.
The Pearson School crest
The stylized human figures in the outside circle have outstretched arms, symbolizing understanding among the nations of the world. The circular shape represents the world, and contains the dove of peace and Canada’s maple leaf.
Notable Alumni
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Specialist high skills major - health and wellness
Lester B. Pearson's newest program is the health and wellness specialist high skills major (SHSM). It is a new initiative from the Ministry of Education. This program would allow students to acquire technical knowledge and skills that will assist them in entering a future career of their choice. Pearson students will receive recognition on their high school diploma and a set of industry-recognized certification. This program is recognized by colleges, universities, and employers.
Special programs
The school has partnered with the University of Toronto and offer a full sociology credit taught by a university professor at Pearson. Successful students receive a university credit that can be used at any university, as well as two high school credits. The music program has also been reinstated. It also offers advanced placement courses in calculus, chemistry and biology. Pearson offers the Nighana program where there is an emphasis on Afro-Canadian history and literature.
Pre- and advanced placement (AP)
The AP program of Pearson is recognized by universities in both Canada and the United States. One can earn advanced standing at university in mathematics and science through their AP calculus, chemistry and biology courses. Enriched (pre-AP) math, English and science credits are also available in grades 9, 10 and 11.