Location
James Lyng High School is located at 5440 Notre Dame Street West in St. Henri, at the corner of Carillon Street. There are three main commuter routes to the school: via bus lines #37, #36 or #191. An Express bus to the school operates during the early morning hours from the Lionel Groulx Metro.

Philosophy/Objectives
James Lyng is committed to providing a safe and welcoming atmosphere for all members of its community, and to fostering the academic, social, moral and psychological growth of its students. The daily learning experience fosters a sense of belonging and self-discovery among students. Our objective is to use the curriculum, student-directed initiatives, and hands-on experience to prepare students for future challenges in education and in the workplace.

Special Programs

• Community Learning Centre offers opportunity for extended services for students, parents and the wider community.
• Video Teleconference facility allows students to communicate with schools and sites all around the world.
• Resource room and In-school tutoring
• Three up-to-date computer labs (one SmartBoard equipped) for student research and on-line learning opportunities.
• Programs assisting students in developing post-secondary plans.
• Gender-based classes where numbers permit.
• Breakfast and Lunch programs
• Wide-ranging Anti-Bullying program
• Membership in Peaceful Schools International.
• Leadership and Volunteer programming
• Vocational after school activities: e.g.: hairdressing, cooking
• Work Oriented Training Program

Support Services

• Three resource teachers and tutors provide regular curriculum, and examination support for students in need.
• Guidance counselor and child care workers are on staff for individual and group counselling.
• Parent/Student animator provides liaison between families and school
• Nurse and social worker at school, available through the CSSS
• SPVM Liaison
• Community partnership agreements provide additional staff for vocational and personal counseling.
• Community Liaison supports Community Based Learning projects.
• Large in-school library. Extracurricular Activities
• Wide variety of sports, including, basketball, volleyball, touch football, outdoor and indoor soccer, karate and track and field are available to boys and girls. New sports added as numbers warrant
• Daily lunch hour sports program
• Talent show
• WORD (Writing Our Rhymes Down), a Hip Hop Literacy Project.
• Film Project with Atwater Library.
• Dance
• Visual Arts
• Educational Outings
• Student Council
• Yearbook
• Carnival
• Social Activity Days
• Rocket Building
• Steelpan Music Program
• Hairdressing Class
• Cooking Club
• Drama Club
• Green Team
• Business Club

Parental Involvement
In addition to participating on the Governing Board, parents are encouraged to become actively involved in all aspects of school life. Our new Family Room offers a welcoming locale for parents to meet informally with teachers and to participate in information sessions on topics related to parenting, adolescence and education.