The Mission of Our School
The Mission of the York Region District School Board is that "we unite in our purpose to inspire and prepare learners for life in our changing world community."

The mission of Bayview S.S. is:
"We work collaboratively in our purpose to prepare students to be productive, responsible, life-long learners in an ever-changing, global society."

History
Bayview S.S. is named after the street that it is located on, Bayview Avenue. Bayview Secondary School is located on a fifteen-acre site formerly a part of the Elliot farm. Classes commenced on November 14, 1960.

Our school motto is: "Friends Learning Together".

Our school mascot is:  "Bengal Tiger".

Facilities
Bayview S.S. was officially opened in 1960.  Additions were placed on the original school in 1962/65.  Since that time renovations have been made to facilitate program and student needs as well as an outdoor improvement plan known as "Beautifying Bayview".

School Facilities include:

Art lab	Auto lab
Cafeterias	Classrooms
Construction lab	Design & technological lab
Family studies lab	Food lab
Gymnasiums	Music rooms
Outdoor Fields	Computer labs
Resource Center	Science labs
Staff room	Student Council office
Washrooms and shower facilities	Weight room
Photography lab	Media lab
Communication technological lab	Student parking facilities
Drama stage	Yearbook office
Guidance room

Computers:
Number of: 250
Labs: 5

Transportation
The York Region District School Board has a transportation policy that applies to all of its schools.

Bayview is a community school where all students are encouraged to walk to school.

Number of students bused: 6

Visit www.schoolbuscity.com for more information on bussing.