List of places on Degrassi


This is a list of notable places seen and featured in the Degrassi universe. As the series occurs in Toronto, these places—some fictional, some not—are located in the aforementioned city.

''[Degrassi Junior High]'' and ''[Degrassi High]''

Degrassi Community School is a fictional high school in and the titular academy primarily associated with it. It consists of students from grade 7 through grade 12 and its student body is made up of many cultures and backgrounds, paralleling and reflecting the multiculturalism associated with Toronto. The school originally was a junior high, housing grades 7–8. In season two, the school took on high school students after the neighboring high school shut down and housed grades 7–12 for four years before dropping grades 7-8 and becoming a high school. However, this is not a real school; the set is a warehouse sized studio made to look like one at Epitome's studios. After season 4, there have been no characters on the show, minor or major, in grades 7 or 8. In season 10 a school uniform is instituted, the shirts are colour-coded by grade. This is dropped in season 12.

History

Founded in 1986 as Degrassi Junior High School, the facility is believed to be the same facility used in Degrassi Junior High and Degrassi High. In 1989, it combined with a high school, and became Degrassi High. The school was remodeled and renamed to "Degrassi Community School" for the school year starting in September 2001, and played host to the 1991 Ten Year High School Reunion shortly thereafter.
The school's first nighttime dance was held in 2001, named "Starlight, Starbright".
At the start of season 7, Degrassi Community School merged with rival school, Lakehurst Highschool, causing much friction between both schools, much of which had to do with the recent death of Degrassi student J.T. Yorke. The rivalry resulted in many fights and hatred between the students.

Academics

Media Immersion Program
One of the most distinctive programs featured in the Degrassi Community School, is its Media Immersion Program. The program features high speed computers with internet access and other educational programs. It also features the most up to date media software programs, all part of the new renovation planned by Mr. Raditch, "proudly bringing Degrassi to the 21st Century".
The computer lab uses a network, notably using a system called "D-Mail", where students may instant message each other, and send e-mails.
Eighteen new computers were provided by the television program NaK, News About Kids, in exchange for showing their morning broadcasts. Though biased and a source for propaganda which also promotes certain commercial products, the NaK broadcasts were consented to be shown by a vote of parents of the Degrassi students.

Faculty

Completely renovated and changed by 2001, the Degrassi Community School features untraditional design schemes using new materials. Named a Community School, Degrassi does not follow the typical public school layout but closer to being identified as an alternative school. By 2002, the school had yet again been completely changed and reinvented as it underwent a merge to become both a Junior High School and High School.
There are multiple unique aspects of the Degrassi school. In the spacious front lobby, a mural outlooks the front steps, one later redrawn by Jimmy Brooks. Written primarily at the top of the walls above the locker/hallway areas, there are a number of inspirational quotes employed. The main foyer is host to Degrassi's own motto, written larger and bolder than the other quotes.
After J.T. dies in season six, a memorial garden at the school is built in his name.
The school was once again renovated sometime during the summer of 2015. The school interior received a new paint job while the lockers were painted to feature a more retro look. All wooden classroom doors were also replaced with new grey doors. Several classrooms are also now equipped with smart-boards and HD television sets for a more digital learning environment. Also included in the redesign were new desks. New areas in the school include a lounge room for students, several sitting areas with cushioned chairs laid around the school, and a renovated classroom for a new course titled Digital Arts.
The actual set for where the school scenes are shot in is a warehouse sized studio at Epitome Pictures. Outfitted to look like an actual school, the set features perhaps the most intricate and detailed designs, including numerous fliers, bulletins, and posters pertaining to the fictional Degrassi Community School. The studio is also used for filming the other sets, such as character's bedrooms, in the series.

Extracurricular activities

; Basketball
; Cheerleading, Power Squad, Power Cheer : Paige Michalchuk, Hazel Aden, Manny Santos |Manny Santos, Darcy Edwards, Peter Stone, Chantay Black, Mia Jones |Mia Jones, Holly J. Sinclair, Anya MacPherson, Jenna Middleton, Marisol Lewis, Tori Santamaria, Becky Baker, Frankie Hollingsworth, Jack Jones, Lola Pacini, Shay Powers, Zoe Rivas
; Girls Floor Hockey: Ms. Hazilakos, Liberty Van Zandt, Emma Nelson, Manny Santos |Manny Santos, Kendra Mason
; The Grapevine: Liberty Van Zandt, Ellie Nash, Anya MacPherson
; The Anti-Grapevine: Chantay Black, Anya MacPherson
; The Degrassi Daily: Katie Matlin, Marisol Lewis, Clare Edwards
; Football: Derek Haig, Bruce the Moose, Jane Vaughn, Danny Van Zandt, Riley Stavros, Sav Bhandari, Drew Torres, K.C. Guthrie, Zane Park, Owen Milligan, Connor Deslauriers, Mo Mashkour
; Gymnastics: Manny Santos |Manny Santos, Emma Nelson, Hazel Aden, Kendra Mason
; Lacrosse: Terri McGreggor, Kendra Mason, Alex Nuñez, Meredith Miller, Serena
; Hockey: Luke Baker, Campbell Saunders, Mike Dallas, Owen Milligan
; Mascot: J.T. Yorke, Danny Van Zandt, Zig Novak
; Soccer: Spinner Mason, Jimmy Brooks
; Video Announcements: Liberty Van Zandt, Emma Nelson, Heather Sinclair, Ashley Kerwin, Holly J. Sinclair, Sav Bhandari, Katie Matlin
; Wrestling: Sean Cameron, Toby Isaacs
; Volleyball: Frankie Hollingsworth, Goldi Nahir, Lola Pacini, Shay Powers
; Gamer Club: Yael Baron, Hunter Hollingsworth, Vijay Maraj, Baaz Nahir, Lola Pacini
; Girls Track: Shay Powers, Frankie Hollingsworth, Esme Song

Student council

;Graduated at Degrassi
;Future graduates
;Honorary graduates
;Left before graduation
;Died while attending Degrassi