Central Toronto Academy is a school that embraces 21st century learning. Our small size, caring staff and semestered format foster a climate that provides our students with a high school experience optimised for their personal growth and development.
Our
intimate and personable atmosphere fosters wonderful relationship development amongst all grade and all members of our community. Our numerous activities and events reflect the welcoming beauty, creativity, values and diversity of all our
students.
At Central Toronto Academy we are:
We ensure our students remain current with the rapidly changing digital spectrum by offering classes fully online & blended (online support for face-to-face classes). We fuse Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics learning together through our STEM program, complemented by a mandatory computer programming course, a complete Wi-Fi environment, and Chromebooks for our grade 9 and 10 students.
Our inclusive community provides students with a safe environment to take risks, explore ideas and challenge themselves. We encourage students to nurture and develop their skills as leaders through our leadership courses, student council and numerous extra-curricular clubs and activities.
Driven by our two Specialist High Skills Major and Cooperative education programs, CTA has brought experiential learning to the forefront of all classes by partnering with numerous industry professionals and organizations. By putting theory into practice, students are deeply engaged in the material they are studying and gain a lasting academic experience
Please visit the TDSB COVID-19 Advisory website for a list of the active confirmed cases and resolved cases of COVID-19 among students and/or staff in TDSB schools.
Current CTA students will complete their course selections virtually between January 25 and February 23. We have prepared the documents below in support of the course selection process. Students will need to log in with their TDSB credentials to the Zoom session on their assigned date and time.
Incoming Grade 8 students are also invited to make their course selections in the coming weeks. Current TDSB students will make their selection through myBluePrint - please refer to the Instructions letter linked below. Out-of-board students will complete course selections during their registration appointments. We have two virtual Q & A sessions for students and families to support the process - please contact our ACL of Guidance (Allison.Conroy@tdsb.on.ca) for more information.
Pre-Advanced Placement courses foster an enriched learning experience and develop critical learning skills.
Our AP program provides university level courses, curricula and exams in grades eleven and twelve.
Student voice, personal expression, acceptance and inclusion are at the core of our arts programming.
CTA's Athletics program emphasizes the importance of fusing academics with athletics for all of our student-athletes.
Our Business Entrepreneurship SHSM program focuses on social, cultural and environmental issues.
The new Sports SHSM program enables students to build a foundation of knowledge and skills for a career in the sports industry.
CTA hosts refugees, immigrants, and visa students who learn about the world through others' experiences.
Moderns programming at CTA develops a strong a sense of Canadian culture through language studies
Extracurriculars develop well-rounded students with confidence to explore new activities and experiences.
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Horizon offers grade 7 and 8 students an enriched program.