40 McArthur St, Toronto
416-394-6990
grade 9 to 12 academic high school
- a small alternative high school established in 1971
- for students planning to go on to college or university
- a semestered school
- an extensive program in Arts, Technology, English, Social Sciences and Humanities
- 5 teachers and 75 students
- interdisciplinary, creative, democratic and experiential
- may be high achievers who need more academic freedom to stay on-task
- may be self-motivated, independent learners who want to direct their education
- may be academically capable but are not excelling in their current environment
- may have completed their elementary studies at an alternative school or program
- should currently be enrolled in a TDSB or TCDSB school
- a full high school program
- approachable teachers
- a weekly community meeting
- field trips, speakers and an enriched program
- a student lounge
- a daily lunch program
- exciting, interactive classes
- computers, cameras, recording equipment, a darkroom, and many other creative tools
- courses are discussion based
- significant opportunities for independent learning and student designed projects
- friendly, accepting and mature atmosphere
- student inspired courses
- thematic English courses
- real opportunities for students and parents to guide school programs and direction
- students or parents can pick up an application at the school
- students must call to set up an appointment for an interview
- students need to provide a report card if applying to 9
- students need to provide a transcript if applying to 10-12
- applications are considered on a “first come first served” basis, acceptance is based on all aspects of the application