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SCHOOLS CARAVAN GUIDE

Secondary Alternative Schools and EdVance Administration
Peter Chang
System Superintendent (Interim), Continuing
Rizwana Jafri
Principal, Secondary Alternative Schools West
Adult Learning Centres
Education, Secondary Alternative Schools, (Alt9)
Richard Bilkszto
Principal (acting), Burnhamthorpe Adult
Adult Education, Educational Partnerships,

International Delegations & Heritage/History Yvette Duffy Learning Centre

Month Vice-Principal, Secondary Alternative Schools

West (Alt9)
Martha Koehn
Tanya Senk Vice-Principal, Burnhamthorpe Adult Learning

System Superintendent, Indigenous Education Michael Gurgol Centre

Vice-Principal, Secondary Alternative Schools

Cynthia Nguyen
Alternative Schools
West (Alt9)
Principal, CALC Secondary School

Michael Harvey
Susana Arnott Principal, Native Learning Centre
Ionie Haywood
Vice-Principal, CALC Secondary School
Principal, Alpha II Alternative School

Rebekah Tsingos
Joseph Pollice Principal, Native Learning Centre
Alison Warner
Vice-Principal, CALC EdVance
Vice-Principal, Alpha II Alternative School

Saby Chandi
Kymberley Stadnyk Principal, Native Learning Centre East
Andrea Parise
Principal, Emery Adult Learning Centre
Vice-Principal, Alpha II Alternative School

Jacob Barghout
Denis Lopes Vice-Principal, Native Learning Centre East
Galen Szeto
Vice-Principal, Emery Adult Learning Centre
Principal, Alternative Schools East & Year

Round Schools Donnie Straker

Vice-Principal, Native Learning Centre East
Neil Dyal
Clenton Morrison Principal, Scarborough Centre for Alternative

Vice-Principal, Alternative Schools East & Virginia Pang Studies

Year Round Schools Principal, School of Life Experience

Wendy Luck
Emanuel Moura Craig Gerow Vice-Principal, Scarborough Centre for

Alternative Studies
Vice-Principal, Alternative Schools East & Vice-Principal, School of Life Experience
Year Round Schools

Jonathan Jones Eric Dallin

Christina Saunders Vice-Principal, School of LIfe Experience
Principal, Yorkdale Adult Learning Centre

Principal, Kapapamahchakwew - Wandering

Spirit School Anthony Vandyke Carol Doucette

Vice-Principal, Yorkdale Adult Learning Centre
Principal, THESTUDENTSCHOOL
Robert Durocher
Vice-Principal, Kapapamahchakwew -

Wandering Spirit School Renée N. Rawlins Denise De Paola

& Coordinator Centrally Assigned Principal

Special thank you to Dori Vanderheyden for helping to design this guide.
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Secondary Alternative Schools Caravan Guide
Table of Contents

Virtual Alternative Schools Caravan Agenda – East ................................................................. 2

Virtual Alternative Schools Caravan Agenda – West ................................................................ 3
Alpha II Alternative School ....................................................................................................... 4
Alternative Scarborough Education 1 ....................................................................................... 5
Avondale Secondary Alternative School................................................................................... 6
Burnhamthorpe Adult Learning Centre ..................................................................................... 7
City Adult Learning Centre ....................................................................................................... 8
City School............................................................................................................................... 9
Contact Alternative School ..................................................................................................... 10
Delphi Secondary Alternative School ..................................................................................... 11
East York Alternative Secondary School ................................................................................ 12
Emery EdVance Secondary School ....................................................................................... 13
Etobicoke Year Round Alternative Centre .............................................................................. 14
Inglenook Community School................................................................................................. 15
Kapapamahchakwew - Wandering Spirit School of Toronto ................................................... 16
Native Learning Centre .......................................................................................................... 17
Native Learning Centre East .................................................................................................. 18
North East Year Round Alternative Centre ............................................................................. 19
North West Year Round Alternative Centre ............................................................................ 20
Oasis Arts & Social Change ................................................................................................... 21
Oasis Skateboard Factory ...................................................................................................... 22
Parkview Alternative School ................................................................................................... 23
Scarborough Centre for Alternative Studies ........................................................................... 24
School of Experiential Education (SEE) ................................................................................. 25
School of Life Experience (SOLE) .......................................................................................... 26
SEED Alternative School ....................................................................................................... 27
South East Year Round Alternative Centre ............................................................................ 28
Subway Academy I ................................................................................................................ 29
Subway Academy II ............................................................................................................... 30
THESTUDENTSCHOOL ........................................................................................................ 31
Triangle Program ................................................................................................................... 32
West End Alternative School .................................................................................................. 33
Yorkdale Adult Learning Centre and Secondary School ......................................................... 34
Secondary Alternative Schools Map....................................................................................... 35
 Guidance & Career Development
Virtual Secondary Alternative Schools Caravan
Agenda - East

Welcome Renée N. Rawlins

Coordinator, Guidance & Career Development

Land Acknowledgement Laura Zuber

Curriculum Leader, Native Learning Centre

History of Alternative Education Liam Rodrigues

Curriculum Leader, SEED Alternative School

Introduction to the Alternative Schools Caravan Jeffrey White

Curriculum Leader, OASIS Alternative
Secondary School
Caravan

➔ Alternative Scarborough Education 1 Sofia Chamberlain

➔ Avondale Secondary Alternative School Robert Pazzano
➔ City Adult Learning Centre Christian Wateridge
➔ Delphi Secondary Alternative School Renato Freire
➔ East York Alternative Secondary School Harriet Whiteman
➔ Inglenook Community School Rob Rennick
➔ Kapapamahchakwew - Wandering Spirit School of Toronto Michael Carlson
➔ Native Learning Centre Laura Zuber
➔ Native Learning Centre East Donnie Straker
➔ North East Year Round Alternative Centre Denis Lopes
➔ South East Year Round Alternative Centre Erica Kaus
➔ Oasis Triangle Program Jeffrey White
➔ Parkview Alternative School Kim Janzen
➔ Scarborough Centre for Alternative Studies Oliver Carroll
➔ School of Life Experience Craig Gerow
➔ SEED Alternative School Liam Rodrigues
➔ Subway Academy I Emily Wadsworth

Q&A
Closing Peter Chang
System Superintendent

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 Guidance & Career Development
Virtual Secondary Alternative Schools Caravan
Agenda - West

Welcome Peter Chang

System Superintendent

Land Acknowledgment Johanna Chambers

Curriculum Leader, Subway Academy II

History of Alternative Education Liam Rodrigues

Curriculum Leader, SEED Alternative School
Introduction to the Alternative Schools Jeff Munroe
Curriculum Leader, THESTUDENTSCHOOL

Caravan

➔ Alpha II Alternative School Catherine Kurucz

➔ Burnhamthorpe Adult Learning Centre Jimmy Neville
➔ City School Lesley Bunbury
➔ Contact Alternative School Scott Davidson
➔ Emery EdVance Secondary School Derik Chica
➔ North West Year Round Alternative Centre Nancy Britton
➔ Etobicoke Year Round Alternative Centre Christopher Freitas
➔ Native Learning Centre Laura Zuber
➔ Oasis Arts & Social Change Jeffrey White
➔ Oasis Skateboard Factory Jeffrey White
➔ School of Experiential Education Kristen Beach
➔ Subway Academy II Johanna Chambers
➔ THESTUDENTSCHOOL Jeff Munroe
➔ West End Alternative School Sally Sinclair
➔ Yorkdale Adult learning Centre and Secondary School Vasilia Polyzois

Q&A

Closing Renée N. Rawlins

Coordinator, Guidance & Career Development

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 ALPHA II Alternative School
Self-Directed Learning and Responsibility to Community based on Decision Making through Consensus

Programming
• Each Alpha II student directs their own learning
journey.
• Students (Grade 7-12) decide what they will
learn, when, for how long, and with which
• materials.
• Teachers act as facilitators and guides to support
the students on their individual learning journey.
• There are no tests or grades and we do not follow
the Ontario Curriculum. As a result, students do
not earn credits or work toward an Ontario
Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) as they do in
other schools.
• In consultation with teachers and other
community members, students define their
personal goals for education and track their
learning by creating a portfolio of work that is
meaningful to them. These portfolios document
the learning process, goals, and achievements,
clearly revealing each student's growth as a
learner and community member. Our graduates
have successfully used their portfolios to pursue
their choice of career or post-secondary
education.

Extra-Curricular
• Since the learning is self-directed, the extra
and co-curricular activities are available during
the school day as developed by the students

Contact Information
Email: [Link]@[Link]
Online: [Link]
Phone: 416-393-0501
Address: 1141 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON
Note: Alpha II will be moving to 725 Bathurst St,
Toronto, ON as of July 2021

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A l t e rn a t i v e
Scarborough Education 1
grades 11 & 12
A safe, small and caring environment where students can be themselves and thrive. We teach students self-
advocacy with respect to mental health, wellness and academic challenges; providing students with strategies
and skills for time management, anxiety and stress. We offer flexible timetabling (students with mental health issues,
medical issues, or personal/family commitments) to prepare all of our students for post-secondary education.

Programming Extra-Curricular
• Timetable provides for in-class teaching with all course material • yoga
available online and an online learning component • art club
• individual student help always available • tabletop games
• staff on a a first name basis • self-care workshops post-
• staff has been trained by Shoniker Clinic secondary workshops
• tiered interventions (teachers to Shoniker Clinic) • running club
• daily lunch and snack provided • drama club
• opportunities for social and emotional development, such as • field trips
students have access to a kitchen where they can prepare hot
drinks, meet for lunch with other students

Contact Information
Alternative
Scarborough

Email: [Link]@[Link] Education 1

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Phone: 416-788-1847
Address: 60 Brimorton Drive,Scarborough, ON
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 Grade 11 & 12

Avondale Secondary Alternative School

A unique, mainly academic educational experience. Program emphasis on mental health and wellness. A
small school community. Avondale offers an engaging program encouraging dialogue as well as
independent and collaborative learning. We offer an innovative, academic program, small class sizes,
vibrant art program and a welcoming atmosphere. First name basis. Many Experiential learning
opportunities and field trips throughout year. Same Curriculum - different mode of delivery.

Programming Extra-Curriculars
• Catalysts or professional artists co-teach some art courses • Many Field trips
• Unique interdisciplinary course offerings like Urban • Lunchtime Basketball
mythology, Beliefs and Folklore • Lunchtime Table Tennis
• Many field trips: Hot Docs festival, World Press • Yoga and Wellness programs
and Contact photo exhibitions, Art trips • Wellness hikes and nature walks
• Vibrant Guitar Music program • Nutrition program
• Strong Dual Credit program • Art shows
• Coop and OYAP opportunities • Coffeehouses
• Real classroom experience in a smaller setting
• Program emphasis on Mental Health and Well being
• Currently offering Grade 11/12, possibly Grade 10 in near
future

Contact Information
Email: [Link]@[Link]
Online: [Link]
Phone: 416-395-4542 or Rob at 416 587 0031
Address: 24 Silverview Drive, North York, ON
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BURNHAMTHORPE
ADULT LEARNING
PROGRAM GRADE 10 TO 12
BURNHAMTHORPE EDVANCE PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS 18-20

We are committed to providing the best education for our students. We offer a wide
range of programming for our BCI EdVance learners. We are focused on student
success and we have programs at our schools geared to support students with all
their learning needs.

PROGRAMMING
In addition to high academic programming,
the school offers a wide range of tech
courses (such as construction, green
industries, hospitality health care and our
upcoming auto class). We offer co-op, while
working with the Ontario youth
apprenticeship program offering a wide
range of pathway planning, geared to
student success now and in the future.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: [Link]@[Link]

Online: [Link]

Phone: 416-394-7130

Address: 500 The East Mall, Etobicoke, ON M9B 2C4

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City Adult Learning Centre
EdVance Program
We help young adults
(18-20 years old)
complete their
secondary diplomas in
a mature environment.
We are an accelerated
program offering a
second chance for many
students, who have
encountered challenges
and are ready to
continue in their
educational journey. Our
caring teachers
specialize in motivating
all learners!

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secondary destinations:
college, university,
apprenticeship and
workplace with relevant
course offerings. Our
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include a Culinary Arts
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and Online Coop for • Drumming • Soccer • Mindfulness
students with paid Circle • Arts Club • Women’s Group
positions. • Yoga • Floor Hockey • Men’s Group

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Email: [Link]@[Link]
Online: [Link]
Phone: 416-393-9740
Address: 1 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON
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city school Grade 9 to 12

A place where you belong exactly the way you are!

Program Core Values & Supports Extra-Curricular

Compulsory and elective Academics Matter Student Ambassador Program
courses for grade 9 to 12 that Student-First Focus Social Media Team
support college and university Anti-Racism Education Guitar Club
pathways. Grade 8 students Mental Health & Well Being Debate Club
looking for a small, caring and Child & Youth Worker Mindfulness
supportive environment are Educational Assistant Monthly School Field Trips
welcome.

Contact Information
Email: CitySchool@[Link]
Online: [Link]
Phone: 416-393-1470
Address: 635 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON
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 Contact is amazing at:
Giving students opportunities they didn’t have at
other schools. I’m getting credits and doing paid
co-op. I get tons of help from staff whenever I need
it.
- Katerina, Current Student

Providing empathy. The teachers at Contact are

patient, understanding and easy to relate to. They try
hard to understand where you are coming from. -
Jordan, Current Student

Providing help and assistance to students no matter

what their situation is. There is always someone at
Contact to support you.
- Savannah, Recent Graduate

“Supporting academic growth while simultaneously supporting students’ complex social, emotional, housing, and
financial needs.” - Michelle, Resource Teacher

“A commitment to equity and social justice, while empowering learners towards self-advocacy.” - Vesna, Co-Op/
Social Studies Teacher

“Building hope, personal growth, and providing a pathway to success as we work with students that have been
underserved, marginalised, disenfranchised and racialized.” - Dexter, Child and Youth Counsellor

“Providing an environment that is small, friendly, and flexible. Courses are tailored to students' abilities and
interests, while individual help is the norm during class. The big kitchen and all-day food buffet nourish
students' bodies while deeply caring staff nourish their hearts and minds.” - Julianne, Former Teacher

Programming Extra-Curricular Activities

• our program is geared toward college-bound • access to mental health and anxiety support, including a Child
students, aged 16-21 looking to re-engage and and Youth Counsellor, Social Worker and Resource Teacher
graduate • enhanced student nutrition program
• strategically structured schedule to maximize credit • all-day breakfast, snack table and homemade lunch each day
accumulation and minimize student anxiety • newly renovated communal area
• integrated credit recovery in each class allowing • TTC tickets available
students to earn more than one credit within that • financial support with university and college application fees
class • Contact Care Closet - a dedicated room filled with non-
• independent credit recovery period each semester perishable food items, hygiene products and clothes to support
• continuous intake paid co-op program each semester student needs

Contact Alternative has been built with the student in mind.

We would be honoured to support any student
that could benefit from our unique learning environment.

Contact Information
Email: ContactAlternativeSchool@[Link]
[Link]@[Link]
Online: [Link]
Phone: 416-393-1455
Address: 132 Saint Patrick St, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON
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 Delphi
Grade 9 to 12

Secondary Alternative School

High potential for all students, critical and in-

dependent thinking, partnership of school,
students, family and community, commitment
and skills of staff, equity, innovation, and an
inclusive environment.

Program ming
• Delphi is designed for self-motivated, inde-
pendent, and intellectually-curious learners
who enjoy a challenge, demonstrate a com-
mitment to learning, and who are respon-
sible and capable of handling decreased
structure.

Extra-Curricular Activities
• The timetable combines regularly scheduled
and compulsory classes with research
• Student Council periods so that students can direct more
• Students Against Apathy time to independent and collaborative study.
• Environmental Justice and Equity Club • For a small school, we are unique in the fact
• Gender and Sexuality Alliance we offer French and Art through grades nine
• Yearbook Club to twelve.
• Fundraising Club • Lastly, we prioritize and integrate mental
• Art Club health strategies; we have had a yoga in-
• Drama Club structor come into the school on a weekly
• Fitness Club basis to lead sessions with our students.

Contact Information
Email: [Link]@[Link]
Online: [Link]
Phone: 416-396-6919
Address: 109A Chartland Blvd S, Scarborough, ON

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 East York Alternative
Grade 10 to 12

Our program seeks to include student-directed, arts-focused, and social justice-oriented

education and provide opportunities for innovative, experiential learning that addresses
the whole student. We offer a highly supportive school environment including a Child &
Youth Worker, and two Guidance Counsellors. We offer breakfast and lunch daily, as well as
take home nutrition supports.

Programming
• Diverse co-op program: paid, unpaid, part or full-time
• Accelerated credit accumulation through co-op, credit recovery & dual credit.
• Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP): trades range from Masonry to ECE.
• Dual Credit opportunities with local colleges.
• Silk screening and T-Shirt design: students create works of wearable art.
• Team-teaching and project-based learning strategies - real world connections.
• Food and Culture: tour of world cuisines, culminates in Iron Chef Competition
• Interdisciplinary, Project-Based activities include partnerships between: Law & Literature Studies
and Art History & Human Behaviour

Extra-Curriculars
• Community Council
• After School Open Art Studio
• Cooking Crew: Breakfast and Snacks &
Hot Lunch
• Holiday Feast
• Peer Leaders
• Pick-Up Basketball
• Alt9 Art Show
• Wellness Week
• Meditation & Mindfulness Club
• Talent Show & BBQ
• Hallowe'en Haunt
• Shiverdale Lunch Party Mystery
• Spilling the Tea Tuesdays
• Wacky Wednesdays
• Graduation @ The Fox Theatre

Contact Information
Email: EYA@[Link]
Online: [Link]
Phone: 416-396-2925
Address: 670 Cosburn Ave, East York, ON, M4C 2V2

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EMERY EDVANCE
SECONDARY
SCHOOL
GRADE 9 TO 12
FOR STUDENTS 18 TO 20

Programming
FLEXIBILITY, OPPORTUNITY, EQUITY

3 Courses per Quad Central OYAP

Accelerated Credit Attainment Opportunities STEPS

Mac Lab for Media Arts

Targeted program support for
IDC4U - Deconstructing Anti-Black Racism in the English Language Learners
Canadian and North American Context Dual Credit

Extra-Curriculars
COOP SWAC

English and Math After School

Support Program

Student Leadership Opportunities

Ping Pong

Entire School Field Trips

Nutrition Program

Sports Tournaments

CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: [Link]@[Link]

Online: [Link]

Phone: 416-395-3225

Address: 3395 Weston Rd, North York, ON, M9M 2V9

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 Etobicoke Year-Round
Alternative Centre Crescam et Lucebo
"I shall grow and I shall shine" Grade 10 to 12

Programming Extra-Curricular
• Culinary Program • CO-OP • Photography
• SWAC • Guitar • Lunch and Snack program
• Dual Credit • Full-time CYC Support • Guitar Club

Contact Information
Email: [Link]@[Link]
Phone: 416-394-2120
Address: 160 Silverhill Dr, Etobicoke, ON
Online: [Link]
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Inglenook Community School
Compassion, Caring, Critical Thinking, Creativity Grade 10 to 12

Subvert the dominant paradigm

Program Co-Curricular
liberal arts foodie club
visual arts talk circle club
critical thinking annual theme focus
small school environment community walk club
community and student focused community coffee nights
inquiry and experiential based learning music nights and art shows

Contact Information
Email: Inglenook@[Link]
Online: [Link]
Phone: 416-393-0560
Address: 19 Sackville St, Toronto, ON
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KÂPAPÂMAHCHAKWÊW
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To empower First Nations, Métis and Inuit youth leaders with strong and proud cultural
identity to be active members in their local and global communities.
GRADE 9 TO 12

PROGRAMMING
Kâpapâmahchakwêw - Wandering Spirit School (KWSS) is an alternative school with culturally safe
programming for First Nations, Metis and Inuit students. We offer Ojibwe language courses and
courses from the First Nations, Metis and Inuit Studies curriculum in addition to all credits required for
the OSSD. Indigenous ways of knowing and being are embedded in all courses. Access to
ceremonies, singing and drumming with Knowledge Keepers, traditional dance and community feasts
are also a core part of learning.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
hip hop dancing talent show athletic teams

traditional hoop dancing leadership club clubs

beading club intra-murals

CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: [Link]@[Link]
Phone: 416-393-0555
Address: 16 Phin Ave, Toronto, ON M4J 3T2
Online: [Link] 16
Respect • Courage • Wisdom • Love • Humility • Honesty • Truth

Native Learning
Centre (Downtown)
The Native Learning Centre is a partnership that was developed in
1998 between Native Child and the Toronto District School board. It
is a small alternative school located in downtown Toronto that
serves Indigenous youth from all over the city.

Our program provides a space for students to explore and

celebrate their Indigeneity through Culture and Language classes
and Indigenous focused workshops offered throughout the year.

Our school offers small classroom sizes, personalized learning opportunities, A flexibible pace,
one-on-one instruction and full wrap-around support to ensure our students' academic and
personal needs are being met. When you register in our program you not only become a student of
our school, but a member of the NLC family.

PROGRAMMING
• One-on-One teaching with caring and • Access to YMCA facilities through GYM
dedicated teachers program
• Safe, comfortable and supportive learning • Hot lunch & TTC transportation tickets
environment for Indigenous youth provided daily
• Student choice and voice in day-to-day • Opportunities to explore, learn and
work celebrate Indigenous traditions, culture
and language

CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: [Link]@[Link]
Phone: 416-393-0358
Address: 83 Alexander St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1B7
Online: [Link]
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NATIVE LEARNING
GRADE 9 TO 12

CENTRE EAST

The Native Learning Centre - East is an alternative high school for First Nations, Metis and Inuit students
ages 15-21 that, in partnership with Native Child and Family Services of Toronto, integrates traditional
Native cultural teachings into the day-to-day learning environment. Students work towards their Ontario
Secondary School Diploma under the guidance of teachers while taking advantage of a cultural program
that is offered through community partnerships. The NLC-E offers continuous intake for students who self-
identify as indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) and are between the ages of 15-20.

PROGRAMMING

In a small classroom setting, instruction is tailored to meet the specific needs and goals of each student.
Our teachers differentiate instruction and offer authentic and relevant opportunities for learning while
integrating an Aboriginally-infused, cross-curricular focus into the provincially mandated curriculum. The
NLC East offers Grade 9 -12 instruction in all compulsory courses required for an OSSD diploma; in
addition it also provides co-op opportunities, nutrition and social science courses, as well as a
comprehensive physical education program. French, grade 10 History and grade 9 Art are substituted for
Ojibwe language (Anishnaabemowin) and Native Studies courses. Housed within Sir Wilfrid Laurier C.I.,
NLC East students also have the opportunity to bridge their studies between the two schools if they are
interested in specialized classes not offered in the NLC, or if they would like to participate in clubs or
teams. In this flexible, wellness-based learning environment students are empowered partners in their own
education.

E X T R A - C U R R I C U L A RS

Traditional Crafts Aboriginal Themed Book Collection

Guest Speakers Experiential Learning

Nutrition Program Frequent Excursions

CONTACT INFORMATION

Email: [Link]@[Link]
Phone: 416-396-6820
Address: 145 Guildwood Parkway, Toronto, ON, M1E 1P5
Online: [Link]

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 North East Year
Round Alternative
Centre GRADE 9 TO 12

NEYRAC is good option for a student looking for a fresh start in a smaller high

school setting with a positive school culture. We have a caring staff that make a

conscious effort to ensure that the students feel connected with our school on a

personal level as well as engaged in the material they are learning in the

classroom. This small setting is ideal for students who cannot find their place in

a larger high school or for students who need extra attention and focus to get

back on track. We are committed to having every student succeed

PROGRAMMING &
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES
Dance

Art

Computer Programming

Yoga and Mindfulness

CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: [Link]@[Link]

Phone: 416-395-5300

Address: 2900 Don Mills Rd, North York, ON, M2J 3B6

Online: [Link]
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North West Year Round
Alternative School
Grade 10 to 12

The North West Year Round Alternative community is committed to creating a learning environment that
fosters universal respect, personal responsibility and high expectations for academic achievement.
NWYRAC recognizes that every student regardless of their circumstances has the potential to achieve
their goals and be successful. By designing equal opportunities, and multiple approaches to learning and
personal growth, we will facilitate the success of our students in a rapidly evolving, diverse, society.

Programming Core Values

• Culinary Arts program LEARNING: We recognize that every student has their own
• Daily nutrition program providing students with personal learning style. We provide students with choice, voice
breakfast, lunch and snacks and flexibility with their learning in order to maximize success. We
• Hands-on, experiential learning opportunities celebrate success and recognize that there are many ways to
including cooperative education define and achieve it.
• Integrated learning activities where students co-
construct projects and connect what they are SUPPORT: We support our students using an integrated approach
learning in their various courses to their personal that focuses on students developing socially, emotionally and
lives, their communities and/or the world around academically. We place an emphasis on promoting the health
them and well-being of our students by creating, fostering and
• Strong community partnerships that support our sustaining a learning environment that is caring, safe, inclusive,
programs engaging and accepting.
• Individual academic support
• Mental health and wellness support and counselling PERSEVERANCE: We appreciate that students have many
through our on-site Child Youth Counsellor responsibilities (school, work, family and/or other obligations). We
• A Blended learning model is used for all courses help our students persevere with their learning despite their many
(face-to-face as well as an on-line component) additional responsibilities.

RESPECT: All members of our school community care and respect

one another and our learning environment. We value and respect
everyone’s input and contributions.

EQUITY & INCLUSIVENESS: We welcome all students for whom we

can provide a program. We recognize that barriers exist for our
students and seek to identify existing or potential barriers and
remove or take measures to prevent them. We encourage our
students to speak honestly, and we uphold the rights of individuals,
families and organizations within our school and our community.

Contact Information
Email: [Link]@[Link]
Online: [Link]
Phone: 416-395-4824
Address: 425 Patricia Ave, North York, ON

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 Oasis Arts &
Social Change
OASIS Arts and Social Change delivers highly individualized programs
from grade 9 through 12 where youth progress at their own pace. An
arts and social justice influenced curriculum that reflects their lived
reality engages students to make positive changes in their own lives and
the world around them.

P ROGRAMMING
We offer a variety of arts courses - Visual Arts,
Illustration, Alternative Techniques in Art, Drama,
and Writer's Craft. We also offer senior social
justice courses, an extensive credit recovery
program, cooperative education opportunities,
and food and nutrition courses.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Hands on, experiential learning is a focus at Oasis Arts & Social Change. We connect
with groups such as Social Circus Circle, TIFF, the AGO, the ROM, Harbourfront Centre
Arts Programs, Metro Toronto Zoo, and local theatre groups. We also do a skating trip
each semester to build a sense of community.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: Oasis@[Link]
Online: [Link]
Phone: 416-393-9830
Address: 20 Brant St, Toronto, ON, M5V 2M1

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 Oasis Skateboard Factory
GRADE 11 & 12

We offer courses with a skateboard and street art focus where

students earn credits by operating a socially responsible entrepreneurial business

PROGRAMMING
At OSF's unique design workshop,
students earn high school credits and
graduate by creating their own brands
and running a skateboard business /
professional design studio. Some of the
courses that we offer: OSF SK8 Brand
Entrepreneurship, OSF SK8 Community
Projects, OSF Indigenous SK8 Studiess.
We offer courses with a skateboard
and entrepreneurial focus where
students earn credits by operating a
skateboard design business.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Monthly art shows, displays and Pop Up Shops. Weekly collaborations and
mentorship with community partners, local businesses and professional artiists/
designers including Anomaly creative agency and Roarockit Skateboard
Company.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: Oasis@[Link]
Online: [Link]
Instagram: @oasisskateboardfactory
Phone: 416-393-0845
Address: 707 Dundas St. W, Toronto, ON
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 Grade 10 to 12

Parkview Alternative School

Parkview is a small community based alternative school that serves students who are struggling in the
mainstream school system, who are looking for a fresh start and who want to re-engage in school. We
believe in the importance of second chances and relationship building and we hope to support students
looking for a fresh start. We offer programming for students between 16 to 20 who are interesting in
working collaboratively and co-operatively together who would benefit from a quad system working on 2
classes at a time.

Programming Extra-Curricular
• Co-op program • lunch time and after school sports
• variety of course offerings grades 10-12 • cooking programs
• credit recovery grades 9-12 • yoga program
• popular courses such as: cooking and nutrition, Art, Gym, • nutrition program
Leadership, Law, Genocide, Social Justice, Media • variety of guest speakers and conferences
Studies and Travel & Tourism • full school community based trips (Toronto Zoo, Ontario
• daily nutrition program-morning snack and lunch Science Centre, Centre Island, AGO, Toronto
• Child and Youth counsellor Raptors,Toronto Blue Jays, CN Tower, Bowling trips and
• Social worker to help support the needs of our students more…)

Contact Information
Email: [Link]@[Link]
Online: [Link]/Find-your/Schools/schno/4176
Phone: 416-396-5592
Address: 1641 Pharmacy Ave, Room 205, Scarborough, ON
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 SCARBOROUGH CENTRE FOR
ALTERNATIVE STUDIES
(SCAS) EDVANCE
GRADE 10 TO 12

Supporting 18 - 20 year old students complete their OSSD and prepare

to follow their pathway to College, University, Apprenticeships or the

Workplace.

Programming

Offer programs that support the student's

pathway selection.

Extra-Curriculars

Wide range of clubs and sports

recognizing SCAS's diverse population

Contact information

Email: [Link]@[Link]

Online: [Link]

Phone: 416-396-6921

Address: 720 Midland Ave, Scarborough, ON, M1K 4C9

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School of Experiential Education
SEE is a small alternative school in northwest Toronto. We serve students who may have had
challenges with attendance, mood, academic, or conflict that has contributed to lack of
success in mainstream schools. Our caring community offers smaller classes that will benefit
students with low credit accumulation looking for a fresh start. Our students typically are
working through anxiety, depression, illness or trauma, or may had issues with conflict,
frustration, tolerance, or impulsive behaviours; all are looking for a space that can provide
safety and flexibility.

Programming
• Grade 9 to 12 students, 14 to 21 years of age, and
primarily working at an Applied and Workplace
level with College and employment pathway goals
• Basic core curriculum, multi-level classes, coop
program, and some of package-based classes,
such as science and math, and limited university
level senior courses
• Continuous Intake – students can enter at any
point in the school year, and recover and upgrade
credits
• Child & Youth Worker and Social Worker to
support student mental health and well being
• Itinerant Resource Teacher to support students
with learning disabilities and special needs
• Guidance Counsellor to support students with
probation officers, lawyers, CAS workers, and
case managers

Extra-Curricular
• Field trips
• Yoga program
• Frequent guest speakers

Contact Information
Email: [Link]@[Link]
Online: [Link]
Phone: 416-394-6990
Address: 40 McArthur St, Etobicoke, ON

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 G r a d e 1 0 to 1 2

School Of Life Experience

SOLE Alternative is an inclusive, student-centered community focused on learning through flexible,
innovative and experiential practices that incorporate social justice, equity, and diversity.

Programming
• Strong arts and communications
technology program with many
opportunities for cross-curricular
learning
• Photography
• Film and Video
• Print and Graphic Communication
• Crafting
• Fashion
• Physical and Health Education
• Philosophy and more...
• We offer Grade 11 and 12 courses
and some Grade 10 compulsory
courses

Extra-Curricular
• Student Voice Group
• Nutrition Program
• Volunteer opportunities
• Art show
• SOLE Fridays
• Guest speakers
• Interactive activities
• Field trips

Contact Information
Email: [Link]-murphy@[Link]
Online: [Link]
Phone: 416-393-0756
Address: 1 Hanson Street, Toronto, ON

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 Grade 11 & 12

SEED Alternative School

SEED (Shared Experience, Exploration & Discovery) is a diverse academic, alternative community,
dedicated to providing a free, democratic and constructivist experience.

Programming

Programming Extra-Curricular Activities

Grade 11/12 university and college programming • Art Shows • Nutritional Programming
including, but not limited to, the following: • Auteur Film Festival • LGTBQ2SI+
• Dual Credit Opportunities • Chess Club • Makers Club
• Math: Functions; Calculus & Vectors and • Community Field-trips • Meditation and Movement
Data Management • Community Outreach • Peer-to-Peer Tutoring
• Sciences: Chemistry; Biology; Physics; • Cooking/Baking Club • Photography Club
Earth & Space Science; Environmental Science • Debate Club • Ping-Pong Tournaments
• Humanities: English; Creative Writing; Film and • First-Aid/CPR-C Certification • Poetry Slams
World Literature; Philosophy; History; Law • Food Handler's Certification • Post-Secondary Partnerships
• Social Sciences: Anthropology, Sociology and • Girls Group • Running Club
Psychology; Challenge & Change in Society; • GSA • SEED Feasts
Issues in Human Growth and Development; • Intra/Intermural Sports • Science Club
Equity and Social Justice; Food and Nutrition • International Film Nights • Student Council
Sciences; Living Spaces and Shelter • Jam Group • Winter Activities Day
• Visual & Studio Arts: Visual Arts; Visual Design;
Media Arts; Drawing & Painting; Non-Traditional;
Darkroom Photography and independent & self-
directed courses through the Studio Art Program

Contact Information
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Email: SEED@[Link]
Online: [Link]/Find-your/Schools/schno/5596
Phone: 416-393-0564
Address: 885 Dundas St E, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON

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 South East Year Round Alternative Centre holds a strong philosophy outlining the strengths and resilience of our
students. Our school is represented by the Phoenix - a strong force that always rises from the ashes. We believe in
the power of second chances and hope to support students looking for a fresh start. Our school values each individual
learner, focuses on making connections and relationships with students and building stronger learning communities
together.

Programming Extra-Curriculars
• High interest courses such as Culinary • SEYRAC encourages young people to
Co-op, DJing, Fashion, Co-op and build and become part of our community
OYAP programs, Arts, Genocide, by getting involved with our out of
Gender Studies and Travel & school activities.
Tourism • SEYRAC hosts 3-4 large holiday
• These programs offer meals bringing students and
opportunities to learn families together interactive
hands on skills and to field trips to Raptors and
Blue Jays games,
provide insight to young
educational trips downtown
people about the to CN Tower, Ripley's
interesting careers and Aquarium and the Toronto
fields of work that lay Zoo
ahead • It is our priority to expose
• Late start program, young people to various
classes begin at 9:50 am, neighborhoods and
with built in breaks and full experiences happening
around their city In
serve lunch.
addition to the fun activities
• Our classes are equipped with
mentioned above, we offer a great
technologies to assist many food program ensuring students are
learning styles and abilities nourished throughout the day by
• Our on site Child and Youth Work and receiving self serve breakfasts and
Special Education IRT's doors are always snacks and a full served lunch.
open for any students needing mental health
support, extra help and resources throughout the
year

Contact Information
Email: [Link]@[Link]
Online: [Link]
Phone: 416-396-4552
Address: 720 Midland Ave, Scarborough, ON

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 SUBWAY
ACADEMY I
STUDENT CENTERED, SOCIAL JUSTICE EDUCATION

Grade 9 to 11

Programming
Focus on social justice, anti-

oppressive education.

Credit Recovery with the focus to

help students to get back on track.

Offering courses in music (guitar,

keyboard, vocals)

Extra-Curriculars
Queer-Straight Alliance

Indigenous Student and Ally Circle

Ukulele Club

Art Club

Hot Lunch Program

Contact information

Email: [Link]@[Link]

Online: [Link]

Phone: 416-393-9466

Address: 16 Phin Avenue, Toronto, ON, M4J 3T2

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 SUBWAY
ACADEMY II
Grade 11 to 12

• Flexibility and agency

• Supported independence
• One-on-one teaching support
• Safe space and community of care
• Honouring responsibilities outside of
school
• Relationship building
• Food security
• Social justice, anti-oppression and
Indigenous sovereignty

Programming
Subway Academy II is the only school in the TDSB that provides an independent study program
for students under 21. We are a small, semestered alternative school offering grade 11 and 12
college, mixed, university and open level courses in the arts, humanities, social sciences, English,
and math. Subway II works well for students who require a flexible school schedule and are
ready to take more responsibility for their learning. Students attend three days per week and
meet one-on-one with our supportive teaching staff to work through curriculum expectations.
Course work is made available online to increase access and provide additional opportunities for
success. We offer a daily morning meal, food to take home for evenings and weekends, and
part-time social work, child and youth work, and special education support. We are committed to
creating a caring and connected community through school-wide events, guest speakers,
potlucks, and creative collaborations.

Contact
Email: SubwayAcademy2@[Link]
Online: [Link]
Phone: 416-393-144 5
Address: 64 Baldwin St, Toronto, ON, M5T 1L4

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 THESTUDENTSCHOOL
G r a d e 11 & 1 2

Core Values Programming Co-Curricular

• Community and Collaboration • High interest, relevant and engaging courses • Student Involvement in the
• Student-Centred and Focused including compulsory and elective options • School - Weekly Council meetings
• Social Justice and Anti- • Food Courses in our customized kitchen stations • Wellness Workshops such as
Oppression • Special Wednesday Program featuring therapy Therapy Dogs, Yoga and Meditation
• Encouraging Resilience dogs • Democracy In Action Speakers and
and Independence • guest speakers Presentations
• Academic Achievement • field trips, cooking, open art studio • Weekly Hot lunches prepared by
and Support • Blended learning model involving in-person and staff
online learning • Fitness Room
• We operate under a semestered system
• Every student has a staff advisor
• Fully equipped computer lab, fitness room
kitchen, science lab, makerspace and art studio

Contact Information
Email: [Link]@[Link]
Online: [Link]
Phone: 416-393-9639
Address: 160 Glendonwynne Road, Toronto, ON

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The Triangle Program is a grade 9-12 high school that hosts wonderful 2SLGBTQI+

youth who are in need of a smaller and safer space where they can find and build

community. We strive to reflect our students’ experiences in a 2SLGBTQI+ and social

justice-focused curriculum. We also strive to include facilitators, experiences and

curriculum that includes Indigenous and racialized voices.

PROGRAMMING
Triangle Program works closely with community partners like The Textile Museum;

Outward Bound, East End Arts, the AGO, the ROM, the 519, the Bata Shoe

Museum to offer experiential learning at no cost to students. We also provide

COOP, dual credits, and project-based learning opportunities. Triangle has

amazing social workers and child and youth counsellors to assist youth to

navigating health care, housing, and other community resources.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Triangle Program works in concert with

community groups like Lumenus, CTYS and SOY

to connect students to after school

programming. We also facilitate participation in

the Pride Parade, Pride Prom, Trans March, and

other Queer/Trans events in Toronto.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: [Link]@[Link] or
[Link]@[Link]

Online: [Link]

Phone: 416-393-8443

Address: 115 Simpson Avenue, Toronto, ON, M4K 1A1

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West End Alternative
Grade 10 to 12 School
A smaller atmosphere fostering a strong sense of community and personal support

Programming Extra-Curriculars
•• Focus on Humanities & the Arts • Unique field trips & guest speakers
• Projects versus exams for final evaluation • 3 on 3 Basketball tournament in our full-sized gym
• Credit recovery • Slam Poetry & TDSB Creates submissions
• All pathways to graduation - College, University & Workplace • Alternative Schools Art Show
• Wellness room - private & comfortable spaces • Leadership opportunities
• Child and Youth Counsellor and Social Worker • Seasonal picnics
• Breakfast, snack & lunch - for students, by students • Community building events

Contact
Email: WestEnd@[Link]
Online: [Link]
Phone: 416-393-0660
Address: 777 Bloor St W, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON
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 Yorkdale Adult Learning Centre
& Secondary School
The Yorkdale community is like no other! We serve the “whole” student and as our slogan says, “We
believe in your success!” Our team of caring teachers and support staff will always be there to
support both the academic needs and well-being needs of our adult students using an equity lens.
Our EdVance program serves students aged 18 to 20; our Adult program and specialty programs serve
students aged 21 plus. All pathways are offered (university, college, workplace, apprenticeship). We

Programming
welcome students from all over the city including new Canadians and International students!

• Each year we try to introduce a new

program, such as the “Nutrition”
program
• Visit Instagram account (@york-
dalealcss) to see our Dragon mascot
at work!
• Search “Humans of Yorkdale” on

Extra-Curricular
Facebook, to read about the stories
of some of our students
• Yorkdale Adult LC specialty
programs include:
PSW (Personal Support Worker) Child
Care Assistant
Hairstyling
Personal Trainer, Introduction to • Even during the COVID-19 challenges, we have continued to support
Health Care our students in-person and remotely in both academic and social/
Co-operative Education emotional needs
• Yorkdale SS (EdVance) electives: • We pride ourselves as a school that offers the West 38 performance lab
Cooking, Baking, Visual Arts, and • Foyer events
Guitar Making • Assemblies and guest speakers
• EdVance students can also take a • Student well-being is fully supported with counselling, tutoring, lunch
Custom Woodworking course to & learns, nutrition programs, sports and clubs
benefit from working with our • Field trips and whole school events that bring the entire community
awesome new CNC Machine! together
• We do everything that we can to • Annual events outside the classroom include Unity Day, all Adult
design a positive learning experience schools soccer tournament, our winter holiday festive assembly
for you that leads to your future (talent show), our ski trip to Mt St. Louis Moonstone, Mental Health
success. There is something for Week, an all EdVance field trip, outdoor BBQ, and the year-end
everyone at Yorkdale! graduation

Contact Information
EdVance Email: [Link]@[Link]
Adult Email: [Link]@[Link]
Online: [Link] .
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Phone: 416-395-4417
Address: 38 Orfus Rd, North York, ON
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