North-East Year-Round Alternative Centre (Gr 09 - 10)
2900 Don Mills Rd, North York, ON
M2J3B6
M2J3B6
416-395-5300
416-395-5302
Are you looking for a non-traditional school? Welcome to North East Year Round Alternative Centre where teachers and students respect one another and really care. We opened our doors in August 2006 and welcome students ages 16 to 18 who are not in school today. We are the only school located in northeast Toronto that is open year round. We help you earn compulsory credits for Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. We mostly offer courses at the applied level. We are a small alternative high school that believes in social justice and opportunity for all. We are conveniently located near the Sheppard/Don Mills subway station.
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- Four distinct entry points throughout the year: February, May, August, and October. Each session is 45 days in length with a break in between. - Grades 9 and 10 academic and applied core courses - Small suppiortive environment with Guidance Counsellor and Child and Youth Counsellor, Social Worker available - Access to a breakfast and lunch program - Supports The Ministry of Education's learning to 18 mandate
2 Credits in 9 Weeks
We have a unique program that enables you to complete two
credits over nine weeks. Enrolling a course for one credit in the
morning; have lunch and take another credit course in the
afternoon. Our dedicated teachers know you and are available to
help you throughout the day with homework or review so you can
complete each day’s work before you leave.
Flexible Structure With Four Sessions
Everyone learns at a different pace. Our Flexible program helps you earn the credits you need to be successful. We offer you an innovative model of four learning sessions throughout the year. Instead of two semesters, each session consists of 45 days. We also offer credit recovery to students who have attempted credits unsuccessfully.
Child and Youth Counsellor
We help you succeed every step of the way. We are
home to a full-time child and youth counsellor to help with
any social and emotional needs you may have and to
assist you throughout the day.
Healthy Eating and Healthy Living
Healthy eating and healthy learning go hand-in-hand.
We offer you a free mid-morning snack of juice, muffins and fruit. As well a healthy lunch is provided.
Convenient Location and TTC Support
We are conveniently located along the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) bus route and therefore the school is easily accessible.