West End Alternative School (Gr 10 - 12)
777 Bloor St W, Floor 3, Toronto, ON
M6G1L6
M6G1L6
416-393-0660
416-393-0655
Curriculum Leader: Eleonora Ferrari
West End Alternative Secondary School offers a variety of compulsory and elective credits for students in Grades 10, 11, and 12. Prospective students must have completed Grade 9 English, Science, Mathematics, and Geography at either the Applied or Academic level.
Students are offered opportunities to participate in the decision-making processes shaping their school community; this participation is vital to the effectiveness of West End Alternative. Students participate in the operation of their school life through whole-school meetings; they learn to express their concerns, carry out projects, and take responsibility for their decisions and actions.
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West Enders, SweatShop and Reel Lit
Enrol in one of our exciting new-four credit package programs. The West Enders is a book writing, illustrating, and publishing program. It is designed for students with grade 11 English and with an interest in witing and the arts. SweatShop is a fashion business program. Students will make original fashion products and run a business. ReelLit is a film studies and production program for students who want to study and make films. Participants in each program will earn four senior level credits.
West End Features
A small school environment and whole school community events.
Full timetables available for grade 10, 11 & 12 college or university bound students.
Staff meet bi-weekly to discuss each student's attendance and academic progress.
A nutrition program available to all students.
A full time Youth Counsellor who offers social-emotional, academic and personal counselling.
A full time Youth Counsellor who offers social-emotional, academic and personal counselling.
Speakers and Events
Every month we invite various community organizations to the school to discuss issues with students. Students help organize the events during whole school meetings and student council meetings. Examples of past speakers include MADD, Bereaved Families of Ontario, Narcotics Anonymous, Toronto Public Health, and Youth Employment Services.
Heathly Eating, Healthy Living
We want students to build healthy eating habits for life. We offer students breakfast as well as a healthy mid-morning snack and lunches. West End students have access to our nutrition program at no cost thanks to funds provided by the Toronto Foundation for Student Success.
Monitor for Success
Every other week we meet to discuss students' progress. If students are struggling we brainstorm to find a solution. We have a guidance counsellor and a full-time youth counsellor to help support students.
TTC Program
Approved students have access to TTC tickets to help them travel to and from school. These subsidies allow students to attend school on a regular basis, thereby increasing their chances of success.
