School of Experiential Education

We Feature

A Welcoming Place

Students feel safe, seen and understood
Friendly, low-stress environment
Flexible learning delivery
Supportive teachers
Credit recovery
Focus on student wellness
Available Guidance teachers
Small classes

You can graduate from SEE! We offer compulsory and elective courses in most core subjects, We always offer some College level courses, and have a strong Learning Strategies program with intensive credit recovery support.

School of Experiential Education's Mission Statement

Grades: 9-12

Approx. Enrolment: 190

Reset. Re-engage!

SEE School is a safe, small, caring community in the Islington/Dixon area for students who have challenges with engagement, attendance, motivation, achievement or mood. Our supportive staff provides a meaningful curriculum with a focus on a skills-based learning for students on a Workplace / Trades / Colleges pathway.

More about SEE:

Continuous intake: We accept students at any point in the school year.
Alternative learning: AM virtual classes and PM in-person classes
Welcoming to pregnant students and new parents
Community connections: Assistance finding housing, ID, health care
Social/emotional supports from Guidance Counselors, Child & Youth Worker, Social Worker

Location

SEE is located in the North-West of Toronto, near the intersection of Islington Ave and Dixon Rd. We are easily accessible by TTC on the 37 Islington bus and the 52A/52B/952 Lawrence buses.

More Information About School of Experiential Education

Child and Youth Worker

Our Child and Youth Worker is here to provide social/emotional support for all of our students. Our CYW focuses on behavioural, social and emotional development with attention to communication, personal management and social skills. We can help with academics, housing, legal issues, peer concerns, family problems, and many other issues.

Health and Nutrition

Grab-and-go snacks and lunches are provided free to all students. When possible, free food pantry items and hygiene products are available for students to take home.

Community Connections

Our school is a safe and caring place, and we partner with many community agencies to provide services to students. Students can receive Counselling and assistance from our Social Worker. Breakaway helps counsel students on harm reduction and safety. Public Health Nurses help us explore better emotional and physical health.

Experiential Learning

Student voice is important at SEE. Students, in partnership with teachers, can realize ideas and projects in an around the school. Excursions are popular, and are always free! Museum tours, outdoor education adventures, gallery visits, workshops - students experience our city in new and exciting ways.

Additional Features

Green Space
Playing Field
Private Washrooms
Gymnasium

Student Life - Where You Belong

GO TEAM

SEE maintains a vibrant, inclusive student community. We want you to be yourself here. This also means that your responsibilities as a community member include helping to maintain a safe and welcoming atmosphere that celebrates cultural, ethnic, religious, and sexual diversity. We welcome students who are working on re-engaging with school, or who have had life events or challenges (for example: illness, engagement with the legal system, anxiety or mental health challenges, academic issues...).

WHAT SETS US APART

Students who are dissatisfied, underachieving or are simply not feeling engaged in their current school would be attracted to the many features and the structure of our program at SEE.
Typically, our students are interested in developing skill sets that will prepare them for College or the Workplace.
We have a unique schedule at SEE: Classes are virtual/online only in the morning, and students attend in-person classes in the afternoon.

PARENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

The community comes to SEE in the form of guest speakers and student-driven activities. Parents and Guardians benefit from teachers who really know their child. Parents are very welcome to keep in touch with our Assistant Curriculum Leaders and teachers to discuss the unique needs of their child in our Alternative school setting. SEE invites families to attend "Meet the Teacher" nights once each semester. We send regular mailings and newsletters home with updates, and "All-Call" messages are often made to let families know about important dates and events. Two phone calls per day are made from our computer system to Parents/Guardians to let them know if their child is not in class. Parents are very welcome to keep in touch with our Curriculum Leader and teachers to discuss the unique needs of their child in our Alternative school setting.