Etobicoke Secondary Alternative School's Mission Statement
Grades: 11-12, Quadmestered
Approx. Enrolment: 45
Re-engaging vulnerable youth, 16-18 years of age, who struggle to succeed in the mainstream school system, and have a minimum of six credits. Co-op programming option available to interested students.
ESAS appeals to students who learn in unique ways and who bring to school differing abilities, talents, and interests. Our dedicated staff are always willing and available to provide extra assistance and tutoring. The program offers a small supportive learning environment. The guidance counsellor provides academic, personal and career counselling to prepare students for making better life choices and successful transitions to other school programs. Students at EYRAC also have access to Child and Youth Counsellor and Social Worker support. There is access to a nutrition program for breakfast and lunch.
Program
Students have opportunities to complete compulsory Grade 9 and 10 credits by recovering credits, use a computer lab. Upon completion of the program students may transition to other TDSB school programs, post secondary programs, the workplace or apprenticeships.
Interested students should get their current school to complete a referral or contact the school directly at: (416) 394-2120.
Interested students should get their current school to complete a referral or contact the school directly at: (416) 394-2120.
More Information About Etobicoke Secondary Alternative School
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.
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.
Co-operative Learning Opportunities
We know cooperative education opportunities provide a valuable
learning experience. Our guidance counselor helps you find workplace assignments that may lead to exciting careers. Examples include automobile, retail worker, child care and clerical positions.
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 lunch is provided.
We offer you a free mid-morning snack of juice, muffins and fruit. As well lunch is provided.
Additional Features
- Transportation Assistance
- Flexible Structure
- Social Worker Available
- Co-operative Education
- Convenient Location
Student Life - Where You Belong
GO TEAM
We are an excellent transitional school that
helps you get back on track and return to a
traditional or alternative high school. Parents
tell us how valuable our program is to their
children.
Holiday Breaks
As a school open throughout the full year,
we provide five school breaks. The holidays
rejuvenate our students and help them feel
enthused for the next session. Generally, our
timetable offers the following breaks:
1. October: Two-week holiday
2. December: Two-week holiday following all TDSB high schools’ timetable
3. February: Two-week holiday following session exams in January
4. April: Two-week holiday. We do not provide a March break
5. Mid July to mid August: Summer break
Students “choose to attend Eyrac because of the flexibility it allows
them in the chaotic lives they lead, as well the
caring nature of the teachers”.
Our students value the fact that our teachers and
support staff view them as individuals. We are all
willing to make exceptions when the situation merits.
Our philosophy is, “one size does not fit all!”
helps you get back on track and return to a
traditional or alternative high school. Parents
tell us how valuable our program is to their
children.
Holiday Breaks
As a school open throughout the full year,
we provide five school breaks. The holidays
rejuvenate our students and help them feel
enthused for the next session. Generally, our
timetable offers the following breaks:
1. October: Two-week holiday
2. December: Two-week holiday following all TDSB high schools’ timetable
3. February: Two-week holiday following session exams in January
4. April: Two-week holiday. We do not provide a March break
5. Mid July to mid August: Summer break
Students “choose to attend Eyrac because of the flexibility it allows
them in the chaotic lives they lead, as well the
caring nature of the teachers”.
Our students value the fact that our teachers and
support staff view them as individuals. We are all
willing to make exceptions when the situation merits.
Our philosophy is, “one size does not fit all!”
WHAT SETS US APART
For more information, please call 416-394-2120. Flexible Registration. We welcome students four times a year - in August, October, February and May.
PARENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
We welcome parent involvement. Many studies have shown that there is a direct correlation between student success and parent involvement.