North West Secondary Alternative School

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Tailored to Your Needs

Each student has an individual, flexible, evolving, realistic success plan, based on on-going career development, student and parent input, and encouragement - all of which involves goals of their OSSD, work, college, apprenticeship and/or applied degree programs. We help our students develop an awareness of self and understanding of who they really are and want to be. We help our students discover career paths and align their steps to get there. We help our students achieve the skills to handle adversity and self-advocate.

North West Secondary Alternative School's Mission Statement

Location: Steeles & Bathurst

Grades: 10-12, Quadmestered

Students who choose North West Secondary Alternative School (NWSAS) are looking for a unique school experience designed to accommodate their learning style, at least 16 years old, and have a minimum of 10 credits including 5 compulsory grade 9 credits. We support students in their re-engagement through experiential learning opportunities and an integrated approach to learning. NWSAS offers school supports including guidance, student success, mental health/wellness support and counseling through our child and youth counsellor. Our staff builds strong working relationships to ensure that students excel in our small, caring, and mutually respectful learning environment.

NWSAS Student Success Commitments

Student success is a shared responsibility between students, and staff of the NWSAS community. A culture of student success is fostered when all actively seek to improve on the following behaviours:

Students will:

Make an effort to attend class on a regular basis
Complete assignments to the best of my ability
Follow the school and classroom rules so that all can learn and be safe
Develop the tools and resources necessary to reach the goals I set to become successful in school and life

Show respect for all members of the NWSAS community-their lives, property, environment. This includes respect for diversity, and the ethical use of communication technologies.

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NWSAS Student Success Commitments cont...

Staff will:

Create a learning environment where everyone has the ability to succeed
Support students in reaching their full potential
Establish clear and coherent practices and processes for students - eliminate barriers and make others aware when needed

Provide academic programs that are responsive to the educational needs and concerns of our students
Celebrate positive student behaviour and student success

What Makes Us Alternative and Why Does It Work?

Our staff adapts to the needs of each student, using tools, such as Differentiated Instruction and individual programming. We discover what "achievement" means to each student. We practice on-going assessment. Our staff develops tools to re-pattern behaviour as needed by each student. Our staff approach is fluid and responsive to the needs of each individual student.

How Do Quads Work?

There are 4 Quads each year, our Quadmestered school year begins in September and ends in June. We welcome students four times a year - in September, November, February and April. Students register for two credits each Quad (8 credits per school year) and many students earn more than two credits per Quad through Credit Recovery, Dual Credit programs and Night School.

The Power Circle

When kids are achieving, their patterning is altered, and therefore, their behaviour and personal expectations fall into a more positive place. School staff work to connect as a team with parents, students, and the community to create unique, informed, and happier futures for all of our students.

Additional Features

Flexible Schedule
In-depth Career Development
Caring Staff
Small Environment
Inquiry Learning
Experiential Learning Opportunities
Individualized Program
Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Provided

Student Life - Where You Belong

GO TEAM

Students at NWSAS benefit from our unique credit recovery option, specialized programs and attentive teachers. With all the tools to succeed, we help you focus to 'catch up" and move forward.

WHAT SETS US APART

There are endless opportunities to have fun while learning at our school. Take a look at some of the exciting aspects of our school on our Instagram and Twitter page.

Instagram: http://www.twitter.com/nwyrac_tdsb

Twitter: http://www.instagram.com/nwyrac_tdsb

For more information and to register, please call. 416-395-4824.

PARENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

We welcome parental involvement. Many studies have shown that there is a direct correlation between student success and parent involvement. We invite all parents of our students to play an active role in their child's education.