Parkview Alternative School's Mission Statement
Grades: 9-12, Quadmestered
Approx. Enrolment: 90
Parkview Alternative School serves the need of re-engaging at-risk youth, 16-20 years of age, with few completed credits. We offer applied courses from Grade 9-12. At Parkview, the year is divided into four sessions. Each session is 45 days in length which enables you to complete two credits per session. Students may enter the program at four distinct points throughout the year: February, April, September, and November.
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. There is access to a nutrition program for breakfast and lunch.
Students have opportunities to complete a variety of high school credits, recover credits, use a computer lab, and participate in co-operative education and workplace situations.Upon completion of the program students may transition to other TDSB school programs, the workplace or apprenticeships.
Students have opportunities to complete a variety of high school credits, recover credits, use a computer lab, and participate in co-operative education and workplace situations.Upon completion of the program students may transition to other TDSB school programs, the workplace or apprenticeships.
Our dedicated staff are always willing and available to provide extra assistance and tutoring.
Get excited about going to school!
Our students love the flexibility of our programs; they value the relationships they have with their teachers. We have created a safe, caring place with reasonable boundaries and expectations. At Parkview we assess where you are at in your stage of learning and support you with services that best meet your individual needs. We also help you return to the right school and program when you are ready.
More Information About Parkview Alternative School
2017-2018 Features
We offer a variety of applied, compulsory and elective courses taught by our dynamic team of teachers. We offer grade 9-12 courses comprise a wide range of credits including English, Mathematics, Sciences, Canadian and World Studies, The Arts, Guidance and Career Education, and Heath and Physical Education.
Credit Recovery Program
Consider our innovative model for the credit recovery
program. Enroll in the program and you will have
the opportunity to recover credits. This provides an
advantage to our qualifying students because at the end
of a semester our students can leave the program with
more than four credits (four new credits and several
through a credit recovery program).
program. Enroll in the program and you will have
the opportunity to recover credits. This provides an
advantage to our qualifying students because at the end
of a semester our students can leave the program with
more than four credits (four new credits and several
through a credit recovery program).
Facilities
We are located in Terraview Heights Learning Centre, a busy English as a Second language (ESL) facility, near Pharmacy Avenue and Ellesmere Road, on the second floor. With just five classrooms on one floor, you are close to everyone and everything you need; we offer you a computer lab in partnership with our co-operative education students.
Safety
Learn in a safe place where students know each other
and respect our teachers; our teachers respect you and
are dedicated to helping you succeed. When you start
with us, you will feel like you belong.
and respect our teachers; our teachers respect you and
are dedicated to helping you succeed. When you start
with us, you will feel like you belong.
Additional Features
- Transportation Assistance
- Flexible Structure
- Social Worker Available
- Co-operative Education
- Convenient Location
- Child and Youth Counsellor
- Mental Health Nurse available
Student Life - Where You Belong
GO TEAM
Parkview appeals to students who learn in unique ways. Students choose to attend Parkview Alternative School because of the flexibility it allows them to succeed, and 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.
Co-operative Education work experience and education gives students the confidence to go for their dreams! In Co-op, students can earn credits and skills through classroom and experiential learning opportunities.
WHAT SETS US APART
Test Drive Potential Careers through our Co-op Program. A comprehensive school-to-work program aimed toward “at-risk” youth. Students who successfully complete a semester of this program can earn up to five credits.
We treat everyone as a valuable individual regardless of age or background. The focus is on your success.
We treat everyone as a valuable individual regardless of age or background. The focus is on your success.
We provide a nutrition program that provides healthy, fresh and free breakfast, lunch, and snack selections for students.
We believe that effective literacy skills are essential for success. Literacy is emphasized across the curriculum.
PARENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
We welcome parental involvement. Many studies have shown that there is a direct correlation between student success and parent involvement.