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Exceptional Athlete Program

Exceptional Athlete Program

Percentage of Primary Applicants offered Entry Grade seats for September 2024

Orange 40% - 60%


Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute - Birchmount Exceptional Athlete Program (BEAP)

In November 2024, students may only apply for admission to Grades 9 and 10. Students will be admitted in Grade 10 if space is available.

BEAP is a unique program that supports student-athletes, integrating academics with a rigorous athletic training program.  BEAP is the only Exceptional Athlete program in the TDSB.  Students in the program are dedicated and willing to do the extra physical and academic work needed to achieve their sport and educational goals. Superb training facilities are provided at school as well as at Variety Village.

BEAP Learner Profile

The aim of the Birchmount Exceptional Athlete Program is to develop well-rounded students who excel in academics, athletics, leadership and community development.

Throughout the BEAP, students will develop:

  • Healthy active lifestyle
  • Leadership 
  • Communication 
  • Community building
  • Perseverance
  • Discipline 
  • Commitment 
  • Athletic skill development
  • Sportsmanship 
  • Compassion for others

Throughout the program, students will build research, inquiry, leadership and asset-based community development skills that will culminate in a capstone project.  A capstone project is a culminating project that integrates and applies the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the course of BEAP.  Students in the program have the option to complete the Health and Wellness SHSM to meet the course requirements for a BEAP certificate or they can opt to take the listed electives.   

Required Program Courses*

Grade 9

(one required)

Grade 10

(three required)

Grade 11

(two required)

Grade 12

(two required)

Personal Fitness

PAF1OP (required)

Personal Fitness

PAF2OP (required)

Personal Fitness

PAF3OP (required)

Recreation Leadership

PLF4MP (required)

Capstone Project**

Individual & Small

Group Activities

PAI1OP (elective)

Individual & Small

Group Activities

PAI2OP (required) 		 Health & Wellness SHSM

OR

Individual & Small Group Activities PAI3OP 

OR

Biology SBI3U1

OR

Food and Culture HFC3M1 		 Health & Wellness SHSM

OR

Individual & Small Group Activities PAI4OP 

OR

Kinesiology PSK4U1

OR

Food and Nutrition Sciences HFA4M1
  Civics/Career Studies
CHV2OP/GLC2OP (required)
* Course Offerings are subject to change.
** A capstone project is a culminating project that integrates and applies the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the course of BEAP. 

Admissions

  • Students must be self-motivated and willing to participate in all components of the physical and academic programming needed to excel in athletics, educational, and community pursuits.
  • Students interested in attending the Exceptional Athlete program are required to submit an Expression of Interest along with their completed Central Student Interest Program Application. See the  Application and Admissions webpage for more details.
  • If the number of applicants exceeds the number of spaces available, all applicants will be eligible for the random selection process.