An interactive, experience-based learning process

• A personalized school setting where you get individual attention
• Gaining new ways to study, and new life skills, in a small and supportive learning environment

In addition to following the provincial curriculum, the professional and experienced teachers at the YMCA Academy offer an innovative learning experience that features:

• Grade 9 and 10 Applied credits to help students enter college or the workplace
• Grade 11 and 12 credits focused on students’ career goals to help them enter college, prepare for university, or find a job
• A computer education program that includes media studies, digital photography, and teleconferencing in a wireless laptop environment
• An on-staff remediation specialist who works with exceptional students, including those who are gifted, have mild learning disabilities, or require English language assistance
• An on-staff cooperative education specialist who helps students find cooperative education placements and job shadowing opportunities, and provides contacts at YMCA Employment Centres across the city
• An on-staff science specialist who works with students in modern lab facilities
• An English specialist to help students at all levels of literacy
• Year-round membership at YMCA Health, Fitness & Recreation Centres
• Overnight trips to YMCA Outdoor Adventure Camps
• Participation in YMCA Student Youth Exchange programs across Canada

To learn more about our dynamic educational program visit the YMCA Academy Web site or contact Tracey Addison, The YMCA Academy at 416-928-0124 x5 or visit us at 42 Charles Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4Y 1T4.