Birchmount Exceptional Athlete Program (BEAP)
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*
The Exceptional Athlete Program is designed to provide programming for students interested in athletics, healthy active living, nutrition, community development and leadership. 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 one of the listed electives.
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Grade 9
(one required)
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Grade 10
(three required)
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Grade 11
(two required)
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Grade 12
(two required)
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Personal Fitness
PAF1OP (required)
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Personal Fitness
PAF2OP (required)
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Personal Fitness
PAF3OP (required)
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Recreation Leadership
PLF4MP (required)
Capstone Project**
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Individual & Small
Group Activities
PAI1OP (elective)
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Individual & Small
Group Activities
PAI2OP (required)
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Health & Wellness SHSM
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Individual & Small
Group Activities
PAI3OP
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Biology
SBI3U1
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Food and Culture
HFC3M1
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Health & Wellness SHSM
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Individual & Small
Group Activities
PAI4OP
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Kinesiology
PSK4U1
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Food and Nutrition Sciences
HFA4M1
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Civics/Career Studies
CHV2OP/GLC2OP (required)
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Students in the Birchmount Exceptional Athlete Program will select all other OSSD compulsory and elective courses from the regular program course selection options.
* 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.
Health & Wellness Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)
A Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) is a ministry-approved specialized program that allows students to focus their learning on a specific economic sector while meeting the requirements to graduate from secondary school. It also assists in transitions after graduation to apprenticeship training, college, university or the workplace.
Students in the BEAP will have the option of meeting the program requirements by participating in the Health & Wellness SHSM. Students who elect to meet program requirements through SHSM will graduate with an OSSD, a BEAP certificate and a Red Seal with numerous industry recognized certifications.
For more information about the Health and Wellness SHSM at Birchmount Park C.I., visit our Health & Wellness SHSM webpage.
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.
Visit the TDSB Central Student Interest Program Applications and Admissions website for more information about applying to the Birchmount Exceptional Athlete Program.
Application Dates and Offers of Placement
- Application Dates: November 4, 2024 - November 22, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
- First Offers of Placement: December 5, 2024
- Offers expire December 11, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
- Second Offers of Placement: December 12, 2024
- Offers expire December 18, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
- Secondary offers will continue to be made in 2025 until February 26, 2025.
No offers will be made after these dates and all Central Waitlists will expire on these respective dates.