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School	Date	Time	Select a Specialized or Alternative Program	Select a Local Program	Additional Information
A Y Jackson Secondary School	Nov 27, 2024	6:30PM-8:30PM		Advanced Placement (AP) Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)
Africentric Alternative School	Jan 14, 2025	6:00PM-7:30PM	Alternative (ALT)
Agincourt Collegiate Institute	Dec 12, 2024	6:30PM-8:30PM		French Immersion (FI) Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)
Albert Campbell Collegiate Institute	Dec 10, 2024	6:00PM-8:00PM		Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)
ALPHA Alternative Junior School	Jan 16, 2025	6:00PM-8:00PM	Alternative (ALT)
ALPHA II Alternative School (Sec)	Nov 14, 2024	6:00PM-7:00PM
ALPHA II Alternative School (Sec)	Mar 04, 2025	6:00PM-7:00PM
Alternative Scarborough Education 1			Alternative (ALT)		No grade 9 offered-Virtual information sessions for Alt schools-date TBD
Avondale Elementary Alternative School	Jan 09, 2025	5:00PM-6:00PM	Alternative (ALT)
Avondale Secondary Alternative School			Alternative (ALT)		Contact the school to inquire -no grade 9 offered -Virtual information sessions for Alt schools-date TBD
Beaches Alternative Junior School	Jan 22, 2025	6:00PM-8:00PM	Alternative (ALT)
Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute	Nov 13, 2024	6:30PM-8:00PM	Exceptional Athlete (EA)	Advanced Placement (AP) Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)	CSIP Exceptional Athlete
Bloor Collegiate Institute	Nov 14, 2024	6:00PM-7:30PM	Math and Science Focus (MST)	Advanced Placement (AP) Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)	CSIP MST
C W Jefferys Collegiate Institute	Nov 19, 2024	6:00PM-7:30PM	Math and Science Focus (MST)		CSIP MST
Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute	Nov 12, 2024	6:30PM-8:30PM	Math and Science Focus (MST)	LEAP (LP) French Immersion (FI) Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)	CSIP MST
Central Technical School	Nov 13, 2024	6:00PM-7:30PM	Arts Focus (AF)	Sec. School without a boundary (SSWAB) Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)	Secondary School without a Boundary CSIP Arts
Central Toronto Academy	Dec 05, 2024	6:00PM-8:00PM		Arts Focus (Local) (AF(L)) Advanced Placement (AP) Sec. School without a boundary (SSWAB) Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)	Secondary School without a Boundary
Charles H Best Junior Middle School	Nov 14, 2024	6:00PM-7:00PM	Arts Focus (AF)		Elementary CSIP Arts
City School			Alternative (ALT)		Virtual information sessions for Alt schools-date TBD
City View Alternative Senior School	Jan 09, 2025	6:30PM-8:00PM	Alternative (ALT)
Claude Watson School for the Arts			Arts Focus (AF)		Elementary CSIP Arts
Contact Alternative School			Alternative (ALT)		No grade 9 offered-Virtual information sessions for Alt schools-date TBD
da Vinci School	Nov 27, 2024	6:00PM-7:00PM	Alternative (ALT)		This is an in-person Open House to learn about da Vinci Alternative School.
Danforth Collegiate and Technical Institute	Nov 04, 2024	6:30PM-8:30PM	Math and Science Focus (MST)	Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)	CSIP MST
Danforth Collegiate and Technical Institute	Dec 03, 2024	6:30PM-8:30PM		Sec. School without a boundary (SSWAB) Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)	Secondary School without a Boundary
David and Mary Thomson Collegiate Institute	Nov 26, 2024	6:00PM-7:30PM		Advanced Placement (AP) Math and Science Focus (Local) (MST(L)) Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)
Delphi Secondary Alternative School			Alternative (ALT)		Virtual information sessions for Alt schools-date TBD
Delta Alternative Senior School	Jan 14, 2025	6:00PM-7:30PM	Alternative (ALT)
Don Mills Collegiate Institute	Nov 14, 2024	6:00PM-7:30PM	Arts Focus (AF)		CSIP Arts
Don Mills Middle School			Arts Focus (AF)		Elementary CSIP Arts
Downsview Secondary School	Nov 12, 2024	6:30PM-8:30PM	Math and Science Focus (MST)	Arts Focus (Local) (AF(L)) Leadership (Local) (LEAD(L))	Africentric Program CSIP MST
Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute	Nov 28, 2024	6:45PM-8:30PM		Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)
Drewry Secondary School	Nov 25, 2024	10:00AM
Earl Haig Secondary School	Nov 11, 2024	6:30PM-8:30PM	Arts Focus (AF)		CSIP Arts
Earl Haig Secondary School	Nov 27, 2024	6:30PM-8:30PM
East Alternative School of Toronto	Jan 14, 2025	6:00PM-7:00PM	Alternative (ALT)
East York Alternative Secondary School			Alternative (ALT)		No grade 9 offered-Virtual information sessions for Alt schools-date TBD
East York Collegiate Institute	Nov 27, 2024	6:30PM-8:30PM		French Immersion (FI) Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)
Eastdale Collegiate Institute	Nov 26, 2024	6:00PM-8:00PM		Arts Focus (Local) (AF(L)) Integrated Technology (Local) (IT(L))
Emery Collegiate Institute	Nov 07, 2024	7:00PM-8:30PM	Math and Science Focus (MST)	Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)	CSIP MST
Equinox Holistic Alternative School	Dec 11, 2024	6:00PM-7:00PM	Alternative (ALT)
Etobicoke Collegiate Institute	Nov 28, 2024	6:00PM-8:00PM		Math and Science Focus (Local) (MST(L)) Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)
Etobicoke School of the Arts	Nov 04, 2024	6:00PM-8:30PM	Arts Focus (AF)		CSIP Arts
Etobicoke Secondary Alternative School					Contact the school to inquire-Grade 9 courses offered for students 16 +
Forest Hill Collegiate Institute	Dec 03, 2024	6:00PM-7:30PM		Math and Science Focus (Local) (MST(L)) Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)
George S Henry Academy	Nov 26, 2024	6:30PM-8:00PM		Math and Science Focus (Local) (MST(L)) Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)
Georges Vanier Secondary School	Nov 05, 2024	6:30PM-8:30PM	Math and Science Focus (MST)	LEAP (LP) Advanced Placement (AP) Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)	CSIP MST
Harbord Collegiate Institute	Nov 27, 2024	6:00PM-7:30PM		French Immersion (FI) Math and Science Focus (Local) (MST(L))
Hawthorne II Bilingual Alternative Junior School	Nov 28, 2024	6:00PM-7:00PM	Alternative (ALT)		Virtual Open House on Nov 28, 2024
Hawthorne II Bilingual Alternative Junior School	Jan 14, 2025	6:00PM-7:00PM	Alternative (ALT)		In person open house on Jan 14, 2025
Heydon Park Secondary School	Nov 28, 2024	6:00PM-8:00PM
High Park Alternative Junior School	Dec 02, 2024	6:00PM-7:00PM	Alternative (ALT)
Horizon Alternative Senior School	Dec 04, 2024	6:00PM-8:00PM	Alternative (ALT)
Humberside Collegiate Institute	Dec 12, 2024	6:30PM-8:00PM		French Immersion (FI) Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)
Inglenook Community School			Alternative (ALT)		No grade 9 offered-Virtual information sessions for Alt schools-date TBD
Jarvis Collegiate Institute	Nov 05, 2024	6:00PM-8:00PM	Math and Science Focus (MST)	Advanced Placement (AP) Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)	CSIP MST
John Polanyi Collegiate Institute	Nov 06, 2024	7:00PM-8:30PM	Math and Science Focus (MST)		CSIP MST
Karen Kain School of the Arts	Nov 07, 2024	5:00PM-6:00PM	Arts Focus (AF)		Elementary CSIP Arts
Kipling Collegiate Institute	Nov 06, 2024	6:00PM-8:00PM	Math and Science Focus (MST)	Integrated Technology (Local) (IT(L)) Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Leadership (Local) (LEAD(L))	CSIP MST
L'Amoreaux Collegiate Institute	Dec 05, 2024	6:00PM-7:30PM
Lakeshore Collegiate Institute	Nov 19, 2024	6:30PM-8:30PM	Arts Focus (AF) Math and Science Focus (MST)	Advanced Placement (AP) French Immersion (FI) Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)	CSIP Arts CSIP MST
Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute	Nov 25, 2024	6:00PM-7:30PM		French Immersion (FI) Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)
Leaside High School	Nov 28, 2024	6:00PM-7:30PM		French Immersion (FI)
Lester B Pearson Collegiate Institute	Nov 19, 2024	6:00PM-8:00PM	Math and Science Focus (MST)		CSIP MST
Malvern Collegiate Institute	Dec 04, 2024	6:00PM-8:00PM		French Immersion (FI) Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)
Maplewood High School					By Appointment Only
Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute	Nov 06, 2024	6:00PM-8:00PM	Math and Science Focus (MST)	Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)	CSIP MST
Martingrove Collegiate Institute	Nov 26, 2024	6:00PM-8:00PM		Advanced Placement (AP) Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Leadership (Local) (LEAD(L))
Monarch Park Collegiate Institute	Nov 14, 2024	6:00PM-8:30PM	International Baccalaureate (IB)		CSIP IB
Mountview Alternative School	Jan 16, 2025	6:00PM-7:00PM	Alternative (ALT)
Newtonbrook Secondary School	Nov 28, 2024	6:00PM-7:30PM		French Immersion (FI) Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)
North Albion Collegiate Institute	Dec 03, 2024	6:30PM-8:30PM		Math and Science Focus (Local) (MST(L)) Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)
North East Secondary Alternative School			Alternative (ALT)		No grade 9 offered-Virtual information sessions for Alt schools-date TBD
North Toronto Collegiate Institute	Nov 26, 2024	6:00PM-8:00PM
North West Secondary Alternative School			Alternative (ALT)		No grade 9 offered-Virtual information sessions for Alt schools-date TBD
Northern Secondary School	Nov 27, 2024	6:00PM-7:30PM		Advanced Placement (AP) Sec. School without a boundary (SSWAB) Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)	Secondary School without a Boundary
Northview Heights Secondary School	Nov 05, 2024	6:00PM-8:00PM	Arts Focus (AF) Math and Science Focus (MST)	High Performing Athlete (HP)	CSIP Arts High Performing Athlete Program CSIP MST
Northview Heights Secondary School	Nov 26, 2024	6:00PM-8:00PM
Oakwood Collegiate Institute	Dec 04, 2024	6:30PM-8:00PM		French Immersion (FI)
Oasis Alternative Secondary School			Alternative (ALT)		Virtual information sessions for Alt schools - date TBD
Parkdale Collegiate Institute	Nov 12, 2024	7:00PM-8:30PM	International Baccalaureate (IB)	Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)	CSIP IB
Parkdale Junior and Senior Public School	Jan 24, 2024	6:30PM-7:30PM
Parkview Alternative School			Alternative (ALT)		Grade 9 courses offered for students 16 +; Virtual information sessions for Alt schools-date TBD
Queen Alexandra Middle School	Jan 23, 2024	6:00PM-7:00PM
Quest Alternative Senior School	Jan 21, 2025	5:30PM-7:15PM	Alternative (ALT)
R H King Academy	Nov 19, 2024	6:00PM-8:00PM	Leadership Pathway (LEAD)	Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)	CSIP Leadership
Richview Collegiate Institute	Dec 11, 2024	6:30PM-8:00PM		French Immersion (FI)
Riverdale Collegiate Institute	Nov 28, 2024	6:30PM-8:30PM
Rosedale Heights School of the Arts	Nov 06, 2024	6:00PM-7:30PM	Arts Focus (AF)		CSIP Arts
Runnymede Collegiate Institute	Nov 19, 2024	6:30PM-8:00PM	Math and Science Focus (MST)	Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)	CSIP MST
SATEC @ W A Porter Collegiate Institute	Nov 21, 2024	6:00PM-7:30PM	Math and Science Focus (MST)		CSIP MST
Scarborough Village Public School	Dec 05, 2024	6:00PM-7:00PM
School of Experiential Education			Alternative (ALT)		Alt Schools virtual information sessions that offer Gr 9 - date TBD
School of Life Experience			Alternative (ALT)		No grade 9 offered-Virtual information sessions for Alt schools-date TBD
SEED Alternative School			Alternative (ALT)		No grade 9 offered-Virtual information sessions for Alt schools-date TBD
Silverthorn Collegiate Institute	Jan 09, 2025	6:30PM-8:30PM		High Performing Athlete (HP)	High Performing Athlete Program
Sir John A Macdonald Collegiate Institute	Dec 03, 2024	6:30PM-8:00PM		Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)
Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate Institute	Jan 09, 2025	6:30PM-8:30PM		Arts Focus (Local) (AF(L)) Math and Science Focus (Local) (MST(L))
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Collegiate Institute	Nov 05, 2024	6:00PM-7:30PM	International Baccalaureate (IB)	Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Leadership (Local) (LEAD(L))	CSIP IB
South East Secondary Alternative School			Alternative (ALT)		No grade 9 offered-Virtual information sessions for Alt schools-date TBD
Spectrum Alternative Senior School	Jan 14, 2025	6:30PM-7:30PM
St. Andrew's Middle School	Dec 11, 2024	5:00PM-6:00PM
Stephen Leacock Collegiate Institute	Nov 14, 2024	6:30PM-8:30PM	Math and Science Focus (MST)	LEAP (LP) Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)	CSIP MST
Subway Academy I			Alternative (ALT)		No grade 9 offered-Virtual information sessions for Alt schools-date TBD
Subway Academy II			Alternative (ALT)		No grade 9 offered-Virtual information sessions for Alt schools-date TBD
The Grove Community School	Jan 20, 2025	6:00PM-8:00PM
THE STUDENT SCHOOL			Alternative (ALT)		No grade 9 offered -one on one meetings and school tours - Virtual information sessions for Alt schools-date TBD
Thistletown Collegiate Institute	Nov 28, 2024	6:00PM-7:30PM		LEAP (LP) Advanced Placement (AP) Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)
Ursula Franklin Academy	Nov 19, 2024	5:00PM-8:00PM	Integrated Technology (IT)	Integrated Technology (Local) (IT(L))	CSIP Intergrated Tech
Victoria Park Collegiate Institute	Nov 06, 2024	6:00PM-8:00PM	International Baccalaureate (IB)		CSIP IB
Virtual Secondary School	Nov 21, 2024	6:00PM-7:00PM			Webinar Link https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/j/93432015590?pwd=1KbWvSxlmN7xPtdsdpklgDPHoZi1vm.1 Passcode 068287
West End Alternative School			Alternative (ALT)		No grade 9 offered-Virtual information sessions for Alt schools-date TBD
West Hill Collegiate Institute	Nov 07, 2024	6:30PM-8:30PM	Math and Science Focus (MST)	High Performing Athlete (HP) Advanced Placement (AP) Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)	High Performing Athlete Program CSIP MST
West Humber Collegiate Institute	Nov 20, 2024	6:00PM-8:00PM	Math and Science Focus (MST)	Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)	CSIP MST
Western Technical-Commercial School	Nov 05, 2024	6:30PM-8:00PM	Arts Focus (AF)	Sec. School without a boundary (SSWAB) Integrated Technology (Local) (IT(L)) Math and Science Focus (Local) (MST(L)) Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Leadership (Local) (LEAD(L))	Secondary School without a Boundary CSIP Arts
Weston Collegiate Institute	Nov 13, 2024	6:30PM-8:30PM	International Baccalaureate (IB)	Arts Focus (Local) (AF(L)) LEAP (LP) Integrated Technology (Local) (IT(L)) Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Leadership (Local) (LEAD(L))	CSIP IB
Westview Centennial Secondary School	Nov 13, 2024	6:00PM-7:30PM	Arts Focus (AF)	Arts Focus (Local) (AF(L)) LEAP (LP) Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)	CSIP Arts
Wexford Collegiate School for the Arts	Nov 12, 2024	6:00PM-8:00PM	Arts Focus (AF)		CSIP Arts
William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute	Nov 13, 2024	6:30PM-8:30PM	Math and Science Focus (MST)		CSIP MST
William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute	Dec 12, 2024	6:30PM-8:30PM
Winston Churchill Collegiate Institute	Nov 06, 2024	6:00PM-7:30PM	Africentric Program (A)	Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)
Woburn Collegiate Institute	Nov 13, 2024	6:00PM-8:30PM	Arts Focus (AF)	Advanced Placement (AP) Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)	CSIP Arts
York Humber High School	Dec 12, 2024	6:00PM-8:00PM
York Memorial Collegiate Institute	Nov 28, 2024	6:15PM-8:30PM		Advanced Placement (AP) Math and Science Focus (Local) (MST(L)) Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)
York Mills Collegiate Institute	Nov 27, 2024	6:00PM-8:00PM		French Immersion (FI) Math and Science Focus (Local) (MST(L))

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Specialized or Alternative Programs:

Code	Name	Description
A	Africentric Program	Africentric programs include an Africentric approach to learning that is embedded in core grade 9 and 10 courses. The curriculum draws on African-centered sources of knowledge and perspectives to create a rich and diverse educational experience that builds an environment of high academic achievement, increased student engagement and enriched cultural pride for all students.
AF	Arts Focus	Do you have a passion for the arts? A specialized arts program may be for you!
ALT	Alternative	Alternative schools vary and are aimed at providing students with an alternative educational experience suited to their learning styles/preferences and/or needs. Each of the schools and programs differs in their approach to student learning and program structure.
EA	Exceptional Athlete	TDSB Elite Athlete programs will accommodate your needs and allow special timetables and unusual arrangements to coexist with coaching and travel schedules.
IB	International Baccalaureate	The International Baccalaureate Program is a world renowned graduation diploma, recognized for admission to universities throughout the world. All external examinations, certificates and diplomas are prepared, graded and awarded by the Geneva-based International Baccalaureate Office.
IE	Indigenous Education	Indigenous Education offers a variety of services with the goal of closing the opportunity gap for Indigenous students. This mandate is approached by infusing Indigenous perspectives across the curriculum for all students as well as by providing direct wrap-around supports to enhance the overall achievement of First Nation, Métis and Inuit students throughout the TDSB.
IT	Integrated Technology	Students are encouraged to use math, science and tech skills in all subject areas. It encourages students to combine the knowledge of traditional academic disciplines with a problem solving approach to change.
LEAD	Leadership Pathway	The Leadership Pathway program helps students assume ownership for their leadership development. Students must take the initiative to become involved in a variety of in-school and community leadership opportunities. Students develop and expand their leadership skills through involvement in clubs and councils, specialized classes, additional community involvement hours, guest speaker sessions and workshops.
MST	Math and Science Focus	Do you have a deep understanding and interest in math, science or technology? These specialized programs may be for you.

Local Programs:

Code	Name	Description
AF(L)	Arts Focus (Local)	The local Arts Focus program is an opportunity to pursue visual and performing arts at the school. This program is available, locally, at the school.
AP	Advanced Placement	Advanced Placement courses (AP) allows students to earn a Grade 12, University Preparation credit and pursue university level work while still in high school. In partnership with the College Board, schools offer AP exams which are compiled by the Development Committee. These exams are graded by university professors and experienced AP teachers from different parts of the world by using common scoring standards. Successful completion of the AP exam may result in the opportunity to earn placement into second year university courses. Course offerings vary from school to school and from year to year.
C/N Sys	Cisco/Nortel Systems	These programs provide specialized equipment and staff training so that Technology departments can offer selected students the opportunity to earn CISCO/ Nortel Networking certification through the completion of successive Communications Technology credits.
ExF	Extended French	These courses have been designed for students who have had 1,080 to 1,440 hours of instruction in French in elementary school. The program includes French, plus other subjects studied in the French language. Effective 2003, students who have completed 7 credits in Extended French and other subjects taught in French will earn a Certificate of Bilingual Studies in Extended French. Four of these credits must be Extended French.
FI	French Immersion	These courses have been designed for students who have had 3,000 to 6,000 hours of instruction in French in elementary school. This program includes French, plus other subjects studied in the French language. Effective 2003, to earn a Certificate of Bilingual Studies in Immersion students will be required to complete 10 credits in French of which four must be in Immersion French.
HP	High Performing Athlete	The High Performing Athlete Programs provide academic programming and flexible scheduling for students-athletes who are involved in provincial, national or international level training and competition. In order to meet the demands of intense training schedules, schools provide more flexible timetables in order to balance school with out of school commitments, so that athletes can strive for both academic and athletic excellence. Additionally, special consideration is given for school missed as a result of competition.
IT(L)	Integrated Technology (Local)	Integrated Technology offers students the opportunity to take concentrated technology courses in an emphasis area. This program is available, locally, at the school.
LEAD(L)	Leadership (Local)	The Leadership Program will design and implement a plan for students to contribute to their school and/or community; develop skills in communication, interpersonal relations, teamwork, and conflict management; and apply those skills in leadership and/or peer support roles. This program is available, locally, at the school.
LP	LEAP	The Literacy Enrichment Academic Program (LEAP) is for newcomers who need intensive upgrading in literacy, mathematics, and study skills due to restricted educational opportunity in their previous country. Currently, LEAP is offered in 18 secondary schools.
MST(L)	Math and Science Focus (Local)	Do you have a deep understanding and interest in math, science or technology? The Math and Science Focus program is available, locally, at the school.
SHSM	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 their transition after graduation to apprenticeship training, college, university or the workplace.
SSWAB	Sec. School without a boundary	Students from across the City of Toronto can apply to attend one of these five schools. https://www.tdsb.on.ca/High-School/Going-to-High-School/Secondary-Schools-Without-a-Boundary

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School	Date
Avondale Elementary Alternative School	Jan 09
City View Alternative Senior School	Jan 09
Silverthorn Collegiate Institute	Jan 09
Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate Institute	Jan 09
Africentric Alternative School	Jan 14
Delta Alternative Senior School	Jan 14
East Alternative School of Toronto	Jan 14
Hawthorne II Bilingual Alternative Junior School	Jan 14
Spectrum Alternative Senior School	Jan 14
ALPHA Alternative Junior School	Jan 16

City View Alternative Senior School

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