North East Year Round Alternative Centre (NEYRAC) is a small community based alternative school that serves students (ages 16-20) who struggle to succeed in the mainstream school system. Our student body is composed of learners with a variety of social/emotional/financial and academic needs. In order to fully help these students achieve their potential, everything about our program from the daily schedule, nutrition program, in and out of school support programs and differentiated course offerings, provide students an opportunity to harness their own strengths as learners and achieve success.
Fresh Start in a Small Environment
We want to offer students a fresh start in a smaller high school setting. We make a conscious effort to ensure that the students feel connected with our school on a personal level as well as engaged in the material they are learning in the classroom. Our small setting is ideal for students who cannot find their place in a larger high school or for students who need extra attention and focus to get back on track.
Interesting Feature
Entry Points
Our school focuses on student academic engagement, emotional well-being are highly emphasized. NEYRAC believes in providing opportunities for leadership, career exploration and success in high school and post-secondary pathways. NEYRAC has four distinct entry points throughout the year: February, May, August, and November. Each session is 45 days in length with a break in between.
More Information about North East Year Round Alternative Centre
Flexible Structure With Four Sessions
We offer a late start time (9:50am). The yearly schedule is divided into four 9 week quads with a short break in between each quad. Students focus on two credits per quad. We have a small group of talented teachers who offer a fully functioning program of applied applied/college level compulsory and elective courses ranging from grades 9 - 12.
Child and Youth Counsellor
We help you succeed every step of the way. We are home to a full-time child and youth counsellor to help with any social and emotional needs you may have and to assist you throughout the day.
Healthy Eating and Healthy Living
Healthy eating and healthy learning go hand-in-hand. We offer you a nutritious mid-morning snack, as well as, a healthy hot lunch.
Convenient Location and TTC Support
We are conveniently located along the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) bus route and Don Mills Subway Station.
Additional Features
- Transportation Assistance
- Social Worker Available
- Daily Nutrition Program
- Flexible Structure
- Convenient Location
- Mindfullnes and Weekly Yoga Program
Student Life - Where You Belong
We also make a sincere effort to develop a community atmosphere in a school where students feel welcome and see themselves reflected in the environment. We host weekly assemblies with awards that recognize student success. We also offer regular guest speakers and whole school field trips that emphasize experiential learning experiences as well as community building. Lastly, students’ cultures are celebrated and integrated into the school community through holiday family lunches and other multicultural themed days.
What Sets Us Apart
For more information please call 416-395-5300. Flexible Registration. We welcome students four times a year - in August, November, February and May.
Parent and Community Engagement
We welcome parent involvement. Studies have shown that there is a direct correlation between student success and parent involvement.
