The Etobicoke Year Round Alternative Centre (EYRAC) serves the need of re-engaging at-risk youth, 16 - 18 years of age, with a minimum of 6 completed credits. EYRAC operates on a year round schedule with four sessions of 45 days each and a break in between each session. The school provides mostly Grade 9 - 12 credits at the applied and college levels. Students may enter the program at four distinct points throughout the year: February, May, August, and November. Located close to Cloverdale Mall in Etobicoke, the school offers an inviting, safe and friendly atmosphere where all stakeholders work as a team; toward one goal: Student Success!
EYRAC Features
- Four distinct entry points throughout the year: February, May, August, and October. Each session is 45 days in length with a break in between.
- Grade 9 - 12 applied/college level courses. Opportunities for credit recovery.
- Opportunities to use a computer lab
- Small supportive environment with Guidance Counsellor, Child and Youth Counsellor, and Social Worker available.
- Access to a breakfast and lunch nutrition program.
Program
Students have opportunities to complete compulsory Grade 9 and 10 credits, recover credits, use a computer lab. Upon completion of the program students may transition to other TDSB school programs, post secondary programs, the workplace or apprenticeships.
More Information about Etobicoke Year Round Alternative Centre
Flexible Structure With Four Sessions
Everyone learns at a different pace. Our Flexible program helps you earn the credits you need to be successful. We offer you an innovative model of four learning sessions throughout the year. Instead of two semesters, each session consists of 45 days. We also offer credit recovery to students who have attempted credits unsuccessfully.
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.
Co-operative Learning Opportunities
We know cooperative education opportunities provide a valuable learning experience. Our guidance counselor helps you find workplace assignments that may lead to exciting careers. Examples include automobile, retail worker, child care and clerical positions.
Healthy Eating and Healthy Living
Healthy eating and healthy learning go hand-in-hand. We offer you a free mid-morning snack of juice, muffins and fruit. As well lunch is provided.
Additional Features
● Transportation Assistance
● Social Worker Available
● Convenient Location
● Flexible Structure
● Co-operative Education
Student Life - Where You Belong
We are an excellent transitional school that helps you get back on track and return to a traditional or alternative high school. Parents tell us how valuable our program is to their children. Holiday Breaks As a school open throughout the full year,we provide five school breaks. The holidays rejuvenate our students and help them feel enthused for the next session. Generally, our timetable offers the following breaks:
1. October: Two-week holiday
2. December: Two-week holiday following all TDSB high schools’ timetable
3. February: Two-week holiday following session exams in January
4. April: Two-week holiday. We do not provide a March break
5. Mid July to mid August: Summer break
Students “choose to attend Eyrac because of the flexibility it allows them in the chaotic lives they lead, as well the caring nature of the teachers”. Our students value the fact that our teachers and support staff view them as individuals. We are all willing to make exceptions when the situation merits.Our philosophy is, “one size does not fit all!”
Parent and Community Engagement
We welcome parent involvement. Many studies have shown that there is a direct correlation between student success and parent involvement.
