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945 Bloor St, Mississauga, ON L4Y 2M8, Canada
- SCHOOL TYPE: Public
- WEBSITE: Applewood Heights SS
- SCHOOL LEVEL: High
- GRADES OFFERED: 9 - 12
Since 1967, Applewood Heights Secondary School has been preparing students from the Mississauga south community for university, college, apprenticeship and the work world. Students develop talents and skills in a safe and equitable environment. The school community – including students, parents, staff and alumni – work diligently to maintain a tradition of excellence in academics, athletics, arts, leadership and community involvement. Applewood Heights offers a semestered program for all grades, including the French Immersion program, the Pre-Advanced Placement program for grades 9, 10 and 11 as well as the Advanced Placement (AP) program for grade 12 students. The AP program offers a great opportunity for students interested in science, math, history or French to qualify for university credits.
The Applewood neighbourhood is in east Mississauga, to the south. One of the oldest neighbourhoods in Mississauga, the area was largely rural until the mid-1950s, when development began. Today Applewood is an established residential community, providing a variety of housing types, including single and semi-detached homes, townhouses, high-rise and low-rise apartments, and mobile homes.