Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute is one of the most diverse secondary schools in the TDSB. The secret to our student success stems from the many cultures that come together to create an amazing learning and social environment where students, staff and our community learn from one another. MGCI offers many unique programs; horticulture, financial securities, SHSM, leadership and our TOPS program, proclaimed by McLean's magazine as "best across the nation". We also have over 90 student-led co-curricular activities and a wide range of competitive team sports. At MGCI, we ensure that every student that enters our building has choice in programming and a safe learning environment where they fully apply their creative talents.
Marc Garneau: What We Offer
In addition to the regular instructional programs mandated by the Ministry of Education, our school offers choices in a variety of program areas: Arts, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality, Co-operative Education, Languages and Athletics. We also offer core ESL and ESL-sensitive courses to our early language learners. Details of these programs can be found in the Choices document available at www.tdsb.on.ca. A hard copy is provided to students and parents in February of each year to assist them in choosing courses for the following year.
Talented Offerings for Programs in the Sciences
TOPS is our enrichment program for students across Ontario who share a love and interest in mathematics and science. Our students work together for four years sharing goals and interests similar to their own. Grade 10 students experience a unique expedition to Algonquin Park, publish papers and present their findings. Students must meet all application requirements.
Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)
The SHSM program is supported by the Ministry, universities and colleges. Students' qualifications are recorded and the Red Seal is displayed on their diploma to acknowledge their achievements. The SHSM program prepares students to promote their ideas and concepts in a professional manner in any career they choose to pursue.
What Sets Us Apart Cooperative Education – Test Drive Your Future
Whether your pathway is university, college, apprenticeship or work, cooperative education offers you the opportunity to explore a variety of career options. Our mission is to prepare students to realize their vocational maturity. We have a wide variety of placements available to help qualify students for the dream job of the 21st century. Through the Apprenticeship Program students can complete an apprenticeship in one of over 130 trades while still attending high school and graduate with experience that will be transferred to the regular program. Once students graduate, they transfer their experience to the regular apprenticeship program. Accelerated apprenticeship programs linked to colleges are available to students in their last semester. Our Dual Credit program provides students the unique opportunity to experience new and varied learning that appeals to their interest, strengths and learning profile. Students successfully completing these college-delivered courses earn both a secondary school and college credit.