Parkview Alternative School serves the need of re-engaging at-risk youth, 16-20 years of age, with few completed credits. We offer applied courses from grade 9-12. At Parkview, the year is divided into four sessions. Each session is 45 days in length which enables you to complete two credits per session. Students may enter the program at four distinct points throughout the year: February, April, September, and November. We are a small alternative high school offering an inviting, safe and friendly atmosphere where all stakeholders work as a team toward one goal: Student Success!
Get excited about going to school!
Our students love the flexibility of our programs; they value the relationships they have with their teachers. We have created a safe, caring place with reasonable boundaries and expectations. At Parkview we assess where you are at in your stage of learning and support you with services that best meet your individual needs. We also help you return to the right school and program when you are ready.
Interesting Feature
We Help You Succeed
We are a small community school working closely with you and your family. Students have access to a full-time Child and Youth Counsellor; Guidance Counsellor, and a Social Worker. We offer a Nutrition Program that provides breakfast, lunch and snacks to the students.We have a Youth Co-Op Program that gives students hands-on work experience. Students can earn up to 5 credits per semester.
More Information about Parkview Alternative School
Features
We offer a variety of applied, compulsory and elective courses taught by our dynamic team of teachers. We offer grade 9-12 courses comprise a wide range of credits including English, Mathematics, Sciences, Canadian and World Studies, The Arts, Guidance and Career Education, and Heath and Physical Education.
Credit Recovery Program
Consider our innovative model for the credit recovery program. Enroll in the program and you will have the opportunity to recover credits. This provides an advantage to our qualifying students because at the end of a semester our students can leave the program with more than four credits (four new credits and several through a credit recovery program).
Facilities
We are located in Terraview Heights Learning Centre, a busy English as a Second language (ESL) facility, near Pharmacy Avenue and Ellesmere Road, on the second floor. With just five classrooms on one floor, you are close to everyone and everything you need; we offer you a computer lab in partnership with our co-operative education students.
Safety
Learn in a safe place where students know each other and respect our teachers; our teachers respect you and are dedicated to helping you succeed. When you start with us, you will feel like you belong.
Additional Features
- Transportation Assistance
- Social Worker Available
- Convenient Location
- Mental Health Nurse available
- Flexible Structure
- Co-operative Education
- Child and Youth Counsellor
Student Life - Where You Belong
Parkview appeals to students who learn in unique ways. Students choose to attend Parkview Alternative School because of the flexibility it allows them to succeed, and 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. Co-operative Education work experience and education gives students the confidence to go for their dreams! In Co-op, students can earn credits and skills through classroom and experiential learning opportunities.
What Sets Us Apart
Test Drive Potential Careers through our Co-op Program. A comprehensive school-to-work program aimed toward “at-risk” youth. Students who successfully complete a semester of this program can earn up to five credits. We treat everyone as a valuable individual regardless of age or background. The focus is on your success. We provide a nutrition program that provides healthy, fresh and free breakfast, lunch, and snack selections for students. We believe that effective literacy skills are essential for success. Literacy is emphasized across the curriculum.
Parent and Community Engagement
We welcome parental involvement. Many studies have shown that there is a direct correlation between student success and parent involvement.
