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Yorkdale Secondary School
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38 Orfus Rd, North York, ON
M6A 1L6
(416) 395-3350
http://www.yorkdale.net
9 to 12
We believe in your success!
Co-operative
Education
Within EdVance,
co-operative education
is our most successful
program. Our co-op
teachers help our
students find a work
placement in a variety of
different industries.
Besides credits towards
their diploma, this
program gives students
skills and experience
that will later lead to
employment.
Yorkdale Secondary School (EdVance) is a
quadmestered program for students between 18 and 20 years of
age to earn high school credits in an adult setting. The EdVance
program is for students who are earning a diploma or upgrading
for post-secondary education. Up to three credits can be earned
in just nine weeks, leading to University,
College, apprenticeship, or directly to the workplace. We
offer ongoing support, and many program options that recognize
a student's need to combine school, work, and family
commitments. Yorkdale is a dynamic, multicultural, and inclusive
environment where Canadian born students and newcomers to
Canada can have the opportunity to achieve personal and
academic success.
PLAR
For those students enrolled in our EdVance program, you can
take advantage of PLAR to earn even more credits. An OSSD is
earned after thirty credits are successfully completed. If you have
been to school elsewhere, held a job, raised children, immigrated
to Canada or had other learning experiences, you may apply for
Prior Learning Assessment Review (PLAR) and be awarded
credits towards your diploma. This process allows many students
to earn a diploma sooner.
More Information about Yorkdale Secondary School
Technology
Technology courses include Hospitality, Hairstyling, Health Care, and Construction/Woodworking. In
all of our technology courses, students learn hands-on skills that can be applied to the workforce or
College programs.
Business & Computers
We offer a variety of Business and Computer courses such as introduction to Business, Marketing,
Entrepreneurship, and Computer applications. The goal of these programs is to keep students on
the cutting edge of emerging issues in Business and Computer technology.
The Arts
Our Arts courses include Photography, Music, Drama, Ceramics, Drawing, and Painting. These
courses are intended to meet the interests of our diverse student population.
English as a Second Language
For our newcomers to Canada, we offer ESL levels A,B,C, and D. In addition to those ESL courses,
we offer a variety of other courses designed to enhance student literacy. (eg. presentation &
speaking skills, English literacy skills)
Additional Features
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New Fitness Centre
Child Youth Counsellor
Field Trips
Student Council Events
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Day Care
Other Social Supports
Presentations & Assemblies
For a list of all programs that are also offered visit http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Findyour/Schools.aspx?schno=3947&schoolId=3947
Student Life - Where You Belong
Yorkdale Student Services provides support for our students. There are lunchtime workshops on topics
such as preparing for post-secondary education, OSAP, apprenticeship, job search strategies and
preparing for job interviews. Counsellors are available to assist you in charting the pathway toward the
career of your dreams. We have annual career and college fairs. We have a full-time Child and
Youth Counsellor as well as a Social Worker who offers private counselling by appointment on site.
Topics such as mental health, harm reduction, and healthy relationships are addressed through
assemblies and counselling. Employers and community agencies visit to provide information on jobs
and other community assistance.We offer a wide selection of Grade 9-12 courses for all pathways.
Choose from:English, ESL, Ontario Literacy Course, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Arts,
Business, Physical Education, Technical Studies, and even Co-Op Education.
What Sets Us Apart
We have Wi-Fi throughout our school building. EdVance has a free lunch program prepared by students
in the hospitality program. Yorkdale is located near bus and subway stops and is surrounded by great
shopping and restaurants. There is a subsidized day care on site operated by the City of Toronto.
Teachers provide students with IEPs the supports they need to be successful. This includes
literacy/numeracy support, extra time to write tests, conduct credit recovery/rescue activities or use the
technology available to support their learning. We have active clubs in the building such as student
council, music, gaming, ESL/Art, GSA, etc. that all students are encouraged to participate in. Intramural
and team sports are also available such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, and badminton.
Parent and Community Engagement
There are four registration periods a year and each term lasts nine weeks. Check our website to learn
the date of the next registration session. You must be free to attend school every day, Monday to Friday,
two hours for each class you choose. The first class of the day begins at 8:25a.m. and the last class
starts for 1:15p.m. In the community, we have many co-op employer partners and many agency partners
to support students outside of academics.
TDSB - Better Schools. Brighter Futures
Imagine a TDSB where all schools share a common core set of characteristics. They are
community-driven and focused on teaching and learning. Students and parents have a wide variety of
opportunities and there are enough students in every school to increase program choices.
Imagine there is a clear focus on achieving student success and every student is engaged, has a voice,
access to a caring adult and the opportunity to develop their full potential.
Here at the TDSB our focus is on student achievement, parent and community engagement and financial
stability.
Contact Information
SCHOOL NAME: Yorkdale Secondary School
ADDRESS:
38 Orfus Rd, North York, ON
M6A 1L6
TELEPHONE:
(416) 395-3350
EMAIL:
http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Findyour/Schools.aspx?schno=3947&schoolId=3947