Programs & Courses

The Intermediate Alternative Program is a proactive program designed for Peel District School  Board students in their first or second year of high school who, for a variety of reasons, are not attending school on a regular basis,  and who would benefit from an alternative program.  

The IAP program is strongly student–centered and offers small class sizes with much individualized attention and encouragement in order to foster re-engagement, improved social skills, confidence, and sense of belonging in school.

Students in the IAP program have semestered courses. They attend school daily and move through the learning day with their small class group. In their weekly schedule, they see each subject teacher twice per week, with one full day for integrated learning experiences, guest speakers, and extra tutorial support. 

The IAP program teachers work closely together to create engaging interdisciplinary learning opportunities and field trips for the students and create a caring team of adults. 

Neighbourhood bussing is provided, with pre-determined bus stops in Mississauga and Brampton.

For more information,  please contact your PDSB home school guidance counselor to discuss program specifics and suitability. You can also reach out to PAS's Guidance department with any questions. 

The Foundations Program (MPlar) and Senior Program (ISR) are for Peel District School Board students in at least their third year of high school. Students can engage and keep working on their diploma requirements until they reach the age of 21, at which time if they need, they can continue at adult learning in Peel.

Both programs offer continuous intake so students can begin the credit whenever they are referred and finish a credit once they have met the expectations and completed their final evaluation. Then they can start a new credit at any time. 

The Foundations Program is for students who are over 18 and have not yet completed all of their compulsory Grades 9 and 10 credits. 

This program provides an opportunity for students to practice then demonstrate the prior knowledge, skills and refreshed understandings they have within each subject area they need to recover.  

Each course is offered once per week with opportunity for additional teacher tutorial support. Students work at their own pace and move from one subject to the next until finishing the credits.  They then move on and focus on grades 11 and 12,  and electives. 

The Senior Program is for students who require, or are seeking to upgrade or level change their Grade 11/12 credits. 

Students are typically either recovering credits they did not complete because of extenuating circumstances,  are attempting to improve their skills and level of success,  or are taking different level courses because their post-secondary pathway plans change. 

Students from PAS go on to  various post-secondary pathways including college and university.

The Senior program offers the opportunity for students to:

• work in a flexible learning environment (each course is scheduled for 2 hours of class time per week, with some offering 2 classes per week,)

• obtain tutorial support to supplement scheduled classes;

• English Language Learning: We offer ESL CO and ESL DO at both the South and the North

• obtain individualized assistance in class and through weekly teacher tutorials or visits to student success; 

• take unique courses in a blended 2 credit model - see some of the blended
  2 for 1 credits below!

• complete courses that comply with the Ministry of Education curriculum with support as well as independent learning beyond the class time. 

• begin or continue the required 40 hours of Community Involvement through leadership opportunities,  engagement workshops and volunteering trips run through the school in partnership with community organizations.

The Co-operative Education Program (co-op) allows students to earn credits by integrating course curriculum with learning at a work placement. Students in all pathways--apprenticeship, college, community living, university, or the workplace--can participate.

Co-op programs are available in all secondary schools. They can be designed to include up to four credits per semester to a maximum of 12 co-op credits towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Students are monitored and supported in their learning by the placement supervisor and co-op teachers.

Dual Credit programs, available through all Peel secondary schools, provide grade 11 and 12 students with a unique opportunity to earn both college and non-compulsory secondary credits at the same time.

College credits earned may be applied to a college program after high school. Choose from more than 50 courses at colleges such as: Centennial, George Brown, Humber, Seneca and Sheridan.

This program is designed for senior elementary students (Grade 7 or 8) who, for a variety of reasons are not attending school on a regular basis.

Through smaller classes and more individualized attention, students develop improved social skills and attitudes towards school and society.

The TEAM Program is for students between 14 and 20, in grades 9 to 12, who are pregnant or who have a child.

The academic program is individualized to meet each student's needs.

There is a focus on parenting skills, and students participate in weekly workshops presented by a Peel Public Health nurse.