Alternative Education
Monsignor Fraser Programs
ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM FOR 16-18 YEAR OLDS
The 16-18 program was developed to meet the needs of students who are experiencing difficulty achieving success at their present high school.
Supervised Alternative Learning (SAL)
Supervised Alternative Learning (SAL) is an option under the Education Act that allows alternative programming for secondary students, aged 14-18 who find they are not benefiting within the regular school system.
Transition To Work Program
The Transition To Work (T2W) Program provides students Students 18-20 years with special needs the opportunity to learn workplace skills in a supportive environment as they transition from secondary school experiences into the world of work pathway, while incorporating literacy and numeracy skills for everyday living.
SWAC
SWAC
SWAC is an alternate program offered through Msgr. Fraser College School that allows students to complete their OSSD while taking courses (high school and college) on a college campus.
See Below for details
SWAC is an alternate program offered through Msgr. Fraser College School that allows students to complete their OSSD while taking courses (high school and college) on a college campus. Students can earn up to 5 credits in the semester. Students will take two college dual credit courses and up to three more high school credits with a dedicated TCDSB teacher focused on helping you finish high school. It’s a great way for students to start transitioning to a post-secondary education while having the ultimate college reach ahead experience.
Open to Gr.12 students
Students with at least 20 credits, who would benefit from the mentorship of relational teacher; and
Students who wish to experience campus life, earning college and secondary credits simultaneously.
Complete courses required for your OSSD in a unique environment with a smaller class size and dedicated teachers
Earn between 3 - 5 credits in one semester including: including ENG4C1, two dual credits - Psychology of Learning & Careers & Group Dynamics, two secondary elective courses - GLN4O & GLS4O
Receive round-trip TTC
Students are considered full-time students of Seneca College and have access to all of its facilities. We will have a dedicated classroom at Seneca Newnham campus. Seneca’s vaccine policy will no longer be in effect but masks will still be required in classrooms
The college dual credits delivered as part of the program will be online, but students still get free daily Transportation to school, OCAS application fees covered, and a college career advisor.
SWAC is an amazing program where students can gain up to 5 credits (2 of which are college credits) in one semester....all on a college campus!
SWAC students have access to all college facilities - library, computer labs and athletic facilities
SWAC students have access to college services - Learning skills workshops, peer tutoring and peer mentoring programs, career centre and career advisors, counselling services, academic/learning resources, post-secondary pathway planning, and much more
Ideally, it's for students that have 21 or more credits to date
It's FREE!
WHAT DOES THE PROGRAM OFFER?
The SWAC Program takes place at Humber College North Campus. It provides students the opportunity to complete their high school diploma, earn 2 College level credits in a post-secondary environment. The program recruitment is done twice a year prior to each semester (September and March). Students can earn up to 4 high school credits in one semester plus 2 college courses.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
· Students should be between the ages of 17-20
· At risk of not graduating, disengaged, underachieving and/or in need of a change in school environment
· Apprenticeship and/or college bound
Around 22 credits when starting the program
Have the potential to succeed in an adult learning environment
Successfully completed ENG3C/U
Needs a learning environment that is flexible but provides consistency of one teacher
Interested in college as a post secondary pathway
BENEFITS
· SWAC students are provided with public transit fares
· A snack program throughout the semester
· Students will be registered as college students, receive a student number and identification card
· Access to all college services space (Gym, Library, Computer labs, math & English centre) and events
· An official transcript will be provided at the end of the course upon request
Please fill out the SWAC Interest Form
2020 May - Pathways Programs - Summary Sheet.pdfPATHWAYS PROGRAMS:
DUAL CREDIT
OYAP
CONTINUOUS INTAKE CO-OP
dual credit
Centennial, Humber and Seneca are all offering Dual Credits. Students will gain 1 OSSD and 1 college credit during their 55 hours of instruction.
George Brown will host our Summer SWAC session at their Lakeshore Campus. This runs Monday - Friday and students will gain 3 credits (including 1 dual credit) during the month of July.
1) Ensure the student meets the CRITERIA for participating in the program
(In accordance with Dual Credit Policy and Program Requirements, 2020):
* is disengaged/underachieving, with potential for success; and
* working toward an OSSD or SHSM red seal requirements (DC can count for up to two majors);
* registered in classes at a TCDSB high school;
* preferrably enrolled in or completed ENG3C
Students who have already earned the OSSD are not eligible to participate in the dual credit program.
2) Ensure there is a place on the timetable for the dual credit course to be scheduled.
3) Complete the Request for Dual Credit Course google form with the student using the following link:
4) Complete TCDSB consent form:
TCDSB Dual Credit Consent Form
5) Acceptances will be sent via email and may include College specific registration documents.
Information on the Orientation dates and times is usually available a week or two before the semester starts and will be emailed directly to students.
6) Complete the college specific consent form (if necessary):
TCDSB Dual Credit Registration Form 2021-2022.pdfThis is the TCDSB dual credit consent form that each student must complete (this form allows us to share student information with the college).
Are you behind on credits, or want exposure to the different programs and career pathways that participating Colleges can offer? Consider Dual Credits! These online College dual credit courses are a semester long, and if successfully completed, can earn you a high school elective credit as well as a college credit.
Dual credit courses are suited for Gr. 11 & 12 students who may be:
behind in credits. may be facing challenges in completing the requirements for graduation/SHSM,
are struggling with credit accumulation/academic engagement, is disengaged/underachieving, with potential for success
interested in exploring unique college-level course and want exposure to the different programs and career pathways that participating Colleges can offer: Centennial College, George Brown College, Humber College, and Seneca College.
Working toward an OSSD or SHSM red seal requirements (SHSM students who require specific SHSM program course requirements) (Some dual credits count as SHSM major)
Interested students should be enrolled in, or have completed, Gr 11 college/university English.
Types of classes include: (Video Game Design, Vehicle Inspection, Film Studies, Business Management, Flight Attendant Procedures, Construction Safety, Fashion Design, etc.,)
One Dual Credit course =
Benefits: Earn One High School elective AND One College credit at the same time,
Eligibility
Senior students who have enrolled/ completed ENG3C/U
Spaces are limited!!
These college credits are free and can be transferred as electives when they eventually start college. This is an opportunity for any student to gain the confidence that they can succeed in a post-secondary environment. Even university-bound students can take these dual credits to help them gain the confidence needed to succeed in a post-secondary environment.
Please note,
As a reminder, the dual credit can also be applied as a SHSM major for related sectors, and up to four dual credits can count toward an OSSD as electives. Students can earn a college credit by successfully completing a course offered by one of our local college partners, as well as an additional high school credit which counts towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
For more information about dual credit courses, feel free to watch the Dual Credit Professional Learning presentation or the Dual Credit Video. These are college level courses, so ENG3C is strongly recommended.
continuous in-take coop (CIC) Program information
The Continuous In-Take Coop (CIC) program is back for another exciting year. This unique and specialized Co-op program is now located at Monsignor Fraser College Isabella Campus (146 Isabella Street - Bloor and Sherbourne).
Key features of the CIC program:
Provides an alternative learning environment for students, for whom the traditional classroom setting is not ideal.
Ideal for students who are currently employed and their work hours are restricting them from attending school regularly.
Students can be referred to at any point in the school year, until the beginning of May.
Students can complete their pre-placement and integration Co-op curriculum independently, and at their own pace, outside of the school setting.
This program is a great opportunity for students to earn high school credits, gain work skills and work experience at the same time.
It is recommended:
That students be currently employed or have a Co-op placement already arranged.
The Coop placement employer must be willing to participate in the CIC program and be willing to have regular contact with CIC teacher.
Students are between 16 – 20 years old, with 20+ credits (please contact CIC teacher if this requirement is not met). Students usually earn up to 4 credits in a semester
Other considerations:
Students who have returned to the school after the start of the semester and cannot be scheduled into regular courses.
Students who may be experiencing attendance issues or lack of engagement throughout the semester.
Students who are failing one or more credits during the semester and would like an opportunity for a restart.
ARMY RESERVE
32 Canadian Brigade Group will be offering the ARMY RESERVE COOP Program in Spring 2024. Applications are due Oct 31, 2023, but it is highly recommended that students begin the application process early to ensure they are processed in time. Attached is the 2024 Timeline, and an information sheet for teachers and students with the program overview.
Students must submit an online application on the FORCES.CA website. During the application it will ask for the student's "entry plan"; Please ensure they use RES COOP.
If the student has ANY questions the assigned recruiter for the TCDSB is Sgt Dar. They can be reached at 437-333-3104, 416-203 4600 ext. 4672, or email kashif.dar@forces.gc.ca
Please note: Military co-ops are paid ($101.96 per day), 4 credits, and only run in SEM 2.
OYAP
youth to post secondary program
Seneca's Youth to Post-Secondary (Y2P) will be starting classes again in September 2021, and we are currently intaking students.
The Y2P program is a free college preparation (academic upgrading) program that directly targets at-risk youth who are between 18 and 30 years.
What makes the Y2P program unique is that it has a strong wrap-around support system to help these youth. We focus on academic skills, but we also help to build the students in non-academic areas as well. Some of the ways that we assist our students include tutoring, advising, career counseling, and professional counseling, among other supports.
Upon successful completion, the student is able to pursue the workplace, pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, college-bridging, or college programs. If a student is qualified, we accept the student into Y2P regardless of whether or not they have achieved their OSSD.
I also wanted to take this opportunity to share with you how Seneca has supported its Y2P students during this COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the additional supports that we have provided with our most vulnerable students during this challenging time include:
Here is a link to a video featuring some of our former students: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKUfbBp_gDE
Y2P Coordinator
School of Arts & Science
Seneca College
of Applied Arts & Technology
416-491-5050 X 44762
options after Gr.12
Ontario Virtual School
As the online learning partner of the Ontario Ministry of Education, TVO ILC provides students in Ontario and around the world with the opportunity to earn a high school diploma online.
Options for Completing Credits:
(1) Monsignor Fraser Alternative Education
(2) Transfer to another high school in the TCDSB (i.e semestered school)
(2) SWAC/Dual Credit
(3) Continuous in-take Coop (CIC)
(4) Continuing Education-Night and Summer School,
(5) Correspondence courses taught at the Independent Learning Centre (ILC) or Ontario Virtual School (See Links Below)
(6) Complete your General Educational Development (GED). All employers and colleges recognize the GED as equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD )https://www.ontario.ca/page/adult-learning-general-education-development-ged-certificate
Or...
(7) Enter the workplace
(8) Volunteer
(9) Travel