LoCAL Special INTEREST Programs
AP Program
The Advanced Placement (AP) program provides instruction and curricula that challenges students to develop their understanding and acquire skills to prepare them for Advanced Placement Courses.
Math/Science Program Focus - Biology, Chemistry and Calculus
Students develop the tools, experiences, habits & curiosity that will support high achievement in post secondary studies
Program entry: by student interest, entry decision in January of grade 10, with AP courses starting in grade 11
SHSM @ CTA
The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) is a specialized program that allows students to gain credits toward their Ontario Secondary School Diploma and focus their learning on a specific economic sector at the same time. At CTA we offer a Business and Sports SHSM.
Business SHSM
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Our Business Social Entrepreneurship SHSM (nicknamed 6IXAcademy) engages students to solve pressing social, cultural and environmental issues - making a positive change in the world. Past projects include the Bata Shoe Museum Boot Launch.
sports shsm
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Our new Sports SHSM program is designed to focus on areas of recreation and fitness leadership, sports management and sports media and broadcasting. See here for our Sports SHSM Visit to Sportsnet.