Last week, we kicked off Spirit Week with a burst of energy and creativity! We started on Monday, February 10th with PJ Day, where everyone rolled out of bed and came to school in their favourite pyjamas. Tuesday, February 11th was Sports Day, and students proudly represented their favourite teams. On Wednesday, February 12th, Fancy Fits Day had everyone dressed…
About the Academy
The YMCA Academy is a Ministry of Education–inspected, alternative school in downtown Toronto offering wrap-around special education support.
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The Academy admits young people in grades 6-12 who have learning style differences and/or who seek a smaller, more supportive learning environment.
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The Academy is ideal for students with learning disabilities, mild diagnoses on the autism spectrum, attention issues, and anxiety.
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We went through numerous organizations and schools and no one could offer anything even close to what the Academy offers. My child blossomed and finally started to achieve success after enrolling in the Academy.
My daughter started in Grade 9 this year, and it is the first time in six years that she loves going to school. Her self-esteem and self-confidence has grown immensely. Her motivation to succeed has skyrocketed.
Latest Academy News
Annual Skating Trip
On Wednesday February 5th, Staff and Students of the Academy made our annual walk down Bay Street towards Nathan Philip Square for our annual skating trip. Experts, novices and those with skills in between hit the ice in unison. Skaters of all levels had fun while on the ice, and so did those who chose not to skate. We even…
Grade 12 Sustainability Students Making the World a Better Place
Sustainability is all about living comfortably in our world while using resources responsibly so that future generations can do the same. Unfortunately, our world isn’t always a sustainable place—but our Grade 12 Living in a Sustainable World students tackled the challenge with creative workshops covering urban biodiversity, native species, and ways to protect local ecosystems. Without further ado, let’s…