When Green Industries had to make the shift to online learning, it was a bit of a bummer, as it meant we weren’t going to be able to do all of the hands-on learning and field trips that we had planned. But I like to look at the opportunities that situations like this can present us. Now that we…
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 7-12 who have learning style differences and/or who seek a smaller, more supportive learning environment.
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Who Are Our Students?
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.
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The Art of Procrastination
As adults, we are all too aware of the struggles of procrastination. We are tempted by the pull of instant gratification, making it easier to choose the small, easy or fun task(s) first. It is much more satisfying to see the results of a quick tidy up rather than be content in knowing you have scrubbed every surface in…
Geography: The Great Human Odyssey
Students in the Middle School Geography Course have taken on the job of considering early human history through the lens of Human Geography. By building on previous lessons about the spheres of the earth, Students had the opportunity to view episodes of CBC’s The Nature of Things documentary, “The Great Human Odyssey.” Episode One taught the Middle School Students…