Personalized Alternative Education at Keswick High School aims to provide individualized programming designed to assist student learning and achievement.
Our programs are targeted to students who are having challenges with the traditional design of school. Through a variety of strategies, including modified timetables, smaller class sizes, alternative learning environments, and additional support from staff and school resources, students are provided with a structure that meets their learning needs.
Our Quadmester program divides the school year into 4 quads. A quad is similar to a regular semester but students focus on 2 courses a day for approximately 9 weeks. Our Alternative Learning Experiential Program (ALEP) program involves classroom instruction and community-based learning through paid or unpaid work placements.
Both of these programs are offered at our off-site location at 204 Simcoe Avenue in Keswick.
Personalized Alternative Education Courses
Programs
Junior P.A.E. – located at the Personalized Alternative Education Center at 204 Simcoe Ave.
204 Simcoe - Students are able to complete many core subjects in grades 9 and 10 at the applied and essential levels. Students are accepted on a continuous intake. The student is scheduled in a 4-credit, semester-based program with a modified school day. Entry to this program is through consultation with administration.
Senior P.A.E. – located at the Personalized Alternative Education Center at 204 Simcoe Ave.
204 Simcoe - Students are able to complete credits in grade 11 and 12 courses at the college and workplace levels. Students are accepted on a continuous intake. The student is scheduled either into a quad-mester program of 4 credits. Entry to this program is through consultation with administration.
ALEP – located in the Personalized Alternative Education Center at 204 Simcoe Ave.
The ALEP Program allows students who have a job to continue to work and come to school one day per week, or more (up to 3 days per week). Credits are delivered through classroom experiences, blended learning, and Cooperative Education opportunities. A student can also choose to complete CBE credits only if all compulsory credits are obtained.
SAL – supported through the main school building.
The SAL Program is for student under 18, and can include any of our P.A.E. programs as well as a combination: compulsory credits in the form of new credit opportunities, credit recovery, Community-Based Education (either paid or unpaid placements), as well as counseling and / or job skills workshops.