Subway Academy II is a
public alternative high school in
downtown
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located on the third floor of
Beverley Public School, an elementary school for disabled children. Subway II (as it is referred to by many students) offers an unconventional approach to schooling, with a more flexible schedule, and one-on-one sessions with teachers. The school received its name from
Subway Academy I, as it was an offshoot of that school. Despite the name, it is not accessible by the
subway
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Transportation
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* Subway (underpass), a type of walkway that passes underneath an obstacle
* Subway (George Bush Interconti ...
, and most students take the
510 Spadina streetcar to get to school. Nearby landmarks include
Kensington Market, the
University of Toronto, and the
Art Gallery of Ontario.
Classes
Students are only required to come to class three days a week, but they are free to come on the other days as well.
The learning environment at the school includes six computers, a collaborative chalkboard, a
VCR/
DVD player, a fully equipped kitchen, and a sizeable lending library. Due to its modest size and lack of a science lab or gym, Subway II has a limited range of course options. Although many traditional high schools are unable to offer them, Subway does offer a variety of more advanced
philosophy
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,
sociology, and law classes, as well as practical ones like parenting and nutrition.
Student body
Despite being relatively small, Subway II's flexible teaching style has drawn a diverse and varied student base. Males make up 28% of the student body, while females make up 66.26%. In 27% of people, English is not their primary language.
Subway II has relatively few extracurricular activities. Subway attempts to address this with guest speakers and field trips, both of which are typically open to anyone wishing to attend.
Subway II currently has four teachers, for a teacher-to-student ratio of 1:20..
Notable alumni
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Will Arnett, actor
*
Alice Glass, singer
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Sarah Polley, actress
*
Liam Titcomb. musician and actor
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Caterina Scorsone
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, actress
See also
*
List of high schools in Ontario
References
External links
Subway Academy IIat the
Toronto District School Board
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High schools in Toronto
Schools in the TDSB
Educational institutions established in 1976
Alternative schools
1976 establishments in Ontario