Academics

Parent Testimonial from Suzanne Mackenzie:

“What a difference a year has made. My daughter joined PEAC in grade 10/11 with big dreams for university and for her swimming future. At PEAC, she has found an emphasis on academics that encourages her to not only do the work required, but to understand, to think outside the box, and to challenge herself. In her sport, she has found an environment that encourages competition, belief in herself, trust in her abilities, and faith in taking risks while in the water in order to get the results she wants. In the short year she has been there, I have seen remarkable changes, in particular, in her drive to compete at her best. It’s hard to explain, really, how much she has gained by being at PEAC. She stands taller. She speaks with more confidence. She challenges herself and others. She knows how to compete to succeed. We are very pleased to have found PEAC and couldn’t imagine a different place to be.”

PEAC‘s academic program is based on the current Ontario Ministry of Education Guidelines. Students attending PEAC receive the Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma upon completion of grade 12. Students attending PEAC have greater flexibility in how they complete their work but must still complete all the course material in accordance with the Ministry of Education. Students will also complete the Ontario Grade 10 Literacy Test (EQAO).

The class sizes at PEAC are kept small, with no more than 15 students per class. As a result, teachers are able to provide students with the instruction and feedback needed to ensure academic success. The school day is structured so that tutoring time is built into the daily schedule. Students also have access to online learning and are able to negotiate deadlines based on their athletic schedule. By providing flexibility in the way courses are delivered, students are able to keep up with their coursework, even while competing off-site.

PEAC students who may want to attend college or university in the United States will need to write the Preliminary Scholastic Achievement Test (PSAT) in Grade 11 and the Scholastic Achievement Test (SAT) in Grade 12. PEAC staff will ensure that these students are guided through the preparation needed in order to complete these tests.

University Counselling

PEAC provides a unique university counselling program geared toward student-athletes. Students who attend have specific needs as many of them plan on pursuing sport in post-secondary school as scholarship recipients. Therefore, the PEAC guidance team provides students with feedback about the academic and athletic programs offered in a variety of universities across North America and the U.K.