Question 1

Are your students accepted to universities?

Accepted Answer

Yes our AVRO students have been accepted into many excellent programs including University of Toronto and the Rotman School of Management, York University, McGill University, OCAD, McMaster University, Ryerson University, Victoria University, University of Waterloo and Concordia University - just to name a few.

Question 2

How many hours do I need to be in school?

Accepted Answer

The Ontario Ministry of Education indicates that a minimum 110 hours of scheduled instruction are required to gain one credit in a course, and so our courses have at least 110 hours of scheduled instruction time for our students. Regular attendance is the responsibility of all AVRO students. A student who has missed more than 40% of a class will be in jeopardy of being withdrawn from the course, as they will not have sufficient opportunity for ongoing evaluation/assessment.

Question 3

How flexible is my schedule?

Accepted Answer

Students can enroll in part-time and evening classes while attending another high school full-time. The criteria for successful completion of a course is the same as stipulated by Ontario curriculum requirement (110 hours of planned learning other than homework). The teaching schedule will be arranged according to the student’s specific requirement. Our part-time and evening courses run for 16 weeks and are available 6 days a week. Please contact AVRO if your needs are time-sensitive and require a more intensive or compact curriculum.

Question 4

Is the workload adaptable to my abilities and schedule?

Accepted Answer

Full-time students take a total of eight credits during the academic year, focusing on two or three credits per two-month semester. The required 110 hours of planned learning is comprised of five, two-hours each week. AVRO's Class & Individualization credit option allows students the option to extend, if they have not earned their credit within the Term schedule. Students who demonstrate excellent progress and time-management may be eligible to take additional courses during the year.If a student is showing excellent progress and good time management for the other two courses, he/she may be allowed to do a third credit during the term.

Question 5

What is the admissions timeline and process for grade 9?

Accepted Answer

If a grade 9 student plans to begin at the start of the school year, we would like to have registration finalized by Aug 1. Ideally, we like to have as much lead time as possible for new admissions in order to plan and ensure the proper resources are in place, however, given that our admissions are on-going throughout the year and students’ needs change, we do allow for flexibility.

Question 6

What is the gender split?

Accepted Answer

It can change year-to-year, but the majority of our students are male. This is due to the research around the identification of high functioning ASD in girls - researchers point to genetic differences, but more often high-functioning ASD girls are overlooked or diagnosed too late. Because girls are better at mimicking, and/or ‘masking’ in social settings, this can hide their symptoms and make them appear as not to fit the ASD stereotype.

Question 7

Does each student need a laptop?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Students need a laptop. We use a blended format. With the ongoing pandemic situation, students are given the option to learn in-person and online. Students login to their virtual space simultaneously whether they are in class or at home. This helps in synchronous teaching and learning to take place.

LOCATION

1640-A Avenue Rd. North York M5M 3X9