“If we teach today as we taught yesterday, we rob our children of tomorrow”
-John Dewey
Our Vision:
An exciting place of learning and personal development FOR the community, BY the community
At The Academy of South Georgian Bay (The Academy), our mission is to cultivate a dynamic educational environment where students are empowered to explore, innovate, and thrive.
Our not-for-profit, alternative High School is grounded in academic excellence and enriched by community engagement. We inspire a lifelong love of learning and equip students with the knowledge, skills, and resilience to navigate an ever-changing world.
Guided by our core values of curiosity, community, ownership, and purposeful living, we foster a culture of inclusivity, creativity, and social responsibility, ensuring every student realizes their full potential and contributes meaningfully to society.
At The Academy, we believe in the art of crafting a purposeful life. Through personalized learning experiences, we empower students to design their educational journey, nurturing their unique talents and passions, so they can build a future that reflects their true selves.
A well-crafted life.
Ownership.
Empowering students to take control of their own learning and growth, we foster independence, critical thinking, and self-reflection, allowing students to become architects of their own success, confident in their abilities to shape their destinies.
Community.
Community is at the heart of The Academy. We cultivate an inclusive and supportive environment where students, facilitators, and families come together as a close-knit community. Through collaboration and shared experiences, we inspire empathy, leadership, and a deep sense of belonging.
Curiosity.
We champion curiosity as the driving force behind intellectual and personal growth. We ignite the flames of curiosity through engaging projects and a rich array of opportunities, encouraging students to explore, question, and discover the world around them, fueling a lifelong love of learning.
Beyond the Diploma: Forging Futures of Impact and Purpose
Earning your future from The Acamdemy of SGB
In pursuit of a well-crafted-life
Graduating from The Academy isn't just about meeting basic requirements.
Our students will travel with their Experiential Learning Passport(XLP), attending on and off-site workshops and learning from guest speakers and industry experts. Some of these experiences will accumulate to earning certain OSSD Business/ Design Thinking/ Social Justice elective credits. The Collection of these passport experiences will provide a journal of Reflection for their year-end speech.
Additionally, their annual #ChangetheNow project will link their learning to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Social Entrepreneurship. These projects empower students to apply what they’ve learned in real-world contexts, setting them up for a future of purpose and impact.
Join us on this journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and community-building. Together, we'll shape a brighter, purposeful tomorrow.
“The two biggest future trends in education are rethinking what we teach and how we teach.”
— Forbes, 2022
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