Academics

STEAM

Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

Athletics and Extracurriculars

High Performance Athletic Program

Advanced Credit Experience (ACE)

Scholarships and Awards

James Cardinal McGuigan Catholic High School is the only school in the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) to offer the Advanced Credit Experience (ACE) program. In partnership with York University, the ACE Program provides opportunities for Grade 12 students to gain exposure to higher education so that they can concretely experience some of the benefits of choosing to pursue a post-secondary education.

The program allows students to be a part of an environment that is supportive, nurturing, values critical thinking and personal growth, and is designed to ensure success and build confidence.

• Students will receive credits from James Cardinal McGuigan and York University.

• Students will experience cooperative work placements at York University.

• Students will be given an opportunity to build their self-confidence and prepare themselves for post-secondary education.

• Students have an opportunity to earn up to $5000 towards a bursary that can be used at York University the upcoming school year, upon acceptance.

• It provides an academic opportunity along with a post-secondary education experience to high school students in a supportive environment.

• It allows students to practice their ability to think critically and work independently.

• Firsthand experience of what life is like in a post-secondary institution.

• Students experience a cooperative education work placement at York University.