The Triangle Program

Triangle Program Staff and Students Give Thanks!

By Triangle Program | April 9th, 2012

Triangle Program Staff and Students want to give thanks to everyone that have made the 2011-12 school year so special thus far! Volunteers, supporters and patrons are the backbone to the Triangle Program’s success. They provide the much needed financial and hands-on support that allow staff to provide opportunities, experiences, equipment, educational resources, and warm cooked lunches to our youth.

Here are some of the highlights: Continue reading Triangle Program Staff and Students Give Thanks!

10th Annual Friends of Community Schools Scholarship Banquet in Support of the Triangle Program on June 7th, 2012

By Triangle Program | April 9th, 2012

Come out and support graduating Triangle Program students and scholarship recipients! Luba Goy and Rick Mercer will be there to cheer them on and entertain you.

You can purchase tickets for yourself or for Triangle Program students by calling 416-596-2280.

Check out the Facebook event by clicking here.

Triangle Students Claim their Place as Storytellers through WRTN/SPKN

By Triangle Program | December 1st, 2011

WRTN/SPKN

WRTN/SPKN is a story writing and story telling project that took place at the Triangle Program with a group of LGBTQ high school students in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. For several weeks, we explored creative writing (particularly memoir) through practices including free association, “cut-up,” word strings, found poetry, and collaborative writing. We experimented with voice and form, and the relationship between the written and spoken, and visually explored word. Throughout our creative process, students were encouraged to claim their place as storytellers and experts in their own experience. I provided guidance for the work being produced, but students’ areas of interest (themes and motifs) led the project. Our work together culminated in the production and presentation of individual zines.

There was consensus amongst the students that the video should be posted and distributed online, and available to everyone as an educational tool. Triangle students particularly want to reach out to other youth who have been or are being bullied at Continue reading Triangle Students Claim their Place as Storytellers through WRTN/SPKN

Registration Information for Second Semester

By Triangle Program | November 28th, 2011

If you are a student, under the age of 21, in need of a safer space to complete your education due to your sexual or gender identity, the Triangle Program is beginning the registration process for second semester.

Step 1: Attend an information session

All interested students must attend one information session. The information session is a chance for students and caregivers to learn about the school, expectations and the programs we offer.

We do not register students in these sessions. After attending a session and speaking to staff, if the Triangle Program seems like the right choice for a student, an individual intake meeting will be scheduled.

Information Session Dates

Monday, December 19th: 4:00 – 5:00pm
Monday, January 16th: 5:00 – 6:00pm

Please book a space for one of the above information sessions by calling 416-393-8443 or by emailing anthony.grandy@tdsb.on.ca

If you are under 18, a caregiver should accompany you if possible.

Step 2: Attend a scheduled in-take meeting.

The intake meeting is an opportunity for students,parents and guardians to meet staff and for staff to learn more about the student and their needs. If both parties are satisfied that the Triangle Program is an appropriate space for the student’s academic success,registration will be done and a start date set.

What to bring to the intake meeting:

Birth certificate
OHIP card
Proof of address (eg Phone Bill,Drivers license)
Copy of IEP (if applicable)
MOST IMPORTANT:Credit counselling summary from your last high school

In-take meetings will take place by appointment on Friday, January 27th.

Step 3: Attend Orientation

Orientation will occur Friday, February 3rd: 9:30am-3:30am.

Orientation is mandatory and is the first day of school for second semester. Students that do not attend orientation will not be enrolled into the program.

Spaces Still Available for Students Wishing to Register!!!

By Triangle Program | September 8th, 2011

Spaces are still available for first semester for students needing a safer space to obtain their education or for students wishing to experience the Ontario curriculum through a LGBTQ lens. Contact us if you want to schedule an in-take meeting.