Monsignor Fraser College | |
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146 Isabella Street , , Canada | |
Coordinates | 43°40′11″N79°22′36″W / 43.6698°N 79.3768°W |
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School type | Catholic Alternative High School Catholic Adult High School |
Religious affiliation(s) | Catholic |
Founded | 1975 |
School board | Toronto Catholic District School Board |
Superintendent | Gina Iuliano Marrello Student Success School Support Initiative |
Area trustee | Norm Di Pasquale Ward 9 |
School number | 533 / 680362 (Isabella) Other Campuses: 532 / 733474 (Annex) 532 / 681500 (Midland) 496 / 681500 (Midland North) 558 / 927830 (Norfinch) 500 / 733490 (Orientation Centre) |
Principal | Michael Alexander |
Vice Principal | Claudia Escobar (Midland) Michael Schmidt (Isabella/Annex) Pedro Rodrigues (Norfinch) |
Grades | 9-12 |
Enrolment | 1000 (2022-2023) |
Language | English |
Colour(s) | Burgundy and Silver |
Parish | Our Lady of Lourdes |
Website | www |
Monsignor Fraser College (also called Monsignor Fraser, MFC, or Fraser) is a Roman Catholic specialized dual-track Alternative and Adult Secondary School run by the Toronto Catholic District School Board in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The school was named in honour of John Andrew Mary Fraser' (1887-September 3, 1962), the founder of the Scarborough Foreign Mission Society and a missionary. [1]
Msgr. Fraser College offers high school credits to three distinct age groups: 16 - 18 through the Alternative Program, 18 - 20 in the Adult Day School Program, and Over 21 through the Continuing Education Program. There are four main campuses throughout the city with an additional two dedicated to SAL (Supervised Alternative Learning) programs. Msgr. Fraser also offers a Transition To Work (T2W) Program for special needs students aged 18–20. [2]
The TCDSB recommended and approved the establishment of Monsignor Fraser College in 1975, in conjunction with Metropolitan Social Services, as a means of responding to the growing need for adult education programs for the Metro Toronto adult population. The school has evolved over the years and at the present time, Monsignor Fraser College consists of multiple campuses offering a variety of programs to students aged 16 and over.
Monsignor Fraser College is a quadmestered Catholic Secondary School, which welcomes adolescents, and adults of all faiths, who wish to complete their Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Certificate, to study English as a Second Language within a Diploma program, or to upgrade work skills. Organized with campuses in many different parts of the city, this school offers a safe and welcoming learning environment.
Monsignor Fraser College is named in honour of the founder of the Scarborough Foreign Mission Society. Monsignor Fraser was born in Toronto but spent most of his younger years as a missionary outside of Canada. In 1918, he returned to Canada with the firm intention of establishing a foreign mission seminary. Archbishop Gauthier of Ottawa approved the foundation of China Mission College at Almonte, Ontario, and the institution received the blessing and support of many of the Canadian hierarchy.
At Almonte, Father Fraser gathered about him, as did Christ Himself, twelve young apostles. In October 1919, CHINA, the mission monthly publication, made its appearance.
At the suggestion of Archbishop McNeil, property was acquired in Scarborough and the senior students were transferred to this new house. Father Fraser joined them soon after. In 1924, St. Francis Xavier, China Mission Seminary was formally blessed and opened on the Scarborough Bluffs in Ontario. The following year, Father Fraser headed the first departure group to the district of Lishui in Southern Chekiang, China.
Monsignor Fraser was noted for his drive for establishing the Kingdom of God and for his ready adaptability to new paths when familiar ones were cut off.
Developed to meet the needs of students who are experiencing difficulty achieving success at their present high school, this program offers students:
Developed for students 18 – 20 years of age who wish to complete their secondary education in an adult education environment. This program offers students:
This program is designed for adults over the age of 21 who still need to complete their secondary education or new Canadians who are seeking an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Certificate, knowledge of the English language and/or a gateway to either the workplace or post-secondary school education.
This program provides an opportunity for students with specific identified needs to explore the workplace with the assistance of job coaches and educational assistants. Students are prepared for the transition to the world of work and if required, to supported independent living.
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