APPLEWOOD ACRES SECONDARY SCHOOL
Applewood Acres Secondary School offers specialized programming for students with developmental disabilities, providing a student-centred and nurturing learning environment. The focus is on individual programming that promotes independence, life skills, and dignity. Staff collaborate closely with families and community agencies to tailor learning for each student’s developmental and academic goals, facilitating growth in a respectful and inclusive setting.
Grades Served: Serving Students from Grade 7 to Grade 12
Academic & Developmental Programming
- Personalized Learning Plans: Each student receives an individualized curriculum tailored to their strengths, needs, and transition goals.
- Life Skills Development: Emphasis is placed on daily living, social communication, vocational readiness, and community integration.
- Integrated Support Services: Resource teachers, educational assistants, therapists, and community partners work collaboratively to support multi-disciplinary learning.
- Flexible Age Range: Programming supports pupils up to age 21, assisting transitions from school to post‑school life or employment settings.
Student Life & Well-being
- Collaborative Learning Spaces: Classrooms and breakout spaces are designed to support small-group instruction, sensory supports, and flexible learning models.
- Community-Based Learning: Students engage in supervised community visits, experiential outings, and practicum placements to build skills in real-world environments.
- Family Engagement: Regular communication and planning between staff and families ensure continuity of goals, progress monitoring, and celebration of achievements.
School Culture & Values
The school promotes a respectful, inclusive and dignity-driven culture where students are valued for their individuality. Staff emphasize empowerment, choice, and agency, ensuring that every student is supported to participate meaningfully in school and community life.
Facilities & Campus Features
- Bright, accessible classrooms equipped to meet sensory and mobility needs
- Life-skills training areas (kitchen, vocational practice stations, recreation spaces)
- Safe and supportive environments with structured daily rhythms and routines
- Situated in Churchill Meadows, with nearby transit, green spaces, and community centres for supervised outings
Catchment Area
Applewood Acres Secondary School serves the Churchill Meadows district. A modern, family-oriented community established in the early 2000s. Housing mainly consists of detached homes, townhomes, and low-rise condos. The school is strategically placed to serve families across the catchment area, ensuring access via bus transport from area middle schools and neighbourhoods.
Applewood Acres Secondary School Boundary
Contact Information
Address: 3675 Thomas Street, Mississauga, ON
Phone: 905-363-0579
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://applewoodacres.peelschools.org/
Neighbourhood Highlights – Churchill Meadows
Churchill Meadows is a well-established community featuring:
- Extensive parks, walking trails, and the Churchill Meadows Community Centre
- Close proximity to the future Park 459 redevelopment, school campuses, and transit stations
- Planned neighbourhood layout with safe streets, green connectivity, and modern housing
- Shared values of inclusion, diversity, and active family engagement in community life
Martin Group – Your Churchill Meadows School-Focused Real Estate Experts
Finding a home near Applewood Acres Secondary School is especially meaningful for families seeking schools with specialized, high-support programming. Martin Group specializes in:
- Knowledge of specialized program catchments and school board referral procedures
- Tailored home searches aligned with school access, transportation routes, and family needs
- Insight into Churchill Meadows housing trends, resale value, and long-term livability
- Full support from property search through move‑in planning and service coordination
- A family-first philosophy built around educational alignment, accessibility, and future readiness
Let Martin Group assist you in finding a property that supports your child’s academic and personal growth within this sensitive and supportive school community.
Looking for a home within the Applewood Acres Secondary catchment?
Contact Martin Group today to explore suitable neighborhoods, housing options, and support a school‑focused lifestyle in Churchill Meadows.
Disclaimer:
*Not all schools may be included in the Fraser Institute rankings due to data limitations. Consider these rankings alongside other important factors like the school environment, extracurricular offerings, and your child’s unique preferences and goals.
*School boundaries are subject to change.
