The GCT School of Higher Learning will build the skills, habits and attitudes that students need to succeed in their studies. Qualified, certified instructors will guide the students through their work while also providing direction,support and encouragement.
Rates
$150/10 weeks for Primary; $200/10 weeks for Jr. High and High School.
Locations
Polymenakion Cultural Centre
30 Thorncliffe Park, Toronto, ON
416-425-2485
Alexander the Great Youth Centre
1385 Warden Ave, Scarborough, ON
416-425-2485
Programs
PRIMARY
Grades 1-3
Mathematics
Children will be exposed to math fundamentals through problems and exercises that they are exploring in their day school program. Focus on ensuring that students excel and fully understand the core expectations of Addition, Subtraction, Time and Money, with and introduction to multiplication for advanced learners.
Polymenakion Cultural Centre
Tues or Thurs - 5:00-6:00pm Oct – Dec (10wks)
Tues or Thurs - 5:00-6:00pm Jan – Mar (10 wks)
Tuesor Thurs 5:00-6:00pm Apr – Jun (10wks)
Alexander the Great Youth Centre
Mon or Wed 6:00-7:00pm Oct –Dec (10wks)
Mon or Wed 6:00-7:00pm Jan – Mar (10 wks)
Mon or Wed 6:00-7:00pm Apr – Jun (10wks)
English
Explore the fundamentals of both reading and writing, with an emphasis on spelling and grammar skills. Reading comprehension skills will be developed, necessary to understand, recall and share information about something he/she has read.
Polymenakion Cultural Centre
Tues or Thurs 6:00-7:00pm Oct – Dec (10 wks)
Tues or Thurs 6:00-7:00pm Jan – Mar (10 wks)
Tues or Thurs 6:00-7:00pm Apr – Jun (10 wks)
Alexander the Great Youth Centre
Mon or Wed 5:00-6:00pm Oct –Dec (10 wks)
Mon or Wed 5:00-6:00pm Jan – Mar (10 wks)
Mon or Wed 5:00-6:00pm Apr – Jun (10 wks)
French
An emphasis on the fundamentals of reading and writing will be explored. Beginning French vocabulary will be expanded and an introduction to correct grammar skills will be studied.
Polymenakion Cultural Centre
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Oct – Dec (10 wks)
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Jan – Mar (10 wks)
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Apr – Jun (10 wks)
JUNIOR
Grades 4-6
Mathematics
Ensure that the fundamentals are in place. Focus on improving all core areas of mathematics at the Junior Level, including Multiplication, Division, Fractions,understanding Operations and how they relate to each other.
Polymenakion Cultural Centre
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Oct – Dec (10 wks)
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Jan – Mar (10 wks)
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Apr – Jun (10wks)
Alexander the Great Youth Centre
Mon or Wed 6:30-8:00pm Oct –Dec (10 wks)
Mon or Wed 6:30-8:00pm Jan – Mar (10 wks)
Mon or Wed 6:30-8:00pm Apr – Jun (10 wks)
Science
Exploring the four streams of Science to understand the world around us and how it works. (Life Systems, Structures & Mechanisms, Matter and Energy, and Earth & Space Systems)
Polymenakion Cultural Centre
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Oct – Dec (10 wks)
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Jan – Mar (10 wks)
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Apr – Jun (10 wks)
English
Students will develop their writing skills using the different steps of the writing process; through mastering techniques for various types of writing and reading; sharpen vocabulary and spelling skills and increase grammar knowledge.
Polymenakion Cultural Centre
Tues or Thurs 6:30-8:00pm Oct – Dec (10 wks)
Tues or Thurs 6:30-8:00pm Jan – Mar (10 wks)
Tues or Thurs 6:30p8:00pm Apr – Jun (10 wks)
Alexander the Great Youth Centre
Mon or Wed 6:30-8:00pm Oct –Dec (10 wks)
Mon or Wed 6:30-8:00pm Jan – Mar (10 wks)
Mon or Wed 6:30-8:00pm Apr – Jun (10 wks)
French
Focus on expanding vocabulary and grammar skills. Conversation skills will be improved with most instruction being in French.
Polymenakion Cultural Centre
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Oct – Dec (10 wks)
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Jan – Mar (10 wks)
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Apr – Jun (10 wks)
SENIOR
Grades 7-8
Math
Ensuring that the fundamentals are in place, an emphasis will be placed on secondary preparation. Focus will be on independent study learning. Core subjects include Integers, Fractions, Geometry, Operations and Perimeter and Area.
Polymenakion Cultural Centre
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Oct – Dec (10 wks)
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Jan – Mar (10 wks)
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Apr – Jun (10 wks)
Alexander the Great Youth Centre
Mon or Wed 6:30-8:00pm Oct –Dec (10 wks)
Mon or Wed 6:30-8:00pm Jan – Mar (10 wks)
Mon or Wed 6:30-8:00pm Apr – Jun (10wks)
Science
Students will continue to explore the world around us and begin to ask questions why? Focus on making predictions and resolving those predictions by understanding the process of performing experiments.
Polymenakion Cultural Centre
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Oct – Dec (10 wks)
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Jan – Mar (10 wks)
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Apr – Jun (10wks)
English
Students will work on the writing process with an emphasis on being able to edit his or her own work. Vocabulary will be expanded with reading. There will be an exploration of different English language genres by comparing differences and similarities, along with being able to express those thoughts in writing.
Polymenakion Cultural Centre
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Oct – Dec (10 wks)
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Jan – Mar (10 wks)
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Apr – Jun (10wks)
Alexander the Great Youth Centre
Mon or Wed 6:30-8:00pm Oct –Dec (10 wks)
Mon or Wed 6:30-8:00pm Jan – Mar (10 wks)
Mon or Wed 6:30-8:00pm Apr – Jun (10wks)
French
Focus on Conversational, Writing and Grammatical skills, with preparation for further study in the language. Instruction will be in French.
Polymenakion Cultural Centre
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Oct – Dec (10 wks)
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Jan – Mar (10 wks)
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Apr – Jun (10wks)
SECONDARY I
Grades 9-10
Math
Students will develop skills in key areas, including: Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, patterns and relationships, data analysis and probability and linear, exponential and quadratic functions.
Polymenakion Cultural Centre
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Oct – Dec (10 wks)
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Jan – Mar (10 wks)
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Apr – Jun (10 wks)
Alexander the Great Youth Centre
Mon or Wed 6:30-8:00pm Oct –Dec (10wks)
Mon or Wed 6:30-8:00pm Jan – Mar (10 wks)
Mon or Wed 6:30-8:00pm Apr – Jun (10wks)
Science
Focus on specific disciplines of Science. Chemistry and Biology will be the main focus of this group. Expanding knowledge with preparation for advancement in the subjects.
Polymenakion Cultural Centre
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Oct – Dec (10 wks)
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Jan – Mar (10 wks)
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Apr – Jun (10wks)
English
Develop the ability to comprehend difficult texts; understand and interpret meaning of new words; While reading, anticipate how information in a text will need to be utilized; Learn how to apply the writing process; and apply composition techniques to writing assignments.
Polymenakion Cultural Centre
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Oct – Dec (10 wks)
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Jan – Mar (10 wks)
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Apr – Jun (10wks)
Alexander the Great Youth Centre
Mon or Wed 6:30-8:00pm Oct –Dec (10 wks)
Mon or Wed 6:30-8:00pm Jan – Mar (10 wks)
Mon or Wed 6:30-8:00pm Apr – Jun (10wks)
French
Focus on Conversational, Writing and Grammatical skills, with preparation for further study in the language. Instruction will be in French.
Polymenakion Cultural Centre
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Oct – Dec (10 wks)
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Jan – Mar (10 wks)
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Apr – Jun (10wks)
SECONDARY II
Grades 11-12
Math
An emphasis on University/College preparations. Development of problem solving strategies, reasoning and proofs, communications strategies and connections.
Polymenakion Cultural Centre
Tues orThurs 5:00-6:30pm Oct – Dec (10 wks)
Tues orThurs 5:00-6:30pm Jan – Mar (10 wks)
Tues orThurs 5:00-6:30pm Apr – Jun (10 wks)
Alexander the Great Youth Centre
Mon or Wed 6:30-8:00pm Oct –Dec (10 wks)
Mon or Wed 6:30-8:00pm Jan – Mar (10 wks)
Mon or Wed 6:30-8:00pm Apr – Jun (10wks)
Science
University/College Preparation. Focus on specific disciplines of Science. Chemistry and Biology will be the main focus in this group. Expanding student’s knowledge on the understanding of how the world works around us.
Polymenakion Cultural Centre
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Oct – Dec (10 wks)
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Jan – Mar (10 wks)
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Apr – Jun (10wks)
English
An emphasis on College/University Preparation. Develop the ability to comprehend difficult texts; Learn strategies to decode unfamiliar words; Understand and interpret meaning of new words; While reading, anticipate how information in a text will need to be utilized; Learn how to analyze literature; learn how to apply the writing process; and apply composition techniques to writing assignments.
Polymenakion Cultural Centre
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Oct – Dec (10 wks)
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Jan – Mar (10 wks)
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Apr – Jun (10wks)
Alexander the Great Youth Centre
Mon or Wed 6:30-8:00pm Oct –Dec (10 wks)
Mon or Wed 6:30-8:00pm Jan – Mar (10 wks)
Mon or Wed 6:30-8:00pm Apr – Jun (10wks)
French
University/College Preparation. Focus on conversational, writing and grammatical skills, with preparation for further study in the language. Instruction will be in French.
Polymenakion Cultural Centre
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Oct – Dec (10wks)
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Jan – Mar (10 wks)
Tues or Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Apr – Jun (10wks)
