Our School
Durham Alternative Secondary School (DASS) supports students between the ages 17 and 21, with campuses located in both Pickering and Oshawa, Ontario.
DASS provides students with flexible and innovative programming options in an alternative setting, reconnecting students to an educational pathway to earn their OSSD.
Durham Alternative Secondary School is comprised of the following site programs:
- DASS Oshawa
- DASS Pickering
Unique Programming
DASS operates 4 Nine Week sessions throughout the school year, providing multiple entry and exit points for students who wish to join our school or graduate early. We also have continuous intake (any point in the year) into our Co-op (paid and unpaid) and our Student Success programs.
Before students begin at DASS, we (Admin and Guidance staff) meet with each of them and their families to create personalized timetables that fit their needs, offering flexibility and creativity to support academic achievement and success.
