Mentor College offers bus transferring.
Service options offered are regular rider, regular rider AM only, regular rider PM only.
The regions Mentor College offers busing from are:
Brampton
Etobicoke
Mississauga
Oakville
Additional notes: Bus service is available to Mentor College students in most areas of Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, and Etobicoke, and in selected areas of Toronto. Bus service must be booked via the registration package by August 1st in order to be accommodated into the coming year’s routes. Any bookings after August 1st will be assigned the closest existing stop.
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The big picture on Mentor College
We summarized the school ourselves
Mentor College and TEAM School are closely associated, something that brings unique strengths to both. They are overseen by a single administrative body, and they share some facilities, services, and extracurricular programs. The benefits are in a shared infrastructure and organizational efficiency. The facilities are modern and robust, as are student services and transportation. There is a robust, rich program of extra-curricular activity, something that, again, is a benefit of not only the school's size, but also the intra-school associations and programs. That said, the division of the campuses gives each—high school, intermediate, and primary—its own sense of propriety and identity. It's a unique model, one that gains both the benefits of a large student population, as well as those of smaller communities of students. In numbers, this is one of the largest schools in Canada, though the lived experience of the families that attend doesn't bear that out. Frequent and casual communication between parents and teachers, as well, underscores a personal, student and family-centered approach.
We questioned the school adminstration
1. Who are you, as a school?
"Mentor College provides a strong academic program for its students. A caring environment rich in personal attention has been established, and this positive atmosphere both allows and encourages students to think and reason for themselves. The school places emphasis on communication between the teacher, parent, and student. The homework book, monthly teacher phone call, and regular assessment ensure that this communication is clear and current.
Located in Port Credit, Mississauga, the High School (Grades 9 to 12) and Intermediate (Grades 5 to 8) levels are housed at the Main Campus. An adjacent Primary Campus is home to the JK to Grade 4 students. The facilities include an indoor pool, artificial turf field, seasonal dome, multiple age and grade-appropriate gyms, science labs, and music rooms.
Co-curricular trips to the school's Outdoor Education Centre in Muskoka enhance in-class learning in the upper grades. Extracurricular activities abound, and include learning opportunities in sports, music, drama and special-interest clubs."
Very strong academic program
1:1 Laptop Program (Grades 9-12)
Turf Field & Winterized Dome
Outdoor Education Centre: Grades 5-8
School-wide Events
Separate campus for JK to Grade 4
Outstanding classroom facilities
High school: ROPSSAA Athletics
Elementary school: PSAA Athletics
Transportation available
2. What do you do differently and uniquely well?
"Mentor College offers a consistently high quality of education from JK through to university entrance. Students benefit from this continuity as they progress through the grades...(more)
"Mentor College offers a consistently high quality of education from JK through to university entrance. Students benefit from this continuity as they progress through the grades and transition from the Primary to Intermediate to High School Divisions."
3. What tradeoffs has your school made to serve families in this way?
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4. What key junctures in your school's history have most shaped its present?
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5. What type of student is a good fit for your school?
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6. Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing your school?
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7. To your knowledge, why do families choose your school over others?
"At Mentor, we pride ourselves on providing clear and consistent communication. The regularly-scheduled phone call by the child's homeroom teacher (beginning with an introductory...(more)
"At Mentor, we pride ourselves on providing clear and consistent communication. The regularly-scheduled phone call by the child's homeroom teacher (beginning with an introductory call in early September) provides parents with steady, clear, two-way communication. The homework book is another key component that begins in JK and continues to Grade 12. Evaluations take place throughout the entire school year and every student receives a detailed, formal progress report three times per year."
8. How would you characterize your school's image amongst the public?
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9. What aspect of your school is underappreciated?
"We believe that the Mentor extracurricular program offers a club or team for just about every interest. There are clubs, teams, and special events at Mentor that have been running...(more)
"We believe that the Mentor extracurricular program offers a club or team for just about every interest. There are clubs, teams, and special events at Mentor that have been running for decades. Many of these groups were initiated by a student or staff member's passion and knowledge in a specific area. Most clubs, teams, and events are grade/division-specific and schoolwide events like the Culture Show and the charity Fashion Show bring together students of all ages."
10. What might families find surprising about your school?
"Families are pleased when they discover how long Mentor College has been in existence. For over 40 years, Mentor has had a steady presence in Mississauga - preparing generations...(more)
"Families are pleased when they discover how long Mentor College has been in existence. For over 40 years, Mentor has had a steady presence in Mississauga - preparing generations of students for success in university and in life. Parents are also reassured by the fact that all of the members of our leadership team - from director Mr. Panchal to the principals - were at one time teachers in a Mentor classroom."
11. What improvements or changes has your school made recently?
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12. How will your school change in the next 5 years?
Gr. 9 to Gr. 12 — During my time at Mentor College from 2021 to 2025, I came to realize that while the school has a reputation for being overly challenging, and some say this might negatively impact university applications, however, I personally found the experience to be worthwhile and do not regret my choice to attend.
What truly sets Mentor College apart is the dedication of its teachers. Compared to other schools I’ve attended, the staff here is genuinely motivated and committed to student success. Special thanks to Mr. Robbins, Ms. Dickey, and Dr. Mathewson, who consistently went above and beyond in their teaching and in writing my letter of recommendation for Universities in the UK and the US.
The administration also deserves praise. All the principals, vice-principals, and assistant vice-principals not only know students by name but also make an effort to greet them in the hallways. I definitely felt like these small gestures made Mentor College such a special school with a strong sense of community.
I’d also like to highlight the exceptional support from the guidance department. Ms. Walmark, in particular, provided me with meaningful help during times of mental health concern and always followed up to ensure I was doing well.
As for sports, Mentor College has the most sports teams in all of Peel District, with excellent coaches like Mr. Sweeny and Mr. Robbins. I, for one, participated in the Badminton team with Mr. Robbins, where I had a great opportunity learning from and playing with my fellow classmates, winning gold at ROPSSAA first year.
Mentor College isn’t like other schools. If your child is academically driven and aiming for admission to top universities, I wholeheartedly recommend it.
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