PEAK Performance Program

Students wishing to enrol in the PEAK Performance Program for the first time must be entering or currently in the Graduation Program (grades 10-12) and complete the  PEAK Performance Application. Students must be in attendance at the Morven Campus for a minimum of one year before applying to PEAK. This is to allow a strong transition to the campus, academic support, and involvement in the school community.

To be considered for the PEAK Program, athletes must compete in the top 5% of provincial standards, or be enrolled in a provincial, national or Olympic-level program. Dancers wishing to be considered for the PEAK Program must perform and train with professional companies like the Goh Ballet or demonstrate sustained excellence and examination results. Please note that local, pay-to-train/pay-to-compete programs that are not affiliated with provincial or national organisations do not qualify for PEAK. Within the application package, there is the opportunity to demonstrate and explain high achievement with regard to official governing and regulatory boards. Training and the main competition season must align with the school year.

Students applying are expected to be proficient (or higher) in their academic standing. Once in the PEAK Program, students are expected to maintain A & B grades, and “Meeting” (or higher) in their work habit assessments. They must demonstrate self-regulation, motivation and responsibility, be active in the school community, represent the school positively, and show no academic or behavioural concerns

To demonstrate compliance with the standards, students must complete the PEAK Performance Application. The deadline for applications is January 23, 2026.  If necessary,  first-time applicants could be asked to attend an interview with two members of the Collingwood Peak Performance Committee as a part of the process.

All acceptance decisions are final and made by the Collingwood Peak Performance Committee before February 6th, 2026.

Students wishing to re-enrol in the Peak Performance Program must continue to demonstrate that they are meeting the standards of their admission into the program. 

• Their continued involvement in a qualifying activity and performance at the provincial or national level as identified by the standards of the provincial or national governing body (Top 5% of Provincial Standings or better in their chosen discipline). 
• They may miss scheduled schooling on a regular basis or for extended periods of time due to training and competitions. 
• They are maintaining good academic standing: maintaining A & B grades, and “Meeting” (or higher) in their work habit assessments. 
• Continuing to demonstrate self-regulation, motivation and responsibility, represent the school positively, and show no behavioural concerns
• Their training and main competition season must align with the school year. 
• A commitment to actively participate in the Collingwood Community (ie: school team, social impact lab, clubs, executive committees) 

Students must complete the PEAK Performance Application by January 23, 2026. 

Grades 8 and 9 are key foundational years in developing strong habits and experiencing a breadth of courses; as such, the PEAK Program is not offered to students in Grades 8 and 9. However, on a case-by-case basis, if a student would like to pursue an external, high-performance program which requires occasional missed class time,  there are the following parameters: 

• Communicate and discuss the opportunity with Ms. Morgan McLaughlin and Mr. Martin Jones before February 20, 2026. Students must communicate the days and times they are hoping to arrive/depart from school for their training/practices/competitions.
• Students must be in and maintain a strong academic standing. A student must have an academic standing of “Proficient” or “Extending” and Work Habits of “Meeting” or “Fully Meeting” in all courses. Note: Students will be reviewed throughout the school year to ensure they continue to meet the requirements. Should they drop to “Emerging” or “Developing”, they may be required to remain at school full-time until the academic standing improves. 
• Students must demonstrate an excellent track record of personal organisation and responsibility.
• Participation in Collingwood Co-curricular programs during the school year supports our emphasis on building community through engagement. 
• Parents complete the appropriate attendance paperwork each time their child leaves to attend their training.
• Approval for this privilege is in consultation with the Morven Academic Committee. 

Please note the following important information:

• Collingwood does not support “half-day” programs or “pay-to-play” opportunities
• The Grade 8 and 9 course schedule is pre-determined and does not allow the movement of courses between terms. As such,  students with high levels of absenteeism are at risk of falling behind, missing opportunities for skill development and may receive lower grades. 
• Students in Grades 8 or 9 are responsible for missed work and should be proactive with teachers to ensure they are maintaining pace with their classes. Students are required to put in individual time to communicate and seek out support from teachers, and use Google Classroom to catch up on missed lessons.
• To receive full credit for a course, there are requirements related to academic time, fulfilling intended learning outcomes, and demonstrating a full understanding of the course material, which often require in-class observations and participation. 
• Students may not miss scheduled assessments or group projects to depart early.
• Students cannot miss 10% or more of a particular course, nor should a student miss more than 10% of the academic year. 
  • Should there be more than 10% overall student absence, families may be financially responsible for covering the provincial tuition grant to Collingwood School, which the government only allocates for students who attend school full-time.