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In our programs, we provide learning opportunities and settings for students in Grades 7 to 12 who require an alternative environment. We facilitate the academic, social and emotional development of each student. We provide a safe, caring environment which fosters respect, responsibility, individuality, diversity and creativity. We teach students the skills required to be life-long learners, contributing members of the community and successful in school.
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Vision
In our programs we will provide individual educational opportunities in a variety of settings. Our small, flexible and positive environments support a diverse group of students in the development of life-long learning skills as they prepare for a successful future. Our staff models life-long learning, has expertise in differentiated instruction, and works cooperatively with parents and the community to support student learning.
Values
To realize our mission and vision, we value:
- a holistic approach to education
- the individual needs and learning styles of students
- a respectful, safe, caring and inclusive learning community
- high expectations for all staff and students
- open and honest communication and co-operation among all members of the school
community
- partnerships with parents, community agencies and organizations
Caring , Adaptability and Teamwork
Collective Commitments
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The staff commit to the following:
- open and regular communication and collaboration among staff, students, parents and community
- respecting and responding to the individual needs and learning styles of students through flexible program design and differentiated instruction
- consistently maintaining fair, appropriate and challenging expectations and accountability that promote independence and responsibility for learning
- providing academic, life and career counselling in order to facilitate planning for success
- developing the opportunity for students to learn more in the community through co-operative education, work-experience, service learning and project based learning
- engaging in on-going professional development and implementing it in the classroom
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