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Is outreach right for me?
Outreach provides:
- Opportunity for students who need an alternative to traditional
high school to reconnect with their education in a meaningful,
personal, and supportive manner.
- Assistance for high school students up to 19 years who are at risk
of not completing school, mainly due to factors that have affected
regular school attendance.
- Small, caring schools where students who are ready to reconnect
with school can learn in a safe and welcoming atmosphere. The
outreach staff is committed to nurturing student potential in a
small learning community in which students are accepted, encouraged,
and treated with dignity and respect. School counselors are
available to assist students on an individual basis.
- The relaxed atmosphere encourages the student to build positive
relationships with the staff and other students in a secure,
non-threatening environment.
- A less formal, less structured environment than regular schools.
There are no classes, teachers do not give formal lessons, and there
are no bells. Courses are delivered using a self-paced format
(modules). The individualized, self-paced program at outreach allows
students to being where they left off, and progress at their own
rate.
What is a self-paced program?
Self-paced learning means that the subject is learned by working through
a series of learning packages called modules. Students should be able to
work independently for the most part, with the teachers assisting on a
one-on-one or small group basis.
Students should be READY, WILLING, and ABLE to attend and work in a
self-paced learning environment.
READY = You really want to be back in school. You are anxious to get
your education back on track.
WILLING = You are committed to the required attendance, regular
completion of school work and good behavior. You are willing to be
reliable, responsible and respectful.
ABLE = You have the necessary reading skills, work habits and maturity
to help you be successful with self-paced learning. Outreach is not
intended for students who need a specialized program to support their
learning or behavioral needs. Students must be able to work comfortably
and respectfully with other students in an open setting, and help to
create a positive atmosphere for everyone.
Hours
The schools are open from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. daily, with no school
for the students every Friday afternoon. (Note – School hours are
subject to change.)
Senior high outreach students are expected to maintain regular
attendance - at least 12-15 hours each week. You will develop your own
schedule with your teacher-advisor after your Orientation Week is
completed. Individual circumstances that affect attendance such as
having a job or pregnancy and parenting can be accommodated.
Courses
Senior high core academic subjects at all levels are available, using
either self-paced modules or online courses (English, Social, Sciences,
Math).
Additional courses available are:
- Art 10, 20, 30
- CALM
- Religion 15, 25, 35
- Various CTS courses
- Phys Ed 10, 20, 30
- Music 10 (not available at all sites)
- Work Experience 15, 25, 35
Communication and Reporting
Communication between students, teachers and parents is a key factor to
success at school. You and your teacher-advisor should be in regular
contact. The teacher-advisors will maintain regular contact with
parents.
There are formal report cards issued during the school year, with time
set aside for parent-teacher-student conferences.
Parents are encouraged to call or make appointments as needed.
Additional Features of Outreach High School:
- Counseling on site, available from the advisors or school counselors
- Our Lady of Grace - a support program for pregnant and parenting
students (female and male) featuring weekly group sessions at each
outreach school plus individual assistance
- Weekly Phys Ed classes located at various off-site venues
- Work Experience and RAP
- Close links with Edmonton Catholic Schools' Aboriginal Learning Services
to offer Aboriginal cultural activities and counseling
- Access to Revelation Online (cyber school) high school courses
- Career and post secondary education information
- Access to our student finance case manager
- Reasonable school fees
Senior High Outreach Programs are available at
7 locations. Click on
Locations to find a site nearest to you or for
information about registration procedures.
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