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Outreach Program

Senior Alternative Programs
Student Group:
Alternative Education

The Outreach Program is located in two portables on the Britannia Secondary School site.  Outreach is an alternative program for students of Aboriginal heritage, who wish to improve their academic and social/emotional skills, prepare for post secondary programs and complete courses leading to a B.C. Secondary School Graduation Certificate (Dogwood Certificate).

Program Description:

The Outreach Program is located in two portables on the Britannia Secondary School site.  Outreach is an alternative program for students of Aboriginal heritage, who wish to improve their academic and social/emotional skills, prepare for post secondary programs and complete courses leading to a B.C. Secondary School Graduation Certificate (Dogwood Certificate).  Outreach offers a continuous progress program.  Classes are small and structured with academic support available.  Outreach students can access counseling, life skills training, and a rich aboriginal cultural component.  Students are given opportunities to engage in community initiatives

 

Student Profile:

The Outreach Program is designed for students of Aboriginal Ancestry who are between the ages of 15-19, grade 10 to 12.

 

Academic Goal:

Student progress is managed through the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process which involves the student, the parent/caregivers and program staff. At Outreach students can complete grades 10- 12. Adaptations are made where necessary to meet the needs of the students.  In addition to providing educational and recreational programming, the staff is dedicated to working with students to provide social, emotional and cultural support.  Outreach can assist students to access post secondary education or employment opportunities when they transition from the program.

 

Referral Process:

An Outreach Program Referral requesting placement must be submitted to the Youth and Family Worker at Outreach. Referrals are accepted for students 15 -19 years of age from Aboriginal Support Workers, Youth and Family Workers, counsellors, administrators and self referrals. The Youth and Family Worker will arrange an intake interview with the student and his/her parents/caregivers.  After the interview all successful applicants will be placed on a waitlist until space becomes available.  Outreach operates on a semester system.  Intakes occur in September, November, February, April and June.

 

Program Capacity and Staffing:

Outreach enrolls 30 students and has 2 Teachers and 2 Youth and Family Workers.