Total Education Program

Program Description: 

Total Education is a district wide senior secondary alternative program.  The program’s name reflects its philosophy that broader support for social development and lifestyle management enhances academic success. Teaching methods recognize individual learning styles and life experiences.  Youth and Family Workers are available to provide further support to students and their families/caregivers, and to liaise with social agencies.

Student Profile:

Students are Vancouver residents aged 16 -19.  While the program emphasizes grade 11-12, there is some accommodation for completing grade 10 courses.  The program is designed for students who have experienced academic, social or emotional challenges.  Students who are successful at Total Education tend to have a supportive home environment that fosters regular school attendance, tend to be motivated to graduate, strong in the arts, and who are seeking community (as opposed to self-paced) learning.

Academic Goal:

The curriculum focuses on academic and elective courses leading to a BC Secondary School Graduation Certificate (Dogwood), potentially fulfilling post-secondary entrance requirements.

Application Process:

Total Education operates on a semester system.  The first semester runs from September to January and the second semester from February to June. Application sessions begin in November and April.  Students can be referred by administrators, counsellors or support workers.  For more information or to refer a student, phone the Total Education Office at 604-713-5782.

Program Capacity and Staffing:

The program has 7 teachers, 3 Youth and Family Workers, 1 secretary, 1 custodian and 1 cook.  There is capacity for 95 students.

Location:

Address:                       425 E. 29^th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C.  V5V 2R8

Telephone:                    604-713-5782

Fax:                              604-713-5784

Administering School:    Eric Hamber Secondary School