Alternative Programs
DSBN Alternative Education ProgramsBRIDGE, First Chance, Second Chance, Project Turn Around, R.I.S.E. (Bill 212) and Home Instruction |
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| System Administrator of Programs | Education Centre 191 Carlton St. St. Catharines, ON L2R 7P4 |
905-641-1550 Ext. 54168 | Barb Eade barb.eade@dsbn.edu.on.ca | BRIDGE, FIRST CHANCE, SECOND CHANCE, RISE, Project Turn Around and HOME INSTRUCTION |
BRIDGE PROGRAMS |
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| Host Administrative Schools & Key Contacts/ Referrals | Address of Program | PHONE # | STAFF | PROGRAM SUMMARY |
| Garden City Bridge Referral: Peter Hawkey Principal, Meadowvale PS (905) 935-4292 |
Grace Anglican Church 238 Geneva Street St. Catharines, ON L2R 4P8 |
(905) 685-1481 |
Ken Grosskurth (Teacher) Lindsay Barrow (CCW) |
For students who are significantly at risk of school failure due to any combination of attendance, motivation, social, emotional or behavioural problems; typically grade 6,7 or 8. (See Profile for details including intake procedures). |
| Rainbow Bridge Referral: Jodie Bellerose Principal, Orchard Park PS (905) 354-3916 |
Orchard Park School 3691 Dorchester Rd Niagara Falls, ON L2J 3A6 |
(905) 354-3916 |
John Kay (Teacher) Kelly Rossi (CCW) Patty Tucker (CCW) |
For students who are significantly at risk of school failure due to any combination of attendance, motivation, social, emotional or behavioural problems; typically grade 6, 7, or 8. (See BRIDGE Profile for details including intake procedures). |
| Rose City Bridge Referral: Patrice Johnson Principal, Empire PS (905) 735-5764 |
Old Welland City Hall 411 East Main Street Welland, ON L3B 3X3 |
(905) 732-0774 Cell on location |
Anna Ryder (Teacher) Carol Downey (CCW) Adrianna Hamilton (YC) |
For students who are significantly at risk of school failure due to any combination of attendance, motivation, social, emotional or behavioural problems; typically grade 6, 7 or 8. (See Profile for details including intake procedures). |
| Sherkston Bridge
Referral: Tom Reynolds Principal, Crystal Beach PS (905) 894-3900 |
Sherkston Community Centre Empire Road (corner of Sherkston) Sherkston, ON L0S 1B6 |
(905) 894-5318 | Jason Rossi (Teacher) Todd Klacko (CCW) Colette Woolley (YC) |
For students who are significantly at risk of school failure due to any combination of attendance, motivation, social, emotional or behavioural problems; typically grade 6, 7 or 8. (See Profile for details including intake procedures). |
| West Niagara Bridge
Gr. 8 Referral: Tracy Leemet Principal, Jacob Beam PS (905) 563-8209 Referral: John Shaw |
4960 King Street Beamsville, ON L0R 1B6 |
(905) 563-1951 |
Jennifer Lacelle (Teacher) Brianna Robertson (CCW) |
For students who are significantly at risk of school failure due to any combination of attendance, motivation, social, emotional or behavioural problems; typically grade 7 and 8 (BRIDGE) and grade 9 and 10 (First Chance). (See Profile for details including intake procedures). |
FIRST CHANCE |
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| Host Administrative Schools & Key Contacts/ Referrals | Address of Program | PHONE # | STAFF | PROGRAM SUMMARY |
| Niagara Falls First Chance Referral: Crane Gittins Vice-Principal, Westlane SS (905) 356-2401 |
Boy’s and Girl’s Club of NF 6681 Culp Street Niagara Falls, ON L2G 2C5 |
(905) 933-9058 Cell on location |
Darren White (Teacher) Karen Stuart (YC) |
A regional program providing opportunities for students 14 – 15 years of age who have less than 4 credits who are significantly at risk of disengagement from school. (See Profile for details including intake procedures) |
| St. Catharines First Chance Referral: Ed Goerzen Vice-Principal, Thorold SS (905) 227-1188 |
St. James Anglican Church 405 Merritt Street St. Catharines, ON L2P 1P5 |
(905) 685-5595 |
Harry Van Laar Claire Summers (YC) |
A regional program providing opportunities for students 14 – 15 years of age who have less than 4 credits who are significantly at risk of disengagement from school. (See Profile for details including intake procedures) |
| Welland First Chance Referral: Ann Kennerly Vice-Principal Welland Centennial SS (905) 735-0700 |
Centennial Secondary School 240 Thorold Rd. West Welland, ON L3C 3W2 |
(905) 933-9101 Cell on location |
Val Kershaw Lynn Coles (YC) |
A regional program providing opportunities for students 14-15 years of age who have less than 4 credits who are significantly at risk of disengagement from school. (See Profile for details including intake procedures) |
SECOND CHANCE |
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| Host Administrative Schools & Key Contacts/ Referrals | Address of Program | PHONE # | STAFF | PROGRAM SUMMARY |
| Beamsville Second Chance Referral: John Shaw Principal, Beamsville SS (905) 563-8267 |
Calvary Gospel Church 4129 Hixon Street Beamsville, ON L0R 1B0 |
(905) 931-8262 Cell on location |
Jon Bald (Teacher) Cathy Stanson (YC) |
A regional program providing opportunities for students 16-18 years of age who have less than 14 credits who are significantly at risk of disengagement from school. (See Profile for details including intake procedures) |
| FE/RCBHS 2nd Chance Referral: Helena Tritchew Principal, Fort Erie SS (905) 871-4610 |
Optimist Club 1555 Gilmore Road Fort Erie, ON L2A 1A1 |
(905) 993-1004 Cell on location |
Jeff Allen (Teacher) Julie Mathewsen (YC) |
A regional program providing opportunities for students 16-18 years of age who have less than 14 credits who are significantly at risk of disengagement from school. (See Profile for details including intake procedures) |
| Niagara Falls Second Chance Referral: Erin Lotherington Vice-Principal Stamford Collegiate (905) 354-7409 |
Kingston College 4700 Epworth Circle Niagara Falls, ON L2E 1C6 |
(905) 354-3272 (905) 354-6072 Cell on location |
Bruce Bellefeuille (Teacher) Pat Chamberland (YC) |
A regional program providing opportunities for students 16-18 years of age who have less than 14 credits who are significantly at risk of disengagement from school. (See Profile for details including intake procedures) |
| Port Colborne 2nd Chance Referral: Andrea Jagoe-Lynett Vice-Principal, PCHS (905) 835-1186 |
Port CARES 176 Catharine Street Port Colborne, ON L3K 4K6 |
(905) 834-3629 Cell on location |
Theresa Ursacki (Teacher) Laurie Ianetti (YC) |
A regional program providing opportunities for students 16-18 years of age who have less than 14 credits who are significantly at risk of disengagement from school. (See Profile for details including intake procedures) |
| St. Catharines 2nd Chance Referral: Tracy Sacco Principal, Collegiate (905) 687-7301 |
Westminster United Church 180 Queenston Street St. Catharines, ON L2R 2Z7 |
(905) 937-9546 Cell on location |
Walt Burattini Chris Bates Karen Stuart (YC) |
A regional program providing opportunities for students 16-18 years of age who have less than 14 credits who are significantly at risk of disengagement from school. (See Profile for details including intake procedures) |
| Thorold Second Chance Referral: Ed Goertzen Vice-Principal, Thorold SS (905) 227-1188 |
St. Andrew Presbytarian 24 Clairmont Street Thorold, ON L2V 1R3 |
(905) 980-1875 Cell on location |
Cam Stone (Teacher) Diane Dawson (YC) |
A regional program providing opportunities for students 16-18 years of age who have less than 14 credits who are significantly at risk of disengagement from school. (See Profile for details including intake procedures) |
| Welland Second Chance Referral: Ed Stavnitzky Principal, Eastdale SS (905) 734-7458 |
285 East Main Street Welland, ON L3B 3Z7 |
(905) 735-2566 Ext. 245 | Perry Schlanger (Teacher) Yvonne Horton (YC) |
A regional program providing opportunities for students 16-18 years of age who have less than 14 credits who are significantly at risk of disengagement from school. (See Profile for details including intake procedures) |
R.I.S.E. Program (Reducing Incidences of Suspension & Expulsion) |
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| Host Administrative Schools & Key Contacts/ Referrals | Address of Program | PHONE # | STAFF | PROGRAM SUMMARY |
| Referral: Long Term Suspensions: RISE Staff Team (905) 935-1049 Expulsion: Barb Eade System Administrator of RISE Ed Centre 191 Carlton St., (905) 641-2929 ext. 54168 |
YMCA, 25 YMCA Drive St. Catharines, ON L2N 7P9 |
(905 )935-1049 Land Line (905) 933-9110 Cell on location (905) 327-9416 |
Kyle Visser Amanda Wark (YC) Garth McCurdy (ISW) |
A regional program that serves students who are suspended 6 days or more or are expelled and voluntarily choose to attend or be supported by the program. For details regarding referrals please see DSBN Suspension/Expulsion Policy and Procedures (Under Student Safety) documents. |
PROJECT TURN AROUND John Howard Society has confirmed a partnership with the DSBN toward the implementation of Project Turn Around this year for (4) ½ day, year long
programs to provide students with social, emotional and healthy lifestyle focused education. |
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HOME INSTRUCTION |
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| Aplications: Barb Eade System Administrator Ed Centre 191 Carlton St., (905) 641-2929 ext. 54168 |
Locations for instruction are TBD on an individual student basis. | Home School | Teachers are determined by home school. | A DSBN program to support students who are unable to attend school for a specified significant period for medical reasons supported by a medical certificate. All records and reports are the responsibility of the Home School. For details refer to the Home Instruction Program Manual Revised Sept. 2009. |
Please note… It is expected that all DSBN Alternative Education Programs are accessed only when all possible interventions and strategies have Achieving Success Together |
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Community Education Services: Alternative Programs
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| System Administrator of Community Ed Services |
Education Centre 191 Carleton Street St. Catharines L2R 7P4 |
(905) 687-7000 Ext. 54180 |
Inara Heidebrecht | Alternative Education programs funded via Community Education Services. Programs have distinct participant requirements. Please note these in the summaries provided. |
| Key Contacts/ Referrals | ADDRESS of Program | PHONE # | STAFF | PROGRAM SUMMARY |
| College Link Referral: Bill Ross Principal, Welland Centennial (905) 735-0700 |
Niagara College Welland Campus |
(905) 735-2211 Ext. 7726 |
Susanne Vanderlek (Teacher) |
The program is intended for students 17 - 20 years of age who have completed all of their compulsory credits in grade 9 and 10 BUT who are experiencing various issues that have hindered their progress in a regular school setting. |
| Connecting to College “C2” Referral: Katheryn Wilson (289) 407-2827 Catherine Matheson (905) 227-5551 ext 52205 |
Niagara College Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus (Sem 1 & 2) & Welland Campus (Sem 2 only) |
TBD | The program is for students who are at risk of not
graduating (min 24 credits), but interested in attending college. The student will attempt two dual credits at Niagara College while attending their home school. connectingtocollege@dsbn.edu.on.ca |
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| Courage to Soar Referral: Audra Maloney Educational Admin of FE Native Friendship Centre (905) 871-8931 ext. 237 |
Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre 796 Buffalo Road Fort Erie |
(905) 871-8931 Ext. 237 On location |
Patrick Howe | A program for mature or adolescent students aged 17+, who need an alternative to the high school setting.Aboriginal and non-aboriginal students are welcome. Coop may be available. |
| EdVance Referral: Grant Campbell Life Time Learning Centre (905)-646-3737 |
Lifetime Learning Centre 535 Lake Street St. Catharines L2N 4H7 |
(905) 646-3737 On location |
Grant Campbell (Teacher) Marcia Malloy (Teacher) Kristen Corcoran (Teacher) |
An alternative program for students 19 – 20 years of age who have been out of school. Applicants should call the Lifetime Learning Centre. |
| Militia COOP Referral: Derryk Fleming (905) 685-6777 |
Lifetime Learning Centre 535 Lake Street St. Catharines L2N 4H7 |
(905) 685-6777 | Derryk Fleming (Teacher) | A full day program designed for students aged 16 years, with a minimum of 15 credits, who wish to experience Militia training and Military life. (2nd Semester only) |
| Niagara Link Referral: Katheryn Wilson (289) 407-2827 |
Niagara College NOTL Campus 135 Taylor Road Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 |
Shilpa Mehta-Jones (Teacher) |
A program designed for Early School Leavers aged
18 – 21 yrs. (with 22+ credits) who wish to
continue their education. OSSD credits and one
general education College course. (1st Sem only) niagaralink@dsbn.edu.on.ca |
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| Rural Co-op Referral: Laura Kozloski (905) 327-1636 Fax: (905) 468-5651 |
Lifetime Learning Centre 535 Lake Street St. Catharines, ON L2N 4H7 |
(905) 327-1636 | Laura Kozloski (Teacher) | An online full time agricultural Co-op Program for rural students who require credits to graduate and have an interest in rural activities. |
| Self-Study Referral: Theresa Penny Ed Centre (905) 687-7000 ext. 54177 |
Stamford Collegiate 5775 Drummond Road Niagara Falls, ON L2G 4L2 |
For students 18 years or older no longer on day
school rolls wishing to earn credits while studying independently. Wednesdays 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. |
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| Self-Study Referral: Theresa Penny Ed Centre (905) 687-7000 ext. 54177 |
Fort Erie S S Room 100 7 Tait Avenue Fort Erie, ON |
For students 18 years or older no longer on day
school rolls wishing to earn credits while studying independently. Wednesdays 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. |
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| Young Mom’s - Welland Referral: AFSSN Personnel (905) 735-2566 |
Adolescent Family Support Services of Niagara 285 East Main Street Welland, ON |
(905) 735-1465 | Susan McGlynn Linda MacIntrye |
For young mothers or mothers-to-be (21 years max) working to earn high school credits in an alternative learning environment. |
| Young Mom’s - St. Catharines Referral: AFSSN Personnel (905) 688-0103 |
St. Catharines Collegiate 34 Catherine Street St. Catharines, ON L2R 5E7 |
(905) 646-1146 | Tina Durlow | For young mothers or mothers-to-be (21 years max) working to earn high school credits in an alternative learning environment. |
| Young Mom’s- Niagara Falls Referral: AFSSN Personnel |
Branscombe Early Learning & Family Centre 6271 Glengate Niagara Falls |
905-354-6040 | Tonya Kornelson Stacey Bordon |
For young mothers or mothers-to-be (21 years max) working to earn high school credits in an alternative learning environment. |
