The School of Alternative Education

Alternative & Adult Education Services' MANDATE
Alternative & Adult Education Services provides alternative educational opportunities and programs to youth, adults and children within the Edmonton Catholic Schools’ community. The student centred programs are highlighted by the outreach junior and senior high school programs for students (grades 7-12) in need of an alternative delivery model. As society evolves, so must our education system adapt to change and meet the needs of the community we serve.

Fresh Start and Guardian Angel Outreach

Fresh Start and Partners for Youth Outreach High Schools are for high school students who are not attending a regular District high school and who need a smaller site, a flexible schedule and self-directed delivery.

Partners for Youth, Guardian Angel Northwest and Guardian Angel Mill Woods are for students in grades 8-9 who may not be attending a traditional school and could benefit from a smaller site, self-directed learning and more personal attention. A transition-to-high school semester is available (“Grade 9^1/2”) is available for grade 9 students who did not complete all of the requirements to begin high school.

For more information, visit Fresh Start and Partners for Youth Outreach High School at Alternative & Adult Education Services' website.

Our Lady of Grace Program

This program serves students in our District who are pregnant or have children.

11342 - 127 Street
780-944-2181

Our Lady of Grace Program

Revelation Online Learning Program

This program facilitates online instruction to district students enrolled in local schools. Registration and information at 780-944-2006 or email questions to revelationonline@ecsd.net.

• High school courses courses available to both adults and senior high students.
• Offers the 24/7 flexibility of on-line learning
• Revelation Online Learning Program
• Summer School for Religion (all levels) and CALM

Sanctuary at St. Margaret

For junior and senior high students who are diagnosed with severe emotional or behavioural disorders and who require more intensive support. The goal of the program at Sanctuary is to educate the whole child, which emphasizes on promoting emotional, social, physical, and spiritual growth in addition to addressing academic needs. The staff team at Sanctuary includes teachers, teacher assistants, a psychologist, and a psychiatric nurse.

St. Margaret School
7114 - 98 Street
780-432-4827

Alberta Health Services Youth Treatment (formerly known as AADAC)

Alternative & Adult Education Services contracts with AADAC to provide the educational component at the AADAC youth treatment intensive day program and the AADAC residential treatment program. These programs help youth who are experiencing issues around addiction and who are looking to make positive changes in their lives. The education programs allow students to continue their schooling in a classroom setting, delivering self-paced, independent learning at junior and senior high levels.

• Intensive Day Treatment: 780-422-7383
• Residential Treatment and Detox: 780-644-2918
• AADAC

P.A.S.S. (Part-Time, Alternative, Self-Paced School)

Located at three convenient locations throughout the city.

• “Catch up or jump ahead” single high school courses available 4-7 pm Mondays and Wednesdays; self-directed delivery with flexible attendance.

North
780-475-6700

Mill Woods
780-440-9341

West
780-484-3535

For more information, visit P.A.S.S. at Alternative & Adult Education Services' website.

Assessment Support Intervention and Success Team (ASIST)

ASIST offers integrated interventions and supports to at-risk grade 7 – 12 students. The focus is pro-active. A multi-disciplinary team involving the YMCA and other community partners provides supports to help students develop the attitudes and skills needed to become good citizens and be successful in their school.

• ASIST

Summer School

High school courses are available in both classroom instructed and self-paced formats.
(Operates each July)

• Summer School

Diploma Pre/Review Courses

Each course offers a full review of the 30 level course plus exam writing tips and strategies. Sessions run in January and June.

• Diploma Pre/Review Courses