Student Handbook

2014– 2015

Boyle Street Education Centre

10312 - 105 Street

Edmonton, Alberta

T5J 1E6

Telephone: (780) 428 – 1420

Fax: (780) 429-1428

Principal: Scott Meunier

Assistant Principal: Mavis Averill

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STAFF LIST

Scott Meunier Mavis Averill Huiy Tang

Principal/CALM/Math Vice Principal/ELA Student Services and

Digital Media

Rich Meyers Mary Pfeffer Sharan Sandhu

IT Manager School Secretary Business Manager

Tim Christopherson Sarah van Kuppeveld Michael Moore

RAP/Shop/K&E/WE Psych Intern Science

Ken Smale Donna Pinkard Sue Sych

Social/ Boys’ PE Art and Girls PE Cosmetology and RAP

Lyle Greanya Darcy Torpe Noreen Quinney

Math Foods and RAP Fashions/ English

Christopher Bull

Caretaker

STUDENT SERVICES

Cliff Whitford Brandy Basisty Amber Gear

School Counsellor Youth Worker Psychologist

Chris Armstrong Dave LaSwisse Patsy

Counsellor Elder School Nurse

Janine Christopher-

son

Tracy

Volunteer School Nurse

STUDENT FUNDING ADVISORS

Huiy / Brandy Cliff Whitford

Student Finance

Advancing Futures

Superintendent Secretary Treasurer

John Brosseau Bill Potvin

Boyle Street Education

Centre

Mission Statement

The purpose of the Boyle Street Education Centre

(BSEC) is to inspire and support the educational

success and social development of high-risk youth

and/ or youth who have previously experienced

interruptions in their formal learning.

Vision Statement

Our vision is to be an inclusive and holistic education

centre that facilitates the mental, physical, emotional

and spiritual growth of students who have experi-

enced interruptions to their learning.

Graduates of the Boyle Street Education Centre

will be:

Engaged thinkers;

Ethical citizens and;

Entrepreneurial in their approach to post-

secondary learning or their workplace goals.

Principles

The Boyle Street Education Centre is guided in the following ways by

these seven principles of inspiring education:

Being learner-centred: School staff work with the students to ar-

rive at an educational plan that accommodates each youth’s

unique needs and desires

Sharing responsibility and accountability for results: BSEC works

hard to establish a circle of support for each student where, while

it is an important hub of services, the Centre is just one of many

success enabling agents.

Engaging the community: Community resources (both educational

and commercial) play a key part in ensuring relevant and accurate

learning is available for all students.

Inclusivity of access: Every learner enjoys fair, reasonable, and

barrier free access to the opportunities we offer.

Program flexibility: Students enjoy a primarily self-paced learning

environment that, with the guidance of the school staff, can in-

clude experiential, multi-disciplinary, and community-based op-

portunities.

Sustainability: Staff operate within a Professional Learning Com-

munity focused on deliberate and constant refinement of the

learning opportunities throughout the Education Centre.

Innovation for excellence: Both staff and learners are supported

to seek out opportunities for creation and innovation in learning.

CODE OF CONDUCT

The Boyle Street Education Centre

The Boyle Street Education Centre operates under the principle of

mutual respect and co-operation. The purpose of the Code of Con-

duct is to ensure that students, staff, parents, volunteers and com-

munity members strive to achieve these goals. The following are the

expectations of conduct:

1. The school encourages student achievement and success in

many ways. Four important aspects are as follows:

Students are expected to attend school on a regular basis

Students are expected to be where they are assigned to be.

Students can have breaks, but must ask their teacher.

Alcohol/drug use and drug dealing is not allowed. Drug dealing

will not be tolerated.

2. The Education Centre is a safe place for students when they are

coming and leaving the building and while they are in school.

Being respectful of other people means that:

The use of threatening and abusive language is not acceptable.

Gossiping, bullying and camp building is not acceptable.

Inappropriate remarks of a sexual nature or unwanted touching

are not acceptable.

3. The school promotes solving issues through conflict resolution

such as mediation. Physical violence is not tolerated. As such, all

individuals involved in the school must:

Not have weapons on them in school and/or when participating

in school activities.

Resolve issues in non-violent ways; respecting this means not

engaging in physical fights

Respect the right of all individuals to use the services of the

school without harassment or abuse regardless of race, gender

or sexual preference

Not tag anywhere on the building or the surrounding building..

4. The school provides services such as the breakfast/lunch pro-

gram, fitness area. It is the responsibility of individuals:

Not to damage or abuse the facilities.

To respect all school equipment and participate in a positive way

to ensure the success of all programs..

To clean up after themselves and to maintain a clean environ-

ment inside and outside the school

To keep the landing and back entrance clean. Smoke behind the

yellow line only. Use the cigarette disposal cans for cigarette dis-

posal. Use garbage cans or road for spitting.

Support Systems:

The Focus is on YOU

Principal’s Message

Congratulations!

You have just made an amazing choice: to come to

school and change your life!

It won’t always be easy; it won’t always be fun. In fact,

this might be one of the hardest things you have ever

tried to do. Since we know that, we are here to help

make it a little bit easier.

We are here to get to know YOU. We care where you

come from and where you want to go. We will help you

get there if we can. If we can’t, and you still need help,

we will connect you with someone who CAN help. Most

importantly, if you need something (and you let us know

what that is), we will work as hard as possible to help

you get it.

Why would we do this?

Because when you chose to walk through our doors, we

chose to do whatever it took to help you get where you

are going. No matter what brought you in, we are all on

the same ground now.

Looking forward to working with you this year :)

Scott Meunier, Principal

SERVICES PROVIDED BY BOYLE STREET

EDUCATION CENTRE AND ITS PARTNERS

BSEC YOUTH WORKER – provides emotional/behavioural support

and advocacy services to students.

PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLING SERVICES – Chartered Psychologist offers

specialized counselling to students in need on a weekly basis.

ADDICTIONS COUNSELING—ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES (AHS) – addresses

addictions issues and offers counselling on a weekly basis.

BOYLE STREET COMMUNITY SERVICES – offers the following services

that our students can access: The Youth Unit provides after

school programs, life skills classes and various other supports;

Housing Registry assists students with seeking appropriate emer-

gency and long-term housing; Family Services provides counsel-

ling on relationship issues, family dynamics, pregnancy/health

issues, and parenting skills; The Mental Health Unit provides con-

sultation services; Street Works Nursing offers emergency ser-

vices and vaccinations.

NURSING SERVICES FROM THE BOYLE MCCAULEY HEALTH CENTRE – provides

on-site practical advice, referrals, as well as education services for

students on a weekly basis.

EMERGENCY HOUSING – Inner City Youth Housing Project (ICYHP) pro-

vides shelter to students under the age of 18 in need.

EDMONTON FOOD BANK PARTNERSHIP WITH BOYLE STREET EDUCATION CEN-

TRE – provides students with emergency food when needed.

STUDENT FINANCE – BSEC can aid qualified students apply for a

monthly living allowance to gain pre-requisites necessary for post

-secondary studies.

ADVANCING FUTURES – offers a monthly living allowance to students

with a history of being in the care of the Alberta Children’s Ser-

vices in order for them to pursue their educational goals.

PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS – Boyle Street Education Centre is in

contract with a psychologist who provides educational assess-

ments and consulting services.

OTHER SERVICES – Breakfast and lunch provided, earned transpor-

tation as required, student funding for eligible youth. No tuition

or school fees.

School Day Schedule

Block 1 8:50 - 09:50

Class Change 9:50 - 9:52

Block 2 9:52 - 10:52

Break 10:52 - 11:00

Block 3 11:00 - 12:05

Lunch 12:00 - 12:45

Block 4 Reading 12:45 - 1:15

Class Change 1:15 - 1:17

Block 5 1:17 - 2:22

Break 2:22 - 2:30

Block 6 2:30 - 3:30

Please Note: Every Thursday is early dismissal@ 2:22

EMERGENCY PROCE-

EMERGENCY PROCE-

Safe and Respectful Fashion

Choices

We know that it can be fashionable to dress sexy,

but think of school as a job—would you wear

jeans that show off your underwear, or yoga pants

and a low-cut shirt to a job interview? Leave skin

tight or revealing clothing in your closet for the

weekend, and make school-appropriate clothing

choices that are respectful of yourself and others.

No Bellies, Boobs, or Butts!

The Alternative

Students who “forget” this fashion request or who

somehow missed this portion of the book will be

asked by staff to talk to an administrator about

other clothing options.

Please note: this DOES NOT mean that you are in

trouble or being judged. It means that we care

about you and want to help you put your best foot

forward. We will help that happen by giving you

the option of some great BSEC merch or choosing

to go change elsewhere before returning to the

school.

Until then, stay classy!

Notes

Boyle Street Education Centre 10312 - 105 Street

Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1E6

Telephone: (780) 428 – 1420

Fax: (780) 429-1428

Visit our website—www.bsec.ab.ca