Boyle Street Education Centre

1996 establishments in AlbertaCharter schools in CanadaEducational institutions established in 1996High schools in Edmonton

Boyle Street Education Centre (BSEC) is a non-profit public charter high school in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The Boyle Street Education Centre opened as a charter school in September 1996. The Education Centre grew out of six years of Boyle Street Co-op experience providing an alternative education program. The students range in age from fourteen to nineteen years and have a history of not succeeding in mainstream education programs. Many of the students at the school have experienced trauma through their early years and this has affected their success in school. The Boyle Street Education Centre offer programs that engage high risk and out-of-school youth in the learning process and provide each student an opportunity for the successful attainment of the learning expectations as established by Alberta Learning. Continuous enrollment has been identified by students trying to return to school as an important feature of the Education Centre. The teacher/student ratio is low, and students work on independent program plans appropriate to their abilities and interests. The Education Centre offers the following services: Breakfast and lunch program prepared by Work Experience Students Earned transportation to and from school for students in need No school fees or school supply expenses School Liaison/Counselor for one-on-one intervention and outreach Registered Apprenticeship Program and Work Experience Low student/teacher ratio Guest speakers and field trips A variety of CTS and option classes are available Career and Post Secondary counseling First Nation's cultural programming including Sweats, Drumming, Girls'/Boys' Talking Circle, and other cultural activities Advocating on behalf of students with numerous social service agencies, including Learner Benefits, Children and Family Services, and Probation Officers/Fine Options Whole school approach to education including numerous support services are available for studentsThe philosophy of the school focuses on ensuring that socially, economically and otherwise disadvantaged students have the opportunity for full and equal participation in the life of Alberta. The Centre believes that the provision of a holistic education program within the context of a multi-disciplinary community model and a supportive environment will maximize opportunities for students and that such education must be student-centered and student-driven.

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