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	ALTERNATIVE LEARNING PROGRAMS FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS *(Age: 16 - 20)* Grand Erie Learning Alternatives 365 Rawdon St., Brantford, ON N3S 6J3 Phone:(519)753-6079 / Fax:(519)753-6690 Email: s_gela@fc.gedsb.net

	Brant *G.E.L.A. - Brantford* 365 Rawdon St. Brantford, Ontario N3S 6J3 Phone: (519)753-6079 Fax #: (519)753-6690
	Norfolk	*Simcoe Campus* 350 Colborne St. N. Simcoe, Ontario N3Y 3V8 Phone: (519)426-0223	Ohsweken	*Ohsweken Campus* 2066 Chiefswood Rd. Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0 Phone: (519) 445-4640 Fax #: (519) 445-4640

	G.E.L.A. provides an alternative learning environment that allows students to experience success and improve self-concept which will facilitate re-entry to education or the workplace. Staff will provide a program to meet student needs. Our programs are mainly at Applied, College and Workplace levels with an emphasis on Literacy, Numeracy and Employment skills. Students must attend regularly, participate in the lessons and complete learning tasks and assignments to the best of their ability. That may mean asking for help and/or doing homework if work is not completed in class. Parents can help by ensuring that the students attend and by showing an interest in their achievement. Talk to teachers and keep us informed of anything that will help. Attendance is important. Please help by calling if s/he will not be attending or will need to leave at some point during class time. Note: Because we are a small school, we are unable to provide all courses students will need to graduate. Young students and those who require academic courses, higher level math and science or specialized courses will need to go back to the regular school to complete their diploma.
	Is This Program for Me? This program may meet your needs if some of these characteristics describe you: Average or above average ability Have a desire to continue education At risk of dropping out of school Chronic attendance problems Require non-traditional learning environment May experience difficulty getting along with others Like contact with fewer adults Dealing with complex issues beyond school which impact on learning All possibilities have been exhausted at your home school
	Program Multi-level class Core credits - Some Open courses Social and Life Skills component Focus on Literacy and Numeracy Program is dependent upon the learning styles and needs, but will focus on the attainment of Secondary credits Application Process Talk to your Guidance Counsellor or Vice Principal Call the location nearest you to set up an appointment Come to appointment with your parent, transcript or credit counselling summary
Web Design by Cindy McMaster	G.E.L.A. MISSION STATEMENT *Our mission is to engage "at risk" learners through an alternative environment to experience the success and self-confidence necessary to facilitate successful pathway choices.*