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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