Alternative & Adult Education
School District 73 offers a variety of alternate programs for students from ages 12 through adult. The programs are run through the Twin Rivers Education Centre (TREC). Programs include the Four Directions Storefront School, a Continuing Education centre, and Bridges - a program offered at the Twin Rivers campus.
The Four Directions Storefront School, is located at 1110 Tranquille Road. An annex of TREC, Four Directions is an alternate secondary school for aboriginal students offering curricula and special programs promoting First Nations culture and pedagogy. There are 40 students at this site, a full time program coordinator, two teachers, two First Nations Education Workers, a School Support Worker and a First Nations Family Counselor. Students interested in this program enroll at TREC, then are referred to Four Directions through the administration and TREC school counselor.
Also included as a branch of TREC is our Continuing Education program for adult learners. Street School is located in St. Georges Anglican Church, 308 Royal Avenue. There certified teachers, a School Support Worker, a Literacy Outreach Worker and a number of supportive and caring volunteers provide individual instruction and self-esteem building in a welcoming and safe environment. Along with help in accessing community resources, student are able to complete the courses needed to achieve their Adult Dogwood graduation certificates or to upgrade for post-secondary studies.
Inquiries into this FREE program can be made by contacting Street School directly, 250-376-7072."
Bridges Program
The Bridges Program is an intervention program located at TREC designed to assist students ages 12-14 who are having difficulties in the transition from elementary to the secondary system. The program focuses on the individual needs of students while emphasizing core subjects (reading, writing and math), social responsibility skills and community interactions. The main goal is the successful reintegration into a local high school.
The Bridges Program provides a smaller class size with a teacher and school support worker. There is also a TREC counselor, learning assistance teacher and administrator to provide the necessary support.
A typical school day runs from 8:30 am to 11:45 and could consist of a combination of some of the following.
- 8:30 Breakfast
- 8:45 Academics - Socials, English, Math
- Physical Education - TREC Gymnasium
- Social Responsibility - problem solving, anger management, self esteem, and goal setting
- School Involvement - Fruit and Vegetable Program, Cafeteria Program
- Community Involvement - Body Works/TTC gym, Canada Games Pool, Museum, community walks, hiking, Library (These outings typically occur weekly on Thursdays)
- 11:30 Lunch
Alternate Education
The Alternate Education Program at TREC is available to students who are in grade 9-12. Students attend the program in the morning or afternoon and work on completing at least two courses per semester.
Some electives are available.