Woodlawn Learning Centre

Student Handbook

2017-2018

55 Westmorland Road

Saint John, NB

E2J 2E3

Phone (506) 643-6190

Mission Statement – December 17, 1999

It is the mission of the Woodlawn Learning Centre to rekindle hope and promote attitudes that encourage each student to acquire personal, social and life long learning skills in a nurturing environment.

The main purpose of the Woodlawn Learning Centre is to address the issues that prevent students from being successful in the traditional high school. To do that, it is imperative that students recognize what is preventing both academic and personal success in their life.

Your decision to become part of the Woodlawn family demonstrates your commitment to bring about some positive changes in your academic and personal life. The only one who can guarantee your success is you. By taking advantage of your time here and what it has to offer, you will begin a journey along a path headed for academic and personal success.

The Centre’s motto, “Individually Spirited United in Learning,” accurately describes students who attend Woodlawn. This means students who have accepted responsibility for their past and are willing to unite with others to accomplish their goals in school and life.

On behalf of the staff and myself, we welcome you and look forward to walking with you along that path leading to success.

Mr. B. Hanson

Principal

Woodlawn Learning Centre

Staff

Mr. B. Hanson – Principal Rm #10

Mr. R. Knodell– Guidance Room #15

Mrs. C. Kennedy – Credit Program Rm # 5

Mr. G. Sullivan – Credit Program Rm#6

Mr. R. Dobbelsteyn – Employability Program Rm#12

Mr. D. Lamb – Employability Program Rm#11

Ms. L. Stout– 9/10 Program Rm#1

Mr. J. Little – 9/10 Program Rm#2

Mrs. L. Correia – Administrative Assistant

Ms. S. Edling – School Intervention Worker

Ms. V. Reardon – Custodian Rm#13

Programs offered at Woodlawn

In an effort to meet the academic needs of our diverse student population, Woodlawn offers the following programs.

Grade 9 – 10 Upgrading – This program focuses on upgrading skills necessary for students to enter graduation years. Most students in this program are 16 – 17 years of age. In most cases, students have failed more than one year during their time in school. Our goal is to see that the majority of these students successfully return to their home high school.

Credit Program – The credit program offers students the opportunity to complete a number of high school credits compulsory for graduation. These credits are English 113, Mathematics 113, Environmental Science 120, Law 120, Outdoor Pursuits 120 and Modern History 113. Other regular credits are offered depending on students’ needs. Cooperative Education is available to a number of students. Students in this program are 16 – 17 in age and have successfully completed the 9 – 10 foundation years. Most students from this program will return to their home school

Employability Program - Students in this program are 16 – 19 years of age and have repeated more than one year at the high school level. In most cases, they would have successfully completed very few if any credits towards high school graduation. This program is designed to meet the individual academic and social needs of each student.

Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 3	Semester 4
English 113	English 113	English 123	Elective
Math 113	Math 113	Math 123	Elective
Science	Co-op Ed	Elective	Co-op Ed
Mod Hist 11	Co-op Ed	Elective	Co-op Ed

Students who successfully complete the necessary requirements will graduate with a Province of New Brunswick High School Diploma.

The main goal of this program is to prepare students for the workplace by developing employability skills that will allow them to be successful and productive citizens.

Support Services Offered to Students

GUIDANCE SERVICES

Woodlawn Students have access to a full range of guidance services including:

- the latest information on post-secondary education, complemented by yearly visits to the school by representatives from those programs.

- career information and career counseling highlighted by presentations throughout the year by guest speakers.

- referral services to various social agencies in the community.

Child and Youth Team Support

Child and Youth Team South has provided us with support via a counselor stationed at the Woodlawn Centre each week. This counselor works together with the staff and can provide information and treatment to students facing addiction issues along with other mental health concerns.

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS AT THE WOODLAWN CENTRE

1. SMOKING:

Smoking (including e-cigarettes) is not permitted in or on school property. Smoking is not permitted at the bus stop (the bus does not have to stop if there are smokers present).

2. Care of school- furnishings-books:

a) Students should take pride in the school. Some of the ways students can do this are:

Students are to refrain from marking on desks tops, walls, or lockers. This is seldom a problem and we wish to keep it this way. They are not to put dents in the lockers or damage them in any way. If pictures are placed in lockers, they must not be obscene or in poor taste or they will be removed.

b) Students are to take care of schoolbooks that are entrusted to their care for the year. Students will be responsible for maintaining the condition of the books entrusted to them.

3. Students Fees:

Students pay a total of $20.00 each to their homeroom teachers during the first week of September. This entitles them to lock and locker rental, and help with the cost of school events.

4. Lockers:

Students should keep lockers locked at all times. Items of value should remain at home. Lockers can be searched at the discretion of the schools administration

5 Canteen Hours (if there is one open):

Breakfast Program - 8:35 am-8:55 am

Morning break - 10:10 am-10:19 am

Lunch - by request, as needed

Afternoon break - 1:00 pm-1:09 pm

The lunchroom will be open (see above) throughout the lunch hour. Students may purchase a variety of items from the canteen during canteen hours. A Breakfast and lunch program (brown bags donated) is also available for students throughout the year.

6. BUS INFORMATION:

Conduct of students on school buses or city transit buses must be of high standard or students could face confiscation of bus pass, loss of privilege or possible expulsion.

7. STUDENT PARKING:

No student parking provided on the premises.

8. STUDENT EVALUATION:

Report cards will be issued twice each semester:

-First semester {November--- progress report}

{January ---progress report}

-Second semester {April---progress report}

{June---final marks}

9. ATTENDANCE MATTERS:

With the start of the 2017-2018 school year, the District will be continuing an awareness campaign, “Attendance Matters”. Our Superintendent, Zoe Watson, called for a working group to study student attendance in response to a heightened awareness/concern expressed by administrators, teachers, and District Office personnel, and by members of the PSSCs and the DEC. Being present and on time, impacts positively on learning from Kindergarten to grade 12. Good attendance also helps to build habits that will last a lifetime and transfer to life beyond public education. There is a strong correlation between academic success and good attendance. For more information, check the Anglophone South website (www.asd-s.nbed.nb.ca).

10. NO HUNTING!!

Woodlawn has a zero tolerance policy for bullying and harassment of any kind. If an incident of Hunting occurs administration and the police will deal with the student(s) involved.

11. DRESS CODE:

Students must wear clothing appropriate for the workplace.

Clothing with patches depicting drugs, violence or messages derogatory to any group, gender or racial in nature are not permitted.

· Beachwear and clothing, which exposes the midriff, are not permitted.

12. Personal electronic devices:

The use of the above is at the discretion of the teacher depending on the appropriateness for the work at hand. Teachers are expected to follow the district Cell Phone Policy that is presently in place.

SAINT JOHN COMMUNITY SERVICES

Do you need…..

SOMEONE TO TALK TO?

CHIMO- 24 hours - 1-800-667-5005
Community Health Centre - 632-5537
Community Mental Health Services - 658-3737
Family Services - 634-8295
Kid's Help Line - 24 hours - 1-800-668-6868
Police - Youth Division - 648-3294
Free 2 Be Me - For youth questioning their sexual orientation - 632-5532
Or call the clergy of your choice or your school Guidance counsellor

BIRTH CONTROL INFORMATION?

Sexual Health Centre - 658-3998
Or call a doctor as listed in the Yellow Pages Under "Physicians and Surgeons."

INFORMATION ON SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES?

AIDS Saint John - 652-2437
Sexual Health Care - 658-3998
Saint John & Area Right to Life - 657-3771
Fundy Crisis Pregnancy Centre 24 hour hotline - 634-8672

PREGNANCY COUNSELLING?

Family Resource Centre - 633-2182
Fundy Crisis Pregnancy Centre - 634-8672
Saint John & Area Right to Life - 657-3771
Sexual Health Centre - 658-3998

LEGAL ADVICE?

Legal Aid - 633-6030
Saint John Legal Centre Inc. - 672-7552
Lawyer Referral Service - 658-2542

ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING?

Youth Internship Program - 646-2385
Junior Achievement - 634-8409
NB Community College - 658-6600

CAREER COUNSELLING OR HELP FINDING A JOB?

Canada Employment Centre ( HRD-CAN) - 636-4595
Community Health Center (J.O.B.S Program) - 632-5537
NB Community College - 658-6600
New Lease Inc.- Job Finding Club - 634-1663/ 634-1664
Options Outreach Employment - 652-3977
Saint John Learning Exchange - 648-0202
Youth Futures (HRD-NB) - 658-2450

INFORMATION ON SOCIAL & RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS?

Boys' and Girls' Club - 634-2011
Canada Games Aquatic Centre - 658-4715
Centre-Communautaire, Samuel de Champlain - 658-4600
City of Saint John Parks & Recreation Dept. Recorded Info - 658-2927
Community Health Centre Community Access Centre - 632-5537
Girl Guides of Canada - 634-0808
Grand Bay/Westfield Recreation Dept. - 738-6423
Main St. Baptist Church - 642-8060
PRUDE/S.J. Freenet Community Access Centre - 652-7536
Town of Quispamsis Recreation Dept. - 849-5770
Town of Rothesay Recreation Dept. - 848-6606
Scouts Canada - 646-9120
YMCA-YWCA - 634-7720

MEDICAL HELP?

Community Health Centre - 652-5537
Community Mental Health Centre - 658-3737
Saint John Regional Hospital - 648-6000
St. Joseph's Hospital - 632-5555
Telecare (24 hours) - 811
Poison Control - 911
For more info on Poison NB Poison Information Line
Emergency - 911
Or call a doctor as listed in the Yellow Pages under " Physicians and Surgeons "

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE?

Human Resources Development - NB - 658-2450

EMERGENCY HOUSING?

Health and Community Services - 658-2734
Salvation Army (David Hood) - 634-7021
Homeless Women's Shelter Services - 672-5177

FOOD OR A MEAL?

East SJ Food Bank - 633-8298
Inner City Youth Ministry (Wed. & Fri. Lunch) - 648-9106
Romero House - 642-7447

INFORMATION ON EATING DISORDERS?

Turning Point Program Community Health Centre - 632-5537

INFORMATION ON VOLUNTEERING?

Boy's and Girl's Club - 634-2011
Canadian Crossroads International - 1-902-422-2933
Canadian Red Cross Society - 674-6159
Community Health Centre - 632-5537
Hampton Youth Centre - 832-3261
Saint John Regional Hospital - 648-6000
Saint John Volunteer Centre - 658-1555
St. Joseph's Hospital - 632-5555
YMCA-YWCA - 634-7720

SINGLE PARENT SUPPORT?

Family Resource Centre - 633-2182
Health & Community Services - 658-2734
Human Resources Development - NB - 658-2450
Victorian Order of Nurses - 635-1530

INFORMATION ON DRUG, GAMBLING OR ALCOHOL PROBLEMS?

Alcoholics Anonymous - 693-9080
AI-A-Teen - 634-8779
Gambling Help-Line - 1-800-461-1234
PRIDE Saint John - 642-4035
Ridgewood Treatment & Rehabilitation Centre - 674-4300

HAVE YOU BEEN SEXUALLY ASSAULTED, ABUSED OR ARE IN DANGER OF BEING ABUSED?

CHIMO (24 Hours) - 1-800-667-5005
Community Health Centre - 632-5537
Community Mental Health Services - 658-3737
Health & Community Services - 658-2734
after 4:30 or weekends - 1-800-442-9799
Hestia House - 634-7570
Kids Help Line (24 Hours) - 1-800-668-6868
Police ( emergencies only ) - 911
Hampton RCMP - 832-5566
No Charge Dial - 1-800-665-6663,
TDD No Charge Dial - 1-800-442-9747
Rothesay Regional Police-Emergency - 911
Rothesay Police - 847-6300
Saint John Police Force (Family Violence Unit)
daytime ( leave message ) - 648-3303
evening - 648-3333
Westfield RCMP - 757-1020
No Charge Dial - 1-800-665-6663
TDD No Charge Dial - 1- 800-442-9747
Rape Crisis Centre, Fredericton - Call Collect -1-506-454-0437

(This list of contacts was found on the City of Saint John website)