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Welcome Back….
“Can I take Biology 30, even though I've already graduated?” If we had a dollar every time we heard that question or something like it at our Outreach High School, so far this year….
In addition to our outreach students, we have a significantly higher number of students who have already graduated, are under 19 years of age, and want to open more doors for post secondary education. These students are classified as upgrading students and they are enrolling in everything from English 30-1 to Math 31 and anything in between.
One theory to explain the increased enrollment of this type of student could be the struggling state of the economy i.e. the lack of jobs available without higher levels of education.
Another theory is that students are realizing that they can only get so far in a career without more education. And they are being told by wise and experienced adults, that it is easier to get your education when you are young!
Overall, we are very excited about the upcoming school year. Changes in the math, social and CTS curriculum, new workshops in Art, relationships, the justice system, first aid and maybe even a ski trip in April! We also look forward to lots of students graduating in June, more writing and art contests, career workshops and other surprises.
We offer continuous enrollment throughout the year (meaning, students can come in and register anytime) and we can be contacted at 938-4576 or drop by at #112 – Centre Ave, Black Diamond.