Life Long Learning - Nishnawbe Aski Nation

Education Partnerships Program
Parent – Student
Communication Guide
March 2014
Life Long Learning
www.nan.on.ca
PARENT – STUDENT
COMMUNICATION
GUIDE
NISHNAWBE ASKI NATION
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Table of Contents
Information for Parents................................................................................................. 3
Your Child is Leaving Home for High School ............................................................................................. 3
What Will This Mean? ............................................................................................................................... 3
How You Can Help? ................................................................................................................................... 4
Parental Support is Key for Student Success ............................................................................................ 5
Preparing for High School ......................................................................................................................... 5
Choosing a School–the Application Process ............................................................................................. 6
Important Information .............................................................................................................................. 6
Boarding Home–Expectations................................................................................................................... 7
What if My Child Wants to Quit School? .................................................................................................. 8
Information for Students .............................................................................................. 9
Being More Independent .......................................................................................................................... 9
Things to Bring .......................................................................................................................................... 9
Getting Familiar with New Surroundings ................................................................................................ 10
Being a Successful Student ..................................................................................................................... 10
Living in a Boarding Home ...................................................................................................................... 11
Things to Do After School ....................................................................................................................... 11
Staying Safe ............................................................................................................................................. 12
What to Do if I Run into Problems .......................................................................................................... 13
Have a Good School Year! ....................................................................................................................... 13
Ontario Secondary School Information..................................................................... 14
Ontario Student Record and Ontario Student Transcript ....................................................................... 14
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ............................................................................................ 14
OSSD Requirements ............................................................................................................................... 14
What is an IEP (Individual Education Plan)? ........................................................................................... 15
Requirements for College, University or the Workplace ........................................................................ 15
Levels of Study ....................................................................................................................................... 15
Important Numbers ..................................................................................................... 17
Secondary School Student Services ........................................................................................................ 17
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District School Boards and Secondary Schools ...................................................... 18
Algoma District School Board–Secondary Schools ................................................................................ 18
District School Board Ontario North East–Secondary Schools .............................................................. 19
Huron-Superior Catholic School Board–Secondary Schools .................................................................. 19
James Bay Lowlands Secondary School Board....................................................................................... 20
Keewatinook Okimakanak–Secondary Schools ..................................................................................... 20
Keewatin Patricia District School Board–Secondary Schools ................................................................ 20
Kenora Catholic District School Board–Secondary Schools ................................................................... 21
Lakehead District School Board–Secondary Schools ............................................................................. 21
Moose Cree Education Authority–Secondary Schools .......................................................................... 21
Northeastern Catholic District School Board School–Secondary Schools ............................................. 21
Northern Nishnawbe Education Council–Secondary Schools ............................................................... 22
Superior Greenstone District School Board–Secondary Schools ........................................................... 22
Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board–Secondary Schools .......................................................... 22
Police Services............................................................................................................ 23
School Year Calendars ............................................................................................... 24
Ministry of Education............................................................................................................................. 24
Pelican Falls and Dennis Franklin Cromarty ........................................................................................... 25
Student Information .................................................................................................... 26
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Information for Parents
Your Child is Leaving Home for High School
Most First Nations students from the Nishnawbe Aski Nation territory must leave home
to complete high school. The first year your child leaves home to attend an off-reserve
school will be challenging. You will have to adapt to being a long-distance parent, and
your child will need to become more independent.
This guide will give you some tips on how you can prepare your child for the transition
from an on-reserve elementary school to an off-reserve high school. It will also provide
information on how you can support your child during their years in high school.
What Will This Mean?
Your child leaving home will mean significant changes for all members of the family.
Ensuring your child is mature enough to leave home and preparing them for this
transition will help. For some students, it might be their first time being away from their
parents and their first time in an urban setting.
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Leaving family and home community
Learning to live in a boarding home
Living in a new city and unfamiliar surroundings
Learning how to stay safe, i.e., where to go and not to go
A bigger school means a different way of learning with semesters, timetables
and movement within the school, a variety of teachers, classes and different
classmates.
Being more independent
Missing family events, i.e., births, birthdays, family traditions/gatherings, etc.
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How You Can Help?
Students and parents may find this period in their lives to be somewhat challenging.
Students will need to learn to be more independent, keep up with their school work, get
used to a new school and surroundings and do their own laundry—all without their
parents’ help. It is important to keep in mind that they may get homesick from time to
time, but being homesick is normal. Parents will often find themselves wondering how
their child is coping. Be prepared for a phone call when your child will beg you to let
them come home. Some students may take longer to adjust to all the changes. With the
support of parents, peers, learning how to get help and allowing themselves time to
adjust—they will get used to it. Soon they will settle into a comfortable routine as they
pursue their educational dreams and aspirations.
With the internet and social media accessible in the north, it is easy for parents to keep
in touch with their children for little or no cost using:
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Facebook
FaceTime
Skype
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KNET
Email
Twitter
Cell phones (texting)
Phone cards
Make sure your child is able to contact you in the event of an emergency by providing
them with a phone card or allowing reverse billing (collect calls).
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Parental Support is Key for Student Success
This transition is easier for students when they know that you are just a phone call or a
quick email away. Student achievement improves when parents are involved. Take an
interest in their daily lives and activities. Be familiar with the courses they are taking.
Ask them about their courses and what they enjoy learning. Find out what they are
struggling with. Provide emotional support when they need it—everyone has days when
they need a little encouragement. Being more knowledgeable about the education
system will help you make more informed decisions regarding your child’s education.
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Call or email your child regularly
Send an occasional care package from home
Keep spending money reasonable
Maintain regular contact with your child’s school, teachers and boarding home
parents via email or phone
Talk to them about their future and career planning
Preparing for High School
Parents can prepare their child for this transition by promoting the value and benefits of
education. Education is an important tool that will give them improved employment and
educational opportunities in the future. High school prepares them for the academic
requirements of post-secondary education.
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Education is important
Set goals and expectations for your child’s education
Have a positive attitude
Give yourself, your child and family time to adjust—change can be hard!
Make sure your child knows basic life skills like personal grooming, laundry, meal
preparation, budgeting, chores etc.
Teach them about choosing friends wisely, keeping safe, problem solving,
effective communication skills, recognizing peer pressure, and what to do about it
Talk about making healthy choices
Curfews—have them practice coming home early at a time set by you
Get them in the habit of calling to let you know if they will be late and where they
are
Make sure your child is academically ready for high school by promoting good
attendance habits and encouraging them to work to their full potential
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Encourage reading, writing, computer skills, study skills, good vocabulary, and
keeping informed on world events—watch the news
Discuss cross cultural awareness, i.e., expectations of living in a city, models
appropriate behaviour and manners, respecting self, peers, teachers, authority
figures and private property
Discuss healthy food choices for their growing bodies
8 to 10 hours of sleep per night is a minimum for teenagers
Choosing a School–the Application Process
Students from Nishnawbe Aski Nation communities leaving home to attend school must
apply for funding for secondary education once they have completed the last grade
offered in their community:
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Make sure your child has an Indian Registry Band Number (status card)
Course registration applications for secondary school are available online, at the
school counsellor’s office or at your community’s local education authority’s office
Choose the school that is best suited for your child based on their academic
achievement and goals
Get to know the school
Explore other options for high school if your child is not ready to leave home like:
Wahsa Distance Education, Keewaytinook Internet High School or other distance
education programs
Find out what is and what isn’t covered by your band’s student sponsorship
Clothing allowance is $75 in the fall and $75 in the spring; this is not enough to
purchase winter clothing
Students receive a monthly allowance of $10 per month or $20 if they are 18 and
older
Students in an urban setting may be eligible to receive monthly bus passes
Boarding home payments usually only cover room and board and may not cover
your child’s personal grooming needs
Parents may have to pay for extra-curricular activities such as hockey (outside of
school leagues) and other after school activities
Important Information
The following information will ensure that your child receives the proper care and
support they require. Make sure that it is accurate and up-to-date.
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Legal guardianship
10 digit Indian Registry Band Number
Valid health card number
Medical history—including allergies and family physician or specialized care
Medications
Immunization records
Upcoming medical or follow up appointments—parents are responsible to
coordinate details with NIHB and/or the nursing station
Mental health care, i.e., counselling and/or medication
Plan for any recent losses or any upcoming memorial dates that may affect their
emotional well-being
Addiction concerns
Legal issues—court dates, probation conditions, curfews etc.
Spiritual needs
Boarding Home–Expectations
Parents are encouraged to keep in touch with their child’s boarding home parents or
house parents via phone or email. You can help your child ease into their new boarding
home with these helpful tips:
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Teach your child to respect the family and their home—they are a guest!
Keep in touch with the boarding home parents and house counsellors with
regular phone calls or emails
Encourage your child to help with chores and to be on time for meals
Students must learn and follow the rules for phone/internet/TV use, smoking
area, laundry facilities, wake up/bed times, curfew
Teach your child to keep their room clean
Boarding home parents and students are expected to abide by the curfew set by
your student support services
Call your student services counsellor to address any concerns your child may be
experiencing with their boarding home
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What if My Child Wants to Quit School?
Occasionally, students will call home wanting to quit school, however, things can often
be worked out.
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Stay calm
Ask for a translator if you need one
Find out what the problem is
Talk to your child, their boarding home parents, the school counsellor, teachers,
and principal
Use videoconferencing or other technology for communication
Work with others to resolve the issue(s) using available resources
Ask your local social counsellor to help you
Tell your child you want them to stay in school and you will support them
A visit home or with family members may help
Keep in mind that prolonged absences from school may have an impact on their
grades
It is sometimes necessary to return a student to their parents’ care for health and
safety reasons
Find out what the requirements are for re-entry in the event they withdraw from
school
Encourage them to enrol in distance education courses if they leave school
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Information for Students
Being More Independent
Leaving home for high school can be an overwhelming experience but with time, you
will get used to all the changes, new routines and responsibilities. School staff,
counsellors, parents, friends and other resources are available to help you deal with any
problems. Try joining a club or getting involved in sports to avoid feelings of loneliness.
This interaction will help you make new friends. Do not be afraid to talk to your parents,
a boarding home parent, or school staff if you are feeling pressured to do something
you feel is wrong. Here are some helpful tips:
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Give yourself time to adjust to all the changes in your life—being homesick is
normal
Practise personal hygiene (shower, wash hair, brush teeth, change clothes, wash
clothing, etc.)
Wear bed clothes (pyjamas)
You need 8–10 hours of uninterrupted sleep to grow—follow a sleep schedule
Remember proper nutrition—eat breakfast, pack a lunch and be on time for
supper—avoid pop and chips—don’t be afraid to try new foods. Your brain needs
healthy food to grow properly.
Be responsible with your money—open a bank account—never give your bank
card or your PIN to anyone!
Don’t carry lots of cash or brag about it
Be responsible for your personal belongings, i.e., clothes, iPods, cell phones,
money, school bag, etc.
Carry your health card and status card in a safe place
Carry a calling card
Things to Bring
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Clothing
Personal hygiene products
Indoor shoes or gym shoes
Medication
Health card
Status card
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• Bank card/Phone card
• Glasses/contacts
• Guitar or other musical instruments
• Hobby and/or craft supplies
• Hockey equipment
• Laptop (if you have one)
• Family photos
**Keep in mind you may have to pay for excess freight charges
**Some items such as winter clothing can be shipped later
Getting Familiar with New Surroundings
If at all possible, choose a city that you are familiar with, especially for the first year of
school. A large city may be very overwhelming for a young person if they have not been
there before.
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Get to know your new city
Know your address and your boarding home parents’ names and phone numbers
Know how to get to your school and how long it takes to get there
Learn bus routes and carry bus fare (if applicable)
Keep a list of Emergency contact numbers
When in doubt—ask!
Being a Successful Student
Here are some useful tips for students:
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Attend all classes on time!
Pay attention in class (try not to distract others or let others distract you)
Do your best to complete assignments
Hand in your work to be marked
Keep your school work organized—have a binder for each course
Do your homework
Ask for help—your teacher is there for you
Take advantage of any extra help, i.e., tutorials
If you become ill, stay home and get well
Remember to get a note for any absences
Remember—you are here to succeed!
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This is an investment in YOUR future
Be open to new healthy challenges
When you experience change you are growing which is a good thing
Living in a Boarding Home
Your boarding home parents will provide you with a bed, clean bedding, towels, laundry
facilities, a quiet place to study and nutritious food including beverages and snacks.
Personal toiletries are not included.
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Respect your boarding home family and their home (including pets)
Ask about phone/internet/TV use, smoking area, laundry facilities, wake up/bed
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Be on time for meals
Keep your room clean
Curfew—call and let your boarding home parent know if you will be late and
where you are
Take part in family activities when invited
Help with chores
Don’t be afraid to try new foods
Keep a list of emergency contact numbers
If you are experiencing problems in your boarding home or are being treated unfairly in
any way, notify your student services counsellor immediately.
Things to Do After School
Getting involved in healthy after school activities will help you make new friends,
increase your confidence and build social skills.
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Homework/study groups
Join a school club
Apply for a part-time job
School sports
Hockey programs or other sports activities
Sign up for a self-defence course
Go to the library
Visit family and friends
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• Youth groups
• Drumming group
• Church gatherings
• Look for free activities like coffee houses, yoga classes or music lessons
• Go to the movies
• Check out the local friendship centre
• Check out the youth centre and/or recreation centre
• Find volunteer opportunities with elders
• Read the local newspaper or websites for activities
• Take advantage of any activities planned by your school or student services
*Your parents may have to pay for some activities such as hockey
*Don’t forget that you will need 40 hours of volunteer work to graduate
Staying Safe
You will meet many interesting, good and helpful people out there. Nevertheless, it is
always good to make sure that your experiences are as safe and healthy as possible.
Recognizing potentially dangerous situations can help you avoid problems. Remember
to keep your head up and walk with confidence. Always tell someone where you are
going and what time you will be home. Call if you are going to be late. Other safety tips
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Say “No” to drugs and alcohol
Only use prescription and over-the-counter drugs as prescribed by a doctor
Be aware of gangs and learn how they recruit youth—becoming involved can
only lead to trouble!
Gang members will seem friendly at first but it is difficult to break free from them
Avoid walking alone at any time—especially at night
Shortcuts are not always safe
Avoid hanging out at the mall or pool halls and be aware of loitering by-laws
Be mindful of the time for bus schedules and curfews
Avoid dangerous situations like parties getting out of hand where someone could
get hurt
Stay out of unhealthy or controlling relationships
Remember “No” always means “No!”
If you feel you are being followed—go into the nearest public place and call for a
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Recognize bullying, racism and peer pressure
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Learn about online predators and internet safety
Know about the legal repercussions surrounding cyber-bullying
Never agree to meet someone you have met online—this can be very
dangerous!
Choose friends that are good influences and avoid friends that will bring you
down or lead you into trouble
Ask for help if you are struggling with depression or feeling down
Seek help immediately if you are worried about a fellow student
Never be afraid to ask for help!
What to Do if I Run into Problems
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Ask for help
Talk to your boarding home parent
Talk to your student/school/guidance counsellor
Call your parents
In an emergency call 911
If you don’t say anything—people won’t know how to help you
Have a Good School Year!
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Stay safe
Have fun
Sign up for sports or any extra-curricular activity that interests you
Remember to keep a positive attitude
High school can be the most rewarding time of your life, it is an investment in
your future
Your high school diploma will help you in the future whether you choose to work
or go to college or university
Good Luck!
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Ontario Secondary School Information
Ontario Student Record and Ontario Student Transcript
The Ontario Student Record (OSR) is the record of a student’s progress through
schools in Ontario. Copies of report cards, assessments and other pertinent information
are kept in this file. Schools will request a transfer of these records when a student
enrols in a new school. Each student enrolled in a secondary school course in Ontario
has an Ontario Student Transcript (OST). The OST will be maintained and kept up to
date by recording all pertinent information related to the student’s achievements and
diploma requirements as they occur.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
OSSD Requirements – 30 credits (18 compulsory courses + 12
optional)
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4 credits English (1 credit per grade)
3 credits Mathematics (at least 1 credits in grade 11 or 12)
2 credits Science
1 credit French as a Second Language (Some schools can substitute Native
Language)
1 credit Canadian History
1 credit Canadian Geography
1 credit Arts
1 credit Health and Physical Education
.5 credit Civics
.5 credit Career Studies
1 credit Health and Physical Education or Arts or Business Studies
1 credit Science (grade 11 or 12) or technological education
(grades 9-12)
1 credit English or a third language, or Social Sciences and the Humanities, or
Canadian and World Studies
40 Hours of Community Involvement Activities
Successful completion of the Provincial Secondary School Literacy Test (Gr. 10)
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What is an IEP (Individual Education Plan)?
An IEP is an Individual Education Plan. It outlines special needs and/or services
required by a particular student. It identifies learning expectations that are modified from
the Ontario curriculum. An IEP will also include any accommodations and special
education services needed to assist a student in achieving his or her learning
expectations. Parents should ensure that information regarding their child’s IEP is
forwarded to the receiving school.
Requirements for College, University or the Workplace
Levels of Study
Grade 9/10 Levels
Students in grades 9 and 10 will take their core courses (English, Mathematics,
Science, French, and Geography/History) in one of three streams: Applied, Academic or
Locally Developed. All other courses will be taken at the open level.
Academic Courses (D)
Students planning to apply to university should select courses in the academic stream.
Applied Courses (P)
Applied courses focus on the essential concepts of the subject. Applied courses
develop students’ knowledge and skills by emphasizing practical, concrete applications
of the essential concepts while incorporating theoretical applications.
Locally Developed (L)
Locally Developed courses are intended for students who require a measure of flexibility
and support in order to meet the compulsory credit requirements for the Ontario
Secondary School Diploma.
Open (O)
Open level courses offered in subjects have one set of expectations for each subject,
and are appropriate for all students. Open level courses are for all subjects other than
those offered as applied or academic.
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Grade 11/12 Levels
Students in grades 11 and 12 will take their core courses (English, Mathematics,
Science, French, Geography, History, etc.) in one of four streams: University,
University/College, College or Workplace. These streams relate to a student’s
destination after high school—work, college, or university. Some courses will be offered
at the open level.
University Preparation Courses (U)
These courses are designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need
to meet the entrance requirements for university programs.
University/College Preparation Courses (M)
These courses provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to meet the
entrance requirements for specific university and college programs.
College Preparation Courses (C)
These courses are designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need
to meet the entrance requirements for college programs.
Workplace Preparation Courses (E)
These courses are designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills they
need for direct entry into the workplace or for admission to apprenticeship programs and
other training programs offered in the community.
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Important Numbers
Secondary School Student Services
Northern Nishnawbe Education Council
Box 1419, 21 King Street, Sioux Lookout, ON,
P8T 1B9, Tel: 807-737-2002, Toll Free: 1-800-465-3626, Fax: 807-737-3047, After
Hours Worker: 807 738 1026
Northern Nishnawbe Education Council
315 N. Edward St. Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 4P3, Tel: (807) 628-8413, Toll-free 1-800265-1243, After Hours Worker: (807) 629-3246
Keewaytinook Okimakanak Student Support Services (KOSSS)
216 Algoma St., Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 3C2, Tel: 807) 346-4204, ext. 1706, Toll-free 1888-893-4111, Fax: (807) 346-4330
Sioux Lookout, ON, (807) 737-1135 ext. 4030
Shibogama Secondary Student Services
81 King St., Sioux Lookout, ON, Tel: (807) 737-2662, Toll-free 1-866-877-6057, After
Hours Cell: (807) 738-1082
Lac Seul Education Authority
Hudson, ON, P0V 1X0, Tel: (807) 582-3499, Fax: (807) 582-3431
Omushkego Education Student Services
12 Centre Road, Moose Factory, ON, P0L 1W0, Tel: (705) 658-4220, Fax: (705) 6584250
Matawa Education
Long Lake #58, Migizi Miigwanan Secondary School (9-11), Tel: (807) 876-9607, Fax:
(807) 876-4151, PO Box 360, 100 Martin Road, Longlac, ON
Matawa Learning Centre
28 Cumberland St. N, Thunder Bay, ON, Tel: (807) 768-3300, Fax: (807) 768-3301
Independent First Nations Alliance Student Services
98 King St. Sioux Lookout, ON, P8T 1K6 Tel: (807) 737-1902, Fax: (807) 737-3501
Omushkego Education
Box 320, Moose Factory, ON P0L1W0 Tel: (705) 658-4222 Fax: (705) 658-4250
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District School Boards and Secondary Schools
Algoma District School Board–Secondary Schools
www.adsb.on.ca
Central Algoma S.S.
32 Kensington Rd., Desbarats, P0R 1E0, Tel: (705) 782-6263, Fax: (705) 782-4288
Chapleau Secondary
P.O. Box 880, 20 Teak St., Chapleau, P0M 1K0, Tel: (705) 864-1452, Fax: (705) 8642367
Elliot Lake Secondary School
303 Mississauga, Elliot Lake, ON, P5A 1E8, Tel: (705) 848-7162, Fax: (705) 848-0103
Hornepayne Secondary
P.O. Box 705, 162 Fourth Ave., Hornepayne, ON, P0M 1Z0, Tel: (807) 868-2475, Fax:
(807) 868-2126
Korah C.&V.S.
636 Goulais Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6C 5A7, Tel: (705) 945-7180, Fax: (705)
945-0750
Michipicoten High School
P.O. Box 560, 86 Magpie Rd., Wawa, ON, P0S 1K0, Tel: (705) 856-4464, Fax: (705)
856-1948
Superior Heights C.&V.S.
750 North Street, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6B 2C5, Tel: (705) 945-7177, Fax: (705) 9457170
W.C. Eaket Secondary School
P.O. Box 2000, 147 Woodward, Blind River, ON, P0R 1B0, Tel: (705) 356-2221, Fax:
(705) 356-2596
White Pines C.&V.S.
1007 Trunk Rd, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 5K9, Tel: (705) 945-7181, Fax: (705) 9450726
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District School Board Ontario North East–Secondary Schools
www.dsb1.ca
Ecole Secondaire Cochrane High School
453B Chalmers Avenue, P.O. Box 2070, Cochrane, ON, P0L 1C0, Tel: (705) 272-4372,
Fax: (705) 272-4384
Englehart High School
61 Fourth Street, P.O. Box 130, Englehart, ON, P0J 1H0, Tel: (705) 544-2337, Fax:
(705) 544-8577
Hearst High School
27 Tenth St., P.O. Box 7000, Hearst, ON, P0L 1N0, Tel: (705) 362-4591, Fax: (705)
362-7392
Iroquois Falls Secondary School
44 Anson Dr., Iroquois Falls, ON, P0K 1E0, Tel: (705) 258-3921, Fax: (705) 258-7280
Kapuskasing District High School
61 Devonshire St., Kapuskasing, ON, P5N 1C5, Tel: (705) 335-6164
Kirkland Lake District Composite School
P.O. Box 520, 60 Allan Ave., Kirkland Lake, ON, P2N 3J5, Tel: (705) 567-4981, Fax:
(705) 568-8829
Roland Michener Secondary School,
155 Legion Dr., South Porcupine, ON, P0N 1H0, Tel: (705) 360-8056, Fax: (705) 3608057
Timiskaming District Secondary School
90 Niven St., PO Box 4050, New Liskeard, ON, P0J 1P0, Tel: (705) 647-7336, Fax:
(705) 647-9260
Timmins High & Vocational School
451 Theriault Blvd, PO Box 2011, Timmins, ON, P4N 8B2, Tel: (705) 360-1411, Fax:
(705) 268-6603
Huron-Superior Catholic School Board–Secondary Schools
www.hscdsb.on.ca
Holy Angels Learning Centre
102 Wellington St. E., Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 2L2, Tel: (705) 945-5685, Fax: (705)
945-5589
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St. Basil Secondary
250 St. George’s Ave. E., Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6B 1X5, Tel: (705) 945-5542, Fax:
(705) 945-5544
St. Mary’s College
130 Wellington St. E., Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 2L5, Tel: (705) 945-5540, Fax: (705)
945-5561
James Bay Lowlands Secondary School Board
www.jblssb.ca
Northern Lights Secondary School
2 Keewatin Dr., Box 304, Moosonee, ON, P0L 1Y0, Tel: (705) 336-2900, Fax: (705)
336-2190
Keewaytinook Okimakanak–Secondary Schools
www.kihs.knet.ca
Keewaytinook Internet High School
10 Mine Road, P.O. Box 340, Balmertown, ON, P0V 1C0, Tel: (807) 735-1381,Fax:
(807) 735 3392
Keewatin Patricia District School Board–Secondary Schools
www.kpdsb.on.ca
Beaver Brae Secondary School
1400 Ninth St. N., Kenora, ON P9N 2T7, Tel: (807) 468-6401, Fax: (807) 468-3628
Crolancia Public School
Trudel Dr., Box 280, Pickle Lake, ON, P0V 3A0, Tel: (807) 928-2381, Fax: (807) 9282220
Dryden High School
79 Casimir Ave., Dryden, ON, P8N 2H4, Tel: (807) 223-2316, Fax: (807) 223-2380
Ignace High School
194 Davey Lake Road, Box 418, Ignace, ON., P0T 1T0, Tel: (807) 934-2212,
Fax: (807) 934-6475
Queen Elizabeth District High School
15 Fair St., Sioux Lookout, ON, P8T 1A9, Tel: (807) 737-3500, Fax: (807) 737-1979
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Red Lake District High School
Box 310, 60C Hwy 105, Red Lake, ON, P0V 2M0, Tel: (807) 727-2092, Fax: (807) 7273136
Kenora Catholic District School Board–Secondary Schools
www.kcdsb.on.ca
St. Thomas Aquinas High School
1 Poirier Drive, Kenora, ON, P9N 4G8, Tel: (807) 548-8282, Fax: (807) 548-1946
Lakehead District School Board–Secondary Schools
www.lakeheadschools.ca
Hammarskjold High School
80 Clarkson St. S. Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 4W8, Tel: (807) 767-1631, Fax: (807) 7670395
Sir Winston Churchill C. & V. I.
130 W. Churchill Dr., Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 1V5, Tel: (807) 473-8100, Fax: (807)
475-4732
Superior Collegiate & V.I.
333 N. High St., Thunder Bay, ON, P7A 5S3, Tel: (807) 768-7284, Fax: 345-9369
Westgate Collegiate & V.I.
707 S. James St., Thunder Bay, ON, P7E 2V9, Tel: (807) 577-4251, Fax: (807) 4738223
Moose Cree Education Authority–Secondary Schools
Delores D. Echum Composite School
PO Box 86, Moose Factory, ON, POL 1W0, Tel: (705) 658-5610, Fax: (705) 658-5611
Northeastern Catholic District School Board School–Secondary
Schools
www.ncdsb.on.ca
O’Gorman High School
150 George Ave., Timmins, ON, P4N 4M1, Tel: (705) 268-4501, Fax: (705) 267-1550
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Northern Nishnawbe Education Council–Secondary Schools
www.nnec.on.ca
Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School
315 N. Edward St., Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 4P3, Tel: (807) 623-8914, Fax: (807) 6232918
Pelican Falls First Nations High School
Pelican Falls Centre Rd., PO Box 4127, Sioux Lookout, ON, P8T 1J9, Tel: (807) 7371110, Fax: (807) 737-1449
Wahsa Distance Education Centre
74 Front St., Sioux Lookout, ON, Tel: (807) 737-1488, Fax: (807) 737-l732
Superior Greenstone District School Board–Secondary Schools
www.sgdsb.on.ca
Geraldton Composite High School
P.O. Box 909, 500 Second St. W., Geraldton, ON, P0T 1M0, Tel: (807) 854-0130, Fax:
(807) 854-2014
Lake Superior High School
19 Hudson Dr., Box 548, Terrace Bay, ON, P0T 2W0, Tel: (807) 825-3271, Fax: (807)
825-3622
Manitouwadge High School
200 Manitou Rd. W., Manitouwadge, ON, P0T 2C0, Tel: (807) 826-3241, Fax: (807)
826-4862
Marathon High School
14 Hemlo Dr., Marathon, ON, P0T 2E0, Tel: (807) 229-1800, Fax: (807) 229-0117
Nipigon-Red Rock District High School
20 Frost St., Red Rock, ON, P0T 2P0, Tel: (807) 886-2201, Fax: (807) 886-2122
Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board–Secondary Schools
www.tbcdsb.on.ca
St. Ignatius High School
285 Gibson St., Thunder Bay, ON, P7A 2J6, Tel: (807) 344-8433, Fax: (807) 345-1237
St. Patrick High School
621 S. Selkirk Street, Thunder Bay, ON, P7E 1T9, Tel: (807) 623-5218, Fax: (807) 6220164
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Police Services
Call 911 for Police, Fire or Ambulance
Ontario Provincial Police 1-888-310-1122
Sioux Lookout O.P.P.
62 Queen St., Sioux Lookout, ON, Tel: (807) 737-2020, Fax: (807) 737-1785
Thunder Bay Police Service
1200 Balmoral St., Thunder Bay, ON, Tel: (807) 684-1200
Thunder Bay O.P.P.
3267 Highway 130, Thunder Bay, ON, Tel: (807) 939-2133, Fax: (807) 939-6066
Dryden O.P.P.
15550 Hwy. 17E, Dryden, Tel: (8070 937-5577, Fax: (807) 937-6066, Fax: (807) 9376066
Timmins Police Services
185 Spruce St., Timmins, ON, Tel: (705) 264-1201, Fax: (705) 360-2697
Nishnawbe Aski Police Service
309 Court St., Thunder Bay, ON, Tel: 1-800-654-NAPS (6277)
Nishnawbe Aski Police Service
Cochrane, ON, Tel: (705) 272-5600, Fax: (705) 272-6870, Toll-free: 1-800-549-6277
Nishnawbe Aski Police Service
Sioux Lookout, ON, Tel: (807) 737-4045, Fax: (807) 737-7331, Toll-free: 1-888-3966277
Lac Seul Police Service
Lac Seul, ON, Tel: (807) 582-3802, Fax: (807) 582-3576
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School Year Calendars
Ministry of Education
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Pelican Falls and Dennis Franklin Cromarty
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Student Information
Student’s Full Name:
D.O.B:
Health Card Number:
Status Card Number:
Parents/Guardians:
Home Address:
Phone Number:
Emergency Contact Number:
Boarding Home Parents:
Address:
Phone Number:
Emergency Contact Number:
Student Counselling Unit Number:
Counsellor:
After Hours Emergency Number:
School:
Phone Number:
Community Social Counsellor:
Phone:
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Most First Nations students from the Nishnawbe Aski Nation territory
must leave home to complete high school. The first year your child
leaves home to attend an off-reserve school will be challenging. You
will have to adapt to being a long-distance parent, and your child will
need to become more independent. This guide will give you some tips
on how you can prepare your child for the transition from an on-reserve
elementary school to an off-reserve high school. It will also provide
information on how you can support your child during their years in
high school.
Head Office
100 Back Street Unit 200
Thunder Bay, ON P7J 1L2
Tel
(807) 623-8228
Fax
(807) 623-7730
Toll Free 1-800-465-9952
www.nan.on.ca
Administrative Office
710 Victoria Avenue East
Thunder Bay, ON P7C 5P7
Phone
(807) 623-8228
Fax
(807) 623-7730
Toll Free 1-800-465-9952
Eastern Office
145 Wilson Avenue
Timmins, ON P4N 2T2
Phone
(705) 360-5502
Fax
(705) 360-1863
Toll Free 1-866-737-0737