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Outreach

Program Overview

Outreach Alternate Secondary (OAS), located at Maple Ridge Secondary School, is a district-wide alternate program designed for academically capable students aged 16 to 19 who are taking Grade 10, 11, and 12 courses. This program serves students from across the district who have fallen behind in their graduation programs, often due to past attendance challenges, and are now motivated to complete their Dogwood Diploma or Adult Graduation Diploma.

OAS provides a supportive environment to help students overcome barriers that may have hindered their success in mainstream schools. These barriers include, but are not limited to, poverty, mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression, schoolwork avoidance, bereavement, work commitments, sleep disorders, teen pregnancy, addiction issues, and feeling overwhelmed by traditional course loads.

Why choose OAS?

The Outreach model emphasizes personal responsibility and self-directed learning, providing students with the tools and support they need to succeed. By focusing on individual strengths and addressing past barriers, OAS helps students achieve their goals in a flexible, inclusive, and structured environment.

Unique features of OAS
How the program works
Academic schedule and enrolment
Our vision
Our vision is for every individual to feel valued and for all learners to reach their potential.
Our mission
Our mission is to support all individuals in their development as successful learners, and as respectful, caring and responsible members of society.