Simcoe Shores Secondary School

The Simcoe Alternative Secondary School offers students in Simcoe County who are experiencing difficulty in the regular school system the opportunity to earn credits in a smaller more intimate setting.

Administration

Laura-Lee Millard-Smith - Principal

Glenda Galliford - Vice-Principal

Student Attendance Questions

Denise McMartin / MIchelle Hillier

Referrals to our School

Kayla Labadie

Email: SimcoeShores@scdsb.on.ca
Website: https://www.scdsb.on.ca/secondary/program_options/simcoe_alternative_secondary_school
Location: 229 Mapleview Drive East, Barrie, ON, Canada
Phone: 705-728-7601
Facebook: facebook.com/SSSS.SCDSB

"Learn from yesterday, Live for Today, Hope for Tomorrow" Einstein

Our school name has officially changed to Simcoe Shores Secondary School. We offer educational programming for students 16-21 years old. Our programming includes a variety of options, including: face to face classes, eLearning, Coop, Outreach. Our campuses for learning are located throughout Simcoe County. We pride ourselves in delivering creative, caring and quality education to all students. Our school goals include focusing on developing 21st Century Learning skills for students to be successful in a global world. Through effective practices, timely intervention, advocacy for students, and honoring traditions, we hope to develop well rounded students ready for their next step past secondary school.

Semester 1 report cards are being delivered to students this week. Teachers will be happy to answer any questions regarding the Semester 1. If you would like to meet with your student's guidance counsellor please email us at SimcoeShores@scdsb.on.ca, we will be happy to set up an appointment for you.

Land Acknowledgment

April 19, 2019: Good Friday

April 22, 2019: Easter Monday

May 3, 2019: PD Day

May 20, 2019: Victoria Day

June 26, 2019: Last day of school for Secondary students
June 27, 2019: Graduation 2019 - SAVE THE DATE!

The Simcoe County Student Transportation Consortium (SCSTC), in partnership with school bus operators, is offering school bus evacuation training to all home‐to‐school transported students the week of April 1 to 5. During this week, school bus drivers will educate students on how to evacuate a school bus safely in an emergency. The SCSTC would like to remind all drivers to be extra cautious near school buses and in school bus loading and unloading zones. For more information or if you have questions, visit main.simcoecountyschoolbus.ca/.

Our school will be hosting several events during the week of April 8 to 12 in honour of the International Day of Pink, which is Wednesday, April 10. This day celebrates diversity and promotes standing up to bullying. It is a day of action that started in Nova Scotia when two straight high school students saw that a gay student wearing a pink shirt was bullied. The two students intervened, but wanted to do more. They purchased pink shirts and within a few days got everyone at school wearing pink, standing in solidarity for diversity and standing up against discrimination, gender-based bullying and homophobia. Our school will be recognizing Day/Week of Pink by [describe events at your school] on [dates].

Grade 12 students in need of a prom dress are invited to Prom Glitz’s annual free prom dress event on April 5, 6 and 7 at the Kozlov Centre. Students are paired with a personal shopper and can choose from hundreds of dresses and accessories, free of charge. To learn more, including how to book an appointment, visit www.promglitz.ca.

Are you and your child planning their courses for next school year? Looking for a way to create flexibility in their timetable and earn a credit? Consider summer school – registration is open!

Each year, the SCDSB offers a variety of summer programs to over 2,000 students. Summer school options include open, college and university level courses from Grades 9 to 12. Courses are offered in-person or online. Interested students can also travel and earn credits with the summer EduTravel program.

Summer school program details can be found on the Learning Centres website at www.learningcentres.com. Current SCDSB students should speak to their guidance counsellor for information and to register.

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) works in partnership with child care operators to provide summer child care programs for children from Junior Kindergarten age to 12 years of age in select schools across Simcoe County. More information can be found on our website at www.scdsb.on.ca – click on ‘Elementary’ then ‘Planning for School’ then ‘Childcare (Before & After)’. Please contact the child care operator directly for inquiries and registration. School locations of programs will be available in May.

The SCDSB is hosting a series of information sessions for parents and guardians to learn about special education in the SCDSB, and how to support students with special education needs. The next session is:

Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA): What is it?

Thursday, April 25 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
SCDSB Education Centre, 1170 Hwy. 26 West in Midhurst

For those who can’t attend in person, the session is also offered online through Google Meet. Registration is required. Details are available at www.scdsb.on.ca/elementary/special_education.

The Internet is a wonderful research, homework and communication tool for children. It can also present a host of risks. When you talk to your children about online safety, you help prepare them for the dangers they might encounter online. Here are some cyber-safety tips that can help to ensure a positive online experience for your children:

• put the family computer in a visible space in the home
• inform your children about the dangers of sharing personal information online
• install software that limits the websites your children can visit
• set a clear limit on daily Internet time
• keep devices, like smartphones and tablets, out of bedrooms

Specialist High Skills Majors (SHSM) are bundles of 8-10 courses that allow Grade 11 and 12 students to focus their learning on a specific economic sector while getting their high school diploma. SHSMs provide students with an opportunity to focus their learning and gain valuable experience for all post-secondary opportunities. The SHSM program has a number of required components, designed to give students a leg-up to pursue post-secondary opportunities in a variety of employment sectors. Students will also earn industry-recognized certifications, which builds confidence in their skills and links their studies with the world beyond high school and future careers. Find out more about SHSM at www.myshsm.ca.

Parents/guardians and caregivers of elementary and secondary students are invited to join us for a free information session presented by the Simcoe County District School Board’s (SCDSB) Parent Involvement Committee. During this session we will discuss the specific attitudes, strategies and factors that promote resilience in our children, youth, families and larger community. Community partners will also be on site to answer your questions. The sessions will be offered at the following locations:

• Orillia Secondary School, Tuesday, April 23 at 7 p.m.
• Bradford District High School, Tuesday, April 30 at 7 p.m.

For more information and to register to attend, please visit www.scdsb.on.ca.

All field trip information will be sent home on school and/or SCDSB letterhead. This is the best way for parents/guardians to identify supervised and approved trips. There may have been times when community or external groups organized trips that have been mistaken for school-sponsored field trips. Parents would be notified of individual circumstances if the school is aware that an external trip is being planned. When in doubt about any trip, ask questions of the organizers, including “Who is sponsoring or in charge of this trip?”, “Who will be supervising?” and “What are their qualifications?” You can also contact the school if you have any questions about a trip you see advertised that you think may not be school-sanctioned.

Parents and guardians are reminded to please turn your engine off when dropping off or picking up your child(ren) from school. Idling cars release exhaust that is harmful to the environment, our health and the health of our students. It’s good to get into the habit of turning your car off any time you’re stopped and in park for more than 60 seconds. Thank you for doing your part to keep our kids and our environment healthy! For more information to keep you and your family healthy, visit www.simcoemuskokahealth.org or call Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520. (Information provided by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit)

Students are expected to respect the guidelines when dressing for school. Our school is a safe space. We work to be equitable and inclusive, and understand that students may choose to express themselves through their clothing choices. Student clothing cannot pose a safety concern or conceal identity. Exceptions are granted to students who wear head coverings or other garments/objects for the purposes of religious observance, medical or sensory needs, or other reasons protected by the Ontario Human Rights Code.

The SCDSB dress code is available in the student agenda and online at www.scdsb.on.ca. If you have questions about the dress code, you can contact the principal or the SCDSB Equity and Inclusion Education Team at 705-728-7570.

The SCDSB Parent Portal is a secure online tool that provides parents/guardians (of students less than 18 years of age) with quick access to their children’s attendance and grades and includes the option to sign up for email notifications. To access the Parent Portal, parents/guardians will need their child’s SCDSB Pupil ID Number, which can be found on the Student Information Verification Form, as well as an Access ID. The Access ID will be provided in a sealed letter this fall with instructions on how to create an account. If you lose the Access ID, you can visit us in the school office and we’ll provide it to you after verifying your identity.

Contact Ashley Vantol at 705-734-6363 Ext. 11000

Are you looking for work? Would you like help with your job search at no cost to you? The Career Centre is available to help. Visit www.barriecareercentre.com for more information.

Beginning in September 2018, the Barrie Learning Centre will be extending its hours of operation. This will allow for additional programming hours throughout the week, including increased access to evening programs in Night School, Literacy and Essential Skills, English as a Second Language and Personal Support Worker (PSW). Visit www.thelearningcentres.com to find the course that’s right for you.

Jaclynn Bishop- Teacher
Laura Hope - Teacher
Julia Fleming - e-Learning Teacher

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Location: Alliston LC 2nd Floor - 46 Wellington Street W. Alliston, ON L9R 2B8
Phone: 705-728-7601

Angela Ferris - Teacher
Lisa Sharpe - e-Learning Teacher
Rhonda Greenwood - Education Assistant

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Location: 157 Holland Street East, Suite 200 Bradford, ON L3Z 2B7
Phone: 905-775-4432
Facebook: facebook.com/bwgalt

Melissa Bentz - Teacher
Angela Bosco - Teacher
Melanie Stefanik - e-Learning Teacher

Christina Ivy - Educational Assistant

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Location: 180 Ontario Street, Collingwood, ON, Canada
Phone: 705-728-7601
Facebook: facebook.com/Collingwood-Alternative-Program

Frank Cunsolo - Teacher

Cahley Hackett - Teacher

Jennifer Wereschuk - e-Learning Teacher

Brian Bonnell - Educational Assistant

Location: 211 Mill Street, Unit 3, Angus, ON, Canada
Phone: 705-424-6679

Shannon Fleuelling- Teacher
Karen deBoer - Teacher

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Location: 1070 Innisfil, Unit 18 & 19, Beach Road, Innisfil, ON, Canada
Phone: 705-431-5595
Facebook: facebook.com/SASSInnisfil

Monika Milek-Hopkins - Teacher

Mary Jeffries - Teacher

Victoria Iceton - e-learning Teacher

Christina Ivy - Educational Assistant (part time)

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Location: 478 Bay Street, Midland, ON, Canada
Phone: 705-526-6381

Graham Sharpe - Teacher

Nathan Beer - Teacher

Greg Taylor - Teacher

Stephanie Cortese - e-Learning Teacher

Jennifer Wereschuk - e-Learning Teacher

Luke Durrer - e-Learning Teacher

Shelly Rose - Educational Assistant (part-time)

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Location: 320 Bayfield Street (Bayfield Mall) Barrie, ON L4M 3C1
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Sonja Hillis-Burnie - Teacher
Steve Willms - Teacher
Wes McCarthy - e-Learning Teacher
Lloyd Stringer - e-Learning Teacher

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Location: 70 Front Street North, Unit 8, Orillia, ON, Canada
Phone: 705-325-4911
Facebook: facebook.com/orilliaalternative

Sean Rogers - Teacher
Samantha Williamson - Teacher
Janet Trichilo - Teacher
Helena Broad - Teacher
Judy Agar - e-Learning Teacher

Shelly Rose - Educational Assistant (part time)

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Location: 630 Huronia Road Unit 1 & 2, Barrie, ON, Canada
Phone: 705-728-7601

Kellie Casey - SAL / COOP Teacher
Joe Lamoureux - SAL Teacher
Jenn Waterman - SAL / COOP Teacher
Nicole Venne - SAL / COOP Teacher
Sharon Flewelling - SAL / COOP Teacher
Mary Clark - SAL Teacher
Bess Tselikis - SAL / COOP Teacher
Mairi Levely - SAL / COOP Teacher
Nathan Beer - SAL / COOP Teacher
Liam Morrison - COOP Teacher

Phone: 705-728-7601