Algoma Education Connection

In June 2010 all of the alternative programs were amalgamated into one alternative high school called the Algoma Education Connection. All of the teachers and supports recognized the benefits of being one large school which operates out of several different sites around the city.

Over the past several years the programs have experienced an increase in enrollment and at one point AEC became the third largest high school in the Board. During the 2012-2013 school year there were over 800 adds and deletes to the school register with students leaving and returning to take courses to complete their OSSD or staying with the alternative programs for a short time and returning to their composite high schools to have a fresh start in a new semester or to graduate with their cohort year.

The AEC sites have bi-weekly attendance meetings / student success meetings. Re-engagement phone calls to students as well as contact with the home and community services are the hallmark of what we do to keep students from dropping out or slipping through the cracks in the education system. These methods have been successful in assisting students to reach their full potential and earn their Secondary School diploma. A secondary goal for the alternative programs is to transition students to their post-secondary education through dual credits, college visits, shadowing a student, attending open house activities or making application to attend College. Very few of our clients make application to attend university but we would assist them with that registration process as well.

Prince Charles Secondary Program

Prince Charles Secondary Program (formerly the Late School) provides an opportunity for students unable to attend regular high school classes to complete their high school diploma. All classes are held at Prince Charles Secondary Program, 550 Northern Ave (across from Sault College). Classes run from 10:00am to 2:30pm pm Monday to Friday.

Prince Charles Secondary Program offers:

• Independent learning

• Personalized instruction

• Self-paced learning

• City bus passes to eligible students

• A variety of high school credited courses

Students who are 16 to 20 years and not attending school can attend Prince Charles Secondary Program and may participate in all extra-curricular activities.

Students enrolled at Prince Charles can also be timetabled into regular day school courses.
For more information, contact your Guidance department or call Prince Charles Secondary Program at 705.945.7194. You can start at any time!

Kina Awiiya Secondary Program

The Kina Awiiya Secondary Program infuses First Nation Cultural values, aspirations and beliefs into all areas of the curriculum. English courses select literature that is culturally based or culturally significant; the foods program and the Outdoor Education program also choose projects and activities designed with native heritage and cultural teachings in mind.

The program started with one classroom, one teacher and 25 students on the second floor of the Indigenous Friendship Centre in 2001. It now occupies the second floor of ADSB Community Hub on Albert Street West.

Kina Awiiya Secondary Requirements & Responsibilities:

Students should be a least 16 years of age and out of school for at least one month. Part-time students must attend a minimum of 7.5 hours per week and full-time students must attend a minimum of 15 hours per week. Students must also complete 2 lessons per week and participate in monthly student meetings.

To find out what Courses are available for the current school year please contact the school directly.

Kina Awiiya Secondary Program (formerly Urban Aboriginal School)

241 Albert St. West

Sault Ste Marie, ON P6A 7B6

Main Office 705-945-7122

Principal's Line 705-945-7122 ext 28500

Guidance / Student Success 705-945-7122 ext 28540

For further information contact: IFC Education Coordinator at 705-945-0963. Or visit the Sault Ste Marie Indigenous Friendship Centre website at: www.ssmifc.com