Contact Information |
Principal: Mr. Rudi Tschritter |
Phone: (403) 526-7877 . Fax: (403) 529-1731 . email: outreach@sd76.ab.ca |
“Growth and development through diversity, safety and nuturing”
Medicine Hat and district area are currently able to access five alternative educational programs in School District No. 76. These programs are housed in non-traditional school settings, and all have direct or indirect involvement with other community agencies. Each program offers educational programming based on the Alberta Learning Program of Studies.
Our mission is to provide unique opportunities for individuals to grow and develop within a diverse, safe and nurturing environment.
Our programs include:
Medicine Hat Alternative High Program
Phone: 526-7877
Medicine Hat Alternative High Program offers students the chance to earn their high school diploma in an environment that is informal, supportive, and flexible. This program is geared towards students who are 16-19 years old who have the ability to succeed in an independent environment, when traditional high schools have not met their social and educational needs. In addition to academic development, students can access help with career planning, life management and self-esteem building.
Right from the beginning, students are entrusted with a high level of ownership and responsibility. The program is production based with weekly hand-ins required to maintain a spot in the program. The school is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 3:30pm for hand-ins and tutorials.
YMCA Stay in School Program
Phone: 526-7877
The YMCA Stay in School Program offers educational and life-skill programming to students grades 7 to 9. These students have the ability to succeed, but for one reason or another have not been successful in a regular junior high school setting.
Classes are held daily with mandatory attendance in a more flexible and supportive environment. Smaller class sizes, modified instruction, and a shorter school day are just a few of the factors that make our students more successful. In addition to academic development, students can access help with career planning, life management and self-esteem building. The YMCA Stay in School Program works as a team with students, parents, and community agencies in sharing the successes and responsibilities of problem solving. The program offers courses that meet the high standards of the Alberta Education Curriculum through classroom instruction from 9:00 to 3:00pm, Monday through Friday.
The Saamis “Real” Program
Phone: 504-2868
This school is designed for youth between the ages of 12 and 17 with severe behavioural and/or emotional disorders. Students can access programming though the “Inn Between Youth Shelter”, Alberta Children's Services, and the Medicine Hat School District No. 76. The “REAL” program focuses on education, vocational preparation, individual, group and family counselling/interventions. Classes are held Monday to Friday with mandatory attendance,
The PAS Program
Phone: 526-7877 or 502-8648 ext. 1519
Palliser Adolescent Services (PAS) is a collection of coordinated Mental Health Services for adolescents experiencing mental health difficulties. The services are available to residents of the Palliser Health Region and do NOT require hospitalization.
Comprehensive, multidisciplinary assessment and/or treatment are offered in varying degrees of intensity. Most adolescents and families enter into a comprehensive day program lasting approximately six weeks.
PAS is located in the Rehabilitation Building of the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. Services are provided: Monday to Thursday from 9:00 to 3:00pm, and Friday from 9:00 to 12:00pm.YMCA Young Mom's Program
Phone: 527-9466
The Young Moms Program is offered in partnership with Medicine Hat School district No. 76. The program is designed to assist pregnant and parenting individuals up to 19 years of age with attaining a high school education.
