Junior High Learning Hub

Connections for Learning Junior High Learning Hub provides flexible, innovative programming to help students realize success in their career and educational goals. This program focuses on the individual needs of students, with students, parents, teachers, and administration working closely together to create a personalized program plan that addresses academic, social/emotional, health, and wellness needs.

It is important to note that the Junior High Learning Hub is not a program of choice. Instead, it operates as a school-based referral system. The designated school collaborates with Junior High Learning Hub administration and parents/guardians to determine whether there is a good fit and whether the student would benefit from joining the program to better meet their individual needs.

Junior High Programming

The Learning Environment 

The unique learning environment of our Outreach program offers a number of benefits:

  • Opportunity for flexible scheduling (a combination of in-school and out-of-school learning, if appropriate) 
     
  • Small numbers of students
     
  • Community building activities 
     
  • Learning is designed to meet students at their own level
    • Flexibility in subject focus of learning 
    • Flexibility in pace of learning 
    • Flexibility in the way an individual student learns best (students can show what they know in different ways) 
       
  • Opportunities for social/emotional support and learning 
     
  • Combination of individual and group learning 
     
  • Unique learning opportunities and experiences (field trips, community based programming etc.) 
     
  • Student and family support from the Connections for Learning Wellness Team:
    • Can connect families to outside agencies and resources, including those that help with managing:
      • Individual and family stressors
      • Substance abuse
      • Violence
      • Adolescent issues
      • Coping
      • Blended family issues
      • Anxiety
         
    • Offers family and parent learning opportunities on a variety of topics, including:
      • Conflict resolution
      • Parenting skills
      • Health and wellness
      • Stress management
      • Self-help support groups

Junior High Learning Hub

Student Responsibilities and Commitments

The Junior High Learning Hub is designed to support students in achieving success through flexible and personalized programming. To make the most of this opportunity, students are expected to:

  • Be engaged and active participants in their learning.
  • Respect the learning environment so all students can thrive.
  • Demonstrate responsibility in attending, completing work, and following through on commitments.
  • Work collaboratively with peers, staff, and parents/guardians to support both academic and personal growth.

Should concerns arise regarding a student’s engagement, participation, or respect for the learning environment, the following steps will be taken:

Step 1. A meeting will be scheduled with the teachers, administration, and parents/guardians (and the student, if appropriate). The purpose of this meeting is to identify the concerns, ask “What can we do to help?”, and determine if adjustments to programming or scheduling are needed.

Step 2. If, after two weeks, there are no improvements, the student’s schedule will shift to (voluntary) Thursday evenings for further support. An opportunity for the drop in for academic and social support on Thursdays 430-730. 

Step 3. Once the student demonstrates increased engagement and readiness, and with the agreement of teachers and administration, they can return to their regular in-person schedule at the Hub.

Step 4.  If a student is not yet ready to return to in-person learning at the Hub, alternative options will be explored. These may include continuing with Thursday evening drop-off and pick-up of modules or transitioning back to their designated school to ensure ongoing support and success.

Outreach Schedules

Junior High Learning Hub (Spruce Grove) Outreach Hours

Monday-Friday: 8:15am-3:30pm
Thursday Evenings: 4:30-7:30pm

Times

Events

8:30am-9am Soft Start
9am-9:45am

DEAR/ Read Aloud

Current Event

9:45a-10am Break
10am-10:30am Daily Physical Activity
10:30am-11:15am Academic Working Time
11:15am-12pm Lunch
12pm-12:45pm Collaborative Time
12:45pm-1:45pm Academic Working Time
1:45pm-2pm Break
2pm-2:45pm Career Prep/Options
2:45pm-3pm Dismissal

Senior High (Spruce Grove) Outreach Hours

Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-4pm
Tuesday & Thursday Evenings: 4:30-7:30pm

Locations

Spruce Grove High School Outreach

WEST entrance 505 McLeod Ave, Spruce Grove

Hours of Operation

Monday to Thursday: 8:30am-4pm
Tuesday & Thursday evenings: 4:30-7:30pm
Friday mornings: 8:30-11:45am (for course material pickup and drop-off only)