The John Bosco Achievement Centre (JBAC) is a transitional educational model designed to engage street involved youth in academic studies outside of the traditional classroom setting. For some youth, an alternative method of learning is required in order to achieve success academically. The school is based on the philosophy that all students can experience success and that some will graduate in a non-traditional academic environment. JBAC provides full time course instruction with a qualified teacher through a partnership with Lester B. Pearson High School which is part of the Ottawa Catholic School Board. The teacher provides educational assistance for all high school courses, GED preparation, co-op courses, and school registration. In addition, the teacher provides guidance to the students to work toward completion of their high school diploma. JBAC is partnered with Youturn Youth Services and as such has a Social Support Staff from both Youturn and OCH to provide youth in the classroom with supports that will ensure academic success. The role of the Social Support Worker is to provide one-on-one social support and assist youth with any issues beyond academia that may be preventing them from being successful in the classroom. The support could include but not is not limited to literacy, financial, housing, legal, familial, mental health, substance use/abuse, counselling and basic needs. In conjunction with the teacher, the Social Support Worker ensures that each student has a social support action plan.
JBAC is beneficial in that youth who are not successful in a traditional high school setting have the opportunity to graduate and go on to College, University or to choose a career path.
CONTACT
info@operationcomehome.ca
Phone: 613-230-4663