Our school has comfortable lodging accommodations conveniently located on campus available to students who reside beyond the limits of day travel. Students and their families work collaboratively with the school and lodging staff to achieve academic success and support students along their path to reaching their academic potential, fueling their passions and achieving their lifetime goals and dreams upon graduation. With appropriate supports for each student, they are encouraged to develop a sense of independence and an increased level of responsibility, which prepares them for post-secondary education, as well as living independently within their community.

Each lodging student’s age and level of independence is considered when we decide on a placement. As the student reaches their goals, new opportunities and experiences are introduced which provide the students with encouragement to continue to obtain a greater level of independence and success. Every evening, students receive support with academics during a dedicated study hour. Lodgings and teaching staff connect to share information about what a student needs to work on and together they monitor each student’s progress and make adjustments to the learning plan as required. Study rooms are fully equipped with modern assistive technology and are available to all students.

At the beginning of each school year, Student Development Plans are developed for each student, with input from the student, their parents/guardians, student support counsellors, and teachers. Goals included in these plans typically include independent living skills, volunteer opportunities, post-secondary planning, financial planning, community service hours, etc.

In the evenings, students enjoy a wide range of social and recreational opportunities. In addition, there are a number of community-based outings and trips planned throughout the school year.

Students are encouraged to have regular contact with family members and friends by email, texting, skype, and visits to the lodgings. Staff are in close contact with student’s parents/guardians on a weekly basis and parents are encouraged to contact us at any time. Parents are always welcome to visit the lodging to see their child’s accomplishments.

Student Lodging Program Admissions:

Students may be admitted to student lodging if the student lives 115 kilometres or more away from the school or the commute by car between where the pupil lives and the School is 70 minutes or more or it is in the best interests of the pupil.