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Windsor House
Alternative Program
Phone: 604-903-3366
E-mail:
whs@whs.at.org
Address: 2132 Hamilton Ave., North Vancouver,
BC, V7P 2M3
Contact: Barbara Leigh, Meghan Carrico
Website:
whs.at.org
Year Founded: 1971
Ages Served: 5-19
Estimated Number of Students: 120
Funding: Public
Description:
Windsor House is a community that consists of
students, staff, parents, graduates and
volunteers. The Windsor House Alternative
Program is in an ongoing state of evolution as
it reflects the direction and concerns of its
current community members. The rules change
constantly as the community adjusts to new
challenges. What does not change, however, is
our overriding commitment of respect for oneself
and others, and guidelines around school
district policies i.e. student conduct and
safety. Responsibilities go along with rights.
Community members expect freely given
commitments to be honored. We, as a community,
want to encourage our children to take control
of their own lives, to make autonomous decisions
and follow through on them. They need to make
real choices. It is our job to maintain firm
boundaries around actions that are not
acceptable to the community. We model
questioning not only overt instances of
discrimination and prejudice, but also the
subtle assumptions that tend to permeate our
society. We are committed to providing an
accepting environment for everyone in our
community. We welcome people with varied racial,
ethnic and economic backgrounds. Relationship is
the key to success. Every staff member works
hard to build strong, trust-based relationships
with each student.
Everyone is addressed by his or her first name.
You are treated as a person and your point of
view is not written off. Windsor House has its
own personality. It is a vibrant community; a
highly stimulating environment that generates
intrinsic motivation.
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