The Senior High Academic Re-entry Program (SHARP) is an alternative high school setting, located on an off-campus site.
· Has a low student-teacher ratio designed to assist “at risk” students in achieving success.
· Attempts to develop and maintain skills and behaviours required to complete a high school diploma.
· Strives to re-enter students back into the mainstream.
How we function
SHARP works on a 10-week quarter system. Each quarter begins approximately on:
First week of September 1st Quarter
Mid November 2nd Quarter
Last week of January 3rd Quarter
Mid April 4th Quarter
Each quarter consists of either two core credits or one core and one optional credit.
Application procedure
In order to apply for admission to SHARP:
· An application must be completed by a counsellor/administrator from one of the River East Transcona School Division high schools or junior high schools.
· The completed application and a copy of the most current transcript or report card will be faxed to SHARP prior to the interview.
· Upon review of the documents, the student will be contacted to set up an interview time.
· Parents/guardians must attend the interview with the student.