How do I register?
Students who wish to enroll in the Outreach Program will:
a) complete the registration package
b) provide birth certificate, passport or status card (we will copy)
c) participate in an approx. 45-minute meeting with a teacher at the Outreach School
d) pay applicable fees
The Outreach School Centre accepts registrations on an ongoing basis, throughout most of the school year. Some grade 12 courses operate on strict diploma schedules set by Alberta Education. Please refer to your school agenda for important dates.
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What does it cost to attend Outreach?
All fees must be paid in full, or other arrangements for payment made, before course materials can be given to students. Payment may be made by cash, cheque, debit card, Visa or Mastercard.
A fee waiver program is available to families with low incomes. Forms are available from any staff member.
Until fees are paid, students are encouraged to start their courses by working at the school. A student work area is open during the hours the school is open.
Two types of fees apply to most courses:
Instructional Materials Fee (IMF) is non-refundable.
DAMAGE DEPOSITS (D/D) At the Outreach School Centre you don’t need to purchase your textbooks but you do need to pay a damage deposit to ensure their timely return in good condition. These fees vary according to the individual course and range between $5 and $150.
OUTREACH FEES
Adults (Over 19 years on Sep 1st)
please contact school for full details
Grades 1 - 5
IMF fee - None
D/D fee - None
Grades 6 - 9
IMF fee - $40.00 ($20.00 on or after February 1)
D/D fee - Applicable D/D (yearly maximum of $150.00)
Students in Grades 1 through 9 wanting to register after September 30 must receive approval from the principal, prior to registering.
Grades 10 -12
IMF fee - is based on course costs ($100.00 yearly maximum**)
D/D fee - Applicable D/D ($150.00 yearly maximum)
OTHER FEES
Work Experience $25.00 Course fee payable at the time the student/employee contract is submitted to the school, which is included in the yearly maximum of $100.00.
**Alberta Distance Education Courses There is an additional IMF fee that is not included in the annual IMF Maximum.
Alberta Education Diploma Exam Fee $26.50 fee charged by Alberta Learning for students rewriting a diploma exam. This must be sent to Alberta Learning prior to rewriting the diploma exam.
HOME EDUCATION FEES
The Home Education program must commence prior to September 30 and be completed by the date in the agenda book.
If you require more information on this program, please contact the Home Education Coordinator.
APPROVAL IS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY INTO THIS PROGRAM.
Grades 1 - 5 Registration fee - None
D/D fee - None
Grades 6 - 12 Registration fee - $40.00
D/D fee - $150.00 yearly maximum
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How does the damage deposit work?
All materials must be returned to the school
• Upon course completion
• If you withdraw from a course
When ALL books are returned the student’s file will be submitted for a damage deposit refund. A refund request will be processed within approximately 2 weeks. A cheque will then be issued payable to the person who paid the fee, whose name appears on the receipt. The refund cheque will then be mailed.
Please make sure the school always as your current address and phone number.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
• ALL monies will be deposited immediately. Damage Deposit funds will be held in trust until the applicable books are returned to the school.
• No post-dated cheques will be accepted
• Replacement cost of any damaged or lost item may be deducted from your Damage/Loss Deposit refund or may be paid for separately.
Student Finance Classification
Full-time students completing 20 credits or more in the school year
* Please note Outreach School Centre students are categorized as part - time for financial assistance regardless of the number of credits completed.
Part-time students completing fewer than 20 credits in the school year
Application forms for Adult Student financing are available from:
Career Development Centre (name change - will update!!)
Phone: 340-5353 Fax: 340-7086
Provincial Building
Box 26
4701 - 52 Street
Red Deer, AB
T4N 6K8
Early application is recommended.
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