PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE It is with great pride that I introduce you to Gary Allan High School, a place of opportunity. We are a school with numerous programs at 8 different sites within the Halton community. Our population of about 1500 students ranges in age from 14 to 87. By offering opportunities for a very diverse group of learners in alternative, adult and community based programs, we believe that all students can learn and achieve their goals. Gary Allan High School provides alternative approaches to those offered in a traditional school setting, and facilitates learning through a highly individualized approach. Courses are offered at all levels of difficulty and in most subject disciplines. Continuous entry into many of our programs provides flexibility to start and to finish the program at various times throughout the year. Regardless of your educational background, we have a program to take you to that next step. Whether entering the workplace or an apprenticeship, going to university or college, or learning new skills to make a career change, we have a program that is right for you. I have learned many things during my career, but perhaps one of the most important is that each of us needs to feel connected. At Gary Allan I see this happening for students on a daily basis in my role as principal. The staff here are top-notch, focusing first on the student and secondly on the curriculum. Building a strong working relationship with each of our students, and determining how they learn best, ensure we are successful in meeting their needs. The individualized caring approach that staff take with each student is the reason we are so successful. I am very proud to be part of a longstanding tradition of providing alternative and innovative programming at Gary Allan High School. We welcome your enquiries about our many program options, and would be happy to speak with you to answer any questions that you may have. At Gary Allan we do “whatever it takes”, and will do what we can to help make a difference for you! Getting started is your first step to success. I invite you to call us today! Principal |