Outreach Programs

Next Step

NEXT STEP offers a wide variety of programming and course selections to assist students in meeting their educational needs. Whether you want to become a full or part-time student in one of our junior high or senior high programs, are interested in home education or are an adult learner, we provide alternative choices for academic success.

We have four Next Step locations: Sherwood Park (780-464-1899), Fort Saskatchewan (780-992-0101), Lamont (780-895-1092) and Vegreville (780-632-7998).

Located in community-based sites in Sherwood Park, Fort Saskatchewan, Vegreville and Lamont, Next Step provides students with:

• a safe, comfortable environment
• the flexibility of individual schedules
• the opportunity to take responsibility for their own education and to experience success
• an encouraging and respectful staff

Mission

To provide each student with the individual attention, guidance, and encouragement in order for them to successfully complete their educational goals.

Beliefs

• All students can learn and experience success.
• A quality education contributes to the emotional, intellectual, physical, and social development of the student.
• Learning is a lifelong process in which education plays a fundamental role.
• Our program must be innovative, flexible, and continuously improving in order to meet the challenges presented by change.
• Integrity, honesty, tolerance, and responsible behaviour must be fundamental in all that we do.
• All students deserve a safe and caring environment.
• Education is the foundation of success.

Programs/Services

Students are involved in setting up their own programs and regular goal setting. Attendance and work completion schedules are flexible and are designed to meet individual student needs.

Next Step School Education Plan

LOCATIONS:

• Sherwood Park (Grades 7-12, Home Education): 1604 Sherwood Drive, 780-464-1899
• Fort Saskatchewan (Grades 10-12): 9807-108 St., 780-992-0101
• Lamont (Grades 10-12): 5008-50 Ave., 780-895-1092
• Vegreville (Grades 10-12): 4908-50 Ave., 780-632-7998

For further information contact:

Paul Pallister, Principal, Next Step
Phone: (780) 464-1899
Website: www.eipsnextstep.ca
E-mail: nextstep@eips.ca

Home Education & Blended Programs

Upon request, EIPS will work with parents to help develop educational programs and plans to meet the needs of students (K-12) while adhering to the School Act.

For further information:
Website: www.eipshomeeducation.ca  
Phone: (780) 410-2942
Send an e-mail to EIPS Home Education via our contact form.