All of a sudden high school is more than just being popular and fitting in. It's more than math class and basketball season. It's more than next weeks' exam or cafeteria food. It's about your life. And now that you are going to be responsible for another life, it's about your future and the future of your baby. Finishing high school improves your chances for a better job, a better income and a better life for you and your baby.

Take a look at some of the options you have below. Financial assistance may be available to help you complete high school.

LEAP - Learning Earning And Parenting Program
This program is offered through Ontario Works which helps young parents aged 16-21 to complete high school, develop parenting skills and prepare for the workforce. Participation in LEAP is mandatory if you are 16 or 17, have not yet finished high school and you or your parent(s)/legal guardian(s) are receiving financial help from Ontario Works.

This is a voluntary program if you are between 18 to 21 years of age, have not finished high school and are receiving financial help from Ontario Works for either you or your children or if you are receiving financial help through Ontario Disability Support Program for either you are your parents.

Contact:
United Counties of Leeds & Grenville Social Services - Child Services Department at 613-345-4101 or 1-800-267-8146

County of Lanark -LEAP caseworker at 613-267-4200

Day School
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LEEDS & GRENVILLE

Athens District High School	613-924-2618
Brockville Collegiate Institute	613-345-5641
Gananoque Secondary School	613-382-4741
North Grenville District High School	613-258-3481
Rideau District High School	613-359-5391
St. Mary's Secondary School	613-342-4911
St. Micheal Catholic High School	613-258-7232
Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute	613-283-0288
Thousand Islands Secondary School	613-342-1100

LANARK

Almonte District High School	613-256-1470
Carleton Place High School	613-257-2720
Notre Dame Catholic High School	613-253-4700
Perth & District Collegiate Institute	613-267-3051
Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute	613-283-0288
St. John Catholic High School	613-267-4724

Adult and Alternative Learning
T.R. Leger School of Adult, Alternative and Continuing Education campus sites:

Brockville	613-342-1127
Gananoque	613-382-5285
Kemptville	613-258-8519
Prescott	613-925-1834
Smiths Falls	613-283-5418
Almonte	613-256-2519
Carleton Place	613-253-3626
Perth	613-267-4825
St. John's Catholic Education Centre Smiths Falls Campus Day School 613-283-4477

Offers:

• Literacy and basic skills programs
• Correspondence 4 credits courses towards a high school diploma
• On-site computer courses
• Credit courses towards a high school diploma

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Summer School
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For more information contact Brockville or Smiths Falls schools or T.R. Leger Adult, Alternative and Continuing Education in late spring.

Correspondence Courses
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Independent study courses are offered by Continuing Education at various centres in the County. You must be 16 years old to qualify. There is a $25 fee for each course taken. Call the Independent Learning Centre, Ministry of Education 1-800-387-5512.

Community College
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If you are over 19 years of age, you may qualify for mature student testing. This would allow you to be in community college without an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. You may obtain financial assistance though the Ontario Basic Skills Program. Call the Brockville Campus of St. Lawrence College for more information at 613-345-0660.

University
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You must be 21 years of age to apply to University as a mature student. Contact your university of choice for further information.

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