High school students, Grade 11 and 12, wishing to register at Jameswood Alternative School (JAS) must live within the St. James-Assiniboia School Division and be registered at/attending any of the SJASD senior years schools.  The first step towards admission is a conversation with the student's assigned guidance counsellor or Administrator at their current school to determine if a referral to Jameswood Alternative School would be an appropriate next step. 

 

Admission is based on both JAS capacity to serve additional students and the determination that the school’s program will be an appropriate option to address the applicant’s academic and social/emotional/behavioral needs. Some students who would otherwise meet admission criteria may not be accepted based on a lack of capacity since staffing and space is limited. If space is available, a decision will be made to determine whether the student meets criteria and is likely to be successful in the program. JAS is not a resource program. JAS may not be the right fit for some students; therefore applicants will be referred back to their catchment school.

Please note: Referred students should want to come to Jameswood Alternative School. Students must be self-motivated and prepared to make positive changes in their lives to ensure success.