The Fort McKay E-Learning Centre

Fort McKay E-Learning is an alternative learning centre for students who are not attending mainstream schools in Fort McMurray. The classroom is located on Fort McKay Road in the E-Learning Centre Building. The goal of the E-Learning Program is to assist students to be more self-sufficient by developing their sense of self-esteem and providing a learning environment where they can be successful.

Student Enrollment Information:

• Junior High Program: grades 7 to 9.
• Senior High Program: grades 10 to 12 and adult upgrading students.
• Average enrollment: 15 full-time students per semester.
• Staff: 1 classroom teacher and Education Assistant.

Academic Information:

• Core Courses are delivered both online through SCcyber and Alberta Distance Learning Module courses.
• Students earn locally developed “Special Project” credits delivered through experiential learning opportunities in cultural teachings, crafts, art, mental health, and health-related workshops, and volunteer work.
• Career and Technology Studies credits through taking Regalia making in Fashions Studies, Foods courses, and work-related safety courses.
• E-Learning is committed to engaging students in Physical Education through daily classes at the Fitness Centre, McKay School Gymnasium, Arena, Powwow Dance Practice, and attending monthly Physical Education trips to places like MacDonald Island Park and Vista Ridge.

Post-Secondary Education Support Program

The objective of the Post-Secondary Student Support Program is to provide support to Fort McKay Band members who are pursuing access to upgrading and post-secondary education and to graduate with the skills and competencies needed to pursue individual careers and to contribute to the advancement of First Nations self-governance and economic self-reliance and to help promote a culture of life-long learning within the community of Fort McKay.

To obtain an application package, learn about the level of support available, and Post-Secondary Policies go to www.fortmckayeducation.ca

Transportation and Commuting Students

FMFN Education Department maintains a fleet of buses that safely transport our students to and from Fort McMurray schools every day. In the spirit of cooperation and organization requests for transportation are to be made well in advance. Please complete the Bus registration form at www.fortmckayeducation.ca/transportation/bussing-registration-form

School options are selected based on start times and efficient bus routes:

• Father Patrick Mercredi Community School
• Holy Trinity High School

For further information please go to www.fortmckayeducation.ca/transportation