Community
Cooperation
Communication
Courage
Critical Thinking
Consequences
Compassion
When our doors opened in 1995 we had four students.
Over the past 29 years we have taught over 2500 young people.
95% of the students who register, graduate!
History
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In 1995 teacher James Watts and businessman David Brereton designed a new kind of school: one aimed at meeting the needs of de-motivated students.
This unique school is built on the following values:
Fun
Health & Safety
Individualized learning
Alternative approaches
Family
Community
Social Justice
The Environment
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From this platform, we use high school subjects as vehicles to help each student discover his or her purpose. To do this we physically explore our world and enthusiastically experience life, actively engaging our students in their own learning. Ultimately we discover that when we intentionally invest in the lives of others, we are truly rich!
Over the past 29 years, we have watched hundreds of students thrive in this stimulating learning environment.
James Watts
Principal - Teacher
B.A. Concordia
B.Ed. Concordia
M.Ed. McGill
Ph.D. Candidate Concordia
James Watts is the founder of EdPus High School. He is an enthusiastic teacher who uses many different methods to share lessons with his students. He is the parent of two young adults, a recipient of the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence, an annual presenter at QPAT, and a sought-after public speaker. He is also the author of Happy Parent – a novel about parenting teens.
Parent Testimonials:
"Mr. Watts is not a conventional teacher. He uses the canvas of city life to create a stimulating learning environment. He takes his students out of the classroom to help them explore their physical and mental capacities."
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"My son was falling through the cracks of the system and was just about to give up in Adult Ed when he tried a course at EdPlus (...). The change in him was amazing and I know it was due to Mr. Watts and his teaching, commitment and leadership of his team/students."
Student Testimonials:
"This school rocks! I can't stop learning stuff."
Kim Perry
Administration
B.A. Human Relations
Kim joined the EdPlus team in 2005. Her original task as office manager soon expanded into guidance counsellor, "nurse", and substitute teacher. She currently teaches a life skills class and leads a cooking club at lunchtime. Other responsibilities include meeting with parents, coordinating special events and inviting guest speakers. Kim's office has become a safe place for students who need a time out or a pep talk.
Jessica Zhang
Teacher
B.Ed., B.A. psychology,
M.Ed. counseling psychology
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With a background in psychology and education, Jessica is passionate about helping people, whether it's supporting high school students in reaching their goals or coaching adults going through a difficult life transition. Using tools like mindfulness, meditation, and psychology, she draws from her diverse work and life experiences to teach, guide and support her students. She is the parent of two young children, an avid swimmer, a nature aficionado and has traveled to many different countries including Cambodia, Peru, and China.