Maplewood Alternative High School

Maplewood Alternative High School is an extension of Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School for students of high school age and has been built on our experience of over forty years of working with students with learning differences. Maplewood Alternative is dedicated to providing a personalized learning environment for students with learning needs and pre... ferences that are not typically addressed in a traditional school setting. Learn more about our school HERE . At Maplewood, we believe: That all students should have the opportunity to maximize their individual potential; That education is a journey and that students should have the power to follow their own individual paths to success; and, That school should strive to adapt to the needs of students, not students to the needs and structures of school. Situated in a semi-rural setting in the Maplewood community in North Vancouver, Maplewood Alternative has a large campus with playing fields and opportunities for outdoor and environmental education. The school has a gymnasium; a creative arts studio; a performing arts cottage; a brand new science lab; and a full library. The campus also features a large-scale mural that was developed with an award-winning Vancouver artist Carson (Chairman) Ting to add a colourful and engaging element to the exterior of the school. The art installation, reflecting Carsons fun graffiti style, is intended to excite and inspire students. Check out this videodocumenting Carsons artistic process. Maplewood is a fully wireless learning environment and we provide individual student laptop computers and iPads to support the teaching and learning process. Each teaching area is equipped with a SmartBoard and full access to online resources and support. In addition to our bright and spacious classrooms and learning spaces, we have a fully-equipped Science Lab; a Creative Arts Centre; a Music and Performing Arts Centre; a gymnasium and large playing fields. At Maplewood we strive to provide a wide range of resources to match every student need ...Read More