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A new alternative option for high school
JU High School offers a small scale environment where young people choose to be at the center of their own education. By committing to long-term projects, teens (12-17 years old) develop competencies important to them, in order to flourish as the engaged citizens they are.
Our Project-based Learning Program and our Youth Clubs are both open to homeschoolers and school kids alike. We adapt our approach to your needs and to your educational choices.
We are proudly affiliated with the international network of Big Picture Learning programs.
Intro

Who would be well suited for JU High School?
Any teen who wants to lead their own education, develop as a self-directed learner, and master skills via project based pedagogy will thrive at JU High School. We consider young people fully apt to make decisions that will shape their educational path, and we offer them a space to meet up, to study, to share and exchange with a community of like-minded people, and to exhibit their work.
We welcome students who go to school as well as youth who have chosen to pursue their high school education outside the school system.
Project-based learning
Project-based Learning Program
Homeschoolers who wish to include high quality external resources in their learning plan can participate in our Project-based Learning Program and make their weekly schedule directly with their JU mentor in order to maximize productivity and well-being. Their flexible schedule may include on-site time at JU learning center, virtual meetings, and outings connected to their studies.

Approach:
All teens have personal interests and ambitions that drive them forward. By joining the JU community, young people will benefit from individual mentorship by one of our team members, and support in the development of a project that they will design themselves.
Their mentor will help them:
- define their project objectives
- organise the steps necessary to achieve their goals
- figure out the resources and materials required
- track progress
- kickstart any networking that the young person feels would benefit the success of their project
- communicate the results of their project and display their learning to the community
By working on several projects each year, not only will the participant feel proud of their accomplishments and start building an impressive academic portfolio, they will also develop high level skills in entrepreneurship, research, and artistic expression. In other words, they progress significantly along the path to becoming an expert in the fields that they care about and may potentially want to explore for years to come.
Quebec Education Program:
All teens in the province are required to study the QEP, whether they are homeschoolers or school kids. Participants in our Project-based Learning Program center have access to qualified teachers for any tutorials they may request, as well as a wide range of ministry-approved textbooks, workbooks, learning guides, and online resources. These tools and materials are often reassuring complements to what parents can provide their homeschoolers.
Furthermore, preparation for the Ministry Exams is sometimes a stressful part of the year for teens writing the tests. At JU we help out with the preparation process for those who wish to review the material covered and practice exam format test-taking. This is especially useful for homeschooled kids who may not have had much experience in test-taking.

Participants in our Project-based Learning Program can also expect:
- a triangular collaboration around each project (the teen, the JU mentor, the parent.s)
- internships starting in Secondary 4
- holistic evaluation via portfolio and interview
- the possibility to obtain the International Big Picture Learning Credential, recognized as admission criteria by several universities around the world
Youth Clubs
Youth Clubs
Although teens are not kids any longer, they do continue (just like adults!) to learn through play and by making friends. The young people who attend Jardin Urbain can sign up for our Youth Clubs, which run throughout the week from 3:30 to 5:00 on a drop-in basis. JU adults are participants and guides in these clubs, and they are a great opportunity for teens to learn new skills and meet people with common interests.
3:30 - 5:00
Your arrival and departure times are up to you!
Tuesday - Theater (5 spots left)
Wednesday - Go Game (6 spots left)
Thursday - Photography (5 spots left)

Registration
How to register
To register, or for any questions, please contact Karina at 438-993-9642 or info@lejardinurbain.ca.
Price
Our Project-based Learning Program costs $130 per session (6-8 weeks).
*Personalised schedule
Our Youth Clubs cost $12 per day.
*3:30-5:00
Looking forward to meeting you soon!
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