Kwantlen Park Secondary Parent Advisory Council

DID YOU KNOW…?
Kwantlen Park now has a YES Program!

What is the Y.E.S. Program?
The Y.E.S. program (Youth Educational Support Program) supports at-risk and vulnerable students in coping with issues that interfere with their academic performance.  We strive to utilize and build on a student’s strengths, build their self esteem and feelings of worth, foster a sense of belonging in the school and larger community, and to provide an incentive to stay in school.  We also offer a breakfast and a lunch program during the morning and lunch hour drop-in times!

Who are the Y.E.S. workers?
I am the Coordinator of the YES Program and am here on a daily basis and I’m delighted to be entering my 2nd year in this position.  The Y.E.S. workers (identified by their YES badges) are practicum students from local colleges and universities who are learning how to work with youth.  They come from various programs such as Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Psychology, Human Services, Nursing etc. and spend their practicums with us in the YES Program. Y.E.S. workers develop and maintain a caseload of students they will support for the duration of their practicums, in addition to developing and implementing activities, groups or programs for students.

Where is Y.E.S. located?
We are in Portable 9, just outside the Den.  We are open throughout the school day.  Though we are available to students primarily before school, at lunch-time and after school, with teacher permission a student may also request to see us at other times.  You will regularly see us walking within the school and connecting with students.

When and how do I refer a student?
Any and all students can access YES and can be referred ANYTIME by almost anyone!   I can be reached at 604-588-6934 ext 2378, or forman_d@sd36.bc.ca.  Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about our program or any of the initiatives and activities we are running.

Sincerely,
Dynell Forman
Y.E.S. Program Coordinator

What does YES offer?

• Drop-in lounge
• Games/Activities
• Special events
• Individual support/planning
• Conflict Resolution
• Student Advocacy

Who can come to YES?

Anyone!
Especially if you need help with:

• Friendship
• Boy/Girl Trouble
• Family problem
• Drugs and alcoho
• Balancing work and schoo
• Self-estee
• Attendanc
• Building a support syste
• Connecting with your counsello
• Or anything else you need to talk about!

Dynell Forman – YES Coordinator
Kwantlen Park Secondary

Hours are Monday - Friday: 8am-3:30pm
Drop-In Lounge open: Monday - Friday
Before School: 8:00am-8:15am (Breakfast available)

At Lunch: 11:09am-11:54am (Lunch available)
Monday - Games day
Tuesday -  YES Council meets
Wednesday - Games day
Thursday - No planned activities
Friday - Games/Activity day

After School: 2:38pm-3:30pm
Monday - Lounge Open & Catchup Club
Tuesday -  Lounge Open OR SFU games club 3pm -5pm
Wednesday - Lounge Open & Catchup Club
Thursday - Table tennis in the Den - 2:50-3:30pm
Friday - Games/Activity day