Public Alternative Secondary School offers resources and support for our students and their families.
Register for school
Learn how to register students for school at Public Alternative Secondary School whether they are starting Grade 9 or are new to the area and entering a different grade at our school for the first time.
Report an absence
Find out how to notify us if a student will be absent or late for school.
Mental health and well-being
At Public Alternative Secondary School we are committed to creating a safe and open environment for students to seek the resources and support they need. Check out our resources for mental health and well-being.
Homework Help
Learn more about the free online, math-based Homework Help program available to students.
Community involvement hours
All secondary school students in the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) must complete 40 community service hours to graduate. Learn more about what counts as community service and different ways you can volunteer.
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)
All secondary school students in Ontario must pass the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) to graduate. Learn more about the test requirements and available tutoring.
Awards, bursaries and scholarships
Check out what awards, scholarships and bursaries are available and find out how to apply for them.
Grade 8 transition
The transition from Grade 8 to Grade 9 can be challenging for students. Learn how our guidance counsellors and parents and guardians can support students in this transition.
Parent and guardian engagement
Learn how to get involved in your student's education at Public Alternative Secondary School.