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English Learners Department

Family Resources

GLTS Multicultural Parents Advisory Council Family Resource Guide

Memorial Hall Library

  • 2 North Main Street
  • Andover, MA 01810

ESL collection on the ground floor. Website offers additional resources.

mhl.org

International Institute of Greater Lawrence

  • 125 Amesbury Street
  • Lawrence, MA 01840-1317
  • (978) 687-0981

Free English Classes, Immigrant & Legal Services

Cambridge College

  • 360 Merrimack Street, Lawrence, MA
  • (978) 738-0502

Cambridge College Website

Academic English; Fee charged

Casa Dominicana

  • 170 Common Street, Suite 307
  • Lawrence, MA 01840
  • (978) 407-3702

www.casadominicana.org

Levels 0-1; Fee charged

Lawrence Families & Youth Initiative (LMCC)

  • 112 A East Haverhill Street
  • Lawrence, MA 01840
  • (978) 332-8250

Levels 0-1; Free Classes!

Lazarus House Ministries

  • 412 Hampshire Street, Lawrence, MA
  • (978) 689-8575

www.lazarushouse.org

Levels 0-3; Free Classes!

Maria del Pilar Quintana Center

  • 404 Haverhill Street, Lawrence, MA
  • (978) 794-5399

www.lfdcs.org

Levels 0-4 ESL for Citizenship; Fee charged

Training Unlimited

  • 15 Union Street, Lawrence, MA
  • (978) 975-0200

trainingunltd.com

Computers, Medical, Accounting, and more. Levels 4-6; fee charged.

Merrimack Valley Immigrant Center

  • 20 Ballard Road, Lawrence, MA
  • (978) 683-7316

mviec.org | asiancentermv.org

ESL, Workforce & Citizenship classes. Some free classes.

The YMCA

  • Lawrence: 40 Lawrence St | (978) 686-6191
  • Methuen: 129 Haverhill St | (978) 683-5266

www.mvymca.org

New England Puerto Rican Alliance

  • 50 Cross Street, Lawrence, MA
  • (978) 682-7105 | glcac.org

Free Conversation and Basic English Classes

NECC - Northern Essex Community College

  • 360 Merrimack Street, Lawrence, MA
  • ESL: (978) 659-1279 | Email

Variety of classes available throughout the year.

Greater Lawrence Family Health Center

  • 34 Haverhill St: (978) 686-0090
  • 150 Park St: (978) 685-1770
  • 73D Winthrop: (978) 686-3017
  • 700 Essex St: (978) 689-2400

www.glfhc.org

In-School Resources

Important GLTS Contacts

Discipline & Attendance Office: (978) 686-0194

  • Ana Medina, Parent Liaison Grades 9 & 11 - X 3042
  • Martha Carrasco, Parent Liaison Grades 10 & 12 - X 3041
  • Pauline Viera, Attendance Office Admin. Asst. - X 3035

GLTS Attendance Office

Call (978) 686-0194, then ask for "Extension 3037".

Call before 8:30 am if your student will be absent. Please write a note to let us know if your student is absent because of sickness when they return.

Homework Help Program

Meets in the GLTS library every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00pm to 4:30pm.

The 4:30 bus leaves from the door outside of the Discipline Office.

Report Cards and Grades

Issued 4 times each year and mailed home. Please notify the school if your address changes.

Stay After School with your Teacher

Mon, Tues, and Thurs from 2:30 to 2:55 pm. Students should let teachers know in advance.

Comcast Internet Essentials

Home internet service for under $10/month.

Transportation

Missing the bus is not an excuse to be absent. Some students keep $5 at home for a taxi if they miss the bus.

  • Merrimack Taxi: 978-687-0911

Guidance Department Office

  • Main Phone: (978) 686-0183
  • Gina Castillo, Secretary Grade 9 - X 2063
  • Arleen Kennedy, Secretary Grades 10/11 - X 2062
  • Carol Fazioli, Secretary Grade 12 - X 2061

Guidance Department

Main Phone: (978) 686-0194

  • Kathleen Clemente, Adjustment Counselor - X 2058
  • Kathleen Dollard, Adjustment Counselor - X 2054
  • Ellen Mahoney, Career Counselor - X 2067

Counselor for: Machine Technology

9th Grade Guidance Counselors

  • A-L: Kathleen Scanlon-Canzano
  • (978) 686-0194 X2055 | Email
  • M-Z: Jenna Simard
  • (978) 686-0194 X 2066 | Email

10th-12th Grade: Chris Plourde

Programs: Carpentry, Electricity, HVAC, Electronics, Pre-Engineering, Plumbing

10th-12th Grade: Colleen Abdulla

Programs: Auto Collision, Auto Tech, Barbering, Cosmetology, Marketing

10th-12th Grade: Tim Cusack

Programs: Biotech, Dental Assisting, Health Careers, Metal Fabrication

10th-12th Grade: Diana Greer

Programs: Culinary, Graphic Comms, Business Tech, Info Tech

Banking

Open an account with Eastern Bank and receive $50.

Driver's Ed at GLTS

Cost $500 ($250 deposit). Mon-Wed 2:45-5:00PM. Must have MA Permit. Apps at Reception.

Massachusetts Driver's Permit

Apply at age 16 at the RMV.

  • 73 Winthrop Ave, Lawrence
  • $30 Fee | Written & Vision Test
  • RMV Website

Massachusetts Driver's License

Apply at 16 years and 6 months.

  • $35 Road Test Fee | $50 License Fee
  • 40 hours driving required
  • Must have permit for 6 months