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Family Resources

GLTS Multicultural Parents Advisory
Council Family Resource Guide

Adult Learning Center 
(Lawrence Public Schools)

147 Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 722-8110

 
Adult Learning Center website

Memorial Hall Library

2 North Main Street
Andover, MA 01810

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

mhl.org

American Training/LARE Institute

6 Campanelli Drive
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 685-2151

www.americantraininginc.com


 

International Institute of Greater Lawrence

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

Free English Classes, Immigrant & Legal Services

newsletter November/December
International Institute on Facebook

Cambridge College

360 Merrimack Street
Building 9, Entry K, 4th Floor
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 738-0502

www.cambridgecollege.edu/locations/lawrence-ma

Academic English; Fee charged
Lawrence Community Works

168 Newbury Street
Lawrence, MA  01840
(978) 685-3115

http://www.lawrencecommunityworks.org/site/

Levels 0-5; 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!

Greater Lawrence Community 
Action Council

305 Essex Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 681-4900

Levels 0-2; Free Classes!

www.glac.org   Community Resource Sheet

Lazarus House Ministries

412 Hampshire Street
Lawrence, MA  01840
(978) 689-8575

http://www.lazarushouse.org/

Levels 0-3; Free Classes!

 

Maria del Pilar Quintana Center

404 Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA  01840
(978) 794-5399

http://www.lfdcs.org/

Levels 0-4 ESL for Citizenship; Fee charged

 

 

Training Unlimited

15 Union Street
Lawrence, MA  01840
(978) 975-0200

http://www.trainingunltd.com/

Programs in Computers, Medical, Technology, Accounting, and Bookkeeping, English Language Skills, GED and more.

Basic English Levels 4-6; Career Center referrals or fee charged

Merrimack Valley Immigrant & Education Center

(Formerly the Asian Center)

20 Ballard Road, Basement
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 683-7316

http://mviec.org/
http://www.asiancentermv.org/

Offering ESL, Workforce & Citizenship classes

Some classes are free; some classes have fee

The YMCA

After-school programs and family fitness, pool and gym memberships.

YMCA-Lawrence (978) 686-6191
40 Lawrence Street, Lawrence, MA  

 

YMCA-Methuen (978) 683-5266
129 Haverhill Street, Methuen, MA 

http://www.mvymca.org/

 

New England Puerto Rican Alliance 
at the General Donovan School

50 Cross Street
Lawrence, MA  01840
(978) 682-7105

https://www.glcac.org

Free Conversation and Basic English Classes

 

Boys and Girls Clubs

After-school and evening programs and recreation.

http://www.lawrencebgc.com/

  • Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence: 136 Water St.

           Lawrence,  MA 01841

  • Beacon Boys & Girls Club: 71 Duckett Ave. Lawrence, MA 01843

Programs
NECC - Northern Essex 
Community College

NECC Riverwalk
360 Merrimack Street,
Lawrence, MA   01840

A variety of classes available throughout the year.

Call Cynthia Faulkner, ESL Coordinator (978) 659-1279

cfaulkner@necc.mass.edu

Greater Lawrence Family Health Center

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

 

www.glfhc.org

Programs

 


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 the Attendance Office before 8:30 am if your student will be absent from school.

Please write a note to let us know if your student is absent because of sickness when they return to school. 
Homework Help Program

This program meets in the GLTS library every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00pm to 4:30pm.  Teachers and tutors are available to assist students.

 
4:30 bus leaves from the door outside of the Discipline Office.
Report Cards and Grades
Report Cards and Progress Reports are issued 4 times each year and will be mailed home to parents directly.  Please let the school know if your home address changes so you continue to receive your student’s grade reports.
 

Stay After School with your Teacher
Students may stay after school with teachers on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday afternoons from 2:30 to 2:55 pm.  Students should let their teachers know they are coming in advance.

 

 

Comcast Internet Essentials

Home internet service for under $10/month

Complete an application online at internetessentials.com

 
Call 1-855-8-INTERNET or 1-855-846-8376
Transportation

Missing the bus is not an excuse to be absent from school. Some students keep $5 at home so that they can call a taxi if they miss the bus.

Merrimack Taxi  978-687-0911

 

 

 

Guidance Department  Office

(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

(978) 686-0194

Kathleen Clemente, Adjustment Counselor  X 2058

Kathleen Dollard, Adjustment Counselor  X 2054

 

Ellen Mahoney, Career Counselor X 2067

Counselor for students in the following program:
Machine Technology

10th-12th Grade 
Guidance Counselor

Chris Plourde (978) 686-0194 X 2056

cplourde@glts.net

 

Counselor for students in the following programs:

Carpentry, Electricity, HVAC, Electronics, Pre-Engineering and Plumbing
9th Grade Guidance Counselors

Last names A-L: Kathleen Scanlon-Canzano

(978) 686-0194 X2055

kscanlon-canzano@glts.net

 

Last names M-Z: Jenna Simard

(978) 686-0194 X 2066

jsimard@glts.net

10th-12th Grade 
Guidance Counselor
Colleen Abdulla 978) 686-0194 X 2065

cabdulla@glts.net

Counselor for students in the following programs:
Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing
Automotive Technology
BarberingCosmetology
Marketing

 

10th-12th Grade Guidance Counselor

Tim Cusack
(978) 686-0194 X 2075
tcusack@glts.net

Counselors for students in the following programs:

Biotechnology      
Dental Assisting
Health Careers    
Metal Fabrication

 

 

10th-12th Grade 
Guidance Counselor

Diana Greer
(978) 686-0194 X 2065
dgreer@glts.net


Counselors for students in the following programs:
 

Culinary Arts
Graphic Communications
Business Technology
Information Technology

GLTS Co-op

GLTS Students in 11th or 12th grade can gain valuable work experience and receive pay through the Co-op program. Students work one week and attend their academic classes at school one week.  Students must meet the academic requirements and may need to provide their own transportation.

Program Overview
Application
Permission Slip
Work Permit

Banking

GLTS students have an opportunity to open a bank account with Eastern Bank and receive $50.

Eastern Bank
486 Essex St, Lawrence  01840
(978) 722-0096
Bank Web Site

 

 

Work Permit

Students in Massachusetts under age 18, must complete a work permit before beginning employment.

Work Permit for Students under Age 18

English Application English Application

 

 

 

 

Driver’s Education Classes at GLTS

GLTS offers Driver’s Ed classes throughout the year.

  • Cost $500 (Deposit of $250)

  • Mon, Tues, Wed 2:45-5:00PM

  • Limited to 30 Students

  • Pick up applications at the Reception Desk

  • Students must already have their MA Drivers Permit
Massachusetts Driver’s Permit

When students in Massachusetts turn 16, they may apply for a driver’s permit at the Registry of Motor Vehicles.

 

Massachusetts Department of Motor Vehicles

73 Winthrop Avenue
Lawrence, MA   01840
http://www.massrmv.com/

  • $30 Fee

  • Must pass a written and vision test

 

Checklist for Getting your Permit

 

Massachusetts Driver’s License

When students in Massachusetts are 16 years and six months, they may take the test for a Driver’s License.

  • $35 Road Test Fee

  • $50 License Fee

  • Students must have completed 40 hours of driving through a Driver’s Education Program

  • Students must have had Driver’s Permit for 6 months