Family Resources
GLTS Multicultural Parents Advisory
Council Family Resource Guide
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Adult Learning Center 147 Haverhill Street |
Memorial Hall Library 2 North Main Street |
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American Training/LARE Institute 6 Campanelli Drive |
International Institute of Greater Lawrence 125 Amesbury Street Free English Classes, Immigrant & Legal Services newsletter November/December |
| Cambridge College
360 Merrimack Street |
Lawrence Community Works
168 Newbury Street http://www.lawrencecommunityworks.org/site/ Levels 0-5; Fee charged |
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Casa Dominicana 170 Common Street, Suite 307 |
Lawrence Families & Youth Initiative (LMCC)
112 A East Haverhill Street |
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Greater Lawrence Community 305 Essex Street Levels 0-2; Free Classes! www.glac.org Community Resource Sheet |
Lazarus House Ministries 412 Hampshire Street Levels 0-3; Free Classes!
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Maria del Pilar Quintana Center 404 Haverhill Street Levels 0-4 ESL for Citizenship; Fee charged
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Training Unlimited 15 Union Street 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 |
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Merrimack Valley Immigrant & Education Center (Formerly the Asian Center) 20 Ballard Road, Basement http://mviec.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 YMCA-Methuen (978) 683-5266
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New England Puerto Rican Alliance 50 Cross Street Free Conversation and Basic English Classes
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Boys and Girls Clubs After-school and evening programs and recreation.
Lawrence, MA 01841
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| NECC - Northern Essex Community College NECC Riverwalk A variety of classes available throughout the year. Call Cynthia Faulkner, ESL Coordinator (978) 659-1279 |
Greater Lawrence Family Health Center
34 Haverhill St. Clinic: (978) 686-0090
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In-School Resources
| Important GLTS Contacts
Discipline & Attendance Office 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 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. |
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. |
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Stay After School with your Teacher
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Comcast Internet Essentials
Home internet service for under $10/month Complete an application online at internetessentials.com |
| 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
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Guidance Department Office
(978) 686-0183 Gina Castillo, Secretary Grade 9 |
X 2063 Arleen Kennedy, Secretary Grades 10 & 11 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: |
10th-12th Grade Guidance Counselor Chris Plourde (978) 686-0194 X 2056 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 Last names M-Z: Jenna Simard (978) 686-0194 X 2066 jsimard@glts.net |
10th-12th Grade Counselor for students in the following programs:
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| 10th-12th Grade Guidance Counselor
Tim Cusack Counselors for students in the following programs: Biotechnology
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10th-12th Grade Guidance Counselor Diana Greer Counselors for students in the following programs: Culinary Arts |
| 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. |
Banking
GLTS students have an opportunity to open a bank account with Eastern Bank and receive $50. Eastern Bank
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| 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
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Driver’s Education Classes at GLTS
GLTS offers Driver’s Ed classes throughout the year.
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| 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
Checklist for Getting your Permit
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Massachusetts Driver’s License
When students in Massachusetts are 16 years and six months, they may take the test for a Driver’s License.
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