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 ESL collection on the ground floor of the library. Website offers additional resources. |
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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 |
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Cambridge College 360 Merrimack Street www.cambridgecollege.edu/locations/lawrence-ma Academic English; Fee charged |
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 Levels 0-1; Fee charged |
Lawrence Families & Youth Initiative (LMCC) 112 A East Haverhill Street Levels 0-1; Free Classes! |
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Greater Lawrence Community Action Council 305 Essex Street Levels 0-2; Free Classes! |
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 |
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 at the General Donovan School 50 Cross Street Free Conversation and Basic English Classes |
Boys and Girls Clubs After-school and evening programs and recreation.
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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 |
In-School Resources
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Important GLTS Contacts Discipline & Attendance Office Ana Medina, Parent Liaison Grades 9 &11 Martha Carrasco, Parent Liaison Grades 10 & 12 X 3041 Pauline Viera, Attendance Office Admin. Asst. |
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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 Arleen Kennedy, Secretary Grades 10 & 11 Carol Fazioli, Secretary Grade 12 |
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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 |
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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 |
10th-12th Grade Guidance Counselor Colleen Abdulla (978) 686-0194 X 2065 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 |
10th-12th Grade Guidance Counselor Diana Greer Counselors for students in the following programs: Culinary Arts |
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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 |
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
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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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