In this week's issue of Wawatay, the Northern Nishnawbe Education Council (NNEC) took out an ad asking parents and students to write to them about how they feel about having Pelican Falls First Nations High School in Sioux Lookout offering a Grade 9 and 10 program. Then students would move to Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School in Thunder Bay to complete their Grades 11 and 12. Below is a copy of the questionnaire from the February 21 issue of Wawatay. Please consider printing it and filling it out with your thoughts concerning this matter.

Questionnaire

Northern Nishnawbe Education Council is currently operating two (2) high schools. (Grades 9-12) They are Pelican Falls First Nations High School and Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School. There have been concerns about the advisability of sending young students to an urban area such as Thunder Bay. Pelican Falls First Nations High School would provide a more secure environment for younger students. Each school at this time must develop a full program for all grades which is a challenge for each administration.

Northern Nishnawbe Education Council is examining realigining its programs at Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School and Pelican Falls First Nations High School, so that Pelican Falls First Nations High School provides a full program of Grade 9 and 10 studies and Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School provides a full program of Grade 11 and 12 studies. Both high schools should offer an academic stream ideally in the classroom, or if necessary through Wahsa Distance Education.

Please answer the following questions:

1. Your Name: _____________________ Your First Nation: ____________________
    
2. Would you prefer if Pelican Falls First Nations High School offered Grade 9 and 10 programs?
    
3. Would you prefer if Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School offered Grade 11 and 12 programs?
    
4. Would you prefer if Pelican Falls First Nations High School remain Grade 9 to 12 and Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School remain Grade 9 to 12?
    

Please mail your response or fax to (807) 737-2614 by Friday, February 29, 2008, 4:30 PM CST

NORTHERN NISHNAWBE EDUCATION COUNCIL
ATTN: L. Southwind, Executive Secretary
P.O. Box 1419, 21 King St.,
Sioux Lookout, ON
P8T 1B9

Or visit www.nnec.on.ca