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Welcome to Simcoe Composite School!

Our guide will demonstrate all that SCS has to offer you both inside and outside the classroom as you plan your high school experience. We trust that you will find all of the information you need and we are happy to answer any questions you may have about our school, programs, support services and navigating high school in general. Please contact us any time.

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Ms. Alison High, Principal Mr. Griffin Cobb, Vice Principal Mr. Stephen Wills, Vice Principal [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Simcoe Composite School 40 Wilson Drive Simcoe, ON N3Y 2E5

Tel: 519-426-4664

Fax: 519-426-4020 (main office) Fax: 519-429-3884 (student services)

GEDSB Administration: Brenda Blancher Director of Education Denise Martins Superintendent of Education 2 SIMCOE COMPOSITE SCHOOL S I M C O E DEPARTMENT HEADS

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A N I BUSINESS R S T I B A I S E D P Marilyn Campbell C O L M O P O H O CANADIAN AND WORLD S I T E S C STUDIES Ron Smith

ENGLISH Jennifer Bozek Nora Martin (Assist. Head) VISION FAMILY STUDIES/LIBRARY It is our vision to be able to inspire all students Amanda Van Schyndel to reach their full potential academically, GUIDANCE Pam Robinson creatively, physically, and socially

LANGUAGES Joanne Defreyne

MATHEMATICS Patricia Misner SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT PHYSICAL EDUCATION We will deliver a quality program by promoting: Greg Pajor Teresa Dockx (Assist. Head) • a safe, inclusive environment

SCIENCE • differentiated programming Brian Snow • character development SPECIAL EDUCATION Jennifer Reid • support for individual needs

TECHNICAL EDUCATION • responsible, respectful behaviour Brian Binks • a sense of community caring

GRAND ERIE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD 3 SCHOOL SUPPORT SERVICES AND RESOURCES GUIDANCE AND CAREER Placement and Review Committee SCS LIBRARY / RESOURCES EDUCATION (IPRC) as “exceptional”, have the The SCS Library is open each day support of the special services they from 8:15 a.m. until 3:15 p.m. or later The Guidance program offers require to meet their needs and opportunities for students to acquire with the Librarian`s consent. Students goals. SCS delivers special education are able to sign-out books for school the skills, knowledge, and attitudes programs from self-contained necessary to: and personal use. All materials are programming for Certificates of catalogued and assistance is available Education and Resource support in to locate reference materials. The • Know and appreciate themselves. regular classroom for credit towards • Relate effectively to others. Library has 26 computers that can an be used for school assignments, • Develop appropriate educational Diploma. plans. database and internet research. The school Librarian offers seminars • Counsellors provide an Our self-contained programs opportunity to meet with every on bibliographic format, reputable include: Life Skills, for students websites and periodical databases. student during the school year to with Developmental Disabilities; discuss their progress. Students SCS has four computer labs that are Bridge, a program for students fully networked and connected to can also request interviews at any with Developmental Disabilities; time by making an appointment the internet. All classrooms now have Pathways, a program for students sets of Netbooks or tablets which can in the guidance office. with mixed exceptionalities who may • Explore post-secondary plans. be connected to the school`s Wi-Fi. obtain courses for credit towards a Students may also bring in their own Current information is provided diploma or will obtain a Certificate on careers, apprenticeships, personal devices and connect to of Accomplishment. Access to Wi-Fi. Universities and Colleges. placement in a self-contained program • Information is provided to assist is determined at system IPRC’s. STUDENT SUCCESS/SABRE ZONE students in completing course Exceptional pupils are reviewed The Student Success Teacher monitors selection sheets. annually through an Identification, student progress and intervenes • The Public Health nurse, STAR Placement and Review Committee. when necessary, offering one-on-one counsellor, and Addictions An Individual Education Plan (IEP) assistance to students working on counsellor are available in the is designed for each exceptional overdue assignments and providing school once each week. Students pupil based on the individual’s extra support to students requiring must have signed parental consent needs. The IEP is developed by it. Students are typically referred to meet with outside counsellors. the Learning Resource Teacher in to Student Success by classroom • Referrals may be made, with co-operation with regular program teachers, or administration; some parental consent, to services teachers, parents and the student and self-advocate by requesting the extra provided by the Board or by contains specific strategies to meet support they need in order to be outside agencies e.g. Educational an individual’s needs as identified by more successful. Academic support testing, speech and language an IPRC. IEP’s are sent home within is available throughout most of the testing, Social Worker, Child Youth the first 30 school days each year and school day. Worker, psychometric testing, during each reporting period for the Mental Health services and self-contained classes. Community and Social services. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM GEDSB SPECIAL EDUCATION This program provides teacher If you have any questions, concerns ADVISORY COMMITTEE (S.E.A.C) support to students to complete or comments, please telephone 426- Contact the Grand Erie District School assignments, homework and access 4664 to arrange an appointment. Board Office at (519) 756-6301 for school computers for research after committee information including: school hours. The program runs two SPECIAL EDUCATION special education plan, parent guide, days a week from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. SCS offers the services of qualified policies and programs. in the school library. Special Education teachers. Students identified by an Identification,

4 SIMCOE COMPOSITE SCHOOL SPECIAL THE ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM PROGRAMS: AT SIMCOE COMPOSITE SCHOOL HEALTH SCIENCE WHAT IS AP? • The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program offers This course combines the motivated high school students the opportunity to take challenging expectations for Interdisciplinary university-level courses while still in high school. Studies, Grade 12, University • Each spring, Students are offered the opportunity to demonstrate Preparation (IDP4U), with their knowledge and skills on subject-specific Advanced Placement expectations from Science, Grade Examinations. 12, University/College Preparation • Successful completion of an Advanced Placement Examination (SNC4M). The program provides students with multiple opportunities can result in university credit, advanced standing, or both to investigate careers in a health depending on the university a student chooses to attend. care setting by exposing them to • AP courses are recognized by 90% of post-secondary institutions the structure and organization in North America and in over 60 other countries around the world. of Canada’s Health Care system including an analysis of the WHAT IS PRE-AP? challenges and issues affecting • Pre-AP is a clearly articulated sequence of courses that enrich health care delivery, studying the students and lead to AP courses. human body systems in a normal • Pre-AP teachers are trained to help students acquire the skills, and diseased state, exploring concepts and habits of mind necessary for success on AP exams. medical technologies available, and examining the role of ethics • Emphasis on inquiry-based learning, problem-solving techniques and confidentiality in health care. and other learning strategies that students need for success in AP Students will collaboratively and beyond. investigate 8 case studies delivered by health care practitioners at WHY TAKE AP? Norfolk General Hospital and in 1. Enrichment and Challenge the community. They will prepare both written and oral presentations. 2. Enhancement of Individual Strengths Each student will also have the 3. Become Active Learners opportunity to spend an evening at the Norfolk General Hospital’s 4. Be a Step ahead at University – exams and projects Emergency department and a 5. Advanced Placement/Credit/increased options at University morning in the operating room. 6. Stand out in Admissions Process and International Recognition Individually, students will perform an in-depth investigation of a health care profession of their choice by SCS OFFERS: arranging to spend one day with a 1. Pre-AP Biology at the Grade 11 University level. Students health care provider and prepare should have a minimum mark of 80% in Science 2D to consider verbal and written presentations. participating in this class. Students will collaborate to prepare a summative round-table report 2. AP Biology at the Grade 12 level is a continuation of the Pre-AP to Norfolk General Staff at the program. conclusion of the course. Students 3. AP Physics at the Grade 12 level. will earn two credits: IDP4U and 4. AP Calculus as an afterschool club for students who are strong SNC4M. in math and interested in advancing their knowledge. Students should have a minimum mark of 80% in MCR3U and be highly self-motivated.

Advanced Placement Exams will be written in May of the school year.

GRAND ERIE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD 5 TURNING POINT...TAKING WHAT IS CHARGE OF YOUR FUTURE. AVAILABLE TO • Did you leave high school before you graduated? YOU AT SCS??? • Are you between 16 and 20? Simcoe Composite School provides • Are you currently working full-time or part-time? a wide range of extra-curricular • Have you earned 20 or more high school credits? activities. It is important to become • Are you ready and willing to learn in order to complete your involved in some activity whether high school diploma? it be a club, team or group. It will make your high school experience If you answered “Yes” to all of the above question, then the SCS much more enjoyable. You will Turning Point program may be just what you are looking for. meet new people, learn new things and create lasting memories. The SCS Turning Point Program is offered in an alternate “non-school” learning environment. Students attend at the Turning Point location twice EXTRA-CURRICULAR a week to complete the in-class portion of the program. SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES Athletic Council On their in-class days, the students work at their own pace on independent study courses in order to earn the high school credits that they need to receive their Cheerleading OSSD. Teachers and educational assistants provide Cross Country the students with individual one-to-one support as they work on Figure Skating their courses. Football On the days when they are not in class, the students use their current Hockey job experiences to earn co-op credits toward their high school diploma. Rugby

Soccer DOES THIS SOUND INTERESTING TO YOU? DO YOU WANT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCS TURNING POINT PROGRAM? Track & field CONTACT: Volleyball SCS Turning Point Programs: Wrestling Port Dover Campus 519-410-1201 Simcoe Campus 519-429-1534 CLUBS AND COMMITMENTS Band Breakfast Program Drama and Musical Environmental & Recycling Gaming Club Gay Straight Alliance Health Council Norfolk Fair Committee Prom Students’ Council Wellness Club Yearbook

6 SIMCOE COMPOSITE SCHOOL SIMCOE COMPOSITE SCHOOL COMMUNITY EXPECTATIONS

RESPONSIBILITY FAIRNESS • Do what you are expected to do. • Act according to the rules. • P ersevere: keep on trying. • Be open-minded; listen • Always do your best. to others. • Think before you act - consider • Be fair; don’t take advantage the consequences. of others. • Be accountable for your choices. • Take responsibility for your own actions. RESPECT • Treat everyone with respect: CARING treat everyone as you would • Be kind; be compassionate and want to be treated. show you care. • Accept differences in others: be • Express gratitude; considerate of feelings of others. say thank you. • Use polite manners: use • F orgive others. language that does not offend • Help others in need. community standards. (ie. No obscenities, no profanities, etc.) COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP • Deal peacefully with anger, • Respect authority. insults and disagreements; do • Sta y informed; get involved. not threaten, hit or hurt anyone. • Be a good neighbour. • Respect and protect TRUSTWORTHINESS the environment. • Ha ve the courage to do the right thing. DO YOUR SHARE TO • Be honest; don’t lie, cheat MAKE YOUR SCHOOL or steal. AND COMMUNITY BETTER. • Be reliable-do what you say you’ll do. • Build a positive reputation.

GRAND ERIE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD 7 combined with the components in to plan, select and modify a four- any combination to meet students year high school plan that both CAREER immediate needs. aligns with their life goals and It starts with Career Cruising meets graduation requirements Portfolio (ccSpringboard), where for their school. In addition to CRUISING students answer questions like the obvious students benefits, a “Who am I?” - in Getting to labour-intensive and cumbersome At GEDSB we have a vision that Know Yourself, “What are my course selection process is all students leaving our secondary opportunities” - in the Exploring automated, freeing up time for our schools have a clear plan for their Opportunities section to “Who do Guidance Staff to work directly initial postsecondary destination, I want to Become?” – in Making our students. A win win for all! and have confidence that they Decisions and Setting goals and can revise their plans as they and ultimately, “What is my Plan” – Together GEDSB and Career the world around them change. in Achieving Goals and Making Cruising work together to create We support students with the Transition plans. This is built upon an Individual Pathway Plan (IPP) tools needed so that they become for every grade and phase of for for all students. This plan architects of their future. career development for children becomes a valuable archive of and adults. Once this foundation student learning and a catalogue As a result, we have been working is in place, we embraced a second of resources they will need as they with Career Cruising to assist component called Career Cruising continue to plan for the future. students in this planning. Career Planner (ccPathfinder). Cruising (ccEngage) is a powerful www.careercruising.com and complete, web-based solution Career Cruising Planner that give students and schools an (ccPathfinder), is a course easy and effective way to develop planner tool that integrates with skills and knowledge needed ccSpringboard and our Students MINISTRY OF for success. It can be used as a Information System (SIS), to single, comprehensive solution or provide the ability for our student EDUCATION PRE-REQUISITE PATHWAY CHARTS The charts contained in this link map out all the courses in each discipline and show the links between courses and the possible prerequisites for them. They do not attempt to depict all possible movements from course to course, but rather serve as a pathway planning tool.

View the flow charts by visiting the Course Calendar section under the Student Tab at www.granderie.ca 8 SIMCOE COMPOSITE SCHOOL Grand Erie… More Programs, What is a Specialist More Choices High Skills Major Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)? An SHSM allows students The Communication to customize their high school experience to fit Technology Program career interests. Offered in grade 11 and 12, an SHSM Cinema Focus allows students to receive Simcoe Composite School a specialized high school diploma that is recognized in The Communication Technology SHSM provides students with a strong foundation for a wide variety of careers in the cinematography industry. Students focus on various economic sectors in all storyboarding, composition, editing, script writing, filming and directing as well as the four pathways. process of making a video from start to finish.

“I like that the Communication Technology program allows me to do what I think of What does an with my mind in a relaxed and creative environment.” - Nick Belisle (Grade 12 student) SHSM look like? Benefits of the Communication Technology Program: An SHSM is a bundle of 8 to10 • Learn use of professional equipment and software grade 11 and grade 12 credits • Learn essential skills for careers in the cinematography industry that include two Experiential • Reach Ahead opportunities available including trips to tour different facilities, recording studios, broadcasting departments and trade shows Learning (Co-op) credits. • Gain specific training and certifications in the industry What do you get by taking an SHSM? The Transportation Program, • Sector-recognized Automotive Service Focus certifications and training Simcoe Composite School • Real workplace experience The Transportation SHSM provides students with a strong foundation for a wide variety • Learning experiences of careers in the transportation sector, from those focusing on the service, repair, and connected with post- modification of vehicles and vehicle systems to those related to the organization and secondary opportunities management of transportation services and mass-transit systems. • Skills and work habits “The SHSM program gives students an advantage in the future when pursuing a trade required for employment career because of the extra training they gain in high school.” - Brandon Gee success Benefits of the Transportation Program: • Customize their secondary school education to suit their interests and talents • Develop specialized knowledge and skills • Earn credits that post-secondary educational institutions and the sector recognize • Gain sector-recognized certification and career-relevant training • Develop Essential Skills and work habits documented through the Ontario Skills Passport

Student Success Learn more information about Specialist A Grand Erie Program High Skills Majors, visit www.granderie.ca Choosing course types: In order to ensure student success, Grand Erie encourages all students to give careful consideration to the course type chosen in each subject area.

GRADE 9 – 10 PROGRAMS: Every course in secondary school has a unique COURSE CODE. Four types of courses are offered: All courses have the first five characters as mandated by the Ministry of Education. Academic courses emphasize theory and abstract thinking skills. These courses provide the foundation for students for the University course type in grade 11. ENG 1P Applied courses focus on practical These three letters applications and concrete identify the subject. examples. These courses prepare students for the College course type in grade 11. This letter identifies the stream/destination. Locally Developed compulsory Subject Codes: Grade courses are designed to remediate The first letter in the course This number students who are working below code denotes the subject area: identifies the grade: grade level and prepare students A = Arts for the Workplace course type in 1 = Grade 9 B = Business grade 11. 2 = Grade 10 C = Canadian & World Studies 3 = Grade 11 Grade 9 - 10 Open courses are available to E = English/ESL 4 = Grade 12 D = Academic all students regardless of their F = French P = Applied destination after secondary school. G = Guidance L = Locally Developed These courses often present a H = Humanities & Social Level Compulsory Credit balance of theory and practical Sciences O = Open work and offer an opportunity for This letter I = Interdisciplinary or N = Non-Credit students to explore particular areas Information Technology identifies the grade: of interest or skill. K = Alternative (Non-Credit) A = Level 1 Grade 11 - 12 L = International Languages E = Workplace Special Education Courses allow B = Level 2 students to focus on functional life M = Mathematics C = Level 3 U = University skills and/or job readiness skills N = Native Studies D = Level 4 C = College within schools that have a self- P = Physical Education E = Level 5 M = University/College contained special education setting S = Sciences O = Open and are non-credit bearing. T = Technological Studies N = Non-Credit GRADE 11 - 12 Five types of program pathways are offered:

College courses are designed to prepare students for a variety of community college programs and some apprenticeships.

College/University courses are designed to prepare students for either community college or university programs.

Workplace courses are designed to prepare students for entry to the workplace and/or apprenticeship.

University courses are designed to prepare students for transition to a variety of university programs.

Open courses are available to all students regardless of pathway.

12 OPTIONAL CREDITS Optional credits may be earned in all subjects, including those named in the compulsory credit list, provided that such optional credits are additional to the compulsory credits. The optional credits allow for concentration in a curriculum area of special interest. What do you need to graduate? GRADE 10 - ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL 18 Compulsory Credits Students must earn the following compulsory credits LITERACY TEST (OSSLT) All students must successfully complete this test which will be *** to obtain the Ontario Secondary School Diploma: administered by the EQAO (Education Quality and Accountability 4 credits in English* Office). Students will first write this test in the spring of their grade ten year. Unsuccessful candidates will be given the opportunity for 3 credits in mathematics remediation at the school and will be able to rewrite the test. Students 2 credits in science identified through an IPRC (Identification, Placement, and Review Committee) will be allowed accommodations for writing of the test. 1 credit in Canadian history Students not working towards an OSSD (Ontario Secondary School 1 credit in Canadian geography Diploma) may be exempted from writing the test. 1 credit in the arts ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL LITERACY 1 credit in health and physical education COURSE (OSSLC) 1 credit in French or Native Language as Students who have written the OSSLT (Ontario Secondary School Literacy a second language Test) once and were unsuccessful are eligible to take the OSSLC (Ontario 0.5 credit in career studies Secondary School Literacy Course), either OLC3O or OLC4O. Successful completion of the OSSLC satisfies the secondary school literacy 0.5 credit in civics graduation requirement. Plus 1 credit from each of the following groups: 1 additional credit in English, or French as 40 HOURS OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT a second language, or a Native language, Forty hours of Community Involvement is a requirement for graduation. or a classical or an international language Community Involvement is a set of self-directed activities in the community or a social sciences and the humanities, or that do not involve remuneration and do not replace a paid worker. A Canadian and world studies, or guidance and pamphlet entitled “Information on Community Involvement for Students career education, or cooperative education ** and Parents” is available from the guidance office. The pamphlet will provide all the details concerning the Community Involvement requirement. 1 additional credit in health and physical education, or the arts, or business studies, or French as a second language, or cooperative ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE education ** The Ontario Secondary School Certificate will be granted on request to students who leave school before earning the Ontario Secondary School 1 additional credit in science, or technological Diploma, provided that they have earned a minimum of 14 credits as education, or French as a second language, or follows: computer studies, or cooperative education ** (Grade 11 or 12) 7 Compulsory Credits (2 English, 1 Canadian Geography or Canadian In addition to the compulsory credits, History, 1 Mathematics, 1 Health and Physical Education, 1 Science, 1 the students must complete: Arts or Technological Education or Computer Studies) 12 optional 7 Optional Credits Selected by the student from available courses credits ***

40 hours of community involvement activities CERTIFICATE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT Students who are not working towards an OSSD or an OSSC may be Ontario Literacy Requirement OSSLT or OSSLC awarded a Certificate of Accomplishment upon leaving secondary * A maximum of 3 credits in English as a second language (ESL) or school. The Certificate of Accomplishment is a useful means of English literacy development (ELD) may be counted towards the recognizing achievement for students who plan to transition directly to 4 compulsory credits in English, but the fourth must be a credit employment after leaving school. The Certificate of Accomplishment earned for a Grade 12 compulsory English course. ** A maximum is to be accompanied by the student’s Ontario Student Transcript. For of 2 credits in cooperative education can count as compulsory credits. *** May include up to four credits achieved through students who have an Individual Education Plan (IEP), a copy of the IEP approved Dual Credit courses. may be included. Programs

NIGHT SCHOOL/SUMMER SCHOOL should contact their guidance department for • Sports - North Park Collegiate-Vocational Night school classes are offered in Brantford, more information. School Haldimand and Norfolk. They are offered • Transportation – , Tuesday and Thursday evenings. A wide variety Due to the rigorous nature of the AP exam, some Delhi Secondary School, Dunnville Secondary of compulsory courses are offered. For additional schools will be offering a Pre-AP program for School, Hagersville Secondary School, information call Grand Erie Learning Alternatives students prior to grade 12. A Pre-AP program Simcoe Composite School and Valley Heighs (GELA) 519 753-6079. allows students the time to expand and enhance Secondary School, Tollgate Technological their understanding of the subject material being Skills Centre Grand Erie District School Board will be offering tested during the exam while still meeting the summer school for grades 9 - 12 credits during requirements of the Ontario Curriculum. These Participation in an SHSM program can help the month of July. Locations will be sent to each programs may begin as early as grade 9 via students prepare for apprenticeships, college, school in the spring. For additional information enhanced classes and/or club formats. For more university or transition to work. call 519-753-6079. information, please talk to the guidance department at the secondary school you are attending. DUAL CREDITS Grand Erie District School Board has partnered GRAND ERIE LEARNING ALTERNATIVES SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR with Conestoga College, Fanshawe College (GELA) (SHSM) and Mohawk College to allow students to earn GELA provides an alternate opportunity for Grand Erie District School Board, in conjunction college credits before they graduate secondary secondary school students who, for various with the Ontario Ministry of Education, offers school. These credits are delivered in three different ways within the Board. reasons, are not experiencing success in a SHSM programs to secondary school students. regular school setting or who want to re-enter Students enrolled in a Specialist High Skills • School Within A College (SWAC) - Is offered school after leaving. Major program are required to complete by Conestoga in Brantford (Fit and Wellness / a bundle of classroom courses, workplace Media), Fanshawe in Simcoe (Human Services Scheduled day programs and Independent experiences and sector certifications to receive a / Intro to Trades) and Mohawk in Ohsweken Learning Courses (ILC) and e-Learning special designation on their Ontario Secondary (Intro to Trades). If you are between the are available. School Diploma. ages of 17 and 20 years old and need 5 – 10 credits to graduate, speak to your guidance STUDENT TRANSITION EXPERIENCE Grand Erie District School Board has programs in counsellor about this program. the following sectors: PROGRAM (STEP) • Team Taught - Is taught in combination with The STEP program provides students with the • Arts & Culture – Brantford Collegiate Institute a college instructor and secondary school opportunity to earn credits, gain work experience and Vocational School: Performance and teacher during a student’s regularly scheduled and develop a career plan. The STEP Program is Production; Pauline Johnson Collegiate & class. designed for students transitioning to work upon Vocational School: Journalism and Media; • After School - Is taught by a college instructor completion of secondary school. The program is • Construction – Cayuga Secondary School, (and supported by a secondary school teacher) appropriate for students that experience difficulty Dunnville Secondary School, McKinnon Park after school in one of the local secondary in an academic timetable and who may be Secondary School, North Park Collegiate- schools. Students from other schools are at-risk of not completing their secondary school Vocational School, Waterford District High welcome to enrol. Speak with your guidance diploma. School counsellor for further information. The program consists of training in health and • Environment – Pauline Johnson Collegiate safety for the workplace, workplace literacy, & Vocational School and Paris District High reading and numeracy. In addition, students School will participate in a wide variety of experiential • Health & Wellness – Brantford Collegiate learning activities. Institute and Vocational School: Fitness; Dunnville Secondary School: Healthy Living; STEP programs are uniquely designed to meet North Park Collegiate-Vocational School: the needs of students in a particular setting or Health Care; Waterford District High School: community. For more information contact your Fitness; Tollgate Technological Skills Centre: guidance counsellor. Hairstyling • Horticulture & Landscaping – McKinnon Park ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) AND Secondary School PRE-AP • Hospitality & Tourism – Hagersville The Advanced Placement Program allows Secondary School, McKinnon Park Secondary students to pursue university level studies while School and Tollgate Technological Skills still attending secondary school. In May of each Centre year, students may wish to write the standardized AP challenge exam in the course offered by • Information & Communications Technology – their school. Students have an opportunity to North Park Collegiate-Vocational School, Paris receive advanced credit at many universities District High School and Simcoe Composite across Canada, the United States, and around School the World. Advanced Placement Exams train • Justice, Community & Emergency Services - students in taking high level tests, get a head start Brantford Collegiate Institute and Vocational on university-level work and develop the study School habits necessary for tackling rigorous course • Manufacturing – Cayuga Secondary School, work essential for success at the tertiary level of Dunnville Secondary School and Brantford education. Students wishing to write the exam Collegiate Institute and Vocational School e-LEARNING COURSES will need to have a “Change of Program” form The following secondary schools offer a Turning Virtual Courses are often called e-Learning completed and signed by your parents and the Point program: Cayuga, Delhi, Dunnville, courses. e-Learning courses use a virtual school Principal. Hagersville, McKinnon Park, Pauline Johnson, classroom and are accessed by a computer, Paris, Simcoe Composite, Valley Heights tablet or smart phone. Your teacher may be a More information, including what e-Learning and Waterford District HS. Please see your teacher from a school in the Grand Erie District is all about, the characteristics of successful guidance counsellor for more information. School Board, or he/she may be in another city e-Learning students, and the technological somewhere across Ontario. requirements for taking an e-Learning course SPECIAL EDUCATION can be found at www.granderie.ca/elearning/ Grand Erie believes in providing an inclusive e-Learning courses are typically taken by culture for students on a continuum from “most senior students. e-Learning courses provide TURNING POINT PROGRAM enabling” to “least restrictive”. Each one of opportunities for students to be able to access The Turning Point Program offers a our secondary schools has a Special Education courses that they might not otherwise be combination of work experience, course department with Learning Resource teachers able to take in a face to face class. As well, study, and teacher directed credit courses for ensuring Individual Education Plans are in e-Learning is a now commonly found at students who have left secondary school prior place and implemented. Our schools have Self- the post-secondary level (apprenticeships, to completing their secondary diploma. The Contained programs to support the learning needs college, or university), and is often used in program is offered in an alternative learning of individuals that require intensive support. workplace training. (non-school) environment to assist students In addition, we have a system Student Support in earning credits towards their Ontario Services that offer services such as, Psychological In order to register for an e-Learning course Secondary School Diploma. Consultation, Behaviour Counselling, Child and you need to see your guidance counsellor. You Youth Work and Social Work.

CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION (CO-OP) ONTARIO YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP ACCELERATED OYAP Co-op is a planned learning experience that PROGRAM (OYAP) Accelerated OYAP is a specialized program integrates classroom theory and learning Students gain knowledge and experience in being offered in partnership with local post- experiences at a workplace which enable an apprenticeable trade while working at an secondary institutions, the MAESD and other students to apply and refine the knowledge and eligible work placement. Students acquire hours local school boards. This program is offered to skills acquired in a related curriculum course or toward the completion of their apprenticeship senior students from every secondary school in a locally developed course. while earning credits. An apprenticeship is an GEDSB. In Dual Credit programs, students can agreement between the student (who wants to earn up to 4 credits toward their OSSD. The Co-op courses include a classroom component learn a skilled trade), the school, the employer in-school component is facilitated by a post- comprised of preplacement and integration (who teaches the skills) and the Ministry of secondary instructor. activities and a placement component. Students Advanced Education and Skills Development earn co-op credits by integrating classroom (MAESD) (Apprenticeship Branch). theory with planned learning experiences in GRAND ERIE IS COMMITTED the community. Students are assessed and Students will get a head start on becoming evaluated on their demonstration of tasks a fully qualified journey person with a skill TO STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. linked to curriculum expectations of the related set that is in demand. Apprenticeships are an Besides our regular secondary course(s) as outlined in students’ Personalized excellent way of learning valuable work skills school programs we offer: Placement Learning Plans. and are a viable alternative to traditional Special Education • e-Learning post-secondary programs. Students interested in Co-op Education must • Turning Point • Cooperative apply for the program and complete an For more information speak to your school’s Education • Ontario Youth interview. Successful candidates will be notified Co-op or OYAP teacher. Apprenticeship Program • Specialist and the recruitment process of an appropriate Visit www.apprenticesearch.com placement will follow. High Skills Major Programs TO BEGIN AN APPRENTICESHIP • Credit Recovery There is no formal restriction on the total DURING SECONDARY SCHOOL A number of co-op credits that students may earn in secondary school. STUDENT MUST: • successfully complete 16 credits and be enrolled full-time in school Grand Erie… • be 16 years of age or older • successfully complete the Ontario More Programs, Secondary School Literacy Requirement • complete all compulsory credits required for More Choices an Ontario Secondary School Diploma Additional Information

COMPULSORY ENGLISH As of September 2010, assessment, SUBSTITUTIONS: LANGUAGE LEARNERS: evaluation, and reporting in Ontario In order to allow flexibility in designing A maximum of 3 credits in English schools is based on the policies and a student’s program and to ensure that as a second language (ESL) or English practices described in Growing Success. all students can qualify for the secondary Literacy Development (ELD) may be (also available on the above website) school diploma, substitutions may be counted towards the 4 compulsory made for a limited number of compulsory credits in English. A Grade 12 English REPORT CARD: credit courses. To meet individual course must be completed to earn the The report card focuses on two student needs, principals may substitute fourth credit. distinct but related aspects of student up to three compulsory credits with achievement: courses from other subject areas that ASSESSMENT • achievement of curriculum expectations meet compulsory credit requirements, AND EVALUATION: • development of learning skills. including all Guidance and Career The primary purpose of assessment and To more clearly reflect these two aspects Education courses. Substitutions will be evaluation is to improve student learning. of student achievement, the report card made to promote and enhance student Information gathered through assessment contains separate sections for reporting learning or to meet special needs and helps teachers to determine students’ on achievement of the curriculum interests. strengths and weaknesses in their expectations, and for the reporting on achievement of curriculum expectations. demonstrated skills required for effective CREDITS: This information also serves to guide learning. A credit is granted in recognition of the the teachers in adapting instructional successful completion of a course for approaches to students’ needs and in EXAMINATIONS which a minimum of 110 hours has assessing the overall effectiveness of /CULMINATING ASSIGNMENTS: been scheduled. Scheduled time does program and classroom practices. Summative evaluations take place not include additional time spent on at the end of a unit or period of a course, for example time spent on Assessment is the process of gathering time. The purpose is to judge the homework. information from a variety of sources, student’s achievement in relation to including assignments, quizzes, the course curriculum expectations. PLAR: demonstrations, and performances, that Formally scheduled examinations Prior Learning Assessment and accurately reflects how well a student is and/or culminating assignments shall Recognition (PLAR) is the formal achieving the curriculum expectations be held in most if not all courses. evaluation and credit-granting process in a course. As part of the assessment, The precise weighting of final whereby students may obtain credits for teachers provide students with descriptive examinations/culminating activities prior learning. Prior learning includes feedback that guides their efforts towards will be communicated to students the knowledge and skills that students improvement. the first week of the course. The only have acquired, in both formal and acceptable reasons for failure to write informal ways, outside secondary school. Evaluation refers to the process of a formally scheduled examination and/ Students may have their knowledge and judging the quality of student work or culminating assignment are illness, skills evaluated against the expectations on the basis of established criteria, and bereavement or subpoena. Supporting outlined in provincial curriculum policy assigning a value to represent the level documentation must be presented. documents in order to earn credits toward of achievement. In Ontario secondary the secondary school diploma. The schools, the value assigned will be in the PLAR process involves two components: form of a percentage grade. “equivalency” and “challenge”. Assessment and evaluation will be based on the provincial curriculum expectations and the achievement charts. SEE YOUR GUIDANCE For more information on specific course COUNSELLOR FOR MORE curriculum expectations go to INFORMATION. www.edu.gov.on.ca ONTARIO STUDENT ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS CREDIT RECOVERY: RECORD AND TRANSCRIPT: THROUGH REFERRAL PROCESS: Our provincially-recognized Credit The Ontario Student Record (OSR) is the While the focus of Guidance and Career Recovery program is an in-school official, on-going educational record for Education is to assist students with program for students who have not each student and is stored in the school the development of the entire student, successfully completed some of their most recently attended by the student. some families and students may require courses. In a credit recovery classroom, Teaching staff, each student, and the additional social support from Board students work on recovering previously parent(s) or guardian(s) of a student are employees. Students under the age of failed courses and have the opportunity entitled to have access to the student’s 18 must have their parent/guardian sign to get their credit accumulation back on OSR. Supervised access can be arranged the referral form for the student/support track. Credit Recovery offers students a by appointment during normal business intervention. supportive environment that focusses on hours. Transcripts of marks are issued the key expectations of a course and also on written or personal request. Once SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY assists students with pathway planning a student reaches the age of 18, by COMMITTEE (SEAC): and developing improved learning skills law, they control access to the OSR by SEAC is an advisory committee mandated that will help them in earning their anyone not mentioned above. Parents through the Education Ontario Secondary School Diploma. of adult students will only have access Act as a standing committee of each to a student’s academic records upon school Board. The committee reports written authorization from the student. to the school Board and makes All senior level courses remaining on a recommendations to the board on special student’s timetable five days after the first education programs and services. The provincial report will be recorded on the committee is comprised of Trustees, transcript. Board personnel, community members, and associations representing a wide Transcripts requested after a student has variety of interests related to students graduated and is no longer attending with exceptional needs. secondary school are subject to a charge of $5.00 per copy.

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