Programs

Advanced Placement (AP)

The AP program is a program of enrichment gearing students for advanced standing or placement in affiliated Universities. Successful completion of this four year program will distinguish students for scholarship opportunities and provide opportunities to obtain first year University accreditation.

Mining

The Specialist High Skills Major in Mining focuses on students whose pathways include university, college and apprenticeship programs. Part of the curriculum focus will provide co-operative education programs and sector certifications, helping students acquire essential knowledge and skills for direct entry into mining related programs at University and College or mining related Apprenticeships.

Health and Wellness

The Specialist High Skills Major in Health and Wellness with a Fitness Focus provides opportunities for students to gain sector certifications as personal trainers, in first aid and CPR. Part of the curriculum focus will provide co-operative education programs helping students acquire essential knowledge and skills for direct entry into health related programs at University and College or related Apprenticeships.

Essentials Work Skills

The Essentials Work Skills Program is a four year program providing instruction for the student who has difficulties meeting the demands of the regular secondary school program. Programming is offered at the Essentials / Workplace levels. Students receive an Ontario Secondary School Diploma upon completion of year four. Students may choose destination opportunities in the Workplace, College helper programs or in an Apprenticeship.

Transition

The Transition Program is a four year program which provides instruction for the student who has significant difficulties meeting academic demands of the regular secondary school program. The emphasis of this program is on the transition to the workplace and the enhancement of independent living skills. Students receive a Certificate of Accomplishment upon completion of the four year program.

The school’s curricular and co-curricular programs are designed to be challenging and flexible while providing meaningful instruction and experience to all participants. The school believes that the home and the community are essential for the total education and self-realization of every student. With them, the school shares the responsibility to develop excellence in each individual so far as his / her ability permits.