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GRAND ERIE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD SIMCOE COMPOSITE SCHOOL 2020-21 SCHOOL PROFILE
SIMCOE COMPOSITE SCHOOL
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.
We look forward to helping you plan your pathway to success! John Della Fortuna,
PRINCIPAL
john.dellafortuna@granderie.ca
SCS WEBSITE:
www.granderie.ca/scs
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER
@SimcoeSabres
@SCSStuCo
Jennifer Ippolito,
VICE PRINCIPAL
jennifer.ippolito@granderie.ca
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
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DEPARTMENT
HEADS
ARTS
Arjan Lamers
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BUSINESS
Scott Mann
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CANADIAN AND WORLD
STUDIES
Ron Smith
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ENGLISH
Jennifer Bozek
OUR VISION
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It is our vision to be able to inspire
FAMILY STUDIES/LIBRARY
Amanda Van Schyndel all students to reach their full
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GUIDANCE potential academically, creatively,
Pam Robinson
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physically, and socially
LANGUAGES
Joanne Defreyne
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MATHEMATICS SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
Patricia Misner
................................................... We will deliver a quality program
PHYSICAL EDUCATION by promoting:
Greg Pajor
Teresa Dockx (Asst. Head)
................................................... n a safe, inclusive environment
SCIENCE n differentiated programming
Brian Snow
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n character development
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Jennifer Reid n support for individual needs
Ryan Nightingale (Asst. Head)
................................................... n responsible, respectful behaviour
TECHNICAL EDUCATION a sense of community caring
Anne Busk
GRAND ERIE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD 3
SCHOOL SUPPORT SERVICES
AND RESOURCES
GUIDANCE AND CAREER in the Guidance office to see the
following: Addictions Counsellor;
school Librarian offers seminars
on bibliographic format, reputable
EDUCATION S.T.A.R. Counsellor; and/or School websites and periodical databases.
The Guidance program offers Nurse. Students must have signed
The Learning Commons also has a cafe
opportunities for students to: parental consent before meeting
seating area where the students are
with outside counsellors.
■■ Develop appropriate educational able to bring a drink or eat their lunch
plans. Information is provided to ■■ Referrals may be made, with while reading, studying or chatting
assist students in completing course parental consent, to services with friends.
selection sheets. provided by the Board or by outside
■■ Meet with Guidance teachers
agencies e.g. Educational testing,
Social Worker, Mental Health
STUDENT SUCCESS
during the school year to discuss services and Community and Social The Student Success Teacher monitors
their progress and receive academic services. student progress and intervenes
counsel. Students can also request when necessary, offering assistance
interviews at any time by making an SCS LEARNING COMMONS to students working on overdue
(LIBRARY)
appointment in the guidance office. assignments and providing extra
support to students requiring it.
■■ Explore post-secondary plans.
The SCS Learning Commons is open Students are typically referred to
Current information is provided on
each day from 8:15 a.m. until 3:45 p.m. Student Success by classroom teachers,
future Careers, Apprenticeships,
Students are able to sign-out books for or administration; some self-advocate
Universities and Colleges: along
school and personal use. The Library by requesting the extra support they
with information about bursaries
has 26 computers and 20 tablets that need in order to be more successful.
and scholarships.
can be used for assignments, database Support is available throughout most of
■■ Students can make an appointment inquiries and internet research. The the school day.
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SPECIAL SPECIAL
PROGRAMS: EDUCATION
HEALTH SCIENCE SCS offers a wide range of services for students with a variety of abilities
and needs. Qualified Special Education teachers deliver special education
This course combines the programs from self-contained programming (working towards a Certificate of
expectations for Interdisciplinary Accomplishment or an Ontario Secondary School Certificate) and Resource
Studies, Grade 12, University support to students in credit-bearing courses who are working towards an Ontario
Preparation (IDP4U), with Secondary School Diploma.
expectations from Science,
Grade 12, University/College SPECIALTY CLASSROOMS
Preparation (SNC4M). Our self-contained programs include: Life Skills and Bridge, both programs for
The program provides students students with Developmental Disabilities; Transitions, a program for students
with multiple opportunities to with a mix of exceptionalities who may obtain credit courses, but who are also
investigate careers in a health building life and work skills; and Pathways, a program for students with mixed
care setting by exposing them to exceptionalities who spend half of their day earning credit-bearing courses.
the structure and organization Access to a placement in a self-contained program is determined at system IPRC’s.
of Canada’s Health Care system We also offer an On-Track Program, that supports students with complex needs
including an analysis of the from mental health to behaviour. It is designed to offer support in other credit-
challenges and issues affecting bearing classes, as well as the possibility of earning a credit within the class.
health care delivery, studying It is not a self-contained class, but a placement that allows students to build
the human body systems in confidence, skills and connections. The program runs for two periods each
a normal and diseased state, semester.
exploring medical technologies
available, and examining the THE IEP AND IPRC
role of ethics and confidentiality An Individual Education Plan (IEP) is designed for each exceptional pupil based on
in health care. the individual’s needs. The IEP is developed by the Learning Resource Teacher in
Students will collaboratively co-operation with regular program teachers, parents and the student and contains
investigate 8 case studies specific strategies to meet an individual’s needs as identified by an IPRC. IEP’s are
delivered by health care sent home within the first 30 school days of each semester.
practitioners at Norfolk General Students identified by an Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC)
Hospital and in the community. as “exceptional”, have
They will prepare both written the support of the special
and oral presentations. Each services they require to meet
student will also have the their needs and goals.
opportunity to spend a morning Exceptional pupils are
in the operating room. reviewed annually through
Individually, students an Identification, Placement
will perform an in-depth and Review Committee.
investigation of a health care More information about this
profession of their choice by process can be found at
arranging to spend one day www.granderie.ca.
with a health care provider
and prepare verbal and written GEDSB SPECIAL
presentations. Students will EDUCATION ADVISORY
COMMITTEE (S.E.A.C)
collaborate to prepare a
summative round-table report
to Norfolk General Staff at Contact the Grand Erie District
the conclusion of the course. School Board Office at
Students will earn two credits: (519) 756-6301 for committee
IDP4U and SNC4M. information including: special
education plan, parent guide,
policies and programs.
GRAND ERIE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD 5
TURNING POINT... WHAT IS AVAILABLE
TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR FUTURE. TO YOU AT SCS?
■■ Did you leave high school before you graduated?
■■ Are you between 16 and 20?
■■ Are you currently working full-time or part-time?
■■ Have you earned 20 or more high school credits?
■■ Are you ready and willing to learn in order to complete your
high school diploma?
If you answered “Yes” to all of the above question, then the SCS Turning Point
program may be just what you are looking for.
The SCS Turning Point Program is offered in an alternate “non-school” learning
environment. Students attend at the Turning Point location twice a week to
complete the in-class portion of the program.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
On their in-class days, the students work at their own pace on independent SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES
study courses in order to earn the high school credits that they need to receive
their OSSD. Teachers and educational assistants provide the students with
■■ Athletic Council
individual one-to-one support as they work on their courses.
■■ Badminton
On the days when they are not in class, the students use their current job ■■ Basketball
experiences to earn co-op credits toward their high school diploma. ■■ Cheerleading
■■ Cross Country
DOES THIS SOUND INTERESTING TO YOU? DO YOU WANT MORE ■■ Figure Skating
INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCS TURNING POINT PROGRAM? ■■ Football
■■ Golf
CONTACT:
■■ Hockey
SCS Turning Point Programs: ■■ Rugby
Port Dover Campus ■■ Soccer
519-427-4397 ■■ Swimming
■■ Tennis
■■ Track & field
■■ Volleyball
■■ Wrestling
CLUBS AND
ACTIVITIES
■■ Band
■■ Breakfast Program
■■ Drama and Musical
■■ Environmental & Recycling
■■ Gaming Club
■■ Gay Straight Alliance
■■ Health Council
■■ Norfolk Fair Committee
■■ Prom
■■ White Pine Book Club
■■ Yearbook
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SIMCOE COMPOSITE SCHOOL
COMMUNITY EXPECTATIONS
RESPONSIBILITY FAIRNESS
BIENVENUE: Do what you are expected to do. Act according to the rules.
ICI ON PARLE
■■ ■■
■■ Persevere: keep on trying. ■■ Be open-minded; listen to others.
FRANÇAIS!
■■ Always do your best. ■■ Be fair; don’t take advantage
■■ hink before you act - consider the
T of others.
Simcoe Composite School consequences. ■■ Take responsibility for your
is proud to announce that a ■■ Be accountable for your choices. own actions.
French Immersion Program
will be introduced during the
RESPECT CARING
2020-2021 school year!
■■ Treat everyone with respect: treat ■■ e kind; be compassionate and
B
Students currently enrolled show you care.
everyone as you would want to be
in a FI (French Immersion)
treated. ■■ Express gratitude; say thank you.
program in our elementary
feeder schools, Walsh, ■■ Accept differences in others: be ■■ Forgive others.
Lakewood and River Heights considerate of feelings of others. ■■ Help others in need.
are encouraged to continue to ■■ se polite manners: use language
U
develop their French language
skills at SCS.
that does not offend community
standards. (ie. No obscenities, no
COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP
profanities, etc.) ■■ Respect authority.
The French Immersion Program
requirements at the secondary ■■ eal peacefully with anger, insults
D ■■ Stay informed; get involved.
level is comprised of 10 credits. and disagreements; do not threaten, ■■ Be a good neighbour.
hit or hurt anyone.
There are four compulsory ■■ Respect and protect the environment.
French language credits: FIF1D,
FIF2D, FIF3D, and FIF4U, as TRUSTWORTHINESS
well as 6 optional credits en ■■ Have the courage to do the right thing. DO YOUR SHARE TO
MAKE YOUR SCHOOL AND
français. The SCS staff are
■■ Be honest; don’t lie, cheat or steal.
excited about the inception of
this latest program offering! ■■ Be reliable-do what you say you’ll do.
COMMUNITY BETTER!
■■ Build a positive reputation.
GRAND ERIE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD 7
SIMCOE COMPOSITE SCHOOL
CAREER CRUISING
At GEDSB we have a vision that all “Who do I want to Become?” – in Pathway Plan (IPP) for all students.
students leaving our secondary schools Making Decisions and Setting goals This plan becomes a valuable archive
have a clear plan for their initial and ultimately, “What is my Plan” – in of student learning and a catalogue
postsecondary destination, and have Achieving Goals and Making Transition of resources they will need as they
confidence that they can revise their plans. This is built upon for every grade continue to plan for the future.
plans as they and the world around and phase of career development www.careercruising.com
them change. We support students for children and adults. Once this
with the tools needed so that they foundation is in place, we embraced
become architects of their future. a second component called Career
Cruising Planner (ccPathfinder).
MINISTRY OF
EDUCATION
As a result, we have been working
with Career Cruising to assist students Career Cruising Planner (ccPathfinder),
in this planning. Career Cruising
(ccEngage) is a powerful and complete,
is a course planner tool that integrates
with ccSpringboard and our Students
PRE-REQUISITE
web-based solution that give students
and schools an easy and effective
Information System (SIS), to provide
the ability for our student to plan,
PATHWAY CHARTS
way to develop skills and knowledge select and modify a four-year high The charts contained in this link map
needed for success. It can be used school plan that both aligns with out all the courses in each discipline
as a single, comprehensive solution their life goals and meets graduation and show the links between courses
or combined with the components requirements for their school. In and the possible prerequisites for
in any combination to meet students addition to the obvious students them. They do not attempt to depict
immediate needs. benefits, a labour-intensive and all possible movements from course to
cumbersome course selection process course, but rather serve as a pathway
It starts with Career Cruising Portfolio
is automated, freeing up time for our planning tool.
(ccSpringboard), where students
Guidance Staff to work directly our
answer questions like “Who am View the flow charts by visiting the
students. A win-win for all!
I?” - in Getting to Know Yourself, Course Calendar section under the
“What are my opportunities” - in the Together GEDSB and Career Cruising Student Tab at
Exploring Opportunities section to work together to create an Individual www.granderie.ca
8 SIMCOE COMPOSITE SCHOOL
Grand Erie…
SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR
WHAT IS A THE COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
SPECIALIST PROGRAM CINEMA FOCUS
HIGH SKILLS SIMCOE COMPOSITE SCHOOL
MAJOR (SHSM)?
The Communication Technology SHSM provides students with a strong
foundation for a wide variety of careers in the cinematography industry. Students
focus on storyboarding, composition, editing, script writing, filming and directing
An SHSM allows students to as well as the process of making a video from start to finish.
customize their high school
experience to fit career interests. “I like that the Communication Technology program allows me to do what I
Offered in grade 11 and 12, an think of with my mind in a relaxed and creative environment.”
SHSM allows students to receive Nick Belisle (Grade 12 student)
a specialized high school diploma
that is recognized in various
economic sectors in all four
Benefits of the Communication Technology Program:
pathways. ■■ Learn use of professional equipment and software
■■ Learn essential skills for careers in the cinematography industry
WHAT DOES AN ■■ Reach Ahead opportunities available including trips to tour different facilities,
recording studios, broadcasting departments and trade shows
SHSM LOOK LIKE? ■■ Gain specific training and certifications in the industry
THE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM,
An SHSM is a bundle of 8 to10
grade 11 and grade 12 credits that
include two Experiential Learning
(Co-op) credits. AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE FOCUS
SIMCOE COMPOSITE SCHOOL
WHAT DO YOU GET BY The Transportation SHSM provides students with a strong foundation for a
TAKING AN SHSM? wide variety of careers in the transportation sector, from those focusing on the
service, repair, and modification of vehicles and vehicle systems to those related
n Sector-recognized certifications to the organization and management of transportation services and mass-transit
and training systems.
n Real workplace experience
“The SHSM program gives students an advantage in the future when pursuing a
n Learning experiences
trade career because of the extra training they gain in high school.”
connected with post-secondary
Brandon Gee
opportunities
n Skills and work habits required Benefits of the Transportation Program:
for employment success
■■ 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
A Grand Erie Program Learn more information about Specialist High Skills Majors, visit www.granderie.ca
Grand Erie…
ONTARIO YOUTH
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
Join the thousands of high school students throughout Ontario who have
chosen to take control of their future.
Earn high school credits while exploring the world of a skilled trade
ARE YOU profession through the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP).
INTERESTED IN AN Discover the educational opportunities that can give you an advantage.
APPRENTICESHIP?
Apprenticeship is an education HOW DOES OYAP WORK?
and training program for people As an OYAP student, you will earn Co-op credits for work experience in
who enjoy learning by doing and an apprenticeship occupation while completing the requirements for your
who want to work in a skilled Ontario Secondary School Diploma. You may be formally registered as an
profession. apprentice while attending secondary school.
Once education and training
is complete, you can receive WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF OYAP?
a Certificate of Qualification,
■■ Gain a head start towards a chosen career
which identifies you as a skilled
professional. This can lead to a ■■ Ease the transition from school to work
career in a trade sector such as ■■ Increase opportunities for post-secondary training and employment
construction, industrial, motive
■■ Earn work experience hours in addition to secondary school credits
power and service.
■■ Develop general and specialized job skills
Understand employer expectations
HOW TO ENROLL?
■■
■■ Significant reduction in post-secondary tuition costs
Students, 16 years of age or
■■ Increase of employable opportunities
older, who are enrolled full-time
in secondary school with 16
completed credits can speak with “OYAP was the right program for me. After I completed my two
a Guidance Counselor. Be sure construction technology credits, I applied to the four credit accelerated
to also ask about Specialist High carpentry OYAP for semester two. My construction classes taught me
Skills Major, Co-op and Dual so much about building. We were able to help build a house for
Credit, three additional programs Habitat for Humanity. It was awesome; we were doing the things
that feature OYAP. that we had been taught about, a real hands-on experience.,”
Grand Erie OYAP student
Student Success
A Grand Erie Program
granderie.ca
10 oyap.com SIMCOE COMPOSITE SCHOOLCHOOSING 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.
Five types of courses are offered: ALL COURSES HAVE THE FIRST FIVE CHARACTERS AS MANDATED BY THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION.
ENG 1P
Academic courses emphasize
theory and abstract thinking skills.
These courses provide students the
foundation for the University course
type in grade 11.
Special Education courses allow These three letters
students to focus on functional life identify the subject.
skills and/or job readiness skills within
schools that have a self-contained This letter identifies the
special education setting and are non- stream/destination.
credit bearing. SUBJECT CODES GRADE
Locally Developed compulsory The first letter in the course code This number
courses are designed to remediate denotes the subject area: identifies the grade:
A = Arts 1 = Grade 9
students who are working below grade
B = Business 2 = Grade 10
level and prepare students for the
C = Canadian & World Studies 3 = Grade 11 GRADE 9 - 10
Workplace course type in grade 11.
E = English/ESL 4 = Grade 12 D = Academic
Open courses are available to all F = French K = Non-Credit
students regardless of their destination G = Guidance LEVEL L = Locally Developed
after secondary school. These courses H = Humanities & Social This letter Compulsory Credit
often present a balance of theory and
Sciences identifies the grade: O = Open
I = Interdisciplinary or A = Level 1
practical work and offer an opportunity P = Applied
Information Technology B = Level 2
for students to explore particular areas K = Alternative (Non-Credit) GRADE 11 - 12
C = Level 3
of interest or skill. L = International Languages D = Level 4 C = College
Applied courses focus on practical M = Mathematics E = Level 5 E = Workplace
N = Native Studies M = University/College
applications and concrete examples.
P = Physical Education N = Non-Credit
These courses prepare students for the
S = Sciences O = Open
College course type in grade 11. T = Technological Studies U = University
GRADE 11 - 12
Five types of program pathways are offered:
■■ COLLEGE COURSES are designed to prepare students for college programs and apprenticeships.
■■ WORKPLACE COURSES are designed to prepare students for entry to the workplace and/or apprenticeship.
■■ UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE COURSES are designed to prepare students for either community college or university programs.
■■ OPEN COURSES are available to all students regardless of pathway.
■■ UNIVERSITY COURSES are designed to prepare students for transition to a variety of university programs or apprenticeship.
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.
GRAND ERIE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD 11CHOOSING COURSE TYPES
COMPULSORY CREDITS (TOTAL OF 18) GRADE 10 - ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL
LITERACY TEST (OSSLT)
4 CREDITS IN ENGLISH (1 CREDIT PER GRADE) All students must successfully complete this test which will be
n The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course (OSSLC) may administered by the EQAO (Education Quality and Accountability
be used to meet either the Grade 11 or the Grade 12 English Office). Students will first write this test in the spring of their grade
compulsory credit requirement. ten year. Unsuccessful candidates will be given the opportunity
n The Grade 11 Contemporary Aboriginal Voices course may
be used to meet the Grade 11 English compulsory credit
for remediation at the school and will be able to rewrite the test.
requirement. Students identified through an IPRC (Identification, Placement, and
n For English language learners, the requirement may be met Review Committee) will be allowed accommodations for writing of
through earning a maximum of 3 credits in English as a the test. Students not working towards an OSSD (Ontario Secondary
second language (ESL) or English literacy development (ELD); School Diploma) may be exempted from writing the test.
the fourth credit must be a Grade 12 compulsory English
course.
ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL
3 CREDITS IN MATH (AT LEAST 1 CREDIT IN GRADE 11 OR 12)
LITERACY COURSE (OSSLC)
2 CREDITS IN SCIENCE Students who have written the OSSLT (Ontario Secondary School
1 CREDIT IN THE ARTS Literacy Test) once and were unsuccessful are eligible to take the
n The Grade 9 Expressing Aboriginal Cultures course may be OSSLC (Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course). Successful
used to meet the compulsory credit requirement in the arts. completion of the OSSLC satisfies the secondary school literacy
graduation requirement.
1 CREDIT IN CANADIAN GEOGRAPHY (GRADE 9)
1 CREDIT IN CANADIAN HISTORY (GRADE 10) 40 HOURS OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
1 CREDIT IN FRENCH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Forty hours of Community Involvement is a requirement for
n Students who have taken Native languages in place of French
graduation. Community Involvement is a set of self-directed
as a second language in elementary school may use a Level activities in the community that do not involve remuneration and
1 or 2 Native language course to meet the compulsory credit do not replace a paid worker. A pamphlet entitled “Information
requirement for French as a second language. on Community Involvement for Students and Parents” is available
1 CREDIT IN HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION from the guidance office. The pamphlet will provide all the details
concerning the Community Involvement requirement.
0.5 CREDIT IN CAREER STUDIES
0.5 CREDIT IN CIVICS ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE
3 ADDITIONAL CREDITS, CONSISTING OF 1 CREDIT FROM EACH The Ontario Secondary School Certificate will be granted on request
OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS: to students who leave school before earning the Ontario Secondary
School Diploma, provided that they have earned a minimum of 14
GROUP 1: English (including the Ontario Secondary School Literacy
credits as follows:
Course), French as a second language, classical languages,
international languages, Native languages, Canadian and world 7 COMPULSORY CREDITS (2 English, 1 Canadian Geography or
studies, Native studies, social sciences and humanities, guidance Canadian History, 1 Mathematics, 1 Health and Physical Education,
and career education, cooperative education 1 Science, 1 Arts or Technological Education or Computer Studies)
GROUP 2: French as a second language, the arts, business studies,
health and physical education, cooperative education 7 OPTIONAL CREDITS Selected by the student from available courses
GROUP 3: French as a second language, science (Grade 11 or
12), computer studies, technological education, cooperative CERTIFICATE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT
education Students who are not working towards an OSSD or an OSSC may be
Note: The following conditions apply to selections from the awarded a Certificate of Accomplishment upon leaving secondary
above three groups:
n A maximum of 2 credits in French as a second language may
school. The Certificate of Accomplishment is a useful means
count as additional compulsory credits, 1 credit from Group 1, of recognizing achievement for students who plan to transition
and 1 credit from either Group 2 or Group 3. directly to employment after leaving school. The Certificate of
n A maximum of 2 credits in cooperative education may count Accomplishment is to be accompanied by the student’s Ontario
as additional compulsory credits, selected from any of Groups Student Transcript. For students who have an Individual Education
1, 2, or 3. Plan (IEP), a copy of the IEP may be included.
% GRADE RANGE ACHIEVEMENT LEVEL SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
80-100% Level 4 A very high outstanding level of achievement. Achievement is above the provincial standard
70-79% Level 3 A high level of achievement. Achievement is at the provincial standard.
60-69% Level 2 A moderate level of achievement. Achievement is below, but approaching the provincial standard.
50-59% Level 1 A passable level of achievement. Achievement is below provincial standards.
Below 50% Insufficient achievement of curriculum expectations. Credit will not be granted.
12 SIMCOE COMPOSITE SCHOOLPROGRAMS
NIGHT SCHOOL/SUMMER year, students may wish to write the ■■ CONSTRUCTION
SCHOOL
standardized AP challenge exam in the ■■ ENVIRONMENT
course offered by their school. Students
■■ HEALTH & WELLNESS
Night school classes are offered in have an opportunity to receive
Fitness, Healthy Living, Health Care,
Brantford, Haldimand and Norfolk. advanced credit at many universities
Hairstyling
They are offered Tuesday and Thursday across Canada, the United States, and
■■ HORTICULTURE & LANDSCAPING
evenings. A wide variety of compulsory around the World.
courses are offered. For additional ■■ HOSPITALITY & TOURISM
Advanced Placement Exams train
information call Grand Erie Learning ■■ INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS
students in taking high level tests, get a
Alternatives (GELA) 519 753-6079. TECHNOLOGY
head start on university-level work and
Grand Erie District School Board will develop the study habits necessary for ■■ MANUFACTURING
be offering summer school for grades tackling rigorous course work essential ■■ SPORTS
9 - 12 credits during the month of July. for success at the tertiary level of ■■ TRANSPORTATION
Locations will be sent to each school in education. Students wishing to write
Participation in an SHSM program
the spring. For additional information the exam should contact their guidance
can help students prepare for
call 519-753-6079. department for more information.
apprenticeships, college, university or
GRAND ERIE LEARNING Due to the rigorous nature of the AP transition to work.
ALTERNATIVES (GELA)
exam, some schools will be offering
a Pre-AP program for students prior DUAL CREDITS
GELA provides an alternate opportunity to grade 12. A Pre-AP program Grand Erie District School Board has
for secondary school students who, for allows students the time to expand partnered with Conestoga College,
various reasons, are not experiencing and enhance their understanding Fanshawe College and Mohawk
success in a regular school setting or of the subject material being tested College to allow students to earn
who want to re-enter school after during the exam while still meeting college credits before they graduate
leaving. the requirements of the Ontario secondary school. These credits are
Scheduled day programs, booklet and Curriculum. These programs may delivered in three different ways within
e-Learning are available. begin as early as grade 9 via enhanced the Board.
classes and/or club formats. For more SCHOOL WITHIN A COLLEGE (SWAC)
STUDENT TRANSITION
■■
information, please talk to the guidance
Is offered by Conestoga in Brantford
EXPERIENCE PROGRAM (STEP) department at the secondary school
(Fit and Wellness / Media), Fanshawe
you are attending.
The STEP program is designed to in Simcoe (Human Services / Intro to
engage students by ensuring that their SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS Trades) and Mohawk in Ohsweken
MAJOR (SHSM)
individualized strengths, needs and (Intro to Trades). If you are between
interests are addressed in an alternative the ages of 17 and 20 years old and
setting within the school. Grand Erie District School Board, in need 5 – 10 credits to graduate, speak
conjunction with the Ontario Ministry to your guidance counsellor about this
The program provides students with
of Education, offers SHSM programs to program.
the opportunity to earn credits, engage
secondary school students.
in experiential learning activities, ■■ TEAM TAUGHT
explore career opportunities, and Students enrolled in a Specialist High Is taught in combination with a college
develop pathway plans and personal Skills Major program are required instructor and secondary school
life management skills. to complete a bundle of classroom teacher during a student’s regularly
courses, workplace experiences and scheduled class.
For more information, contact your
sector certifications to receive a special
school’s Guidance Counsellor. ■■ AFTER SCHOOL
designation on their Ontario Secondary
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) School Diploma. Is taught by a college instructor (and
AND PRE-AP
supported by a secondary school
Grand Erie District School Board has
teacher) after school in one of the local
programs in the following sectors:
The Advanced Placement Program secondary schools. Students from other
allows students to pursue university ■■ ARTS & CULTURE schools are welcome to enrol. Speak
level studies while still attending Performance and Production, with your guidance counsellor for
secondary school. In May of each Journalism and Media further information.
GRAND ERIE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD 13PROGRAMS
E-LEARNING COURSES post-secondary level (apprenticeships,
college, or university), and is often
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Virtual Courses are often called used in workplace training. Grand Erie believes in providing an
e-Learning courses. e-Learning inclusive culture for students on a
In order to register for an e-Learning continuum from “most enabling” to
courses use a virtual classroom and
course you need to see your guidance “least restrictive”. Each one of our
are accessed by a computer, tablet or
counsellor. You will need to have a secondary schools has a Special
smart phone. Your teacher may be a
“Change of Program” form completed Education department with Learning
teacher from a school in the Grand Erie
and signed by your parents and the Resource teachers ensuring Individual
District School Board, or he/she may
school Principal. Education Plans are in place and
be in another city somewhere across
Ontario. More information, including implemented. Our schools have
what e-Learning is all about, the Self-Contained programs to support
e-Learning courses are typically taken characteristics of successful e-Learning the learning needs of individuals that
by senior students. e-Learning courses students, and the technological require intensive support. In addition,
provide opportunities for students to requirements for taking an e-Learning we have a system Student Support
be able to access courses that they course can be found under the Services that offer services such as,
might not otherwise be able to take in Secondary tab at granderie.ca Psychological Consultation, Behaviour
a face to face class. As well, e-Learning Counselling, Child and Youth Work
is a now commonly found at the and Social Work.
CO-OPERATIVE ONTARIO YOUTH TO BEGIN AN APPRENTICESHIP
EDUCATION (CO-OP) APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM DURING SECONDARY SCHOOL
Co-op is a planned learning experience (OYAP) A STUDENT MUST:
that integrates classroom theory and Students gain ■■ successfully complete 16 credits and
learning experiences at a workplace knowledge and be enrolled full-time in school
which enable students to apply experience in an ■■ be 16 years of age or older
and refine the knowledge and skills apprenticeable ■■ successfully complete the Ontario
acquired in a related curriculum trade while working
course or a locally developed course. Secondary School Literacy
at an eligible work Requirement
Co-op courses include a classroom
placement. Students acquire hours
component comprised of pre- ■■ complete all compulsory credits
toward the completion of their
placement and integration activities required for an Ontario Secondary
apprenticeship while earning credits.
and a placement component. School Diploma
An apprenticeship is an agreement
Students earn co-op credits by integrating
classroom theory with planned
between the student (who wants to ACCELERATED OYAP
learn a skilled trade), the school, the Accelerated OYAP is a specialized
learning experiences in the community.
employer (who teaches the skills) and program being offered in partnership
Students are assessed and evaluated
the Students’ Cooperative Education with local post-secondary institutions,
on their demonstration of tasks linked
Learning Plan. the MTCU and other local school
to curriculum expectations of the
related course(s) as outlined in Students’ Students will get a head start on boards. This program is offered to
Cooperative Education Learning Plan. becoming a fully qualified journey senior students from every secondary
person with a skill set that is in school in GEDSB. In Dual Credit
Students interested in Co-op Education programs, students can earn up to
demand. Apprenticeships are an
must apply for the program and 4 credits toward their OSSD.
excellent way of learning valuable work
complete an interview. Successful
skills and are a viable alternative to The in-school component is facilitated
candidates will be notified and the
recruitment process of an appropriate traditional post secondary programs. by a post-secondary instructor.
placement will follow. There is no For more information speak to your
formal restriction on the total number school’s Co-op or OYAP teacher.
of co-op credits that students may earn
in secondary school. Visit www.apprenticesearch.com
14 SIMCOE COMPOSITE SCHOOLADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ONTARIO STUDENT Transcript (OST). If a student withdraws
RECORD AND TRANSCRIPT
from a course after five instructional
days following the issue of the first
The Ontario Student Record (OSR) provincial report card in a semestered
is the official, on-going educational or non-semestered school, the
record for each student and is stored withdrawal is recorded on the OST by
in the school most recently attended entering a ‘W’ in the ‘Credit’ column.
by the student. Teaching staff, The student’s percentage grade at the
each student, and the parent(s) or time of the withdrawal is recorded in
guardian(s) of a student are entitled the ‘Percentage Grade’ column.
to have access to the student’s OSR.
Supervised access can be arranged by ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS
appointment during normal business THROUGH REFERRAL PROCESS
hours. Transcripts of marks are issued
on written or personal request. Once While the focus of Guidance and
a student reaches the age of 18, by Career Education is to assist students
law, they control access to the OSR by with the development of the entire
anyone not mentioned above. Parents student, some families and students THE INDIGENOUS EDUCATION
of adult students will only have access may require additional social support
from Board employees. Students under
ADVISORY COMMITTEE (IEAC)
to a student’s academic records upon
written authorization from the student. the age of 18 must have their parent/ IEAC is an advisory committee
All senior level courses remaining on a guardian sign the referral form for the mandated by the Ministry of Education
student’s timetable five days after the student/support intervention. in September of 2017. The mandate
first provincial report will be recorded of the committee is to enhance and
on the transcript. SPECIAL EDUCATION improve Indigenous Education for
Transcripts requested after a student
ADVISORY COMMITTEE all students. The committee reports
(SEAC)
to the board on the Board Action
has graduated and is no longer Plan and programming for both
attending secondary school are subject SEAC is an advisory committee Elementary and Secondary panels.
to a charge of $5.00 per copy. mandated through the Education The committee is comprised of board
WITHDRAWAL FROM A Act as a standing committee of each
school Board. The committee reports
personnel, community members
and organizations with an interest
COURSE - GRADES 11 & 12 to the school Board and makes in Indigenous Education, including
If a student (including a student with recommendations to the board on parents.
a completed Individual Education special education programs and
Plan) withdraws from a Grade 11 or 12 services. The committee is comprised CREDIT RECOVERY
course within five instructional days of Trustees, Board personnel, Our provincially-recognized Credit
following the issue of the first provincial community members, and associations Recovery program is an in-school
report card in a semestered or non- representing a wide variety of interests program for students who have not
semestered school, the withdrawal is related to students with exceptional successfully completed some of
not recorded on the Ontario Student needs. their courses. In a credit recovery
classroom, students work on
recovering previously failed courses
and have the opportunity to get their
credit accumulation back on track.
Credit Recovery offers students a
supportive environment that focuses
on the key expectations of a course
and also assists students with pathway
planning and developing improved
learning skills that will help them
in earning their Ontario Secondary
School Diploma.
GRAND ERIE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD 15349 Erie Avenue,
Brantford, Ont., N3T 5V3
Telephone: 519-756-6301 | Toll Free: 1-888-548-8878
Email: info@granderie.ca
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