Adapted academic programs
These are the adapted classes for students whose learning needs are beyond the mainstream classroom:
A & W MathApprentice and Workshop Math
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HumanitiesEnglish and Social Studies
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SciMaticsScience and Math
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Leadership concepts
Social Skills Development
LEARNING CENTRE
We offer a Learning Centre each block in which students can receive additional assistance to support their success in mainstream classes. These students are on a regular educational path but require additional academic, organizational or social emotional support outside of the mainstream classes.
We offer a Learning Centre each block in which students can receive additional assistance to support their success in mainstream classes. These students are on a regular educational path but require additional academic, organizational or social emotional support outside of the mainstream classes.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
The aim of the Pre-Employment program is to provide students with the broadest range of skills, experiences and knowledge to become as “work-ready” as possible. After finishing their grade 12 year, students receive a School Leaving Certificate. The program curriculum encompasses modified academic studies in English, Social Studies, Math and Science, a Functional Living Skills program, career and personal planning. Senior students complete out-of-school work experiences with local businesses and service providers. Students also operate in school businesses and participate in some adapted academic courses and electives.
The aim of the Pre-Employment program is to provide students with the broadest range of skills, experiences and knowledge to become as “work-ready” as possible. After finishing their grade 12 year, students receive a School Leaving Certificate. The program curriculum encompasses modified academic studies in English, Social Studies, Math and Science, a Functional Living Skills program, career and personal planning. Senior students complete out-of-school work experiences with local businesses and service providers. Students also operate in school businesses and participate in some adapted academic courses and electives.
ACCESS PROGRAM
Access provides support for students with exceptional learning needs. The program provides a wide range of supports throughout a student’s high school years. Individualized programs are designed in consultation with teachers, parents/guardians, educational assistants and outside agencies. The program includes integrated elective classes, work experiences, functional academics, and community based life skills’ opportunities. Students graduate with a School Leaving Certificate.
Access provides support for students with exceptional learning needs. The program provides a wide range of supports throughout a student’s high school years. Individualized programs are designed in consultation with teachers, parents/guardians, educational assistants and outside agencies. The program includes integrated elective classes, work experiences, functional academics, and community based life skills’ opportunities. Students graduate with a School Leaving Certificate.
ABLE PROGRAM
The Able program is for grade 9 and 10 students who have been unsuccessful in the mainstream school environment. It is in a self-contained classroom and provides students with the opportunity to catch-up on their core subjects in an effort to fully integrate back to their grade level. Students work in small groups or on an individual basis on an adapted program with the goal of receiving a Dogwood Certificate. An emphasis is placed on workplace training and/or apprentice programs. Admission is based on administrative approval.
The Able program is for grade 9 and 10 students who have been unsuccessful in the mainstream school environment. It is in a self-contained classroom and provides students with the opportunity to catch-up on their core subjects in an effort to fully integrate back to their grade level. Students work in small groups or on an individual basis on an adapted program with the goal of receiving a Dogwood Certificate. An emphasis is placed on workplace training and/or apprentice programs. Admission is based on administrative approval.
YOUNG PARENTS PROGRAM
The Young Parents Program is for secondary students who are teen parents. As their child attends the childcare facility at Burnaby South, this provides an opportunity for these students to learn parenting skills and work towards high school completion.
The Young Parents Program is for secondary students who are teen parents. As their child attends the childcare facility at Burnaby South, this provides an opportunity for these students to learn parenting skills and work towards high school completion.