2009 December- Success for Life

Learning Services

Posted by News Desk in Programs & Services on 12 17th, 2009 | Comments Off

All staff members of the Avon Maitland District School Board are committed to ensuring all students experience success in school. To do so, a wide range of programs and services are provided for students with special education needs. These programs and services focus on the specific needs of students and...

Make the Most of it!

Posted by News Desk in School Spirit on 12 17th, 2009 | No Comments

Most people, when asked about their favourite memories of high school, don’t mention their course work. Instead, they talk about the field trips, teams, clubs and activities they participated in, and their new friends and “favourite teachers”. At school it is important for you to do more than just...

Posted by News Desk in Programs & Services on 12 17th, 2009 | Comments Off

Avon Maitland District E-Learning Centre Avon Maitland students are encouraged to consider enrolling in an eLearning (online) course. This is an excellent option if a course is not offered at your home school or you have a timetable conflict. Students looking for experience with eLearning, before starting...

Independent Learning Centre

Posted by News Desk in Programs & Services on 12 17th, 2009 | No Comments

The Independent Learning Centre (ILC) provides Ontario residents the opportunity to earn credits toward their OSSD, upgrade their basic skills, or study for personal development through distance education. Online tutoring is also available. ILC serves students who are not registered in regular day school...

Continuing Education

Posted by News Desk in Programs & Services on 12 17th, 2009 | No Comments

The Centres for Employment and Learning provide credit and non-credit courses for students who wish to study part time or full time outside of the secondary school program. The Centres operate year round and may offer evening, summer, daytime and adult education...

Posted by News Desk in Programs & Services on 12 17th, 2009 | No Comments

C.O.P.E. Cooperative Opportunities Providing Education (COPE) is an alternative education program designed for students who need a different learning environment than that of a regular school. In COPE, flexible and supportive schedules are arranged for students to earn cooperative education and regular...

Posted by News Desk in Terminology on 12 17th, 2009 | No Comments

Dual credits provide an opportunity for students to complete secondary school credits and college credits at the same time. We have partnerships with Conestoga College, Fanshawe College, and Lambton College. Students may take up to four dual credits that can count as optional credits towards their...

Posted by News Desk in OYAP on 12 17th, 2009 | No Comments

The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) is an option for all secondary school students, including exceptional students, who are working towards an OSSD. OYAP allows students to enter an apprenticeship while enrolled in secondary school under an agreement between the Ministry of Education and the...

Academic Honesty

Posted by News Desk in Terminology on 12 17th, 2009 | No Comments

Plagiarism, or using someone else’s ideas, is a form of fraud. Students will be taught how to make sure that work submitted is honest and reflects their best efforts and learning. When it is clear that a student has not been academically honest, school administration will consider suitable...

Experiential Learning Opportunities

Posted by News Desk in Programs & Services on 12 17th, 2009 | No Comments

Experiential learning opportunities are available in all secondary schools. These help students make decisions about possible career paths and the necessary courses needed to get there. In secondary schools, there are a number of ways to gain practical work experiences: Take Your Kid to Work Day –...

Posted by News Desk in Understanding Credits & Codes on 12 16th, 2009 | No Comments

This Mathematics Flow Chart maps the courses in Math and shows the links between courses and the possible prerequisite requirements. It does not attempt to depict all possible movements from course to course. All courses are subject to minimum enrollment; not all courses may be available at all schools. If...

Science Flowchart

Posted by News Desk in Understanding Credits & Codes on 12 16th, 2009 | No Comments

This Science Flow Chart maps the courses in Science and shows the links between courses and the possible prerequisite requirements. It does not attempt to depict all possible movements from course to course. All courses are subject to minimum enrollment; not all courses may be available at all schools. If...

English Flowchart

Posted by News Desk in Understanding Credits & Codes on 12 16th, 2009 | No Comments

This English Flow Chart maps the courses in English and shows the links between courses and the possible prerequisite requirements. It does not attempt to depict all possible movements from course to course. All courses are subject to minimum enrollment; not all courses may be available at all schools. If...

Music Programs Outside of School

Posted by News Desk in Programs & Services on 12 16th, 2009 | No Comments

Students may be awarded up to two credits for taking music programs outside of their regular school program, as approved by the Ministry of Education. Talk to the Student Services department to find out...

What is Cooperative Education?

Posted by News Desk in Terminology on 12 15th, 2009 | No Comments

Cooperative education combines classroom theory and learning experiences at the workplace. Students earn credits for this integrated approach to learning. Speak to your school Guidance Counsellor or Coop teacher for more information about how to include cooperative education as part of your pathway...

« Previous Entries