2009 December- Success for Life

What Do You Need to Finish High School?

Posted by News Desk in Understanding Credits & Codes on 12 18th, 2009 | No Comments

For an OSSD, it’s as easy as… (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) 30 credits in total 40 hours of community involvement completion of the Literacy Requirement F.Y.I. optional credits of students choice*** What’s It Take? (OSSD) * A maximum of 3 English as a Second Language (ESL) or English Literacy...

Pathway Planner

Posted by News Desk in Career Pathway Planner on 12 17th, 2009 | No Comments

To assist in planning a student’s secondary school education, the use of the school Program and Course Calendar and prerequisite flow charts must be used so appropriate choices allow a student to prepare for their future career destination. Course noted in this charts can assist students and their...

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...

Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

Posted by News Desk in Specialist High Skills Majors on 12 17th, 2009 | 1 Comment

Specialist High Skills Majors are specially designed programs that allow students to customize their secondary school program based on their interests and talents. These programs provide the knowledge and skills students need to be successful in any pathway: Apprenticeship, College, University and the World...

Welcome to High School

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

Beginning high school is a very exciting time in your life. It is a time when your horizons are expanding, and you are beginning your transition into adulthood and the world of work. Secondary schools in the Avon Maitland District School Board offer a variety of programs designed to meet your needs 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...

Figuring Out Course Codes

Posted by News Desk in Understanding Credits & Codes on 12 17th, 2009 | No Comments

Ever wonder what all those letters and numbers mean when you look at a secondary school course? The answer is in the image below. Course codes help us to understand the type of subject, the level, and where it fits in our plans for our education and a future career...

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 Education 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 course...

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

Dual credits are one form of “reach ahead” opportunities for students. Dual credits provide an opportunity for students to complete secondary school credits and college credits at the same time. In partnership with Conestoga College, students may be able to earn college credits and OSSD credits for the...

Posted by News Desk in Programs & Services 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 discipline,...

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 –...

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