2013-2014 MMC Information Handbook - Retsd.mb.ca

PROGRAMS AT MILES MACDONELL COLLEGIATE
The final three years of the Senior High school program provide courses of study to meet the varying needs,
interests, and abilities of students. All program patterns are designed to provide a sound general education and
each pattern provides a good balance of compulsory and optional academic opportunities.
1. HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC PROGRAM
This program is largely academic and is organized to equip students with the skills and knowledge that provide a
sound basis for further education or for immediate employment. Please see the chart for the High School Provincial
Academic Graduation Requirements. Admission requirements to universities and colleges should be considered
during the selection of courses.
2. WORLD LANGUAGES DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE
The World Languages Diploma is awarded to students who complete the Grade 12 course requirements with
satisfactory standing (at least 60%) in at least three languages including English, and the Grade 11 requirements
in a fourth language. French, Spanish, Japanese, and other heritage languages may be chosen to satisfy the requirements.
The World Languages Certificate is awarded to students who complete Grade 12 requirements (with
at least 60%) in English and two other languages at the Grade 12 level.
3. NAIL TECHNOLOGY
Nail technology students will complete a required 400 hours of in-school training and earn 4 credits. This program
is designed to enable the students to obtain the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to become
a licensed Nail Technician.
4. CAREER CONNECT — Grade 11and 12 Students Only
Career Connect is a two-credit 30S and 40S program offered to students in either semester one or semester two.
This course is designed to help students make decisions about their lives after high school. Emphasis is placed on
helping students discover their aptitudes, match their abilities and personalities with appropriate career choices,
and investigate a range of careers through job shadowing and volunteer work.
5. ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE (EAL) PROGRAM
The program aims to develop the ability to speak English so that immigrant and foreign students can function in
school and community activities and can read and write for academic purposes. It provides a basic understanding
of Canadian multi-cultural society. The program includes students who range from those with little knowledge
of English to those almost fully functional in English.
6. INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
Miles Macdonell has an established International Education Program where students from other countries study
at our school. The aim of the program is to provide opportunities for these students to develop and improve their
English abilities while immersed in Winnipeg and Canadian cultures. In turn, Miles Macdonell students are introduced
to the cultures of these international students. The exchange of global ideas adds to the diverse nature of
the student population.
International students may study at Miles Macdonell from 5 months to 3 years. During their time here, the
students partake in many school activities as well as program activities that expose them to the unique
culture of our city, e.g., Festival du Voyageur, Oak Hammock Marsh, and the Manitoba Museum. International
students live with local families in the division.
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