2008 09 Calendar.indd - Algoma District School Board
2008 09 Calendar.indd - Algoma District School Board
2008 09 Calendar.indd - Algoma District School Board
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<strong>School</strong>-to-Work Programs<br />
Alexander Henry High <strong>School</strong> offers a variety of programs that include character<br />
education to assist students on their pathway to the world of work.<br />
LANGUAGE! is a unique literacy program designed to meet the needs of<br />
adolescent learners who are not working at grade level. The program addresses 18 strands of English<br />
language acquisition through intensive, systematic, repetitive instruction delivered by highly skilled<br />
reading experts. Students are streamed to work at their individual level, and are given the opportunity<br />
to master the essential skills required to be successful readers and writers.<br />
Grade Nine Technology Education Rotation<br />
allows students to experience a hands-on classroom in a variety of trade areas<br />
students have background knowledge to focus their senior courses in a career path of their choice<br />
D.A.R.E. I and II<br />
a life skills program that prepares students for life after high school<br />
healthy living education, life and employment skill development<br />
supported introductory work placements<br />
preparation for Field <strong>School</strong><br />
Field <strong>School</strong><br />
off-site work experience program<br />
classrooms at the Station Mall and the F.J. Davey Home<br />
develops and improves attitudes and skills required for employment<br />
students will be placed in full semester work placements with an opportunity to obtain full time or<br />
part time employment<br />
Specialized Cooperative Education Placements<br />
students have an opportunity to extend their learning from tech classes<br />
through work placements in trades, hospitality and other sectors<br />
apprenticeship and employment opportunities are the focus of the Co-op<br />
program<br />
creative solutions for students on alternate timetables<br />
placements in areas of interest<br />
START (Students At Risk Today) Program – The focus of this program is to address<br />
students’ behavioural and social skills. Through progressive counseling and course work,<br />
students will expand their educational experiences to grow as an individual, as a student<br />
and as a contributing member of society.<br />
24 ADSB <strong>2008</strong>-20<strong>09</strong> Course <strong>Calendar</strong>
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