SRSS Handbook 2012_13.pdf - Steinbach Regional Secondary ...

PROGRAM MAJORS
While it is recognized that flexibility of choice is desirable, it is found necessary for each student to have a
concentration in one specific area of study. To do this, students select a Program Major, which will give
them the skills and background which best suits their educational goals.
Depending upon enrolment the program majors offered are:
Academic Electrical Human Ecology
Accounting Entrepreneurship Industrial Design
Administrative Assistant Environmental/Agricultural Marketing Education
Building Construction Esthetics Music
Collision Repair and Refinishing Hairstyling Power Mechanics
Culinary Arts High School Apprenticeship Program Welding & Metal Fabrication
Any of the above may include a work experience component
PROGRAM SELECTION
In general, students qualify for a program by receiving a satisfactory standing in the subject at the
previous level. Thus a student may enrol in a course or program of the same designation or level as the
prerequisite course or the qualifying program. However, a student whose marks are under 55% may be
advised to change courses or move into a less difficult level. Students whose marks are in the 75% plus
range may qualify for a course at a higher level of difficulty, provided they meet the prerequisites for that
course.
Students should select their programs to meet their educational objectives. Examples of the common
goals are:
‣ Entrance to Specialized Training Schools
‣ Entrance to Technical schools
‣ Entrance to Universities
‣ Entrance to Apprenticeship programs and trades
‣ Entrance to Direct Employment
NOTE: A graduation certificate does NOT guarantee admission to further education. It is the responsibility of the
student to see that he/she is earning the credits that will admit him/her to the post-secondary program of their choice.
Please consult the latter pages of this book or your Guidance Counsellor for further information.
EVALUATION AND STANDARDS
Each course has definite objectives as set out in the course description. Upon graduation,
students will receive a transcript that will indicate exactly what credits have been earned and the program
in which they have been earned. As these are permanent records and will be required by post-secondary
education institutions as well as most prospective employers, it will be in the best interest of each student
to strive for a high level of achievement in the course and program in which he/she is enrolled.
Courses with a Provincial exam will show the exam mark as well.
The Grading System used at the SRSS is primarily percentage numbers. The following may also
be used: NC - No Credit, INC-Incomplete, NA-Not Applicable, CO-Complete (primarily used for
Gr. 11 & 12 Phys. Ed), S-Standing for Out of Province credits and Special Language credits.
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