4ELL ResourceSupport ServicesProgramThe <strong>Wellington</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> English Language Learner (ELL) program is aResource Support Services Program.ELL students will be fully integrated into an age-appropriate, regularclassroom at their home school.ELL students will be offered direct support as required from the classroomteacher as well as from District ELL Resource Teacher(s). Resource teachersupport begins with an Initial Assessment to build an individual student profilehighlighting student strengths and needs.ELL students are supported through ongoing assessment, monitoring andtracking to provide explicit teaching and learning in the regular classroomsetting. Immigration Services and/or the County of <strong>Wellington</strong> settlementworkers provide assistance to newcomers in the areas of translation,employment, housing and advocacy as required.School to Careerswww.schooltocareers.caThe School to Career Office provides all students with a series of uniqueopportunities to learn about the world of work, explore potential careers, andgain valuable work experience. These planned learning experiences assistall students, whether bound for college, apprenticeship, university or theworkplace, in making informed career decisions, and in developing theknowledge, skills and attitudes that are essential in today’s society.CO-OPERATIVEEDUCATIONCo-operative education courses allow students to refine, extend, apply andpractise classroom learning in supervised placements in the community.Students can earn 2 credits for each Co-op program taken. Refer to Page 21.Students are responsible for their own transportation to andfrom the co-op placement.An application must be completed in order to register for co-op.Ontario YouthApprenticeshipProgram (OYAP)OYAP is a specialized co-op program for those students interested inApprenticeship Training.An OYAP student will be: Registered as a program participant with the Apprenticeship Branch ofthe Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Exposed to the knowledge and skills required by their trade through theinclusion of the appropriate Apprenticeship Training Standard in theirco-op Personalized Placement Learning Plan Gaining valuable experience that can lead to Registrationas an ApprenticeA student’s acceptance into the OYAP program does not guaranteethat a student will become “registered” as an apprentice. Visitwww.oyap.info for more information.EXPECTATIONSOF THE ONTARIOCATHOLIC SCHOOLGRADUATE<strong>Catholic</strong> expectations are woven through ALL aspects ofCurriculum and School Life.Distinctive expectations for graduates of <strong>Catholic</strong> schoolsare determined and shaped by the vision of destiny of thehuman person emerging from our faith tradition. ThisChristian anthropology or world view, reveals the dignityand value of the person.<strong>Catholic</strong> education views human life as an integration ofbody, mind, and spirit. Rooted in this vision, <strong>Catholic</strong>education fosters the search for knowledge as a lifelongspiritual and academic quest. The expectations of <strong>Catholic</strong>graduates, therefore, are described not only in terms ofknowledge and skills, but in terms of values, attitudes, andactions.The <strong>Catholic</strong> graduate is expected to be: a discerning believer an effective communicator a reflective, creative and holistic thinker a self-directed, responsible life-long learner a collaborative contributor a caring family member a responsible citizen
Dual CreditProgramsThe Dual Credit program provides an opportunity for Grade 12 students toattend and experience college. Students will take courses in selectedprogram areas.A student taking a Dual Credit Program will be: Provided with an opportunity to earn college credits while still in highschool that will count on both the Secondary School and Collegetranscript Registered in a program offered in partnership with Conestoga Collegeand the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Registered in a Pre-Apprenticeship, Level 1 Apprenticeship, Collegecertificate or diploma program Combining theoretical and hands-on practical learningPlease see your Guidance Counsellor for specific programinformation.College Pathway Programs:DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS (DFDC) - Doon Campus Basic Design A Basic Design B(These courses will incorporate the development of a Portfolio)Early Childhood Education (ECEDC) - Doon Campus Child Development – The Early Years Introduction to ECECAREERS IN HEALTH CARE - Doon CampusPersonal Support Worker (PSWDC) Professional Practice A Professional Practice BEmergency Services Readiness (ESRDC) - Doon Campus Canadian Criminal Justice System - pm Get Fit - pm Introduction to Helping - am Anatomy and Physiology - amStudents should have a prerequisite course in PSE 4U1 or SBI 3C1to take Anatomy and Physiology.The Dual Credit program consists of 2 college courses and 2 co-opcredits. The college courses offered within the Careers in HealthCare area are interchangeable, as long as you choose only one inthe am and one in the pm.ApprenticeshipPathwayPre-Apprenticeship Programs:Exploring the Trades: Construction #1 (CON1DC) - Waterloo Campus Construction Trades Math Electrical FundamentalsExploring the Trades: Construction #2 (CON2DC) - Waterloo Campus Construction Trades Math HRAC/Sheet Metal FundamentalsExploring the Trades: Culinary (CULDC) - Waterloo Campus Applied Baking Techniques 1 Sanitation and Safety and Kitchen Management 1Exploring the Trades: Food Preparation (FPDC) - Guelph Campus Basic Kitchen Production Kitchen ProductionExploring the Trades: Mechanical (MECHDC) - Guelph Campus Applied Mathematics Welding, Motive Power Safety and Ozone DepletionOYAP Level 1Apprenticeship Programs:Automotive Service Technician (ASTDC) - Guelph CampusBrick and Stone Mason (BSMDC) - Waterloo CampusCook (COOKDC) - Waterloo CampusTruck and Coach Technician (TCTDC) - Guelph Campus Common core for Heavy Equipment, Agricultural Equipment,Powered Lift Truck and Truck and Coach TechnicianGeneral Machinist (GMDC) - Doon Campus Common core for General Machinist, Tool and Die Maker,Machine Tool Builder and Integrator and Mould MakerThese programs can be found online at myblueprint.ca underDistrict <strong>Course</strong>s and Programs.5