RESOURCE DEPARTMENT SUPPORT
COURSES |
GLE/1O1/2O1/3O1/4O1
1.0
CREDIT EACH
This course will
focus on the development of encoding and decoding
skills for the exceptional student. It is intended
that this course will develop the student's
reading and comprehensive levels utilizing
the Autoskills Reading Program and other teaching
strategies.
MAT
14A & 14B
O.5
CREDIT EACH
These two courses
must be taken consecutively, one each semester.
This course provides an opportunity for students
to obtain sufficient skill development. The
students will explore organize, interpret and
use mathematical models to solve problems. This
course also enables the student to consolidate
numeric and algebraic skills in problem solving
and analytical geometry.
MAT
23A & 23B
O.5
CREDIT EACH
These two courses
must be taken consecutively, one each semester.
These courses enable students to consolidate
their understanding of key mathematical concepts.
Students will solve problems using a variety of methods
of calculation; use patterning strategies to solve
problems. They will collect and analyze date for
linear relationships and geometric relationships.
This course will prepare students for the Grade 11
Mathematics course MEL 3E1 (Mathematics for Everyday
Life).
GPP 3O1
PEER
TUTORING - GRADE 11/12
1.0 CREDIT
These
courses consist of a classroom component and
service component. Class time will include
personal consultation with supervisors, journals
and training sessions. The service component will
consist of working with students who may require
academic tutoring. PREREQUISITE :
ACADEMIC COMPETENCE, TEACHER RECOMMENDATION
NOTE : For those students interested
in pursuing further experience as a peer tutor
or who simply want additional experience working
with other students, please see HHG 4M2 in the
Family Studies Department.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
ADAPTIVE
COURSES FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: (DEVELOPMENTAL
DELAY-DD OR MULTIPLE HANDICAP-MH)
All
adaptive special education courses are designed
for students who have been formally identified
as exceptional, specifically with a Developmental
Delay or Multiple Handicap. Their intent is to
provide, on an individualized basis, for the specific
needs of the student, while at the same time giving
them an opportunity to develop their skills in
the particular subject being offered.
KEN (A) (B) (C) (D)
ADAPTIVE
ENGLISH
NO CREDIT
This course is designed specifically for the student
with special needs formally identified as having
a Developmental Delay or Multiple Handicap. Its
intent is to provide for the language needs of
students, stressing language proficiency, organizational
skills, and study techniques which will enhance
performance in other academic subjects. The use
of language is developed as a means by which students
understand personal and societal goals by developing
such qualities as initiative, responsibility, decisiveness,
self-discipline, perceptiveness, and integrity.
KAL (A) (B) (C) (D)
ADAPTIVE
DRAMA
NO CREDIT
This
course is designed specifically for the student with
special needs formally identified as having a Developmental
Delay or Multiple Handicap. Its intent is to provide
multi-sensory experiences with the elements of music
and movement, improvisation and role play to enhance
social initiation and self-esteem. It offers the
opportunity for integration with other drama classes
when possible.
KAL
(A) (B) (C) (D)
ADAPTIVE
VISUAL ARTS
NO CREDIT
This course is designed specifically for the student
with special needs formally identified as having
a Developmental Delay or Multiple Exceptionalities.
Its intent is to provide multi-sensory experiences
with the elements of colour, texture, shape, design
and composition. Through this curriculum, gross
and fine motor skills are enhanced with a general
appreciation for the varied art media.
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KPP
(A) (B) (C) (D)
GENERAL LIFE SKILLS
NO CREDIT
This course is designed specifically for the student with special
needs formally identified as having a Developmental Delay or Multiple Handicap.
Students will complete modules that focus on daily living skills, personal social
skills and occupational skills. Reading and writing skills will focus on a pragmatic
curriculum to support integration into the community. This course will also include
choice making and healthy living.
KTT
(A) (B) (C) (D)
ADAPTIVE COMPUTER STUDIES
NO CREDIT
This course is designed specifically
for the student with special needs formally identified
as having a Developmental Delay or Multiple Exceptionalities.
Adaptive computer studies provides hands-on opportunities
to interact with computers, with real life applications
being the priority.
KPF
(A) (B) (C) (D)
ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
NO CREDIT
This course
is designed specifically
for the student with special needs formally identified
as having a Developmental Delay or Multiple Exceptionalities.
In this physical and health education course, emphasis
is placed on issues of physical fitness through aquatic
activities as well as health education.
PPL
1OQ/2OQ/3OQ/4OQ
ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
0.5 CREDIT
This course is designed specifically
for the student with special needs formally identified
as having a Developmental Delay or Multiple Exceptionalities.
In this physical and health education course, emphasis
is placed on issues of physical fitness through various
sports activities. Senior students mentor as peer
tutors to prepare for student participation in the
Special Olympics to be held in the spring.
KHI
(A) (B) (C) (D)
ADAPTIVE HOSPITALITY
NO CREDIT
This course is designed specifically
for the student with special needs formally identified
as having a Developmental Delay or Multiple Exceptionalities.
Its intent is to provide for the life skill needs
of students by stressing organization and time management,
hygiene and aesthetics, health and safety and the
development of various other skills which would contribute
to the overall well-being of these students. Emphasis
is placed on hospitality activities that include
nutrition, meal planning and cooking.
KHD
(A) (B) (C) (D)
ADAPTIVE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
NO CREDIT
This course is designed specifically
for the student with special needs formally identified
as having a Development Delay or Multiple Exceptionalities.
Its intents is to develop a personal life attitude
based on a Christian vision of the human individual.
Students are encouraged to participate in Christ
centered principles as they relate to their daily
lives.
KBB
(A) (B) (C) (D)
MONEY MANAGEMENT AND PERSONAL BANKING
NO CREDIT
This course is specifically designed
for the student with special needs formally identified
as having a Developmental Delay or Multiple Exceptionalities.
This course will develop the awareness and use of
money in the community for practical purposes.
GWL 3OQ/3OR
1.5
CREDIT
This course is designed
for the special needs student who is formally
identified with a Developmental Delay or Multiple
Exceptionalities. The development of work-related
skills, life and self-management skills and
community involvement are the primary focus
for this work experience program.
KGW (A)
(B) (C) (D) (NT) (NS)
EXPLORING
THE WORLD OF WORK
NO CREDIT
This
course is designed for formally identified special
needs student. Students will learn job preparation
skills: job searching, interviewing; and will explore
a career of interest through the work experience.
Learning skills will be developed to ensure that
students become independent lifelong learners.
GWL 3OT/3OS
3.0 CREDIT
This
course is designed for at risk students .
The development of work related skills, life and
self management skills and community involvement
are the primary focus for this work experience
program. This course will parallel the Ontario
Skills Passport Program.
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