GLS101 GRADE 9, LEARNING STRATEGIES 1 - Open

This course explores learning strategies and helps students become better, more independent learners while increasing their personal management skills, both in school and in other contexts. Students will learn how to develop and apply a range of strategies to improve their learning and achievement, particularly their literacy, numeracy, communication, and planning skills. This course will increase students' confidence, motivation, and ability to learn. Students must be referred into this program by Grade 8 teachers, Head of Special Education or Head of Guidance.

GLC205 GRADE 10, CAREER STUDIES - Open

This course teaches students how to develop and achieve personal goals in education and work and contribute to their communities. Student learning will include assessing their own knowledge, skills, and characteristics and investigating economic trends, workplace organization, work opportunities, and ways to search for work. The course explores postsecondary learning options, prepares students for community-based learning, and helps them build the capabilities needed for managing work and life transitions. Students will design action plans for pursuing their goals.

GPP300 GRADE 11, LEADERSHIP AND PEER SUPPORT - Open

This course prepares and motivates students to provide leadership and assistance to others in their schools and communities. Students will develop skills in communication, interpersonal relations, coaching, leadership, teamwork, and conflict management, and apply them in roles such as tutoring, mentoring, and student council involvement. Students also learn the value and complexity of social diversity, while acquiring an appreciation of the importance of contributing to their communities and helping others throughout their lives. Students will work with individual classroom teachers in a classroom setting. An application form must be filled out to be accepted into this program. Good attendance is imperative. Prerequisite: GLC205

GWL300 GRADE 11, DESIGNING YOUR FUTURE - Open

This course prepares students to make successful transitions to postsecondary work and education or training. Students will explore the realities and opportunities of modern workplaces, while refining their employability skills and learning how to manage their careers. Students will target appropriate postsecondary education or training options and begin to implement an action plan for postsecondary success. Prerequisite: GLC205

GLS400 GRADE 12, ADVANCED LEARNING STRATEGIES - Open

This course improves students' learning skills, preparing them to make successful transitions to work and postsecondary education and become independent, lifelong learners. Students will learn how to assess their learning abilities and use critical reading, time management, and other techniques for promoting effective learning. In addition, they will investigate learning requirements for employment and postsecondary education or training and develop plans for learning after secondary school. Students must be referred to this program by the Head of Special Education. Prerequisite: GLC205