Congratulations
for taking cooperative education as part of your educational experience!
K.H.S. Co-op Student Responsibilities and
Expectations:
· All Co-op students will be required to find a
suitable Co-op placement using the “Seeking A Co-op Placement” form and
return it to the Co-op Staff
·
All students are responsible for transportation
to and from their placement
·
All students must attend the pre-placement
sessions held at the beginning of the semester
·
All students must complete a student folder and
prepare a cover letter, resume and safety assignments prior to starting their
Co-op work component
·
All students must attend the scheduled in-school
reflective sessions throughout the semester
·
All students must complete daily/weekly log
books indicating the hours they worked and have them signed by their work
supervisor
·
In the world of work, clear consistent
communication is required. Our office is
located in Pod 3 – room 1029, phone 905 -476-0933 (ext. 405)
·
Co-op courses will be timetabled based on
availability – there is no guarantee which semester you will be scheduled
·
All K.H.S. Co-op students must follow the York
Region District School Board’s Statement of Understanding Policy
Y.R.D.S.B.
STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING
I understand that:
*The work experience opportunity is an instructional
strategy whereby I am required to meet specific course expectations and will be
assessed and evaluated accordingly.
* the work experience opportunity requires me to spend
considerable time in the community as a student, and as such, I will represent
the school in a favourable manner.
* I must conform to all Policies and Procedures of the
Cooperative Education Program with respect to the following:
* attend regularly and punctually both the in-school sessions and at the
placement until the end of the scheduled period as defined by the Work
Education Agreement
* report all absences promptly to supervisor and Co-op teacher at
beginning of each work day and provide reason for the absence
*
complete all required assignments
*
abide by the Policies and Procedures of my placement
*
maintain strict confidentiality regarding placement matters
*
hours worked outside of the contracted time stated on the WEA must be submitted
in advance to the teacher and employer
Ø I should not expect to be paid for my work experience
hours.
Ø Any adjustment to my work experience to accommodate
extra-curricular activities and part-time employment must be cooperatively
arranged.
Ø If my placement pays me a wage for the hours stated on
my Work Education Agreement (WEA), or if I stay at my placement beyond the
hours stated on my WEA and I am paid for those hours, Workplace Safety and
Insurance Coverage must be provided by the employer. It is my responsibility to ensure that this
coverage is in place.
Ø I am responsible for transportation to and from the
placement. It is the recommendation of
the York Region District School Board that if necessary, I use public
transportation and that if I choose to drive a vehicle to my placement, I must
be covered by my own insurance.
Appropriate Board forms must be completed if driving or riding in a
private vehicle. (Forms NCR3, NP 679-01,
NP 679—02)
Ø I must declare to the Co-op teacher any medical
condition that may affect my performance at the placement.
Ø I may be required to have a medical examination and/or
provide medical information to meet placement requirements.
Ø Immunization is required for some placements and that
I am responsible for this at my own expense.
Ø Some placements require a security check, character
check, credit check or other pre-placement screening and that I may be
responsible for this at my own expense.
Ø Certain placements may require additional specialized
application forms and subsequent interviews prior to acceptance.
Ø I may have to wear prescribed clothing for my
placement (e.g. safety equipment, business attire, scrubs, lab coat).
Ø I must have the Work Education Agreement (WEA –
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board) form signed by myself and parent/guardian
and submitted in my folder prior to starting at my workplace. The Co-op teacher will sign off on the form
after obtaining the workplace supervisor’s signature.
Ø If any changes need to be made to the agreed upon
hours on the WEA – the student must obtain approval and signatures of all
parties.
Ø I must observe all health and safety regulations at
the placement and contact the work experience supervisor and the Co-op teacher
the same day in case of an accident, even if it does not require medical attention.
Ø It is strongly recommended that I purchase Student
Accident Insurance.
Ø My teacher needs to provide relevant information about
me to a prospective supervisor for placement purposes. (IEP with approval)
Ø Theft or vandalism is grounds for termination of my
placement and/or removal from the work experience with possible loss of credit
and possible further action under the law.
Ø I must provide my teacher with updated information
should there be any change in the data provided by me while I am participating in
the work experience (e.g. change of address, phone, emergency contact
information, medical information, mode of transportation.
Ø I can be removed from the cooperative education
program if I am unable to meet program requirements and course expectations.