Note: Acceptance into these programs is a Regional decison. If you have questions please contact our Special Education Department or ADMIN.
PARTIALLY INTEGRATED ASD CLASS (Grades 9 to 10) (Partially credit-bearing):
This class is for students identified with ASD who require a structured setting that targets social-emotional, communication, and behavioural needs. It's intension is to support students as they transition into high school. Generally, students will be working at the academic, applied or locally developed level with reading/concept comprehension at a minimum of grade 6 level or higher. This program provides instruction for the development of individual strategies and technology with access to support personnel throughout their day.
AUTISM (Grades 9 to 12+):
This program provides the opportunity for students between the ages of 14 and 21 who have been identified as being on the Autism Spectrum to participate in a program which includes life skills and functional academics and promotes independence in the community. Skills from the following areas may be included: vocational and applied academics, communication, self-help, motor and social. The level of challenge individually meets the needs and capabilities of each student. Opportunities for work experience under the direction of our support staff prepare the student for transition from school to the workplace. This is a non-credit program.
DD AND ME PROGRAMS (Grades 9 to 12+):
This program provides the opportunity for students between the ages of 14 and 21 who have been identified as having a Developmental Disability or Multiple Exceptionalities to participate in a program which includes life skills and functional academics and promotes independence in the community. Skills from the following areas may be included: vocational and applied academics, communication, self-help, motor and social. The level of challenge individually meets the needs and capabilities of each student. Opportunities for work experience under the direction of our support staff prepare the student for transition from school to the workplace. This is a non-credit program. INTENSIVE SUPPORT (Grades 9 to 12+):
This partially integrated class is designed for students who need full replacement programming to achieve success and who will benefit from an environment with fewer transitions. The students remain together for their core courses in Literacy, Numeracy, and Life Skills. Students may choose one or two optional courses from Physical Education, Visual Arts, Music, Business, Technical Education or Family Studies. Opportunities for work experience under the direction of our support staff prepare the student for transition from school to the workplace in the later years. This is a non-credit program.