Grade 9 Learning Strategies
** 2011/2012 registrations closed
The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board is
pleased to offer an after school Grade 9 Learning Strategies course
to students currently enrolled in Grade 8. Students successfully
completing the course will receive one credit towards their
secondary school graduation diploma.
The course will begin on Tuesday, February 7,
2012 and end on Thursday, May 17,
2012. Classes will be held at St. Joseph-Scollard Hall
Catholic Secondary School on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (5:00 pm
- 7:00 pm) as well as a two (2) Saturday sessions (9:30 am - 12:00
pm). Transportation to and from the course will be the
responsibility of the parent or guardian.
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.
It is ideal for students currently experiencing academic
challenges. Students will learn how to develop and apply a range of
strategies to improve their learning and achievement, particularly
their communication, and planning skills. An important goal of this
course is to increase students' confidence, motivation and ability
to learn.
To register your child(ren), please print and complete the registration form and return it to your child's
principal by Tuesday, January 31, 2012. Please
read the Student and Parent/Guardian
Information section carefully as the attendance
requirement for this program is an important consideration when
registering your child. Registrants will be contacted prior to the
commencement of the course.
Offering this course requires a minimum enrollment. The Board
reserves the right to cancel any course that does not meet this
requirement. For more information about the course, please do not
hesitate to contact Joe Bitonti, Student Success Leader, at
472-1201, extension 2234.
Student and Parent/Guardian Information
Attendance
Regular attendance is crucial in order to achieve success.
Students are expected to be punctual and attend every class.
Students risk being withdrawn from the program if:
- Three (3) absences are accumulated or if excessive lates
accumulate.
- Two (2) significant lates will be treated as one (1)
absence.
Behaviour
Students must be respectful of their teachers, fellow classmates
and all other support staff on site at the high school. Students
who cannot fulfill these expectations will be withdrawn from the
course.
Support
Students planning to enrol must be aware that there are no
special education resource teachers available to assist with
program modification. Every effort will be made by the classroom
teacher to support and enhance the learning of each student.
Reporting to Parents
Students will receive a mid-term and final report
card.
