10. How do I become involved in School Council?
You can call the school and talk to your principal.
9. Who do I talk to if my son/daughter has special needs, an accommodation log, an IEP or is IPRC’d ?
Contact the Department Head of Special Education.
8. Once in high school, to whom do I direct a question regarding a specific course?
Contact the classroom teacher first. Each subject area has a designated department head who is the
curriculum leader. After you have contacted the classroom teacher, you may wish to further the
discussion with the department dead.
7. How does my son/daughter find out about extra-curricular activities such as clubs and team tryouts?
These activities are communicated to the students via the announcements.
You may also access the school’s web site.
6. What do I do if my son/daughter is failing a course?
Contact the classroom and/or student success teacher and devise a plan that will encourage your son/daughter to implement strategies for success. These can include: homework completion, attending class regularly, using
agendas consistently, completing and submitting all assignments on time, and preparation/study for
tests. Regular communication with your son/daughter and his/her teacher may be necessary.
5. What is an open course?
An open course has learning expectations that are appropriate for all learners.
Six digit course codes use the letter “O” in the 5th digit (i.e. HRE1O0).
4. What is an applied course?
The focus of applied level courses is on practical and concrete applications of concepts.
Course codes use the letter P in the 5th digit (i.e. ENG1P0).
3. What is an academic course?
Here the emphasis is on theory and abstract thinking and problem solving.
Course codes use the letter D in the 5th digit (i.e. ENG1D0).
2. Can my son/daughter have a mixed schedule?
Yes. Students will have a mixed schedule as courses such as Grade 9 Physical Education, Arts, Technology
are only offered as Open courses. In addition, students may select applied, academic
or locally developed courses in English, Science, Math, Geography, and French based on their Grade 8
marks in that subject area and/or recommendations by their Grade 8 teacher.
1. The real number ONE QUESTION PARENTS/GUARDIANS WANT ANSWERED
Will my child grow up, clean his/her room, be successful and take care of me in my old age?
We can only hope!
