Welcome to Secondary School!
Dear Students and Parents/Guardians:
Secondary school is a memorable and exciting time! It is also a time in which you may have questions about specialized programs and the options available to you. This Course Selection guide has been developed to help you understand terms, requirements needed to complete secondary school, the types of courses and programs available in Grades 10 through 12, and information about how to select courses. Students, secondary school is a time where you begin to take more responsibility for your learning, so this guide will help you to make course selections, to plan out your secondary path and to start thinking about opportunities after secondary school. Planning your course selection for potential post-secondary programs, apprenticeships, or the world of work will set you on the path to success and we are here to help! Parents/Guardians: research has shown that learning and student achievement improve when parents/guardians are actively involved in their children’s education, so we encourage you to be an active partner in your child’s success. Whether you attend information sessions or school functions, join the School Council, or simply engage with and encourage your child each day, you are contributing to their progress and success at school. Together, we have a shared responsibility to provide your young adult with the best possible education, in a safe, inclusive and supportive environment.
In partnership, we will fulfill our mission to help your child graduate a “confident learner, caring citizen!”
Warm regards,
Lucia Reece Director of Education Algoma District School Board
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