Havergal's Uncalendar, 2018-19 Academic Year

GUIDANCE AND CAREER EDUCATION

MIDDLE SCHOOL

GRADE 9 0R 10 GLE2O – Learning Strategies 1: Skills for Success in Secondary School, Grade 10, Open 1 CREDIT This course focuses on learning strategies to help students become better, more independent learners. students will learn how to develop and apply literacy and numeracy skills, personal management skills, and interpersonal and teamwork skills to improve their learning and achievement in school, the workplace, and the community. The course helps students build confidence and motivation to pursue opportunities for success in secondary school and beyond. Prerequisite: Recommendation of Principal This course will be offered when enrolment warrants and may be taken by Grade 9 or 10 Students. GRADE 10 GLC2O – Career Studies, Grade 10, Open 0.5 CREDIT This course teaches students how to develop and achieve personal goals for future learning, work and community involvement. Students will assess their interests, skills and characteristics and investigate current economic and workplace trends, work opportunities and ways to search for work. The course explores postsecondary learning and career options, prepares students for managing work and life transitions and helps students focus on their goals through the development of a career plan. This course is an integrated course at Havergal and is completed by all students throughout Grades 9 to11. Students will be automatically registered in this course.

The purpose of the Middle School Guidance program is to develop a safe, supportive and caring learning environment that fosters individual growth and self-reflection in students. Students will use an inquiry approach to develop an academic plan based on individual questions that arise during each stage. The academic plan will help students take responsibility for their education, make informed decisions and plan for the future. Developing study skills, interpersonal communication skills, positive attitudes, self-awareness and self-esteem will be incorporated into the program. The students will also participate in a series of workshops that involve personal safety, goal setting, wellness and stress management.

SENIOR SCHOOL

Guidance and Career Education program goals for Senior School students include: • understanding the concepts related to lifelong learning, interpersonal relationships (including responsible citizenship) and career planning; • developing learning skills, social skills, a sense of social responsibility and the ability to formulate and pursue educational and career goals; and • applying learning to their lives and work in the school and community. The goals are organized into three areas of knowledge and skills: student development, interpersonal development and career development. The comprehensive four-year school Guidance and Career Education program reflects the interconnectedness of these three areas through an inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning. University counselling is an integral component of the Guidance program.

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