Gifted Congregated Cluster Programming

• Gifted Congregated Cluster Programming
• Global and Personal Health Program

• Specialist High Skills Majors in:

SCDSB Common Program

and Course Calendar 2017-2018

Barrie North Collegiate Institute

Secondary School Program and

Course Calendar

2017-2018

Grade 9

Grade 10

Grade 11

Grade 12

Secondary School

Program and Course Calendar

2017-18

We believe in the importance and value of planning a multi-year plan together with parents, students and staff to ensure that every learner reaches his or her full potential to become a responsible and contributing member of our ever-changing global society. The purpose of SCDSB’s plan, “The Simcoe Path”, is to deliver exceptional public education services to SimcoeCounty’s students and to support SimcoeCounty’s students in achieving their highest potential while they prepare for 21st century challenges and opportunities. For more information, go toSimcoe County District School Board’s website – SCDSB Multi-Year Plan: The Simcoe Path: Your Future…Our Priority.

The Simcoe County District School Board course calendar provides parents and students with detailed, accurate, and up-to-date information about diploma requirements, as well as general information on school programs and courses offered.

The Board-wide common course calendar is web-based and is available on the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) website under Students, Secondary Program Info, Secondary Course Calendar 2017-2018.

PROGRAM and COURSE CALENDAR

Grades 9 - 12

Barrie North Collegiate

Goals and Philosophy

At Barrie North we believe in the importance and value of completing a secondary education. We are committed to reaching every student to help them achieve a successful outcome from their secondary school experience. To ensure high quality learning and a program customized to their skills and interests, students have access to many caring individuals and supports within Barrie North’s environment. The school, through its various activities and policies, will help the emotional, cultural and moral development of the students in our care. It is our intention that the learning environment and curriculum of the school will foster a positive self-image in our students and will help them become productive, responsible and caring citizens.

Barrie North is a busy and exciting school with a variety of courses and co-curricular activities for you. Whether you enjoy music, the arts, athletics, outdoor activities, academic challenges, leadership, writing or technology, there are courses and activities designed to meet your needs. North’s instructional and co-curricular programs are devised to allow students to develop academically, physically and socially to the best of their abilities. High school is an exciting time – you’ll have many new opportunities and new challenges.

Our Grade 9 program recognizes that students enter high school with different strengths, interests, and goals. You will be able to select courses that suit your needs and take you gradually towards your goal through an increasingly specialized four year program. Staff from Guidance Services, Student Success and Special Education maintain a strong liaison with our partner Elementary Schools, offering advice on course choices and maintaining support services for students making the transition to high school.

Barrie North’s programs will help students to develop the skills needed to live and work with success in a fast-changing world. These include:

• Creative thinking skills that will enable them to apply knowledge and information in a variety of situations to solve problems involving a wide range of factors and issues
• The motivation and ability to continue to learn and develop new skills throughout life
• Develop the values and social skills necessary to allow students to participate fully in a society whose composition, structure, and needs are constantly changing

We believe in a positive school environment:

• Respect for individual culture, beliefs and values
• Zero tolerance for harassment and violence in order to maintain a safe, secure environment
• Respect for oneself and others and their property
• The value of participation in the school community

Achievement and Attendance and Punctuality

Students are required to remain in Secondary School until the student has reached the age of eighteen or obtained an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Regular attendance at school is critical for the student’s learning and achievement of course expectations.Students who fail courses or choose to withdraw from a course may jeopardize their attainment of an OSSD. Our school’s attendance and punctuality policies are outlined in the Student Agenda. Grade 9 students receive a copy on the first day of school and should read these sections carefully.

Student Fees

There will be no fees or costs charged to a student in order to participate in the regular day school program. Fees may be charged where a student chooses to upgrade the material or where the purchase of materials is optional. Students enrolled in secondary schools can expect to be provided with the basic learning resources that are required to meet the course expectations. It is recognized that there may be optional resources that students may purchase to enhance the program, such as field trips, workbooks, or upgrading materials for courses such as Construction Technology and Visual Arts.

Students are expected to participate actively in their own learning and are required to bring basic materials such as pens, pencils and paper with them. Students taking Physical Education are expected to wear appropriate attire including running shoes and Barrie North T-shirts and shorts to ensure that active participation is possible.

Students are encouraged to purchase their school’s Student Activity Card by paying the Student Activity Fee. The Activity Card includes, but is not limited to, the benefit of participating in the co-curricular program, in Student Council dances and other activities.

Students involved in co-curricular teams, clubs, and groups will be made aware of any additional fundraising obligations or participation fees prior to making a commitment to participate.

Course Changes: Policies and Procedures

It is the responsibility of students to ensure they are earning credits that will meet their diploma requirements and career and post-secondary plans. No student may add, drop or change a course level without completing the proper documentation in the Guidance Office. No student is to assume that any change can or will take place until they have talked with a Counsellor. “Course changes of mind” are seldom considered. Under special circumstances, such a change may be made during the year by mutual agreement of a parent, student and after further approval of the principal. Check deadline dates with the guidance department and choose your courses wisely.