Options & Opportunities

JL Ilsley High School Junior High Presentations Nov 2008

WHAT IS O2

• A program for student success

• A partnership• A hands on

learning experience

• A transition plan from school to ?

WHO ARE THE PARTNERS?

GOVERNMENT

EXPERTS

MENTORS

NSCC

COMMUNITY

ADMIN

FAMILIES

TEACHERS

STUDENT

WHY O2?

• Not all students learn the same way

• Students need to find a way to feel successful at/ in school

• Students need to make real world connections

• To develop employability skills• To foster workplace readiness

WHAT DOES O2 LOOK LIKE?

You are the same as any other high school student

BUT NOT QUITE THE SAME …

• Some of the courses are done in cohorts (????)

http://dictionary.reference.com/

A group of persons sharing a particular characteristic

HOW DOES THE COHORT WORK?

• Share the same core subjects with other students in O2

• For all other subjects, out with the general student population

SCIENCEMATH

ENGLISH+

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

COMMUNITY BASED LEARNING

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

• To assist students in creating a career plan

• To assist students in making decision about their future

• To assist students in preparing for the world beyond high school

COMMUNITY BASED LEARNING

Finding out about and exploring options

and experiences in the community

Guest Speakers

Field TripsVolunteerin

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Mentors WorkshopsJob

Shadowing

Portfolios InterviewsCertification

s

CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION

• Grade 11 & 12 Job Placements• 100 Hours per semester in Gr

11; equivalent of 2 high school credits

• 300-400 Hours 2nd semester Gr 12; equivalent of 3-4 high school credits

Hands on experiences that give valuable exposure to career interests

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BEING IN O2

• Smaller class sizes in the cohorts (max 20)

• More individual support• Hands on learning experiences• Career exposure• Direct pathway to Nova Scotia

Community College

WHO IS MEANT FOR O2

• Students who may need that extra support to get through school

• Students who may know what interests them but are not certain of how to get there

• Students who may not know what interests them but know they do want something for themselves

• Students interested in the college pathway (NSCC or other colleges)

Quitting school, not trying – That is short changing yourself and that is the wrong way! You need to consider your options andnot take that easy way out.

THE PROCESS

How can you be considered for O2?

•School presentations in November•Talk to your families•Talk to your teachers•Talk to your guidance counsellors

•In spring, complete applications•Participate in family presentations•Prepare for interviews•Interviews in May•Results by June

•Stay in school•Think about how you can be successful•Think about your interests & future•Keep talking to your teachers & guidancecounsellors