Junior Secondary students and parents will work with a Homeroom Teacher to develop a Student Learning Plan each year. A small “pod” of 2-3 teachers that includes the Homeroom Teacher will share responsibilities for all courses. This simplifies communication and builds better relationships.
Senior Secondary students and parents will work with a counsellor to develop a Graduation Plan showing how requirements will be met between Grade 10 and 12. EBUS students are assisted by counsellors to choose courses that:
Meet graduation requirements
Meet personal career goals
Meet admission requirements for post-secondary institutions
While students can timetable courses in a variety of ways, we encourage students to plan for 2 semesters in a year. Focusing on only 4 courses at a time seems to increase the success that students experience. Many courses will be available in both semesters to allow students as much flexibility as possible.
Provincial Exams are now required for Science 10, English 10 and Mathematics 10 (Principles of Math 10 or Essentials of Math 10) and Social Studies 11 (or First Nations Studies 12) as well as for Language Arts 12 (English 12 or Communications 12). Other grade 12 exams are optional.
Before graduation, students must complete Graduation Transitions (4 credits). Students bring together and present their learning in 3 broad areas: Personal Health, Community Connections, and Careers.
Consider Independent Directed Study courses as ways to earn credits as well as through challenge, equivalency, or external credits.
