The Knowledge and Employability Program is a District program for students who have been unsuccessful in achieving basic academic skills. Students will be accepted into the program upon meeting the requirements as set by the School District or by referral from feeder schools.
The program stresses skills and attitudes necessary to be successful in an occupational setting. Requirements for a Certificate of Achievement upon graduation consist of earning 45 credits in academic core courses, 3 credits in Physical Education, 3 credits in Career and Life Management (CALM), and 25 credits from occupational knowledge and work-study courses.
For information regarding entry requirements for the Knowledge and Employability Program, consult your Junior High School Counsellor, Bellerose School Administrator, or Student Services at District Office.
GOALS is a district program, which is designed to provide students with the necessary
skills that will allow them to live and work as an individual. Their educational experience
provides opportunities for acquiring living and working skills as well as breaking down
attitudes about students with handicaps.
One of the most important goals of the
program is to enhance the development of a positive self-concept. Students are
integrated into the regular program in some levels. The prescribed curriculum is to be
covered in a three to four year period.