Program Description 2006-07

Overview
The Senior Program is for Peel District School Board students between 16 and 20 in grades 11 and 12 who require an alternative educational setting due to circumstances such as:
· commitments to work
· commitments to family
· commitments to competitive sports teams or activities such as professional acting which prevent full time attendance at a regular Peel school
· need for 2 credits to graduate

Potential candidates are expected to have average academic potential and are not normally identified as exceptional, as these students' needs can be better addressed in existing Special Education programs in their home school.

The Senior Program provides a variety of courses, however offerings are limited by enrollment, staff and facilities.

Students normally take 2 or 3 courses per semester. Course load is moderated by entry date*. Each course is scheduled for 2 hours a week. Between classes students must work independently on course work. Expectations for these courses are the same as they are in any Peel secondary school. The delivery method and school environment are, however, quite different. The school sites and classes are small and there is a great deal of individual attention and assistance from the teachers.

*Entry is "continuous" and students will be assigned a course load which can realistically be accomplished based on their entry date. Course work is expected to be completed by the end of each semester.

Admission
Students must be over 16 and be currently enrolled in a Peel public secondary school or their last school attended must be a Peel public school.

Students should discuss the program with their home school guidance counsellor or vice principal. If they agree that this program is suitable for the student, they will complete the Peel Alternative School Student Referral Form (available on the Alternative Programs website) and send it to the appropriate vice principal, Peel Alternative School:
North:
315 Bartley Bull Pkwy, Brampton
Phone: 905-455-1225 FAX: 905-455-2985

South:
1239 Lakeshore Road E., Mississauga
Phone: 905-278-3396 FAX: 905-278-1328

West:
6975 Meadowvale Town Centre Circle, Mississauga
Phone: 905-363-0154 FAX: 905-363-0155

The student will be contacted for an interview, with his/her parent(s)/guardian(s), to discuss the program requirements. The student must bring to the meeting:
· literacy test results
· community service tracking sheet
· student fee and textbook deposit
· status sheet
· IEP, if applicable

If there is room in the program and the student interview is positive, the student will be enrolled. In some cases the student will be referred to other alternative programs.

Demission
Students may be withdrawn if they
· do not attend all scheduled classes
· do not comply with the Code of Conduct
· do not meet course expectations

Five unauthorized absences may result in withdrawal from a course.