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Program Philosophy

0Knowledge and Employability courses are available to students in grades 8 through 12 who meet specific criteria.

0The courses are intended to provide students with opportunities to experience success and become well prepared for employment, further studies, active citizenship and lifelong learning.

0 K&E Handbook

Course DescriptionsEach K&E student will have opportunities to:

0 be encouraged to transition from Knowledge and Employability courses to other courses

0 Create a path to earn a Certificate of High School Achievement or, as appropriate, an Alberta High School Diploma

0 write Knowledge and Employability Provincial Achievement Tests in grade 9 to establish another benchmark of skills/knowledge

0 Have their parents be actively involved in developing, updating and monitoring their own learning plan; parents can be your greatest partners

0 Explore their own learning styles and adjust their outcomes accordingly

Grade 8 Program0 students have a low teacher : student ratio (1:13-18)0 teacher assistant presence through most of students’ day0 curricula in core areas are modified version of full grade 8

program0parents are involved for at-home support and guidance 0assessments are done early to determine student learning

levels; programs are created to meet students where they are and see them advance gradually

0higher emphasis on having kids learn in ways that match their individual learning styles

0greater emphasis on social skill development, working in groups, and gaining student independence

Grade 9 Program0all of the aspects of the grade 8 program are

maintained0Concepts covered in core areas are modified

version of full grade 9 program0students write Grade 9 K&E Provincial

Achievement Tests in May and June

Grade 9 Job Shadowing02 seven-week Job Shadowing off-campus experiences that allow

students to learn more about the world of work and gain valuable skills and responsibilities in the community

0Before going, kids will complete some job-awareness skill development (Occupations 9 course material)

0placements will be initiated by students’ interests- classroom teacher oversees performance in conjunction with

job supervisors- in-class performance and attendance determines weekly

participation in job shadowing0Also looking at having more guest speakers in, as well as field

trips to spots based on student interest/curricular connections

FAQ0Why has my child been recommended for this program?

- Your child may presently be performing 2-3 grades below other grade 7 or 8 students and would benefit from greater 1-1 support and more personalized plans for educational achievement.- Based on academic testing, your child has learning needs

that can be better met in an adapted program- Your child’s attendance has been such that gaps in

learning are evident and we want to boost his/her confidence as a learner

FAQ

0What options does my child have for high school classes?

- Kids who have taken K&E 8 or 9 classes may be eligible for 10-4 courses (K&E) in high school.- Many students start in 10-4 courses and transition to 10-3 or higher level courses during the quarter. - Careful transition planning occurs between St. Francis and CCHS.

FAQ

0How does the K&E curriculum compare to the ‘regular’ curriculum?

- The curriculums are quite similar, and in some subjects just as challenging.- There are fewer outcomes than in ‘regular’ programs.- One key difference is a greater commitment to meeting students where they are individually to see them excel in a more personal way.

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