STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Students in need of Student Services support are referred to these courses via the School-Based Team by classroom teachers, counsellors, administrators, or parents. Priority placement is given to students with diagnosed learning disabilities (according to need). Others who are experiencing difficulty may be scheduled into these courses, or may drop in for extra help (after consultation between the classroom teacher and the Learning Centre).
Learning Centre 118 & 122 – Skills Squad
The Life Skills Program, or Skills Squad, is intended to provide students with Low Incidence designations an opportunity to discover and develop appropriate life skills, and to provide a supportive environment in which they can apply those skills. At Terry Fox Secondary, we strive for our students to have functional numeracy and literacy skills to gain employment, be self-sufficient, and engage in self-advocacy. In addition to completing school and program goals, students also engage in district work experience training and placements.
Students will develop the following skills:
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At the heart of this programming is the needs of the students; we work with parents, teachers, outside agencies and our students to create individual programs that meet their needs for the future. We create goals that are specific skills or specific needs, that can be worked on in all classroom environments.
Skills Squad students will be enrolled in at least one skill development block a semester, as well as 6 other Terry Fox courses.
Our Skills Squad teachers/case managers are Ms. Rosie Dhesi, Mrs. Trista Jones and Mr. Michael Wadham. They will be consulting with your students’ middle school case managers to ensure a smooth transition to Terry Fox. If you have any questions about the Skills Squad program, or your child’s transition to this program, please do not hesitate to contact Department Head – Trista Jones tjones@sd43.bc.ca
Learning Centre 221
(NON-CREDIT) – Grades 9-12
Course Code: XLDCD09
This is a non-credit course for students which offers targeted support to students who have an IEP and/or require on-going academic support in order to successfully meet the learning outcomes of their courses.
Support includes:
-Direct support for students in academic subjects, skill building, organization, and study skills through weekly targeted lesson instruction or 1-1 support.
-Development of self-advocacy skills, goal setting, and effective self-assessment practices on learning and goals for courses or IEP.
-Time and assistance to complete homework, review/clarify course concepts, prepare for tests, and complete assessments in an alternate space.
Applications of Learning 10: 4 credit course option (available to full-year LC students)
Course Code: YMIS-0B0TH
Full-year Learning Centre students enrolled in the credit option will engage in a variety of activities that include completing a limited number of quizzes, self-reflections, self-assessments, classroom teacher assessments, and showcasing their evidence of learning with exemplars to satisfy course requirements for AOL 10 to receive 4 credits towards their graduation requirement of 80 credits.
Peer Tutoring 11
Course Code (11): YED–1A
Peer Tutoring 11 is a course that is designed to help students develop an awareness of student diversity, establish collaborative teaching-learning relationships, and discover various learning styles. Peer Tutors support teachers and students in classrooms where there are diverse needs while learning the learning the theory behind effective teaching strategies. The leadership and communication skills developed in this course are essential life and employability skills. Peer Tutoring is recommended for students who are working towards human services careers, such as teaching, counselling, and social work.
In addition to the daily peer tutoring role, students are required to attend Peer Tutoring meetings during Flex and complete assignments. Consistent, regular, and active attendance and participation are mandatory for success in Peer Tutoring.
Click here for the Peer Tutoring 11 Course Syllabus (review before enrolling)
Enrolment in Peer Tutoring 11 does not guarantee placement in the course. All students must complete an expression of interest form to be considered for Peer Tutoring 11.
Peer Tutoring 12
Course Code (12): YED–2A
Peer Tutoring 12 expands on the skills and knowledge acquired in Peer Tutoring 11. This course is an experiential learning opportunity in which students will take a more active role in supporting students with diverse needs. Students will learn how to effectively plan instructional activities and be given the opportunity to put these plans into practice. This course is recommended for students who wish to pursue careers such as teaching, counselling, and social work.
In addition to the daily peer tutoring role, students are required to attend Peer Tutoring meetings during Flex and complete assignments. Consistent, regular, and active attendance and participation are mandatory for success in Peer Tutoring.
Click here for the Peer Tutoring 12 Course Syllabus (review before enrolling)
Enrolment in Peer Tutoring 12 does not guarantee placement in the course. All students must complete an expression of interest form to be considered for Peer Tutoring 12.