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Personal Programs
(Interdisciplinary Studies)
Grades 11 and 12
Definition
Personal programs are independent projects that involve interdisciplinary study or activities. Senior students negotiate a project that allows them to explore future career and academic goals. The projects and activities may involve community connections and mentorship.
Advantages
| allows students to investigate topics related to future career and academic goals |
| provides an opportunity for the investigation of interdisciplinary topics that are significantly beyond what is feasible in the regular classroom |
| fosters independent investigation, research, and decision making |
| promotes school community partnerships |
Participants
| Open to identified students who have previously participated in enrichment |
Guidelines
| as per pending Ministry of Education Guidelines |
| arranged by school team in consultation with the secondary enrichment resource teacher |
| may include advanced entry into a specified post-secondary course, research in a variety of locations, and negotiated contract learning |
| requires significant student commitment and parental involvement for support, supervision, transportation, etc. |
| the project must be reflected in the Individual Education Plan |