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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 |
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