This course consists of a learning experience connected to a community and a cooperative education curriculum focused on developing skills, knowledge, and habits of mind that will support students in their learning, including their education and career/life planning, at school and beyond, today and in the future. Within the context of their experience connected to a community, students will apply skills, knowledge, and habits of mind that will protect and promote their health, safety, and well-being and that will strengthen their inquiry, decision-making, and leadership skills. Students will create and implement a learning plan that meets their particular interests and needs, reflect on their learning, and make connections between their experience in the community and other aspects of their lives.
Students begin the application process in grade 10 or 11 when they select their courses in February for grade 11 or grade 12
Students generally attend a placement for a half day (2 credits) or a full day (4 credits)
Applications and teacher reference forms are available in the Co-op office inside of Guidance beginning in early February.
All interested students must submit a resume and cover letter
Students entering grade 12 may also apply to the OYAP program (Electrical, Plumbing, Millwright, Hairstyling, Chef, Automotive, Industrial Mechanic)
Students interested in OYAP in grade 12 will often benefit from Co-op in grade 11 as some OYAP programs have many applicants