Student Success
Port Perry High School is currently using several Learning to 18 strategies to meet individual student’s needs.
1. Expanded Co-op - Port Perry High School has been working diligently to broaden opportunities for experiential learning and give more students a chance to start working and "test-drive" career options. Port Perry H.S. offers two-credit, and four-credit co-op options. For more information, please contact the Cooperative Education department or Student Services or visit http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/6ways/credits.html.
2. Grade 8 to 9 Transition Program - Interventions have been established to help students make a smooth transition from elementary to secondary school. A team meeting takes place in the spring of each year to identify students in need of extra support. Activities are planned such as the Grade 8 Information Night, the Grade 8 Road Show to our community schools, and the Grade 9 Orientation at the start of the school year. For more information please contact Port Perry High School’s Student Services department.
3. Student Success Team - Port Perry High School has a Student Success Team that is comprised of the administration, guidance and special education heads, and student success teachers. Together they will identify and support struggling students, provide more options for learning, monitor student progress, and develop procedures for all student success initiatives. As well, each Student Success Team will work with school staff, students, parents, and the community to ensure more students earn the credits necessary to graduate. For more information please contact Port Perry High School’s administration or Student Services department or visit www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/6ways/teams.html.
4. Dual Credit Program - With the dual credit program, students can earn a number of credits by participating in apprenticeship training and/or post secondary courses that count towards both or either their high school diploma and their post secondary diploma, degree, or apprenticeship certification. For more information please contact Student Services or visit http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/6ways/dual.html.
5. Specialist High Skills Major -The Specialist High Skills Major allows students to focus on a career path that matches their individual skills and interests. Each major has a bundle of 6 to 12 courses in a selected field. Students who choose a major learn on the job with employers and at skills training centers, as well as in school. They can earn valuable industry certifications; including First Aid/CPR, WHMIS, and Basic Health and Safety qualifications. Students who complete a major can be confident that they leave high school prepared with the knowledge, skills, and industry-recognized qualifications desired by employers, and post-secondary education and training institutions. Find out more about Port Perry High School’s innovative Business, Construction, Energy, Environment, Health and Wellness, Hospitality and Tourism, and Transportation SHSM programs by contacting Student Services. For more information visithttp://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/6ways/specialist.html.