Course Outline/ Expectations

Course Outline:

Hillcrest HS Cooperative Education Expectations and Procedures:

• Regular and prompt attendance

• Check daily for emails and visit the coop website/Google Classroom

• “Wednesday Wave”- check in with Ms. Hamilton every Wednesday, in person, at some point during the day. This weekly check-in, as well as phone calls/emails to report absences will count as a communication mark.

• Students must notify each absence to the coop teacher through email sophia.hamilton@ocdsb.ca or at (613) 883-9074. All absences must be supported by a note, or a call/email from a parent (unless over 18).

• Students must also report all absences to their Placement Supervisor.

• Students will be required to attend pre-placement as well as 4 school integration sessions (look for this symbol 🔵 on your calendar).

• Students are expected to complete pre-placement assignments/tasks, integration assignments, weekly logs, reflection assignments, and a final evaluation.

• Log sheets are DUE in the Coop drop-off box every TUESDAY before you leave for your placement (or, handed in online through MTEL)

• Students must submit all placement forms signed and dated by the indicated parties before beginning their placement.

• Students must notify their Coop teacher in advance of any changes to their work schedule.

• Students may have access to files, documents, client/patient information which is confidential, and as such, the information is not to be shared or discussed except at the placement when appropriate.

• Students are NOT to be working at the Coop placement during weekends and school holidays.

• Appropriate safety procedures must be followed and equipment/clothing must be used at all times.

• Students must report any injuries received at their placement to their supervisor and co-op teacher immediately. Teacher cell: 613-883-9074.

• Students, together with their parents, are responsible for transportation to and from the workplace.