PASS attempts to enhance student chances of success with the high school program by providing flexible settings, timelines, and methods of addressing content and skills - while still ensuring the authenticity of the courses completed and the validity of the grades achieved.
There are three types of support offered through PASS – credit rescue, credit recovery and new course registration.
Students can rescue a course they are failing by receiving extra help from the student success teacher or SST. This could include receiving extra time to work on projects/assignments, extra teaching support, and/or supplemental assignments.
Students can recover a course they previously failed. SSTs work with students to identify what is required to earn that credit and develop a plan outlining what students need to complete the course.
Students can register for specific courses needed to graduate. Since these courses are often completed independently, students have the opportunity to work with the SST and complete the outcomes in less time than would normally be required. This could allow students to finish school and move on, whether to post-secondary studies, work or some other option, more quickly than if they followed the regular school schedule.
My name is Gwen Byrne and I have been an educator for over 30 years. During this time I have witnessed students struggle with the high school program. That is why I am a firm believer in the PASS program and that it can help students achieve success in school. If you feel this program would benefit your child and would like to know more then contact me at gwenbyrne@nlesd.ca or 944-7731.
