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| REGINA MUNDI Catholic College | |
Home of the Titans! 5250 Wellington Road South | ||
To contact the Guidance Department call: (519) 660-2797 extension 6. Students are assigned to counsellors based on the first letter in the student's surname:
| Ms. Chevalier-Fell: | A to F |
| Ms. McNally: | G to M |
| Ms. Bourke: | N to Z |
In grade 9 and 10, there are four types of courses: academic (coded with a "D"), applied (coded with a "P"), open (coded with an "O"), and locally developed (coded with a "L").
Not all courses are offered in each of the above-mentioned types. For example, some courses (e.g. Grade 9 Religion) are offered only as an "open" course. Other courses (e.g. Grade 10 Math) are offered as an "academic", "applied" or "locally developed" course.
Each type of course has specified expectations that students must achieve. Students should select the course that is best for their learning style, academic strengths, future goals and interests. The key is to choose courses students will be successful in. If students need assistance in determining the appropriate course, please contact your Guidance Counsellor.
In grade 11 and 12, there are five types of courses: open (coded with an "O"), workplace (coded with an "E"), college (coded with a "C"), university/college (coded with a "M"), and university (coded with an "U").
Not all courses are offered in each of the above-mentioned types. Some courses (e.g. Grade 11 Marketing) are offered only as a "college" course. Some courses (e.g. Grade 11 or 12 Technological Design) are offered only as a "university/college" course. Other courses (e.g. Grade 12 Canadian and World Studies courses) are offered in all four categories.
Each type of course has specified expectations that students must achieve. Students should select the course that is best for their learning style, academic strengths, future goals and interests. The key is to choose courses where students will be successful. If students need assistance in determining the appropriate course, please contact your Guidance Counsellor.
It is never too early to start planning for a student's post-secondary destination (that is, what the student wants to do after high school). No one destination is better than any other. The key for students is to find the option that will meet their strengths, skills, abilities, and future aspirations.
Effective post-secondary planning is primarily the responsibility of students and their parents/guardians with the assistance of the Guidance Counsellors. It is the responsibility of the student and the parent/guardian to ensure that the student has the credits necessary for graduation; ensure the student researches the requirements of his/her post-secondary destination; ensure the student attends all appropriate information sessions, group workshops, presentations, assemblies and guidance appointments; ensure the student applies for post-secondary programs and financial assistance by the deadlines; and ensures all research into the many facets of post-secondary life is completed.
If a student needs some assistance in choosing a suitable career, he/she should visit the Career Cruising website at: http://www.careercruising.com/default.asp. Please note that the username name is "rmc" and the password is "ldcsb".
The four possible post-secondary pathways/destinations are:
Between 15 - 32% of the graduates in the London District Catholic School Board system directly enter the workforce after high school. Some may only seek employment for a short period of time, ranging from one semester to a full year, while others may be looking for full-time, meaningful employment. Whatever the reason, this pathway serves as an excellent vehicle to increase personal savings and gain knowledge of the world of work.
Resources are available through the Guidance Office and through various agencies in the London area to assist youth with resumes, cover letters, and interview strategies. Two London agencies that provide a full range of services to youth seeking assistance with finding and keeping employment are:
Students with physical, mental, developmental and learning disabilities can obtain assistance from Leads Employment Services Inc. Visit their website at www.leadslondon.com.
Apprenticeship is a post-secondary educational option that combines in-school learning with on-the-job training. Apprenticeship has been described as "learning by doing". There is no application centre for apprenticeship programs. A student interested in this post-secondary pathway would need to find an employer willing to commit to sponsoring him/her. Apprenticeship opportunities are often difficult to find and can be highly competitive.
Students in grade 11 or 12 can enter the apprenticeship program through the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (known as O.Y.A.P.). This program helps students who want to get a head start in a skilled trade career. R.M.C. has an excellent record with regard to assisting students in becoming signed as apprentices through our cooperative program.
The RMC Guidance Department will set up visits for Ontario college representatives in the fall. Students can sign up to attend any of these visits through the Guidance Office. Fanshawe College in London also holds a College Information Program (CIP) each fall. This will be advertised through the Guidance Office as well. Students should listen carefully during morning announcements to obtain the required information.
Students apply to the Ontario College Application Service (www.ontariocolleges.ca) and pay a fee for this on-line service. Please note that your application will only be forwarded after your payment has been received. All future correspondence is sent directly to the student.
Many colleges now grant both diplomas and degrees. In addition, most colleges have transfer agreements with universities. More information on these agreements can be found at: www.ocutg.on.ca.
The best way for students to investigate this post-secondary pathway in more detail is to visit the Ontario Colleges website (www.ontariocolleges.ca) or individual college websites to learn about the programs offered, the admission requirements and other applicable information. Students (and parents) should also take the time to visit college campuses by contacting the colleges' admission departments.
Private colleges and colleges of applied arts and technology are not the same as community colleges. Private vocational schools are often referred to as career colleges. They offer specialized training in a specific area, are privately owned, and are often, though not always, approved and regulated by the provincial government. Typically the tuition at private colleges is higher, but students often graduate in a shorter amount of time than they do from community college programs. A comprehensive list of Ontario private colleges can be found at: www.oacc.on.ca.
The RMC Guidance Department will set up visits for Ontario university representatives in the fall. Students can sign up to attend any of these visits through the Guidance Office. Please note that many presentations are held at 2:10 p.m.
Students can apply online to universities using the Ontario Universities' Online Application Process found at www.ouac.on.ca and pay a fee for this on-line service. Please note that your application will only be forwarded after your payment has been received. All future correspondence is sent directly to the student.
Students applying to universities outside of Ontario are responsible for obtaining applications directly from those institutions and returning them on their own. Many universities now offer this service on-line.
The best way for students to investigate this post-secondary pathway in more detail is to visit the electronic information website (www.electronicinfo.ca) or individual university websites to learn more about the programs offered, the admission requirements and other applicable information. Students (and parents) should also take the time to visit university campuses by contacting the universities’ admission departments.
Most universities have transfer agreements with colleges. More information on these agreements can be found at: www.ocutg.on.ca.
Students should always feel free to make an appointment with their Guidance Counsellor to help them plan for their post-secondary destination.
In order to earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), a student must earn a minimum of 30 credits,
including 18 compulsory credits. A credit is a means of recognition of the successful completion of a
course and details pertaining to a course, such as prerequisites and evaluation procedures.
In addition, students attending London District Catholic Secondary Schools are required to earn 4 credits in Religious Education (1 credit per year) *(The Grade 11 World Religion Courses will meet the Ministry requirement of 1 additional English, a third language, Social Science or Canadian and World Studies.)
Each student is also required to complete a minimum of 40 hours of community involvement prior to graduation. All students must meet the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) Requirement. This is accomplished by successfully completing the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test, administered in Grade 10, or, if students have been eligible to write the test at least twice and have attempted it unsuccessfully at least once, by successfully completing the Grade 12 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course (OLC40).
The Ontario Secondary School Certificate will be granted upon request to students who leave school before earning the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, provided that they have earned a minimum of 14 credits distributed as follows:
Compulsory credits (total of 7)
Optional credits (total of 7)
The provisions for making substitutions for compulsory credits (described in section 3.2: Substitutions for Compulsory Courses) also apply to the Ontario Secondary School Certificate.
Students who leave school before fulfilling the requirements for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma or the Ontario Secondary School Certificate may be granted a Certificate of Accomplishment.
All students must meet the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Requirement in order to earn a secondary school diploma. Generally this is accomplished by successfully completing the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. This test will be administered in the student's Grade 10 year and will be based on the Ontario Curriculum expectations for reading and writing in all subjects, up to and including Grade 9. Remedial assistance will be provided for students who do not successfully complete the test. This assistance, which may be provided through a credit generating English Literacy Skills course (also offered at summer school), is designed to help students improve their skills so that they are better prepared to retake the test in the following school year. There is no limit to the number of times the test may be attempted. Students on an IEP may be provided with accommodations as allowed by the policies of the Ministry of Education. Concerns about accommodations, deferrals or exemptions should be discussed with the principal and appropriate school staff. Students who have attempted the test and been unsuccessful at least once, are eligible to take the Ontario Secondary Literacy Course (OLC 4O), a Grade 12 English course. Students who complete the course successfully will receive a credit, and will meet the provincial literacy requirement for graduation.
Bursaries are sums of money awarded to students based on financial need and other predetermined criteria, such as community involvement. Students applying for bursaries must provide information about their own and their family's financial situation.
Scholarships are sums of money awarded to students based on predetermined criteria. Some scholarships are automatically given to students who achieve a specific post-secondary entrance average. Other scholarships require an application which often requires students to comment on topics such as their academic achievements, extracurricular involvement, community service, culture, faith and career plans. Students are encouraged to carefully consider the criteria for each individual scholarship to determine their eligibility.
Students interested in obtaining bursaries or scholarships should ensure they are aware of what is offered by RMC. Each year, RMC awards various bursaries and scholarships to our students. These are advertised in the spring of each year. Students should listen for school-wide announcements and look for the postings outside the Guidance Office.
Most colleges and universities have scholarships available for their students. In order to be eligible for these, students must apply and accept an offer of admission at these institutions. Information about college and university specific scholarships can be found on the individual websites. Colleges and universities also have financial aid offices as well. Students should contact these offices to get information on all their financial aid opportunities.
Some places of employment offer scholarships for the children of their employees. Students and parents should ask their employers about scholarship programs and application procedures.
The Ontario Student Assistance Program (O.S.A.P.) is a student loan program offered by the Ontario government. Students must apply for O.S.A.P., provide detailed information about their own and their family's financial situation, and ultimately pay back the money they are loaned. For more information on O.S.A.P., visit their website at osap.gov.on.ca.
Co-operative education is a unique learning
experience. It is an instructional method that
integrates classroom theory and related experiences
in the workplace. It includes a classroom
component for pre-placement and integration
activities, and a work placement component. Coop
is a total educational experience resulting from a
three-way partnership among students, employers
and teachers.
A student typically earns two co-op credits. Students may take more than one co-op course with approval. Students may be eligible for registration under the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program. Students, who have been at RMC for one full semester, may apply to take a cooperative education course by selecting it on their course selection sheets. An application form and two teacher references are mandatory followed by an interview with a cooperative education teacher. Suitable candidates are then selected. Good attendance and adherence to the school code of conduct are important criteria. Co-op students are considered R.M.C.'s ambassadors.
Students are expected to make a commitment for the duration of the program and adhere to the following rules:
Students are treated in a manner similar to fulltime employees. Unexcused absenteeism could result in dismissal and loss of potential credits. In a situation involving legitimate absence, the student must contact the supervisor and the school before work is scheduled to start.
Students are expected to be polite and courteous to supervisors, co-workers and the general public, and to communicate effectively. Should serious concerns arise at the work site, the student contacts the co-op teacher immediately.
Students are expected to maintain a level of cleanliness, grooming and dress acceptable to the standard of the workplace.
Students are expected to perform at all times in a safe and common sense manner. Specific company safety regulations and standards must be observed. All incidents, even minor injuries must be reported to your supervisor and co-op teacher immediately.
It is the responsibility of each student to maintain a daily log to record the nature of activities and the total hours worked. This record is to be signed by the supervisor at the end of each week. The purpose of the log is to record daily activities, use words and terms appropriate to the training, focus on personal experiences, and relate work activities to the Personalized Placement Learning Plan (PPLP).
For more information on Cooperative Education, visit the Ministry of Education's website: www.edu.gov.on.ca
Click on the course calendar button to view courses offered here at Regina Mundi Catholic College.
You can select courses by logging in to the Course Planner (www.careercruising.com/login/ldcs) using your student number (same as the one for logging into the school computers).
All the following must be submitted to your Period 1 teacher by Thursday, February 24, 2011.
How is student learning assessed? Assessment is the process of gathering information from a variety of sources... to provide
students with descriptive feedback that guides their efforts towards improvement. What is assessed? How is student learning evaluated?
The LDCSB Program Department is pleased to inform you that we have purchased Premier
Home Use for all students and staff. This will complement the Premier license installed on all
our Board computers in every school. Access to this software both at home and at school will
enhance your child(ren)s independent learning opportunities and provide them with increased
opportunities for academic success.
OYAP stands for "The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program".
An OYAP student is a student who is earning Cooperative
Education credits for work experience in an Apprenticeship
occupation. The student may or may not be formally registered
as an apprentice while attending secondary school.
All students participating in OYAP must:
OYAP is a form of Cooperative Education (Co-op). Applications for Co-op are available through your Guidance Department. You must meet all the normal requirements for the Co-op program (e.g. you must have earned a credit in a related secondary school course). Interested students should talk to their Guidance Counsellor.
The Regina Mundi Music Program is one of the most diverse and unique
programs in North America. Courses in instrumental music (winds), vocal,
percussion , and digital recording are offered throughout the school year. All
students are encouraged to participate in the music program no matter what
age or grade. Some of the major performing events within the school
community include Academic Awards Ceremony, Remembrance Day
Ceremony, Advent Concert, Spring Concert, and school masses at St. Justin's.
Outside of the school, students participate in RMC Music Trips yearly. The
music program offers music trip to major metropolitan areas in Canada and
United States. RMC Students have visited cities such as Toronto, Montreal,
Chicago, and New York City.
The percussion program is another unique curriculum offered at Regina Mundi. Students are instructed in snare drum, timpani, keyboard mallets, multiple percussion, and drum set. In addition, students develop skills in reading rhythms and melodies. Many percussionists compete and perform at music festivals and city events. The RMC percussion program has been recognized by the Ontario Percussive Arts Society.
In 2006 the Ontario conservative government began a proactive plan to address the high number of secondary school dropouts in the province. Ontario has had a drop out rate as high as 25-30% in the past decade, which means that almost one out of four students in Ontario schools does not graduate on time or at all. The conservative government has set aside $840 million to address this problem. Besides changes to the curriculum and other administrative changes, one of the most grass roots changes was the creation of the "Student Success Program". Each secondary school in Ontario is granted one teacher who is designated as the "Student Success" teacher or liaison.
The student success teacher is responsible for a variety of initiatives that are aimed at engaging students who might be considered "at-risk" of not successfully completing a secondary school program. All of these initiatives are to address the areas in which comprehensive intervention is needed to promote student achievement. These areas include:
So why are they at-risk? An "at-risk" student is one who has been identified by their grade eight teacher, principal, or parent as a student who might exhibit some of the key indicators associated with poor performance in secondary school. Some of these indicators may include:
Students who are "at-risk" are students who would otherwise not receive any additional support in the school. "At-risk" students are students who have not been identified as having a learning exceptionality and therefore would not normally receive any support from the Student Services department. By being on the "at-risk" list, these students have the opportunity to receive support and advocacy that would not normally be available to them.
The goal of the student success program is to remove students from the at-risk list and monitor their secondary successes. In order to do this the student will demonstrate that they have:
Being removed from the list does not mean that the student loses any of the support that was available to them. If the student has demonstrated that they have benefited from the success program and are operating at a projected level of success then they will be moved from the "at-risk" list to a "success" list. The success list means that the student will still have all the privileges of an at-risk student but that the responsibility will be on the student to seek assistance. Ideally we would like to see all of the at-risk students become success students by the end of grade nine.
As the success teacher at Regina Mundi Catholic College, I look forward to working with these students to ensure that every one of them has the support that they need in order to successfully navigate their way through high school and achieve their diploma on time in 2011. As the student success teacher, and advocate for the students, I will be responsible as first contact for most of the concerns and issues related to your child's education, which means that students and parents might want to contact the student success office with their concern and together we can bring it to the appropriate office.
Finally, it is our hope that the transition from elementary to secondary will be a smooth and successful transition and that each student will find their place on the road to a successful experience here at RMC.
E-mail: Mr. R. Lucier Telephone: 519.660.279 Voicemail: ext. 23098 Office: ext. 30466
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