Special Basic Program
 Basic Level Program

This program addresses the individual needs of students who have been identified by an Identification, Placement and Review Committee (I.P.R.C.) as requiring education assistance beyond the regular school program.

How is the assistance for students provided? By providing the following:
  • The creation of a specialized program for students studies at the Basic Level.
  • The practical four year program leading to the world of work.
  • Small class sizes (15 - 16) with individual attention in a climate that lends emotional support.
  • Experienced teachers.
  • A holistic program of study to meet the specific learning styles of students. All courses are designed with direct application to work placements as a goal.
  • Subject disciplines that encourage and stress the development of social skills: self esteem, self confidence, teamwork and cooperation.
What does the Turner Fenton model look like?

The complete program from Grade 9 to Grade 12 is designed to address the student's needs through integrated learning in four program areas:
  • The Arts
  • Language
  • Mathematics, Science and Technology
  • Personal and Social Studies: Self & Society
Grade 11
English: ENG 3B0, ENG 3BF
Career Planning: NGD 3B0
3 compulsory credits.
5 optional credits.
To Year 4 		Grade 12
English: ENG 4B0
Career Planning: Co-op NGC 4B0, NGC 4BC
5 compulsory credits.
3 optional credits.
Employment.

 Special Basic Program

The Special Basic Program addresses the unique needs of specific students who have been identified by an Identification Placement and Review Committee (I.P.R.C.) as requiring assistance beyond the basic level program. The assistance provided, comes from the maintenance of small class sizes, the emphasis on the importance of social development and the adoption of programs to meet specific learning styles.

A full four year Special Basic program will lead a student to a Certificate of Education. If a student is successfully integrated into the basic program that student may retroactively convert all 0.5 credits to 1.0 credits. This makes it possible to recognize individual growth and for special basic students to earn a diploma.
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