SMART GOAL: PATHWAYS K - 6

Students will participate in at least 2 authentic age-appropriate experiences focused on Pathways exploration as measured by a survey of teachers in May 2010.  The majority of students will indicate that their school emphasizes authentic age-appropriate experiences focused on Pathways explorations as measured by a system survey of grade 6 students in winter, 2010.

Program Pathway

 A program pathway consists of the combination or “package” of secondary school courses that make up a student’s educational program and the supports that are provided in offering that program. These educational programs usually match the strengths, aptitudes and interests of the student following that particular pathway.
A program pathway is designed to lead a student to a particular destination within a large grouping of jobs that are related to each other in some special way.

Apprenticeship / College Programs

A person following this pathway would be taking “M” and “C” level courses in grades 11 and 12. The person might be following specialized programs including Cooperative Education and Accelerated OYAP courses which would lead directly into apprenticeship courses at Community College. Such programs can include such fields as Early Childhood Education, Heating & Refrigeration technicians, Hairdressing and Cosmetology, Auto Technician, Plumbing and Electrical fields. Some of these programs can lead to a College Diploma (See OYAP & Community College links above)

College Pathway

A person following this pathway would be taking “M” , “C” and sometimes “U” level courses in grades 11 and 12 at their local Secondary School. Ontario’s Community College network offers an incredibly diverse array of courses and programs leading to an assortment of certificates and diplomas. In some cases these colleges have direct links to universities allowing students to continue their studies, often with advanced standing. (see Community College links above)


University Pathway

Ontario is blessed with the some of the best universities in the world. They offer a broad spectrum of academic and professional programs for post-secondary students. Secondary School Students will predominately have taken courses at the “U” level and must be aware of the specific requirements for the individual programs they are applying for at these universities.

Work Place / “on-the job” Training

All our schools provide opportunities for our students to get special certifications and training as they prepare to join the workforce directly after Secondary School. This is an opportunity to get ahead even before joining the workforce. Students who take advantage of our FAST FORWARD programs can anticipate direct entry into the work force with advanced standing.

Certifications available while in Secondary School

Smart Serve --- Hospitality/Tourism
WHMIS --- All Sectors
First Aid - CPR --- All Sectors
Service Excellence --- All Sectors
Oil and Lubrication – 30 point Preventative Inspection --- Transportation 
Safe Food Handling --- Hospitality/Tourism

Cooperative Education programs
Fast Forward programs & Schools (Phase 1 & 2)

Contact Information:

Carmela Giardini Program Coordinator 416-222-8282 x 2538
Vince Bellissimo Fast Forward Lead Teacher x 2735 
Shelia Gilkinson Student Success Lead Teacher x 2780
Catherine Moynihan Pathways Facilitator x 2739