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i 18 The Canadian Statesman, Bowman ville, Wednesday, September 11,1991 X '------- > Interest in Individual Studies Program Grows Rapidly Across Participating Schools in Board M-.. ïcvjp ia> "Ê Ellen Living (left) and Margo Haridsor are just two of the many students in attendance at the Centre for Individual Studies in Bowmanville this fall. The centre allows adult students to proceed at their own pace as they upgrade upgrade their education in a wide variety of subjects. by Stephen Sword The Northumberland/ Newcastle Centre for individual individual Studies, operating in five campuses, (Bowmanville, Port Hope, Cobourg, Brighton and Campbcllford) has forged ahead since its inception in 1987. Local advertising and very positive word-of-mouth response have attracted adult, students to the point that the Centre for Individual Studies enrolment in Bowmanville is the second highest in all of the Northumbcrland/Newcastle jurisdiction. jurisdiction. Students, current and past, are very aware of the welcoming atmosphere, the supportive guidance,'the well- focused course material (constantly (constantly updated), and the expertise expertise of the teaching staff. All of these factors empower the individual individual student to aim high and achieve realistically. Students at C.I.S., Bowmanville Bowmanville Campus, quickly become aware of the aspects of our system system that attract and retain adult students. These aspects include: include: • the availability of high school credit-earning courses to adult residents within the board's jurisdiction; • the reasonable expectation of an identifiable goal, (Ontario (Ontario Secondary School Diploma), Diploma), through a combination of earned credits and (granted) maturity credits; • the absence of any fee for the courses, precisely because they are part of public education; education; • die total individualizing of the student's timetable and courses; . • the availability of practically practically all courses that arc found in a "regular" secondary school (including Co-operative Education); • the careful liaison work of an itinerant Student Services counsellor, available for career or personal counselling and course selection assistance. While not exhaustive, this list indicates beyond any doubt that C.I.S. is a strong, caring advocate on behalf of adult students students in particular - a claim that reflects proudly on public education in general. The heart and soul of C.I.S. is commitment on everyone's part - principal, deans, subject teachers, and students. The operation operation of C.I.S. reflects this in many ways, all of which polish away any tarnish which the public often is sure it sees in our public education system. The foremost commitment is to each student who (often with great agony) decides to resume formal education. Registration is carried out by the very staff who are also teachers, so nobody nobody is merely "processed". Course selection is done with the actual teacher of the course, again ensuring a high level of success, in appropriate course selection. Students establish establish their individualized timetable which can be co ordinated with the schedule of any teaching staff member. Students start the course when they arc ready, not at a predetermined, predetermined, inflexible time. Individual Individual ability, interest, and stamina determine the speed with which each student progresses. progresses. Very frequent "feedback" is provided by individual individual teacher-student consultations, consultations, almost daily marked evaluation of written assignments, assignments, and careful student- shared skills evaluation each step of the way. Mid-term tests and final exams arc available when the student is ready, giving giving great flexibility in the speed With which any student will finish any given course. Essentially, C.I.S. students come to understand that the C.I.S. approach is exactly the opposite of what they recall (however inaccurately) about their early school experience. They find encouragement of individuality, supportive staff, course material to which they bring so much more than their adolescence, and, finally, a welcome flexibility. All in all, they recognize, with relief, that C.I.S. is part of the public secondary school system that they thought had failed them earlier in life. It dignifies their sincere, second attempt. They know this, and so should the public which is both supporter and beneficiary of all this reclaimed talent that emerges "the second time around." j 1991 Topaz • 4 door, air, automatic, AM/FM stereo, power mirrors. Over 50 in stock ready for immediate delivery. Not exactly as Illustrated. Rebate applied plus freight, taxes and license. Limited time offer. TIME MAGAZINE OUAlirr DOHA AWARD WINNER Jim Souch's mil LINCOLN-MERCURY-FORDTRUCKS 623-8166 HWY. H2 AND MAPLE GROVE WEST OF BOWMANVILLE 668-5893 1120 DUNDAS ST. E. WHITBY Education The Future Starts at Clarke High School From the Principal: Clarke High School is off and running with approximately approximately 530 students. The staff met at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday and regular classes began at 9:00 a.m. Welcome back to everyone. everyone. The highlight of next week is the Grade Nine Welcome Day! Activities With a farewell to yet another another summer, the 1991-92 school year has arrived. At Clarke High School that means things arc hopping once again. The girls' basketball team and the boys' volleyball and soccer teams arc already working working through gruelling practices before and after school as well as at lunch. It is obvious they are preparing for the challenges challenges they will face in their coming coming seasons. Music students are dusting off instruments and using tubes of Chapstick to soothe sore lips as rehearsals begin. Calculators arc being recharged recharged with new batteries, pencils sharpened, notebooks organized, school clubs and committees are pulling together together and old friends arc catching up on summer news. An example of the kinds of things that are happening would be a Public Open House. Parents and community members were greeted by Mr. Hugh Hubbs, Principal and Ms. Caroline McNamara, Vice-Principal and treated to refreshments while they walked the school to sec students students and teachers in action. Other examples would include include this Friday's Grade 9 Welcome Day activities and dance and the Grade 9 Parents' Night being hosted by the school on Thursday, September September 19 at 7:00 p.m. These arc only a couple of the hundreds of planned events which will occur at Clarke High School this' year. So, as Clarke High School says goodbye goodbye to'the summer of '91 they arc saying hello to the 1991-92 school year. Co-op - Alive and Still Kicking at Clarke!! Co-op staff and new co-op students have just survived their first week back, to co-op by participating in three days of co-operative education seminars. seminars. These arc held each semester semester in order to prepare the students for their new placements placements which began on September September 6,1991. During these seminars, seminars, students with co-op background background were asked to talk to those venturing out for the first time about their experiences.. They were also asked to write something which could assist in explaining the co-op program program to people in the community. community. The following is part of the article written by Karen Jury, an OAC student at Clarke who worked last year with one of Clarke High School's French teachers: "As a teacher's assistant, I learned two very important lessons: lessons: co-operation and patience. patience. The students and I had to work together to get anything anything accomplished... Co-op. taught me many things. By far the most important important lesson was the skill of communication. This learning experience prepared you to communicate, not only with your peers, but also your elders. elders. 1 feel that this lesson will help in all my future school and career decisions. Co-operative Education is a great way to meet people, try new things and learn many important important lessons that you can benefit from your whole life. At this time, I would like to extend my appreciation to Mrs. MacKcnzic and Mrs. Kearns, our co-op instructors, and especially especially Mrs. Wood, my co-op employer. Unfortunately, Mrs. Wood is no longer teaching at Clarke as she has transferred to another another school. "Thank you Mrs. Wood. You made my co-op experience experience very enjoyable and you taught me a lot. Clarke will miss you. So will I." It is clear that Karen accomplished accomplished a great deal last semester, semester, and we wish her luck as she embarks on a new cooperative cooperative education adventure at St. Francis of Assisi Separate Separate School. In her new position, position, Karen will be assisting the teachers with their physical education classes, so be ready St. Francis students! Canadian Youth on Tour Europe 1991 Last May, Jill Brown sent an application form, some references references and an audition tape to Alberta, in July she was a member of a Canadian Honour Band touring 8 countries in 24 days. Below is an account of Jill's experience. Without knowing each other, other, 31 kids aged 15-22, started a three week tour. Within hours we had made lifelong connections with these strang- crs.Wc felt like we had known each other since birth. The purpose of the tour was to show off some of Canada's finest young musicians, and by the time we taped our concert, we completed our mission. It took 18 hours of private rehearsal rehearsal and 8 rehearsal/ concerts in the countries of France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Germany, Holland, Belgium and England. 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