Math Pathways for Secondary Cycle Two
In grade 9, all students take grade 9 math (MAT306). In grade 10, at D'Arcy McGee High School, students have the option of taking science math (MSC426) or cultural, social, and technical math (MCU414). in grade 11, based on their grade 10 math choice, students can move into either science math (MSC506) or cultural, social, and technical math (MCU504).
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The Quebec Education Plan documents show that there are three math streams: cultural, social and technical; technical and scientific, and science math. At D'Arcy McGee High School we typically offer the cultural, social and technical math as well as science math.
A Description of Math Options
Science and Technology
In grade 10, students have the option of taking Science and the Environment (SCE402), in addition to grade 10 Science and Technology (STA416), in order to gain access to science and technology courses in grade 11 like chemistry, and physics. Alternatively, the grade 10 Science and Technology (STA416) course can be students' last course in this subject area. See the QEP document for the Science and the Environment program option.
Work-Oriented Training Path (WOTP)
The Quebec Education Program (QEP) for Secondary Cycle Two (Grades 9, 10, and 11) has a Work-Oriented Training Path (WOTP). This educational pathway is unique because it is practical in nature and its main objective is preparation for the job market. The aim of the pathway is to help students construct their occupational identity, adopt behaviours and attitudes required in the workplace and foster their gradual integration into the work force, by offering them the opportunity to develop work related competencies in actual work settings. Students must be at least 15 years of age on September 30th before starting WOTP.
Click here for the QEP documents on the Work-Oriented Training Path, the Prework Training and Training for a Semiskilled Trade.
This is one education pathway (WOTP) with two distinct learning programs.
The WOTP has two learning programs:
Click here for the QEP documents on the Work-Oriented Training Path, the Prework Training and Training for a Semiskilled Trade.
This is one education pathway (WOTP) with two distinct learning programs.
The WOTP has two learning programs:
- Prework Training
- Training for a Semiskilled Trade (TST)
1. Prework Training
Prework Training is a three-year program for students who have not met the requirements of Elementary End-of-Cycle 3 English and Mathematics. The program leads to a Prework Training Certificate (as opposed to a secondary school diploma) granted by the ministère de l’Éducation, de l’Enseignement Supérieur (MEES). This training helps students to progress at their own pace in a variety of subjects while preparing them to carry out their roles as adults, citizens and workers. During the first year of the program, students receive practical training within the school setting. The following two years involve a combination of school and workplace training.
Students entering the prework program at D'Arcy McGee often come from the Modifed Academic Program (MAP) at Symmes Junior High School. At Symmes, the MAP program focuses on literacy, numeracy, and communication skills. It is for students who have been assessed and found to have a learning disability, who have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), and who receive a modified curriculum.
Students entering the prework program at D'Arcy McGee often come from the Modifed Academic Program (MAP) at Symmes Junior High School. At Symmes, the MAP program focuses on literacy, numeracy, and communication skills. It is for students who have been assessed and found to have a learning disability, who have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), and who receive a modified curriculum.
2. Training for a Semiskilled Trade
Training for a Semiskilled Trade is a one-year program for students at least 15 years of age by September 30th who have met the requirements of Elementary End-of-Cycle 3 English and Mathematics, but who have not met the requirements of Secondary Cycle 1, English and Mathematics.
Students work towards completing the requirements of Secondary Cycle 1 programs in English, French and Mathematics, at the same time as developing the specific competencies for one semiskilled trade. Students spend approximately half of the school year in school with the other half spent acquiring these work competencies in one specific trade.
This program leads to an official Training Certificate in a Semiskilled Trade (as opposed to a secondary school diploma) granted by the ministère de l’Éducation, de l’Enseignement Supérieur (MEES). Students who finish training for a semiskilled trade have four options:
Students work towards completing the requirements of Secondary Cycle 1 programs in English, French and Mathematics, at the same time as developing the specific competencies for one semiskilled trade. Students spend approximately half of the school year in school with the other half spent acquiring these work competencies in one specific trade.
This program leads to an official Training Certificate in a Semiskilled Trade (as opposed to a secondary school diploma) granted by the ministère de l’Éducation, de l’Enseignement Supérieur (MEES). Students who finish training for a semiskilled trade have four options:
- Vocational training at the secondary level (if they meet certain conditions)
- General Education Path at the secondary level
- Applied General Education Path at the secondary level
- Job Market
Click here for the QEP document on TST.
General Education Path
This pathway, like the Applied General Education Path, leads to vocational training, college-level studies, or university. Students receive a Secondary School Diploma granted by the ministère de l’Éducation, de l’Enseignement Supérieur (MEES) when they complete grade 11 (Sec 5).
Applied General Education Path
This pathway, like the General Education Path, leads to vocational training, college-level studies, or university. Students receive a Secondary School Diploma granted by the ministère de l’Éducation, de l’Enseignement Supérieur (MEES) when they complete grade 11 (Sec 5).
Challenges/Defi
This program is an education approach aimed at fostering the social integration of students aged 16 to 21 who have moderate to severe intellectual disabilities. The curriculum includes work-related activities and helps to prepare the students for adulthood. The program culminates with an Attestation of Skills granted by the ministère de l’Éducation, de l’Enseignement Supérieur (MEES). This program is available within a centre at Symmes Junior High School / D'Arcy McGee High school.
Alternative Program
This program is designed for secondary students who require a great deal of support from both WQSB personnel and from professionals from outside agencies. Students participate in individualized academic and counselling programs. Some students may complete their education in this program while other may return to the regular education setting in either the youth or adult sectors. Students completing this program receive a Secondary School Diploma granted by the ministère de l’Éducation, de l’Enseignement Supérieur (MEES).
