St. Augustine Catholic High School seeks to help all students reach their full potential, regardless of how unique or special their needs may be. Our goal is to create the most enabling environment for all students:
- academically
- physically
- spiritually
- socially
- emotionally
Inclusive Education
At St. Augustine C.H.S. all students have the opportunity to learn together in the same classrooms with necessary accommodations and modifications in place to achieve success. The York Catholic District School Board is committed to an inclusive model of service whereby all the stakeholders, parents, students, teachers, professionals and board personnel, work cooperatively to make the best educational decisions for exceptional students.
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Files:
Working Towards Success Brochure
SMARTgoals form
Laptop Learning Strategies Powerpoint
Special Education 2005 2006 Powerpoint
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St. Augustine Student Support Services
The following services are available to support student success:
- Psychological Services
- Behaviour Resource Services
- Speech and Language Services
- Occupational Therapists
- Attendance Officer
- Guidance
- Chaplaincy
All Special Education Support Services will be consulted as the need arises with informed parental consent.
Curriculum Features of St. Augustine ’s Special Education Department:
Learning Strategies: Skills for Success in High School (grades 9 and 10)
This is a desemestered full credit course taught by a Special Education teacher to address student individual learning needs. The goal of the course is to enable students to read greater academic independence. This program serves students with communication exceptionalities, as well as students who would benefit from this intensive Core Resource support.
Laptop Learning Strategies
This desemestered course aims to empower students through the use of Assistive Technology. Computer programs such as Kurzweil (text to voice), Dragon Naturally Speaking (voice to text), Word Q (word prediction software) and Inspiration (graphic organizer) are taught to the students so they may access the curriculum to the best of their abilities.
Learning Strategies Cooperative Education COOP22
A two credit Cooperative Education course is available for students to explore post secondary career options. A Special Education teacher oversees the job placement to ensure that students are successful with their experience in the world of work.
Tutorial Program
The Tutorial Program is an intensive and comprehensive support program for students who require an alternative setting to the regular classroom. Students study courses at their own pace in order to achieve success. A Special Education teacher oversees the completion of the Independent Learning Center courses and provides assistance in a small group setting.
Credit Recovery Program
This course provides students in grades 9 and 10 the opportunity to recover courses which were previously failed. Students focus on achieving learning skills and strategies necessary for academic success.
Core Resource Support:
Core Resource Monitoring
All Special Needs students are assigned a Core Resource teacher who will monitor the progress of that student. This teacher will maintain regular communication with the students, parents/ guardians, and the subject teachers. Students can access support throughout the school day by visiting the Drop In Center. The Core Resource teacher is responsible for developing an Individual Education Plan for identified students.
The Drop In Center
Core Resource students can access the Drop In Center for assistance with test taking, exams and the timely completion of assignments. The Drop In Center is open all four periods and there is always a Special Education teacher available for support. Many resources are available in room 148, such as computers with the latest Assistive Technology.
Interdisciplinary Studies:
Recreation and Fitness Leadership PLF4C1
This course focuses on the development of leadership and coordination skills required to plan, organize, and implement recreation events for students with special needs. They also learn to promote the value of physical fitness, personal well being, and personal safety to others through mentoring.
Art in the Community ADC3O1
This unique course provides an excellent opportunity for those interested in enriching the lives of our students with special needs, or those seeking a career in social work or early childhood education. Using the creative arts as a means of communication and expression, students will apply leadership skills as they plan and assist in the development of the life skills of students with special needs.
Interactive Websites for Students
These are a few websites that the students can independently work on in the areas of reading, math, puzzles, matching games, etc.
- www.discoverykids.ca
- Click on Wildfire - play Discovery Puzzle, Wildfire, Spy Academy, Bucket of Bugs, or Test Your Memory
- Click on Predator Fun Facts
- www.tvokids.ca
- Click on “Games”
- Click once on the words - Puzzles and Word Games - this will give you a number of games to chose from.
- OR click on the words - Adventure and Sports Games - this will open to a choice of games.
- www.starfall.com
- Click on Learn to Read or It’s Fun to Read or I’m Reading (depending on ability)
- Or click on small icon “Word Hunt” - and find the words that are hidden.
- www.ajkids.com
- Website where students can ask questions and get an answer
- www.dotolearn.com
- Click on “Songs and Games” icon.
- There are a number of games to play.
- What colour?
- How many?
- Feelings games
- Create a room
- What’s different?
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