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Reach Ahead is intended for CURRENT Grade 8 kids, who may benefit from having 1 credit before they actually start high school.
Grade 8 Reach Ahead Program “Discovering the Workplace” (high school elective credit course, GLD2O1) This program is a secondary school credit course that provides literacy and numeracy instruction as well as opportunities to discover and develop workplace essential skills and work habits required to be successfully employed. Students will develop an understanding of work through practical hands-on experiences in the school and in the community, using real workplace materials. Students investigate occupations of interest through experiential learning opportunities, such as worksite visits, simulations, and entrepreneurial projects.
The type of student for whom the Grade 8 Reach Ahead Program is specifically designed:
• would benefit from a gradual transition into high school;
• may experience some challenges in credit acquisition in grade 9 or 10;
• would benefit from focused support in order to improving his/her academic performance;
• may be disconnected from school and/or peers;
• has experienced some challenges with regular school attendance.
