High School Completion Finish Your High School Diploma... It may be easier than you think! High School Re-Entry Program The High School Re-Entry program is designed for students who did not complete Grade 10 (16 credits) and who would like to finish their High School but require a non-traditional schedule. • • • • •

Assessments completed to determine what credits you still require Complete courses in Grade 9 & 10 English, Math, Geography, History, & Technology. Includes preparation to write the Grade 10 Literacy test, if required or ELS4O program Program will be individualized according to student needs—take only the credits you need Regular attendance in class is required, however some course work may be completed by Independent Study at home—students will be required to meet with their teacher regularly Choose from the following Course Dates:

STARTS ENDS Session 1—Tues. Sept. 6, 2011-Mon. Oct. 17, 2011 Session 2—Thurs. Oct. 20, 2011 –Thurs. Dec. 1, 2011 Session 3—Tues. Dec. 6, 2011-Fri. Jan. 27, 2012 Session 4—Wed. Feb. 1, 2012-Thurs. Mar. 22, 2012 Session 5– Tues. Mar. 27, 2012-Thurs.. May 10, 2012 Session 6– Tues May 15, 2012-Tues. June 26, 2012

Credit: Normally 1 credit is completed during each 6 week session. Students may complete more, depending on their schedule and skill level. Cost: $30 per course—some courses may also require students to purchase textbooks. Textbooks may be returned in good condition on completion of the course for a full refund.

Credits required to complete your Grade 12 diploma The number of credits you require for Grade 12 depends on your age, your past education and employment, and other prior learning experiences, as well as your current academic functioning level. An Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) requires 30 secondary school credits (including some mandatory credits). If you began secondary school prior to 1982, you may be eligible for the Secondary School Graduation Diploma (SSGD), which requires 27 credits.

Maturity Credits Students who began high school in Ontario prior to September, 1999 may be eligible for maturity credits. You may be eligible for additional high school credits through maturity allowance and equivalent education acquired through previous work experience. Some courses may be mandatory depending on past courses taken and your current academic functioning level. Adults may be granted a maximum of 12 maturity credits, based on their prior learning experiences. Students must complete a minimum of 4 senior credits as an adult to receive the maturity credits. The number of credits you will require is determined primarily by your functioning level.

Statement of Standing A written assessment of standing will be granted to adult students on request, after the completion of one full secondary school credit with The Learning Enterprise. Recommendations from instructors may be required. To receive a Letter of Standing, send or bring proof of education and age to The Learning Enterprise office at 40 Amelia St., Orangeville.

Assessment Our instructors will do some assessment in specific areas to make sure you are placed in the correct course, or if you are unsure what level you are functioning at. A variety of assessment tools are used, depending on your background and the courses you are interested in.

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Choose the Program that Best Fits Your Schedule Independent Study Program The Independent Study Program is offered to students who cannot attend regular day classes. We strongly recommend whenever possible that students attend the day classes with the teacher available for direct instruction. The Independent Study Program is available to adult students over the age of 18 who have been out of school for at least one year. Students who do not meet this criteria will be directed to the day classes. Please note the Independent Study courses are NOT correspondence courses. There is a mandatory attendance requirement and students will be asked to commit to regularly scheduled meetings with their instructor to be held during Period 3 (12noon-1:00pm) . The instructor will meet with the student to design an individual schedule that they can commit to. Independent Study students will complete the majority of the course work at home and will be required to meet with their instructor a minimum of ten times throughout the semester for which they are registered (1st Semester: September-January or 2nd Semester: February-June). Students must successfully complete all course work including assignments and write a final exam in order to be granted credit. The following 1 credit courses will be offered in September 2011:

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Native Studies—Aboriginal Beliefs, Values & Aspirations in Contemporary Society Parenting Health for Life Intro to Entrepreneurial Studies Managing Personal Resources Understanding Canadian Law World Religions: Beliefs and Daily Life English English

NBV3E-A Grade 11/Workplace Prep. HPC30A Grade 11 /Open PPZ30A Grade 11 /Open BDI3C-B/College HIP3E Grade 11/Open CLU3E Grade 11/Workplace Prep. HRF3O Grade 11/Open ENG3C Grade 11/College ENG4C Grade 12/College

In order to be eligible for Independent Study students must meet the following criteria: • Must be at least 18 years of age and not attending a secondary school • Must live in Ontario • Must be a Canadian Citizen, or landed immigrant, or an Ontario resident holding a work visa, diplomatic visa, or ministerial permit; or are a refugee claimant who can provide official documentation. • If you are 19 or younger you must provide a Date of Leaving Letter and a copy of your most recent Ontario School Transcript when you register. Enrolment in these Independent Learning courses will be limited. Registration will be on a first come basis.

All Applicants are Welcome!

You don’t have to be in receipt of Employment Insurance or Social Assistance benefits to take courses at The Learning Enterprise 4

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Literacy & Basic Skills Program Upgrade your English, Math & Computer Skills This program is individually designed for each student and is delivered on a one-to-one basis with a flexible schedule. You can complete some work at home independently, work with a volunteer tutor, or join our small group setting in the classroom. Day and evening schedules are available.

This program will help you to: Improve Your Skills for Job Opportunities Employers continue to stress the importance of foundation and business skills. These include both aptitudes (such as mathematics, communications, and computer literacy) and attitudes (work ethic, flexibility, teamwork, willingness to learn, etc.) Employers view these as skills that must be developed through education programs, and as a prerequisite for hiring. • Improve your reading, writing, computers and Attention Employers… Do you know someone at your workplace who could benebasic math skills for better job opportunities fit from this program? Many good employees have a lot of • Improve your business skills—writing letters, reports, etc. •

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Make sure you are writing sentences correctly, using proper capitalization, punctuation, grammar and spelling Update your skills in English, Mathematics and/or Computers (choose one, two or all three areas!) Prepare for employer testing and/or training to help you get the job or a promotion

potential but need some extra help with their basic skills. This program offers flexible hours to work around your schedule. There is NO COST to you or your employee— funding is provided by the Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities. The program content is individually based on the specific skills that each student needs to learn. Help your employees to keep their jobs and prepare for future promotions. Ask them to call us at 941-2661.

Prepare for Future Courses including Apprenticeship, GED, High School Completion • Reach the level required for future courses—work specifically on areas you need to upgrade • Prepare for your apprenticeship program, GED or credits to complete your high school • Assessments given for maturity credits and Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR) • You may take this course, even if you have already finished high school Improve your Independence and Self-Management Skills • Upgrade your everyday math skills for personal use, i.e. shopping, banking, budgeting, etc. • Become more comfortable with print materials, i.e. newspapers, flyers, correspondence from your children’s school, personal letter writing, job applications, etc.

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Work at your own level and speed, on an individualized program designed to fit into your schedule -Talk to us about a schedule that will fit your needs! Depending on your level, this program may be available as a part-time night school or day class program using independent study. You check-in with your instructor on a regular basis, but you can complete some of the work at home. Attend full or part time, days or evenings Stay in the course for as long as necessary to meet your goals This is a FREE course—(Funding is provided by the Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities)

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Monday - Friday September 6, 2011-June 29, 2012 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Part-time and evening tutor program may also be possibly arranged Any Monday during the school year As soon as you complete your program Your schedule will depend on the program you need Free O.D.S.S. Portable #4

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Night School Computer Courses Starting Dates for Night School Computer Modules Monday

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Sept. 19-Oct. 31/11

Sept. 20-Oct. 25/11

Sept. 21-Oct. 26/11

Sept. 22-Oct. 27/11

Excel Pt. 1 (18) PowerPoint (25) Adobe Illustrator Pt. 1 (43)

Getting Started (01) Access Pt. 1 (33) Publisher (29)

Internet & E-Mail (06) Word Pt. 1 (10)

Adobe Photoshop Pt 1 (39) Keyboarding (56)

Nov. 7-Dec. 12/11

Nov. 1-Dec. 6/11

Nov. 2-Dec. 7/11

Nov. 3-Dec. 8/11

Excel Pt 2 (22) Internet & E-Mail(07) Adobe Illustrator Pt. 2 (45)

File Management & Computer Security (52) Powerpoint(26) Access Pt. 2 (35)

Getting Started (02) Word Pt. 2 (14) Digital Photography (47)

Excel Pt 1 (19) Adobe Photoshop Pt. 2 (41) Publisher (30)

Jan. 9-Feb. 13/12

Jan. 10-Feb. 21/12

Jan. 11-Feb. 15/12

Jan. 12-Feb. 16/12

(Feb. 14 No class) Getting Started (03) Word Pt. 1 (11) Web Page Design (37)

MS Powerpoint (27) Excel – Pt. 1 (20) Digital Video (50)

Excel Pt. 2 (23) Adobe Illustrator Pt. 1 (44) Internet & E-Mail (08)

Feb. 27-Apr. 16/12

Feb. 28-Apr. 10/12

Feb. 22-Apr. 4/12

Feb. 23-Apr. 5/12

Getting Started (04) Word Pt. 1 (12) Access Pt. 2 (36)

Word Pt. 2 (15) Adobe Photoshop Pt. 1(40) Publisher (31)

File Management & Computer Security (54) Excel- Pt. 2 (24) Digital Audio (51)

Adobe Illustrator Pt. 2 (46) Word Pt. 1 (13)

Apr. 23-June 4/12

Apr. 17-May 22/12

Apr. 11-May 16/12

Apr. 12-May 17/12

Getting Started (05) MS Publisher (32) Internet & E-Mail (09)

PowerPoint (28) Word Pt. 2 (17) Web Page Design (38)

Digital Photography (48) Access – Pt. 1 (34) File Management & Computer Security (53)

Word Pt. 2(16) Digital Photography(49) File Management & Computer Excel Pt. 1 (21) Security (55) Adobe Photoshop Pt. 2 (42) Keyboarding (57)

Each line indicated above is the start date for that computer module. Any necessary changes to the above schedule( ie. inclement weather days, etc.) will be communicated to the participant. Course Time/Length: 7:00pm—10:00pm - 1 night per week for 6 weeks except where noted otherwise. NOTE: Night School credit modules (5-modules/$45.) must be completed within a 2-year period., and may NOT be combined with the day school credit modules.

Fees:Non-Credit—$75 per course

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Credit— $45 per credit (5 modules) See following pages for course descriptions

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