Do you have a child in or preparing to enter high school?

Does your child want to explore a career path before heading to the workplace, college, university, or an apprenticeship? Does she need help progressing toward graduation? Does he have a passion for hands-on learning outside of the classroom?

Learn more about programs available to help your child succeed.

Specialist High Skills Major

“The agriculture course opened a lot of doors for my future.”
-Adrien, expanding his horizons

Students can build their strengths and develop their interests

Expanded Co-op

"This placement has allowed me to use my talents."
-Kevin, apprentice machinist

Expanded Co-op gives students both work experience and credits.

Student Success Culture

“It’s like magic, what you can get the kids to do for themselves.”
-Deborah Scully, Teacher

Student success gives kids confidence to be who they are.

Lighthouse Projects

“It changed my thinking. I work harder now, and I am passing everything.”
- Meaghan, learning in her own way

Lighthouse Projects are flexible. Schools can create programs that meet students’ needs.

Expanded Co-op

"The classroom wasn't the best place for me to learn."
-Parminder, finding his vocation

Expanded Co-op gives students both work experience and credits.

Dual Credit Program

“I’m going to college and finishing high school at the same time.”
-Chris, on the path to success

Dual Credits let students ‘try on’ college courses while still in high school.

Student Success Teams

“Sometimes high school is too much to handle on your own.”
-Ashley, getting the support she needs

Student Success Teams focus on the individual.

Grades 7, 8, 9 Transition

“I had difficulty adjusting to high school.”
-Devan, benefiting from one-on-one help

New programs help students prepare for high school.

Specialist High Skills Major

"It's a real experience, in the real world."
-Vincent, artist in training

Students can build their strengths and develop their interests

Expanded Co-op

“In the hospital everything goes on really fast – and I think I can handle it!”
-Mbalia, aspiring medical student

Expanded Co-op gives students both work experience and credits.

Expanded Co-op

"Co-op is a great program that high schools offer and…students should take advantage of it."
-Matt, co-op student

Expanded Co-op gives students both work experience and credits.

New Courses

“I need this credit to graduate this year. It’s … the credit that I need for university.”
-Genevieve, aspiring English teacher

Online and other new courses give students more choice.