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Program
Features
Two Semesters plus Summer School
Students may take 4 or 5 courses during each 20- week semester.
At DSA the school year consists of two 20-week semesters plus an
optional 4- week summer school. Students normally take 8 courses each school
year, however some students may elect to take on three additional courses
that permit them to catch-up or
fast track.
Flexible Course Structure
T he programme at DSA has built in flexibility that takes into account
different learning styles, outside school commitments (e.g. elite
athletes, musicians), and other situations that require a flexible
timetable and evaluation policy.
Individual Course Programmes
Students may combine attendance at DSA with attendance at a regular
high school. This option is attractive for good students who would
benefit from individual attention in specific courses.
Accommodation
for Students with Learning Disabilities (Guidelines)
She sole
purpose of a specific accommodation is to allow the student with a
learning disability to learn and be evaluated on a level
playing field with other students. At the same time the accommodation
cannot jeopardize the integrity of the course of study, or modify the
requirements in any way.
Middle School - Grades 5,6,7, and 8
This full-time programme follows the Ontario Curriculum. Part-time
attendance is not available in the middle school programme.
Upper School, Grades 9 to 12
University and College
preparatory programmes and courses.
Full Time
Full time grade 9 to 11 students take four courses in each
of two 20-week terms. Grade
12 students normally select a minimum of six credits.
Part
Time
The part-time option allows students to study at DSA combined with
attendance at a local school. However when space is limited,
students enrolled in the full-time programme are given priority in
course selection
Advanced
Standing
Advanced standing may be allowed via Prior Learning Assessment and
Recognition (PLAR), and/or equivalency credits for out-of-province students. Please contact the
principal for more information.
Graduation
Requirements
To qualify for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, students select
18 compulsory credits and 12 electives from the more than one hundred
courses DSA offers, successfully complete the Provincial Secondary
School Literacy Test, and perform 40 Hours Community Involvement
Activities. Course selection consists of:
4 English
1 French
3 Mathematics – (1 senior)
2 Science
1 Science (senior) OR Technology
1 Canadian History
1 Canadian Geography
1 Arts (music, art, drama)
1 Physical & Health Education
1 English OR third language OR Social Science OR
Canadian and World Studies
1 Civics and Career Studies (consists of two .5 credit courses)
1 Phys-Ed OR Arts OR Business Studies
plus: 12 Elective Credits (to
be selected from the various courses offered by the school)
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