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Portage Collegiate Institute Attendance Project

PCI Mission Statement

“Our mission is to provide equal opportunities for all students to achieve their full potential in a safe environment where they can develop the skills necessary to make a successful transition into society as responsible citizens.”

At PCI, We Believe:

• In success for all students. • In respect for ourselves, others, and all property.

• In celebrating the diversity of our students and staff. • In earning respect by giving it. • In taking ownership for our actions.

Programs Aimed at Improving Attendance at PCI:

• Community Transition Program (CTP) • Career Development • Pre-Employment Program (PEP) • Self Directed Learning (SDL) • Outreach Program • Credit Recovery Program (CR) • Extended Studies Program (ESP) • Infant Lab • Early Intervention Program (EIP)

Community Transition Program (CTP)

• Provides an alternate school setting for students 16-18 years old who are at risk of quitting their education for a variety of reasons.

• Students are self-directed and work at a more flexible pace and schedule.

• Builds on student skills, knowledge, and strengths. • Students achieve high school and/or work

experience credits toward graduation.

CTP: The Benefits • Fewer distractions • Flexibility of schedule • Work at own pace • Flexibility and choice

of course work • Access to technology • Mutual in class

respect between students and adults

CTP: The Benefits (continued) • More opportunity for

help and one-on-one support

• Relaxing, positive, and safe environment

• Students are treated as adult individuals

• Not having to be with younger students

CTP: What The Students Say

“I get the help I need and want.”

“It’s quiet and

welcoming.” “I don’t feel the pressure and stress in

here.”

“I’m able to work

at my own pace.”

“I feel proud of everything I got done, and I get

good marks too.”

“The teacher has put a smile on my face since

day one.”

“This program has helped me get out of the hole I dug

myself.”

CTP: Attendance Stats (%)

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100

Student X Student Y Student Z

2010/20112011/20122012/2013

Community Transition Program A program for disengaged students with poor attendance who are at risk of withdrawing from school; provides individual programming using effective strategies.

Career Development (CDV)

• Allows students to make the connection between education and the workplace.

• Provides the opportunity to gain employability

skills while also earning high school credits.

• Assists students in making the transition from students to productive working citizens.

Career Development: More Than Just Work Experience and Credits! • Partnership With

Manitoba Mentors • Industry and

Workplace Tours • Speaker’s Bureau

Presentations • Apprenticeship

Opportunities (HSAP)

CDV: Industry and Workplace

Tours

CDV: Speaker’s Bureau Presentations

Pre-Employment Program (PEP) • Intended for students who are not planning to

attend a post-secondary school, but will enter directly into the workforce.

• Combines Work Education and Work Experience with traditional academic subjects.

• Courses follow the regular curriculum with adaptations and modifications as necessary.

• Students must have good attendance at both school and the work experience site.

PEP: School and Work Experiences

Work Experience Sites

• Approximately 65 different workplace sites are used in and around Portage la Prairie; the data-base continues to grow.

• Workplace sites are used by students in the Pre-Employment Program, Career Development courses, Life Skills, Self-Directed Learning, and the Community Transition program.

Career Development and the Pre- Employment Program

Provides students with the opportunity to gain valuable skills in the workplace, helping prepare them for the future

Self Directed Learning (SDL)

• Provides students with the opportunity to complete courses independently by completing modules.

• Can be done in an SDL classroom or used in any PCI based program including Outreach.

SDL: Useful Situations • Withdrawn from a course

and unable to complete credit

• Repeating a subject more than once and failing to obtain the credit

• Moving from another school mid-term

• Experiencing an illness, injury, medical condition, etc. that prevents regular class attendance

SDL: Why It Works “It gives me hope that maybe

I can graduate.”

“…more one on one help”

“…quiet place”

“Allows me to work at

my own pace.”

“…great people who help me with

the work I struggle with.”

“…has been especially helpful with my anxiety and depression”

SDL: Courses Available to Date *denotes that the course is available online

Grade 9 ELA 10F* Math 10F Transitional Math 10F* Science 10F Social Studies 10F* Career Development 10S* Grade 10 English 20F* Math Essentials 20F Science 20F Geography 20F Native Studies 21G Career Development 20S*

Grade 11

English Comprehensive 30S Math Essentials 30S

History 30S Journalism 31G

Career Development 30S

Grade 12

English Comprehensive 40S Consumer Math 40S

Law 40S Family Studies 40S

Career Development 40S

SDL: Outreach • A program using Self Directed Learning

modules.

• Allows students to complete their studies off campus.

• Ideal for students with medical conditions,

work/school issues, attendance issues, etc.

Self Directed Learning Provides students with the opportunity to work on courses outside of the regular classroom at a flexible pace.

Credit Recovery Program (CR)

• Promotes completion of course outcomes.

• Students receive a mark based on course completion combined with previous academic performance.

• Provides “at risk students” an opportunity to gain achievement in academic subjects.

Credit Recovery: Benefits • Objective based • Not having to re-do the entire course • Older students not necessarily placed back in

Grade 9 and 10 classes • Rewards positive behavior • Enforces teacher accountability • Provides solid data on student success and failure • Allows greater flexibility in student scheduling

Credit Recovery Credit recovery can be completed via: • Outreach • Community Transition

Program • Extended Studies

Program • Self Directed Learning • In Class

Credit Recovery: The Stats 2011/2012 Semester 1 89 credits Semester 2 65 credits Total 154 credits 2012/2013 Semester 1 109 credits Semester 2 27 credits (At End of Feb 2013) 136 credits

Credit Recovery Provides students with the opportunity to complete the objectives of a course in order to earn the course credit without repeating the entire course.

Extended Studies Program (ESP)

• Provides an alternate setting for students who are at risk of quitting their education for a variety of reasons. • Places a strong emphasis on self directed learning, building respect, teamwork, community, and self-awareness.

ESP: Building Respect, Teamwork, and Community

ESP: Recognizing Individual Interests

Extended Studies Program An alternate pathway for students aged 14-16 whose lives have presented them with obstacles that have prevented them from succeeding in the regular high school program

Infant Lab • Supports teen parents and encourages their

continued education by providing care for their children.

• Student must maintain reasonable attendance

and remain on campus while their child is in the Infant Lab.

PCI Infant Lab • Provides peer support

and encouragement. • Provides an enriched

environment for the child.

• Students in Caregiving

21G and 31G care for the children.

• “Moms” must earn two

credits in Family Studies.

Infant Lab encouraging young parents to fulfill their potential and help prepare them for a successful future for themselves and their children.

Early Intervention Program (EIP)

• Provides an opportunity for “at risk students” to achieve a minimum of 9 credits in the Grade 9 transition year.

• Provides a more structured learning environment in which a relationship between the student and teacher can be formed.

• Promotes success and independence in the

following high school years.

EIP: Learning For Success

Encouragement

Self-management

Self-regulation

Behavior modification

Frequent intervention

Building relationships

Early

Intervention

Program

Early Intervention Program Equipping students with skills that will help them be successful through their high school years.

Portage Collegiate Institute Attendance Project

THE RESULTS

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60

80

100

120

2011/2012Semester 1

2011/2012Semester 2

2012/2013Semester 1

Number Of

Credits

Credit Recovery Credits By Program

In ClassESPCTPSDLOutreach

Students Born in 1996

• These students entered Grade 9 in 2010. • There were 38 Grade 9 repeaters.

• In 2012, 14 of these students were still

considered Grade 9.

Students Born in 1996 Of the 14 students still considered Grade 9: 4 had babies and/or looked after infants. 1 is pregnant. 2 were in and out of CFS care, moved, did not attend, and then

returned. 1 has major health issues. 1 moved to a First Nation community and then returned. 1 of the students is considered Grade 9, but has interventions in

place that could result in enough credits to move to Grade 10 this year.

This means that only 4 of the initial 38 students remain in Grade 9.

63%

37%

Grade 9 Repeaters Born in 1996 Now In Appropriate Grade Still In Grade 9

Students Born in 1996 Still in Grade 9

Had Babies/PregnantHealth IssuesMoved/ReturnedCurrent InterventionCurrently In Grade 9

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5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

Number of Grade 9 Repeaters

Born in 1996Born in 1997

What Does This Mean?

The statistics show that our interventions are working.

Attendance has increased.

The number of credits earned has increased.

INTERVENTION = STUDENT SUCCESS

For more information about the Portage Collegiate Attendance Project,

please contact:

Pam Garnham Vice Principal

204-857-6843 ext. 515 pgarnham@plpsd.mb.ca

Andrea Kalinowich Community Transition Teacher/ Work Experience Coordinator

204-857-6843 ext. 11079 akalinowich@plpsd.mb.ca

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