CURRICULUM

Students are grouped on the basis of their language and Math abilities and social and emotional maturity.  Within these small groupings, a holistic approach is taken to instructional design so that whatever is taught contributes to the growth of the person as a whole.  Success is maximized by personalized instruction, computer assisted modules, and a wide variety of extra-curricular activities.  As of the 1986/87 school year, a model industrial workshop area has been incorporated within the school as a further preparatory phase for those who cannot immediately enter our work study programme.  Students in these programmes are provided with an “on-the-job” experience and are closely supervised by the school personnel.

WORK STUDY PROGRAMME

The Work Study Programme emphasizes the acquisition of appropriate behavioral skills required to succeed in the work place, namely initiative and decision-making skills needed for the job, social and inter-personal communication skills, responsible behaviour and efficient productivity skills.  The learning of these skills is considered as part of the ongoing process in the eventual attainment of full-time work for our students.  To this end, all employers were informed that the purpose of our Work Study Programme was to produce productive human beings capable of gaining and maintaining full-time employment.  This scope permitted employers to view our students as possible future employees and their training and guidance was therefore accordingly structured.

The students participating in the Work Study Programme receive on-the-job training four days a week and the fifth day is devoted to in-school follow up and remediation by our Work Study Teacher. For more detailed information, please click the document icon below-right.

 

 

SERVICES

With its small student population it is possible for teachers and the administration to know all the students and to work with them on an individual basis. Regularly scheduled weekly multi-disciplinary meetings are used to review student dossiers in the light of reports given by class teachers, guidance counselor, school psychologist, outside agencies and any other source of pertinent information.  On the basis of these recommendations, a student’s grouping and/or method and content of instruction are altered.  This close monitoring and flexibility regarding the student’s needs within the already intimate environment of Paul VI has allowed us to successfully re-integrate students into vocational programmes offered by other secondary schools.  At Paul VI there are not “lost causes”, just greater challenges.  Self-worth and human dignity are our first and foremost consideration.

SUPPORT PERSONNEL

To help the students in all facets of development, Paul VI has, along with the regular teaching staff, the support services of a guidance counselor, 2 child-care technicians, a social worker, a speech pathologist, and a nurse.

STUDENT LIFE

Activities are designed to maximize the potential for peer groups and social interaction:  winter and summer games programmes, dances, sports, seasonal liturgical activities, field trips, Christmas luncheon, and overnight camping.  Many students discover a new sense of self-worth when placed in real-life situations commensurate with their abilities, needs and development level.

PARENT PARTICIPATION

Parents are encouraged to actively participate in the life of the school.  Meetings are held at the end of each term and an on-going contact is maintained according to individual needs.  In-depth progress reports and course outlines are sent home so that parents can monitor and assist the school in reaching the specific objectives outlined.

LOCATION

Paul VI High School is located at 9905 Papineau Street in the Ahuntsic area (between Sauvé and Sauriol streets. It is easily accessible by bus #45 from the Papineau Metro and buses #121 and #140 from the Sauvé Metro.
 

               
                                                        

 

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