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Student Services Life Skills and I-Designated Programming
The student services team at ICVMC consist of both Guidance
Counsellors and Resource Teachers. The team provides a variety Life Skills
of extended planning options for all students to help them reach This programming is intended for students with significant
goals in education, transition to the workplace, pursuit of post- cognitive and physical needs. Life Skills programming is designed
secondary education and access to community services. The for students who will continue their education at Vincent
team assists in transitions, teaming and programming for student Massey until the age of 21. Students work on developing skills
success. for increased independence, along with academic and work-
experience, within an inclusive environment. The classroom
All Grade 9 to 12 students are assigned a counsellor upon teacher and support staff ensure the environment is safe,
admission to ICVMC. Counsellors provide students with support fun, dynamic and that there are many meaningful learning
in the areas of academic guidance, careers, and social and opportunities.
personal development.

Community Service – Peer Tutoring – Volunteering Student Specialized Programming
Initiated Program (SIP) Sport and Arts School

Students can acquire credit for volunteer service. Volunteer STUDENT SERVICES
hours are not retroactive and cannot include any hours prior The Sport Program
to having the credit approved. Students must meet with their The Canadian Sport Centre and ICVMC established a program
counsellor for more information. that enables high performance athletes to pursue their sport
goals without forfeiting their academic development. This
program is designed for athletes participating in individual sports
Credit Acquisition Program at a provincial elite level. Supports include:
• Individually constructed timetable with the athlete’s training
The credit acquisition program allows students lacking credit and travel schedule in mind (including optional courses
in Grade 9 English, Social Studies, Mathematics or Science to designed for the high performance athlete)
acquire them in an alternate setting. • internet access while students are away for training and
competition
• teacher advisor/mentor who is the primary contact for
E-Designated Courses
coaches, parents and teachers
In the course description section, some courses offered begin • tutorial support
with EAL and end with an E in the course code. These courses • regularly scheduled meetings and community-building events
are designated for newcomers, who do not have a strong for all athletes (recognizing that many students are ‘new to
grasp of the English language. Following an assessment and Massey’, and require peer connections)
if appropriate, students may be designated as English as an
Additional Language (EAL) learners. All E-designated courses
have a lower student-teacher ratio in the classroom. The Arts Program
Additionally, the school provides an equally valuable opportunity
for elite artists (typically actors, dancers, singers) to pursue their
Student Centre artistic goals without forfeiting their academic goals. Supports
include:
The Student Centre is open throughout the day and is accessible • individually constructed timetable with the artist’s training
to all students who are seeking extra academic support and travel schedule in mind (including optional courses).

• internet access while students are away for rehearsals,
performances or competitions.
• teacher advisor/mentor who is the primary contact for the
student, parents and teachers.
• regularly scheduled meetings and community-building events
for all artists/athletes (recognizing that many students are
‘new to Massey’ and require peer connections).

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