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Meeting the
Entire Spectrum of
Student Needs
All Huron Public Secondary Schools offer a wide range of
programs geared to the spedal educational needs of their
students. The following Is a brief listing of some of the
programs available. As always, contact your local
High School Prindpal for more Information.
School To Work Transition
A Huron County collaboration of education and community living
agencies, this program is teaching independent living skills and
creating employability for developmentally challenged students.
C.O. P E. (Co-operative Opportunities Providing Education)
This is a re-entry program for students who have recently "dropped
out" of the regular school system. 1t combines in -school classes and
co-op placements. There is continuous entry with up to
twelve months and ten credits of education.
START CO-OP
A program for Grade 10 and 11 students who have found difficulty in
traditional classes, START gives them both work experience
and employability skills.
The Literacy Project
Volunteer tutors are matched with students wishing to improve
their language and math skills on an individualized program basis.
Connections Program
This program offers opportunities for younger students (Grades 7 through 9)
to connect with older peer mentors in the secondary schools who offer
support, guidance and positive role models.