By Rosalind Russell – The Sparking Secondary Success Program introduced by the Algoma District School Board has proven to be a success.
According to Communications Director, Fran Walsh, the program allows grade 8 students to earn a high school credit giving then a leg up for the start of secondary school.
She says the board introduced the pilot program in 2021 and with its success is now expanding it to selected schools throughout its coverage area.
Walsh adds since its inception, over 235 students have taken part in and successfully completed the program, each student earning a Grade 9 credit.
She says at last Wednesday’s board meeting, trustees heard from students who completed the course and how they improved their time management skills and giving them a positive start to their high school careers.
PHOTO: While accelerated learning opportunities are provided in all ADSB 7-12 schools, the Sparkling Secondary Success course is focused on supporting the transition to secondary school by providing an opportunity to earn a credit prior to starting grade 9. The credit earned is the Grade 9 Healthy Living and Individual/Small Group Activities (PAI1O) which counts as a compulsory credit for their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Photos provided by ADSB.
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