| Laptop The Laptop Program an innovative experience that give students the opportunity to use a laptop computer in the classroom as a tool for learning. This program: - enhances classroom activities and the curriculum by integrating technology to provide rich and meaningful learning experiences.
- teaches new technology skills and refines existing skills
- provides a comfortable environment i using technology in a variety of situations.
Our laptop classrooms are equipped with data projectors and sound systems to enhance the curriculum delivery. How does it work? Laptop students are connected to our network with their own laptop, allowing interaction with the teacher, other students and the internet. Activities include internet research, interactive web resources, developing presentations and multimedia projects, and submitting work with email. What are the benefits? Students: - develop transferable skills expected in the work force and at the post secondary level.
- communicate with the teacher anytime, anywhere. They can receive help online via email and, can let the teacher know if difficulty is being experienced.
- remain connected to the class in the event of an absence.
If this program sounds like an exciting and important way to learn, contact us to find out how you can become a part of this exciting and progressive program. International Baccalaureate Busing to Rainbow District School Board’s five specialized secondary school programs is offered to students within Greater Sudbury.
This internationally recognized two-year comprehensive program encourages critical thinking and research skills and promotes service as part of the learning process. The IB Program is available at Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School to all students who have the required commitment, ability, interest and time to devote to the program. IB is designed to meet the highest standards required by any secondary school student in the world and is recognized by leading universities in most countries.
Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School has been authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program since September 2001. The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) is a recognized leader in the field of international education, encouraging students to be active learners, well-rounded individuals and engaged world citizens. There are over 1800 IB schools located in 120 countries worldwide, and Lo-Ellen Park is proud to be one of them.
The IB Diploma Program is a challenging two-year curriculum, primarily aimed at students aged 16 to 19. It leads to a qualification that is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities. Students learn more than a collection of facts.
The Diploma Program prepares students for university and encourages them to: - ask challenging questions
- learn how to learn
- develop a strong sense of their own identity and culture
- develop the ability to communicate with and understand people from other countries and cultures.
At the end of the two-year program, students are assessed both internally and externally in ways that measure individual performance against stated objectives for each subject.
The IBO works closely with universities in all regions of the world to gain recognition for the IB diploma. To aid this process, university admissions officers and government officials have direct online access to all syllabuses and recent examinations.
IB graduates from Lo-Ellen Park have gone on to thrive in many competitive enrolment programs at Ontario, Canadian and American universities, and are often the recipients of valuable scholarships.
Students must successfully complete the grade 9 and 10 Pre-IB program at Lo-Ellen Park before entering the IB Diploma Program in Grade 11. Thus, students must apply for entry from Grade 8. A combination of high academic performance, teacher recommendation and an interview (in some cases) are required for acceptance into the program In Grades 9 and 10, all compulsory subjects are taught at an enriched level to prepare students for the academic rigour of the IB Diploma.
All qualified students living in the Rainbow District School Board will be provided transportation to Lo-Ellen Park for the Pre-IB and IB Program.
French Immersion Lo-Ellen Park's French Immersion programme is one of the best of the north. With a wide range of courses and sub-programmes, you'll be sure to find something that interests you. By taking French Immersion courses, you may be eligible to receive a bilingual Ontario Secondary School Diploma. French Immersion programmes include French Immersion, French Immersion Laptop, French Immersion Pre-IB, and French Immersion Pre-IB Laptop. For a full list of French Immersion programmes and courses, see the "Course Selections" section on the "Education" side-bar or contact the guidance department on the "Contact Us" page. Summer School Summer School courses are remedial courses. Secondary students must have completed the course with a minimum mark of 35% during the current academic year to attend Summer School. Co-op is an exception to this rule. Summer Co-op students can obtain one new Co-op credit linked to a course they have already completed.
Dates:
The program will commence the second week of July and run through to the first Friday in August.
Time:
During the first week of the program, period 1 classes will run from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and period 2 classes from 10:45 a.m. to 1:15 pm.
Class times will change for the final three weeks of the program with period 1 classes running from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and period 2 classes from 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
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