Bond Secondary academic program

 

Bond Secondary academic program provides an environment for cultivating learning in bright young minds as they prepare for post-secondary education and future endeavours. Accredited by the Ontario Ministry of Education, our program delivers the curriculum while encompassing the needs, interests and learning styles of students today and for their participation in the global community.

 

Semester System

 

Bond Academy operates on a semester system, with two semesters in each year. Students must begin credit courses at the beginning of the semester (Fall - beginning of September, Winter - the end of January).  In addition, we offer a one month Summer School Credit Program in July.

 

Bond Language Centre, providing ESL support, operates on a 12 month, continuous cycle. Students may enter the Bond Language Centre at any time, but must meet the course requirements of 110 hours to be issued a credit.

 

Academic Programs

 

Students develop an understanding of concepts, practical interpretations and reasoning. They demonstrate their abilities through communication, solving problems, and in turn, complete all program requirements. They explore historical and cultural references, and by drawing from real and imagined situations, students learn to construct, compose and relate knowledge and skills in varied and dynamic programs. Through a strong and rigorous language program our students are prepared for a challenging and engaging high school curriculum. Academic maturity throughout their studies prepares them for bright and exciting future.

 

Arts	English	Health & Phys. Ed.	Science
Business	Foreign Languages	History/ Canadian Studies	Social Sciences
Career Studies	Geography	Mathematics	Technology
*AP Programs Available		* International Travel Programs Available

 

Advanced Placement Program

 

Starting in 2008, advanced level students who wish to enrich their academic program may participate in the Advanced Placement Program (AP).  Students must have the permission of the Principal before being admitted into the program   The AP program is also subject to enrolment and specific courses.

 

The AP examination results, if achievement is high enough, could result in a college credit or increased chances of admission to US colleges/university. It has a potential to also reduce tuition fees.

 

There is a fee for writing the exam. Register with the guidance department if you are interested.

 

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition

 

Prior learning includes the knowledge and skills that students have acquired, in both formal and informal ways, outside secondary school. Where such learning has occurred outside Ontario classrooms, students enrolled in Ontario secondary schools and inspected private schools may have their skills and knowledge evaluated against the expectations outlined in provincial curriculum policy documents in order to earn credits towards the secondary school diploma. This formal evaluation and accreditation process is known as Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR). PLAR procedures are carried out under the direction of the school Principal, who grants credit.

 

Because young people benefit in many ways from the learning experiences offered in secondary school, PLAR has a specific, limited function in the Ontario secondary school program.  For students who are under the age of eighteen, or who are eighteen or over but have never left high school for a year or more, a maximum of four credits may be granted through the challenge process for Grade 10, 11, and 12 courses, with no more than two in one subject area. Equivalency credits are granted to these students for placement only. Students who are eligible for equivalency credits are those who transfer to Ontario secondary schools from non-inspected private schools or schools outside Ontario. 

 

Portfolio Assessment

 

Beginning in September grade 9, our students’ learning will be documented, demonstrated and discussed through portfolio assessments. Portfolios demonstrate a student’s mastery of curricular concepts and the ability to link knowledge, inquiry, communication, and application. Students, their parents/guardians and teachers share in the activity of assessing achievement through a portfolio program. Portfolios encourage dialogue among all the stakeholders in our educational programs. This will be continued in their subsequent years of study at Bond.

 

This is a unique and exciting tool which gives consideration to the particular interests, needs, growth and development of each individual young adult.

 

Independent Study

 

Independent study offers a wide range of flexible and well developed credit courses from Grades 9 to 12.  Everything is clearly structured, so students can concentrate on their courses – not the computer.  Each course is monitored by two teachers; one at Bond Academy (Bond Academy) and one online.  Every school day the teacher at Bond Academy is available throughout the day in an assigned room.  This ensures the chances of academic success and facilitates instant problem-solving and support.

 

Foreign Credit Equivalency

 

A student must have a minimum of 30 credits to earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).  However, students are granted overseas equivalency credits based upon their previous successful secondary school work in their own country.  For example, a student who has obtained good results on the HKCEE, GCE ‘O’. Levels, or SMP could be granted up to 23 credits.

 

Students who wish to apply for university entrance in Canada, and do not have a High School Diploma, must obtain an OSSD that includes a minimum of six (6) “U” or “M” or a combination of 4 “U” and a maximum of “2 M” credits. Any or all of these six credits may already be among the 30 credits of the OSSD. University and College entrance requires students to have an OSSD or a High School Diploma from their country of origin.

 

For students from overseas and outside Ontario, the Principal will assess their school records and determine the number of equivalency credits that the students will be granted and indicate the remaining number of courses they are required to complete in order to qualify for the OSSD.

 

Leadership

 

We provide many opportunities for leadership skills to grow, flourish and mature within our school and the community. Outdoor Education Leadership Camp, Student Activity Council, Athletic Teams, Peer Tutoring, Community Service, special school events and excursions are just some of the opportunities in which leadership is nurtured.

 

Social Issues

 

As a part of the combination of Character Education in secondary school we incorporate aspects of local and global issues for exploration & action as a part of our social sciences curriculum. In the pat we have been involved with Children’s whish foundation, Food Banks, World Vision, Free the Children, OPSCA, MADD.

 

Responsibility

 

At Bond we abide by a code of behaviour which reflects our values and beliefs. These assist us to develop a sense of responsibility and commitment to the school and the community at large. Our active world at school is regulated by our Code of Behaviour and related information is found at HERE:

• All members of this school community are treated with respect, courtesy and dignity.
• Teachers will have the opportunity to teach and that students will have the opportunity to learn.
• All students will have the opportunity to participate fully and safely in school, be it in the classroom, the school yard, special events, sports, extracurricular activities or school trips.
• The expectations for appropriate behaviour are identified and taught.
• The process for ensuring that these expectations are followed is consistent and familiar.
• Everyone will develop and appreciation of the impact of their behaviour, both positive and negative, on others.
• The students learn that rules, policies and procedures provide guidelines for behaviour, but that control of behaviour will be internalized as self control such attendance, attitude and learning maintaining environment.

 

Co- Curricular Program

 

Complementing our academics is an opportunity for all students to participate in a wide variety of teams and/our clubs which enriches the lives of our students. We believe in the importance of a well-rounded and balanced life that is enhanced through involvement in our co-curricular programs and participation in Inter-school Sports Programs as a member of the Small Schools Athletic Federation.

 

Graduation Prospects

 

Our graduates enjoy an acceptance rate of 100% to university or college. They have, or are presently, attending the following post-secondary institutions:

 

Universities

 

Acadia University	McMaster University	University of Alberta
Algoma University	McGill University	University of Ontario Institute of technology
Brock University	Memorial University	University of Toronto
Carleton University	Queen’s University	University of Waterloo
Guelph University	Ryerson University	University of Western Ontario
Lakehead University	Trent University	York University
Various Universities in the U.S.A

 

Grade 9 and Grade 10 Courses

Grade 11 and Grade 12 Courses

English As A Second Language Courses

Secondary Student Handbook (2009-2010)

Textbooks for Grade 9, 10, 11, 12

Secondary - Attendance Procedures

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