Co-operative Education : Uxbridge Secondary School

Mar

2010

Co-operative Education

Last Updated on Tuesday, 09 March 2010 10:27

Department Head: Ms. Peck
Department Members: Mr. Cooper, Mrs. Higgins, Mrs. Mac Donald, and Ms. Martin.

Co-operative Education has a tradition of excellence at Uxbridge Secondary School. Co-operative Education courses allow students to explore careers, learn about their interests, and develop important employability skills. This unique program enables students to earn credits toward the OSSD while gaining invaluable work experience. A Co-operative Education experience will allow students to make informed choices about their destination after high school.

COURSE ELIGIBILITY

To be accepted into the co-op program, students must complete an application form and be interviewed by a co-op teacher. In the interview, the candidate's attendance record and credit status will be considered in the selection process. Successful candidates usually choose to take co-operative education after completing 16 credits.

Download a copy of the Co-op Application Form.

SPECIALIZED CO-OP PLACEMENTS

POTENTIAL CO-OP PLACEMENTS

See possible placements.

CO-OP COURSE CODE INFORMATION

Accurate course codes are necessary to complete student option sheets. The co-op application form must also be completed and returned to Mrs. Pinder in Guidance.

Code Description:

CWE 2O9 Two credit Co-op -- Option Number 297
CWE 4O9 Four credit Co-op (all day) -- Option Number 298
CWA 1O9 Athletic Internship Program -- Option Number 187

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

Transportation can be a key factor in determining what co-op opportunities are available to a student. Students are responsible for their transportation to and from the co-op placement. Some transportation expenses may be eligible for coverage through the Durham District School Board. Students should consult with a Co-op teacher for more information. It is the student's responsibility to provide his/her own reliable transportation to and from the work placement where necessary. MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE COVERAGE IS ASSUMED BY THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE AND IS NOT COVERED BY THE DURHAM DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD.

ADDITIONAL EXPENSES

Some additional expenses may be incurred by students depending upon the placements. For example, some placements will require the students to have uniforms (e.g. the hospital) and protective footwear (e.g. construction trades). Some of these expenses may be eligible for coverage by the Durham District School Board. Students should consult with a Co-op teacher for more information.

EMPLOYER APPRECIATION ACTIVITIES

Each year, employers contribute valuable time and resources to the co-operative education program at Uxbridge Secondary School. To show our appreciation for their continued commitment, the Co-operative Education Department gives the employers/coaches an appreciation gift. There is a $10.00 Co-op Fee to cover the costs of our employer/coach appreciation activities.

CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION RESOURCES:

Have you lost your assignment? Can't find your log booklet? Misplace your calendar? Find what you need in this section.

Co-op Calendar for Semester 2

PRE-PLACEMENT ASSIGNMENTS:

Assignments are given during pre-placement activities in the first two weeks of co-op. Students MUST complete their pre-placement activities before going out to their co-op placments.

Download a copy of the rules and regulations of the Co-op Program

CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM

INTEGRATION ASSIGNMENTS:

Every integration/in-school day, co-op students have an assignment to turn in. Four period co-op students have additional assignments to turn in. Please see the assignment packages below:

Co-op Integration Assignments Package

* Career Research Assignment - Suggested Questions

Repeat Co-op Integation Assignments Package

Four Period Co-op Additional Integration Assignments Package

* Origin of a Tool and History of the Trade Assignments

LOGS:

Log Fronts

Log Backs

ATHLETE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

ATHLETE RESOURCES:

Athlete Integration Assignment Package

Athlete Log Fronts 2009

Athlete Log Backs

RETURNING ATHLETE RESOURCES:

Returning Athlete Integration Assignments Package

Returning Athlete Log Fronts 2009

Returning Athlete Log Backs

W.E.A. AMMENDMENT FORM

Students complete a Work Education Agreement or a Teacher's Assistant Agreement Form before they go out to their co-op placments for insurance purposes. On this form the student's days and hours of work are indicated. If a student needs to modify these hours, a W.E.A. Ammendment Form must be completed in advance. The form must be signed by the student, parent, supervisor, and the co-op teacher in ADVANCE of the date the change is necessary.

Download a copy of the WEA Ammendment Form