Who do we support?:
STUDENTS
In need of Academic Support
In need of Transition Support
STAFF
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Provide staff with suggestions/strategies for credit rescue
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Provide organizational and instructional strategies
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In class support (ie. ELL lesson assistance)
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Assessment and Evaluation Design
(ie. built in check points on assignments or ELL friendly)
Other ways we provide assistance:
Credit Rescue Days (a school wide approach to success)
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Designated days where all students “catch up” and get extra support with class work
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Facilitated by subject teachers
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No new learning is happening
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Moratorium on evaluations (ie. tests and quizzes)
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The entire day is dedicated to supporting students who are struggling or falling behind
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Occurs during regular class time
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Please check the school agenda/calendar for scheduled Credit Rescue Days
Course Based Support
GLS1O1 and GLS1O4 (Learning Strategies Course)
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Students need to be recommended by a teacher, Guidance Counsellor or Student Success Team Member to take this course.
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Designed for Students who may need ongoing intensive support
RCR1O1 (Credit Recovery)
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An opportunity to recover grade 9 and 10 credits
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Students must be recommended by the Credit Recovery Team to take this course
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Students in RCR are typically recovering at least 2 courses
Tips for Success!
Contact Us!
Ms. Barratt (student success teacher) catherine.barratt@tdsb.on.ca
Mr. Bowring (student success teacher) jeff.bowring@tdsb.on.ca
Ms. Villamin-Arenas (ACL Student Success) abigail.villamin-arenas@tdsb.on.ca