SUMMER SCHOOL

• Pearson Adult and Career Center (PACC)

  • Registration will begin the first week of June 2010.

  • Go directly to PACC to register: 8300 George Street, LaSalle (Bus 112)

  • Documents to bring: Original birth certificate, latest transcript/Report card, $60 non- refundable registration fee.

  • You must be 16 years of old and must not be planning to return to the youth sector.

  • Questions? Call PACC at (514)798-5588.

• LBPSB Youth Sector Summer School at LCCHS (940 9th avenue, LaSalle)

  • All necessary info regarding the 2010 Summer Program is available click here. Click on Summer program 2010

  • When? July 5th-August 6th, 2010. Each course will be for a duration of 2 hours daily from July 5th to July 30th, 2010.

  • 3 time blocks, depending on the number of registrants (8:30AM – 10:20AM, and/or 10:30AM-12:20PM and/or 12:35PM-2:20PM)

  • Registration:

    • June 29th & June 30th, 2010 from 8:30AM-12:30PM.

    • Late registration: July 6th, 2010 (Subject to available spaces)

  • Classes available:

    • English Sec.1-4

    • French Sec1-4

    • Math Sec1-3, Sec.4 (CST, T&S, SN), *Math Bridge Sec.4 CST to Sec.5 T&S (564-406), Sec.5 (CST, T&S, SN)

    • Science & Technology Sec.2-4, *Sec.4 Bridge Options (558-402/558-404)

    • History & Citizenship Sec.3-4 (English & French)

  • Supplemental Exams (Sec.4&5)

    • With the exception of Sec.5 English, French, Physics and Chemistry, students MUST be registered in the 4-week Summer Program to be eligible to write a Supplemental exam with the LBPSB.

    • The MELS Achievement Record is necessary at registration for a supplemental exam. Registration will take place at either of the centres on July 26th, 27th, or 28th from 8:30AM-12:30PM. All supplemental exams will be written in the week of August 2nd through 6th, 2010.

  • Inquiries after June 14th, 2010: (514) 457-5270.

  • Mark Reporting Process:

    • Any student wishing to hear an unofficial grade 11 mark can call the main summer school centre at (514) 457-5270 on August 11th or later.

    • MELS will send an official transcript of your marks to you by the 4th week of August.

    • If you need an unofficial written confirmation of marks, you can call the main summer school centre after August 14th. This letter can either be faxed or picked up by you with a day’s notice.

•  Online Summer School with LEARN Quebec

  • Courses available:

    • Sec.4 Math –Science (565-406)

    • Sec.4 Math Bridge (CST to TS) (564-406) *No formal exam for this course)

    • Sec.4 Science & Technology (555-404)

    • Sec.4 History & Citizenship (587-404)

  • Registration will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.

  • Complete the online registration before June 26, 2010 here.

  • LEARN usernames and passwords are required for registration. See Miss Sylvain in A-202 if you do not have yours!

  • Cost: $180 plus tax

  • The course will be offered online at www.learnquebec.ca

  • Students will need access to a computer with reliable internet access and a headset for daily classes.

  • All textbooks must be obtained from student’s school –LEARN does not supply textbooks. Workbooks may be required.

  • Classes run from July 5th – July 30th inclusive.

  • Classes will run daily, Monday to Friday, for 4 weeks.

  • Please consult LBPSB or LCCHS directly (940 9th avenue, Lasalle) to register for the August exam.

•  DAWSON COLLEGE Summer Prep (Rattrapage) School

  • Students admitted on condition for Fall 2010 will be mailed a Timetable with an appointment for June 23.

•  VANIER COLLEGE Summer Prep (Rattrapage) School

  • See Important Dates link

CONTINUING EDUCATION (Evening CEGEP-level classes)

For students who have their high school diploma but need to upgrade their academic record to improve their chances of admission to a daytime CEGEP program.

•  DAWSON COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION

  • For detailed info go to the school website and click on How to Apply Student Information Form

  • Instruction Sheet

  • Information Session for new Continuing Ed. students registering for the Fall 2010: Tuesday, June 15, 5:30PM, Room 4C.1. Topics will include:

    • How to register in Continuing Education

    • How to choose your courses

    • Services available to students

    • Tips for success in CEGEP

  • Students must submit their completed Student Information Sheet in the Continuing Education Office, room 2H.1 between BEFORE mid-July. Students MUST also bring their MELS Relevé de Notes (transcript) if they already have it and their ORIGINAL birth certificate. Students not born in Qc must bring other documents (See the INSTRUCTIONS sheet). If you do not have your transcript when you drop off your Student Info Sheet, you will be asked to submit it when you do.

    
    The Continuing Education office is open Monday to Thursday from 8:30AM to 6:45 PM and Friday from 8:30AM to 4:15PM.

    
    If you plan on registering for an English or French class, you will need to write the placement tests. You may write your French and/or English placement tests the day you hand-in your Student Info Sheet. Make sure to arrive at least 1 hour before the office closing time in order to do so.

    
    No fees are due until students have registered for classes.
     

   

• VANIER COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION

  • All the application info is available on the Continuing Education section of the school’s website under New Students.

ADULT EDUCATION

• If you turned 16 years old before July 1, 2009 and you are missing credits to graduate, call PACC at 514-798-5588 before June 10th, 2010 to register for a 2-day seminar which will give you 1 credit and then allow you to graduate under the old (easier) regime which does not include math, science or history as pre-requisites.

CEGEP/COLLEGE INFORMATION

• Grade 11 Guidance Info Sheet - Winter 2010

• CEGEP Prerequisites for Fall 2010

EVENTS

Shad Valley – Drive. Stretch. Dream. (www.shad.ca)

Are you an IB student? The Shad Valley program is a perfect extension of the IB diploma program experience. Click here to review the details on how Shad fulfils the Creativity aspect of CAS, and how participating at Shad sets the stage for an effective Theory of Knowledge project and Extended Essay. 

Register to become a Student-for-a-Day at Lasalle College, please click here.

Conseil Jeunesse de Montreal

The city of Montréal created the Conseil Jeunesse de Montréal to take into account the concerns of young Montrealers (12 to 30 years old) and include them in the decision-making process involving youth issues.

For more info please click here.

Interior Design and Display Program at W.I.C.C.

• Want to learn more about The West Island Career Center’s Interior Design and Display program? A one hour student for a day opportunity awaits you.
• Possible dates:

• May 19^th, 10AM
• June 16^th, 10AM

• Students who want to participate should email Mr. Tom Conti tconti@lbpsb.qc.ca with the following information.

• Full name
• School and grade level
• Telephone number
• Date you would like to visit

École des Métiers de la Construction

Don’t miss the EMCM information sessions to learn all about their trade programs:

• Every 1^st Monday of the month (in English) at 3:30PM
• Every Wednesday at 8:30PM (in French)
• Every Thursday at 4:30PM (in French)

S.O.S. LEARN IS BACK! (Student Online Support)

Did you know that LEARN provides FREE ONLINE TUTORING 4 nights per week with subject specialists?

All you need is a LEARN user name and password and an internet connection.

Tutoring is available starting October 19th.

Available subjects:

• Math grades 7-11 (all math levels)

• English grades 7-11

• French grades 7-11

• History and Citizenship

• Science and Technology

• Chemistry

• Physics

It's easy to register!

• See Miss Sylvain in guidance for your username and password

• go to www.learnquebec.ca

• enter username and password

• click on GO Tutorial Registration, complete and submit the form

• after LEARN receives the registration, you will receive information via email about how to access the service.

Contact helpdesk@learnquebec.ca or 1-877-6060 with any problems.
 

 
ENCOUNTERS with CANADA (EWC)

Spend a week with Encounters with Canada - Canada's largest youth forum! Every week of the school year, 120 to138 teens from across Canada (ages 14-17) go to Ottawa, where they discover their country through each other, learn about Canadian institutions, meet famous and accomplished Canadians, explore exciting career options, develop their civic leadership skills and live an extraordinary bilingual experience.

To participate in the Encounters with Canada program, you must:

• be 14 to 17 years of age when you take part

• be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant

• be enrolled in an educational institution recognized by the Ministry of Education in your province or territory

• obtain authorization from a parent or guardian

• obtain a recommendation from your school (See Miss Sylvain in guidance)

For MORE INFORMATION or to REGISTER, check out their website.

DO YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY LEARNING?

Whether you are a weak reader, have difficulty with math, are getting poor grades, or have been labelled as dyslexic, learning disabled or ADHD, STRATEGIC LEARNING CENTRE can help you.

Check out their website at www.strategiclearning.ca or call 514-631-945 for a FREE consultation.
 

EMPOWER YOURSELF WITH THE RESOURCES THAT WILL HELP YOU AVOID ABUSE AND ASSAULT

The White Tiger’s Girl Conference is a special violence against women conference specifically designed to meet the needs of girls ages 15 to 19.

Check out their website for more info.

STILL NOT SURE WHAT YOU WANT TO DO?

What am I going to do with my life? What are my career options?

These are big questions. Curiously, some people seem to know exactly what they want to do with their lives. They choose the “right” education path and when they graduate, they go straight to the “right” job. Perhaps you know students like this: focused, motivated and confident that they are in the “right” program for them. The truth is that most students aren’t that certain about what their educational or professional future looks like. So it’s fairly common to have questions like the ones above...the ones that count! If you want to generate some answers to these big questions, visit careercruising.com (username: Beurling / Password: Academy) save your results, and then make an appointment to see me in Guidance!

EXPLORE THESE WEBSITES!   

• Cadets Canada

• CanadianCareers.com

• Careers in Justice

• Career Navigator and Quizzes

• ClickVoc - Vocational Training on the Island of Montreal

• Heading for Success.com - Careers of the Future

• Inforoute FPT - Vocational and Technical Training in Quebec

• Labour Market Information

• LEARN Quebec

• LiveCareer - Free Career Testing

• Pathways to Success

• Volunteer Opportunities

• Youth Employment Services (YES)

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

• Zonta Club of Montreal –Awards for Young Women

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: JANUARY 31, 2010

If you are a grade 10 or 11 female student who has made contributions to the service of others in your community, then this award is for you!

Young Women in Public Affairs Award ($200)

• Encourages young women to pursue careers in government, public policy and community organizations.

• Go to www.zontadistrict2.org and at the top, click on Committees, scroll down and click on YWPA, and then scroll down to How to Apply.

• The club winner goes to the District level ($1000) and the District winner goes to International ($3000)

Jean M. Coon Humanitarian Award ($200)

• Offered to young women who are committed to community service in their various towns and cities.

• It is presented to a grade 10 or grade 11 student who has made contributions to the service of others in the community.

• Go to www.zontadistrict2.org and at the top, click on Downloads, then click on Committees, then click on the Jean M. Coon site.

• The Mathieu Da Costa Challenge (www.mathieudacosta.gc.ca)

CONTEST DEADLINE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2010.

Enter the 2009–2010 Mathieu Da Costa Challenge by sending your best piece of writing or artwork! Winners will be honoured at the awards ceremony in Ottawa in April 2010. Get more details about the contest and check out last year’s winners!

 

• EXPLORE: Live the Canadian Experience

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2010

 

5-Week French Language Bursary Program

For more info, visit www.explore.ca

or call 1-877-866-4242

 

• GARFIELD WESTON AWARD: DEADLINE March 23, 2010.
  
  Are you passionate about your chosen field of study? Curious, courageous, and willing to try new things? Community-minded and truly interested in becoming involved and making a difference in society? Then this award may be for you!
  
  Eligibility Criteria:

  • be entering a 3-year technical CEGEP program in the fall 2010 (university transfer programs, post-graduate, and pre-university DEC studies are not eligible)

  • have a minimum average of 75%

  Find out more: http://www.garfieldwestonawards.ca
   

   

• StudentAwards.com

• Top 20 Under 20™

Open to all young Canadians under the age of 20 - regardless of race, gender and/or religious affiliations. The only requirement is that your leadership and innovation has led to the betterment of your school, community, province and/or country.

Full Eligibility Requirements

STUDENT RESOURCES

Head and Hands – Integrated Youth Services  www.headandhands.ca

Their mission is to work with youth to promote their physical and mental well being.

SACOMSS – Sexual Assault Centre of McGill Students’ Society www.sacomss.org

All services are provided free of charge!

Portage – Freedom from Addiction  www.portage.ca

If you need help, or if a family member or a friend needs help, Portage offers the required support for users to overcome their addiction.

Pavillon Fosters - Rehabilitation Services  www.pavillonfoster.org

Pavillon Foster is a rehabilitation centre that has been providing addiction rehabilitation services since 1964. Services are free of charge and delivered in English at all of our locations on the Island of Montreal and in the Montérégie. We offer a wide range of outpatient and inpatient programs tailored to fit the individual needs of our clients.

Hope this info helps!

Miss Sylvain