Senior Program
Preparing your child for post secondary education is of utmost importance in the Senior classroom. We understand the pressures that children face in the adolescent years. Your child’s individual path is developed and revised as your child grows and matures. Teacher interaction at this level inspires many one on one conversations, encouragement to try new methods and recognition of strengths and learning styles but also the comfort of knowing there is always someone who will always support them and their decisions. Academics at a high level continue to be the primary focus, however, we find this is also a time for providing guidance and direction on social interaction, expectations for high school and reinforcement of strengths and areas of interest for continued study.
Consistent with the moral relationships stressed in the earlier elementary programs, the adolescent can make great cognitive leaps while integrating ideas and values in conjunction with current events, home life, or community activities.
Service programs such as working in retirement homes, assisting in stores, offering help in infant programmes, garden work and listening to younger readers support growing civic responsibility. Mentorships in the workplace that are part of an advancing "going out" give the adolescent a combined vocational and liberal arts curriculum.
The following curriculum areas are offered:
Social sciences, science, and geography:
The student integrates history utilizing themes from earlier studies in natural and cultural history; interdependency, evolution, life cycles, matter and energy, behaviour and culture, mental health, physical health, agriculture, government, manufacturing, communication, world systems and earth preservation - in the context of social responsibility and governance. Primary readings from each historical period are emphasized.
Language arts:
The student develops confidence in self-expression utilizing a variety of mediums. They explore related accounts of historical and philosophical material through literature utilizing components of style, genre, characterization, interpretation and the art of discussion.
Second language and grammar:
The student revisits grammar, conversation, recitation and documentation through the study of Canada's second language and reviews complex sentences and paragraph structure in English.
Mathematics:
The student uses higher-order thinking skills to solve problems in relation to a variety of challenges: practical money transactions to algebraic relationships, exploring in-depth numbers, properties, simple equations, higher measurement, computer calculation and graphics, geometric proofs, and algebraic equations.
Practical management:
The student manages reality-based operations in economic enterprises which can include fund-raisers, travel, volunteerism and service and computer programming.
Fine arts:
The student utilizes a discipline-based arts education plan which promotes individual artistic abilities in many mediums.
Consistent with the moral relationships stressed in the earlier elementary programs, the adolescent can make great cognitive leaps while integrating ideas and values in conjunction with current events, home life, or community activities.
Service programs such as working in retirement homes, assisting in stores, offering help in infant programmes, garden work and listening to younger readers support growing civic responsibility. Mentorships in the workplace that are part of an advancing "going out" give the adolescent a combined vocational and liberal arts curriculum.
The following curriculum areas are offered:
Social sciences, science, and geography:
The student integrates history utilizing themes from earlier studies in natural and cultural history; interdependency, evolution, life cycles, matter and energy, behaviour and culture, mental health, physical health, agriculture, government, manufacturing, communication, world systems and earth preservation - in the context of social responsibility and governance. Primary readings from each historical period are emphasized.
Language arts:
The student develops confidence in self-expression utilizing a variety of mediums. They explore related accounts of historical and philosophical material through literature utilizing components of style, genre, characterization, interpretation and the art of discussion.
Second language and grammar:
The student revisits grammar, conversation, recitation and documentation through the study of Canada's second language and reviews complex sentences and paragraph structure in English.
Mathematics:
The student uses higher-order thinking skills to solve problems in relation to a variety of challenges: practical money transactions to algebraic relationships, exploring in-depth numbers, properties, simple equations, higher measurement, computer calculation and graphics, geometric proofs, and algebraic equations.
Practical management:
The student manages reality-based operations in economic enterprises which can include fund-raisers, travel, volunteerism and service and computer programming.
Fine arts:
The student utilizes a discipline-based arts education plan which promotes individual artistic abilities in many mediums.
Testimonials
"Our daughter continues to soar to new heights as a result of her superb experience at MLCP." ~ Rosemarie K.
"MLCP has been like a family for us these past six years. I am ever grateful for the head start the teachers have provided our children in their development as students and as citizens of the world." ~ Williams family
"Nicola's sage advice and guidance has enabled our child to flourish. Our daughter is more confident, has excelled academically and is happier, as a result of Nicola's expertise and support." ~ Rob & Elizabeth
"MLCP has been like a family for us these past six years. I am ever grateful for the head start the teachers have provided our children in their development as students and as citizens of the world." ~ Williams family
"Nicola's sage advice and guidance has enabled our child to flourish. Our daughter is more confident, has excelled academically and is happier, as a result of Nicola's expertise and support." ~ Rob & Elizabeth