Ascension of Our Lord Secondary School
Course Code:
Course Name:
Level:
Co-op 40
Navigating the
Workplace
Grade 12 Open
Student Name: ________________________
Textbook #: __________
Course Description:
This course provides students with opportunities to develop the workplace essential skills and work habits required for
success in all types of workplaces. Students will explore occupations and careers of interest through participation in real
workplace experiences (e.g., information interviews, work experiences). They will make plans for continued learning and
work, work with others to design learning experiences, and investigate the resources and support required to make a
smooth transition to their postsecondary destination.
Overall Course Expectations or Strands:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the workplace Essential Skills necessary for success in life, school and work
- Demonstrate effective use of learning and thinking strategies in school and in authentic or simulated workplace
settings
- Demonstrate the ability to research information about learning and work opportunities using print, electronic,
and human resources
- Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of work and of workplace expectations and issues
- Describe and effectively use self-management and teamwork skills and strategies to work positively and
effectively with others in authentic or simulated workplace settings
- Demonstrate an understanding of their interests, strengths and needs, and describe how these influence their
postsecondary education, training, and career plans
Overall Catholic Graduate Expectations:
- illustrate a basic understanding of the saving story of our Christian faith
- listen actively and critically to understand and learn in light of gospel values
- create, adapt, and evaluate new ideas in light of the common good
- demonstrate a confident and positive sense of self and respect for the dignity and welfare of others
- work effectively as an interdependent team member
- relate to family members in a loving, compassionate and respectful manner
- act morally and legally as a person formed in Catholic traditions
Efforts will be made to meet the individual learning needs of students to promote student success
with respect to meeting the expectations of Co-operative Education.
My signature below indicates that I have read the Course Handout, and I am in agreement with its contents.
Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature: _________________________ Date: _______________
Student’s Signature: ________________________________
Date: _______________
Course Content:
Resources:
Pre-Placement - Health & Safety in the Workplace; Employee
& Employer Rights & Responsibilities; Job Search: Resume,
Cover Letter & References; Confidentiality; Unions
Integration - Demonstrate the ability to access related career
information; Demonstrate an understanding of labour
market trends and of the nature of the workplace in the
future; Demonstrate an understanding of the changing role
of men and women at work; Demonstrate an understanding
of issues relating to human rights, discrimination,
harassment and disability; Demonstrate the ability to
produce an effective exit resume.
Placement - As outlined in the PPLP
The course will use a variety of resources which
will be distributed to students during the initial
weeks of the course.
Evaluation Policies
1. Student marks will be determined by evaluating process & product according to 4 categories (see
below).
Evaluation Structure::
Knowledge/Understanding
Application
Communication
Thinking/Inquiry
30%
30%
20%
20%
Term Evaluations = 70% of the final mark. Final Evaluation = 30% of the final mark.
Final Evaluations will include: (itemize; e.g. final exam = 10% & CPT = 20%)
2. Feedback will also be provided for student learning skills. Working independently, teamwork,
organization, work habits/homework, and initiative are assessed apart from student achievement in
the four categories outlined above and will conform to the coding:
E – Excellent
G – Good
S – Satisfactory
N - Needs Improvement
3. Assignments submitted after the due date established by the teacher will receive a penalty in
accord with our Board Assessment & Evaluation Policy Document as outlined in the student agenda.
4. Should a student miss an evaluation due to a legitimate absence, in accord with our Board A&E
Policy Document, the student and teacher will make arrangements to address the missed
evaluation in a timely manner. In the cases of extended vacation or prolonged absence,
consultation with the appropriate administrator is required.
5. In the event that the student does not make up the missed evaluation(s), a zero may be assigned.
If it is determined that the evaluation(s) has/have been missed as a result of a skip/truancy or
has/have been plagiarized, a zero may be assigned.
6. For all other cases of absence and/or missed evaluations (including absence during the final
examination period), please refer to our Board A&E Policy as outlined in the student agenda.
May God bless your efforts this semester!