Goals/Philosophy

The Alternate Program at Port Hardy Secondary is meant to provide an alternative educational program for students experiencing difficulty in coping with typical school structures. The program recognizes that students who are enrolled may have social, behavioral and/or emotional challenges. Additionally, they may also have had some academic difficulties. The program endeavors to assist, encourage and support students to take responsibility for their decisions and actions, to develop a positive self-concept and to experience academic success. The ultimate goal of the alternate behavior support program is to return students to the mainstream once their success is assured.

Program Structure

The program is structured to provide all core academic courses at the grade nine and ten levels. Course materials and delivery are adapted from the regular curriculum. At the grade eleven level the program offers the following core courses: Essentials Math 11, Principles of Math 11, Earth Science 11, Social Studies 11 and Communications 11. Course materials and delivery are adapted from the regular curriculum. No grade twelve academic courses are available in the alternate program. All elective courses must be taken in regular classes (with adaptations allowed to meet the needs of individuals). Physical Education and Planning10/CAPP 11/12 courses will be taken in the regular system. Alternate students may take Peer Tutoring 11/12, Learning Strategies 11/12 and Psychology 11 for eight credits of board authorized coursework as part of their graduation requirements.