At Handsworth Secondary School, the Learning Services Centre is open to students with designated learning disabilities or to students that grade level counsellors bring forward for review. Students are required to bring one or more of their academic subjects. In conjunction, with these academic subjects, students receive tutoring, study skills lessons, and guidance based on their individual needs. Currently, the Learning Centre is worth 4 credits in Grades 10, 11, and 12.
This is a program for students in Grades 8 to 12 who need individual or personalized support with academic learning and improving their organizational and/or study skills. Students’ progress in regular classes may be monitored, and teachers & counsellors are consulted about class adaptations. Students are referred to the LAC program by teachers and counselors through the School Based Resource Team (SBRT) and in consultation with parents.
The Learning Skills Support Centre (LSC) program is designed to provide students with support in academic skills and with support in skills that promote independent living through work experience, recreational activities, and focused practical skills. Students are referred to the LSC program by the elementary school and/or the Handsworth SBRT and in consultation with parents.
The purpose of Choices is to support students with social/emotional and behavioural needs. These students need assistance to recognize, understand and create strategies to overcome challenges that create barriers to learning. They remain within their school community, engaging in academic and social activities that fit their learning needs. They also have the opportunity to connect to teachers, support workers and counsellors who are able to adapt their program without having to refer them to an alternate program. The Choices classroom is a place to facilitate connection and belonging to the school community. The ultimate goal is to have students maintain their educational experience at their regular mainstream high school
