While working as a high school teacher and the head of student services, Dianne Langlois was approached by the school board to come work as a Dual Credit support teacher at Algonquin College. At first, not knowing much about the program, Langlois actually turned down the position. She says that she has always liked working with students at risk and she is now a very dedicated support teacher and pathway builder for the Dual Credit program.
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Jane McNorgan is the support teacher in the St. Pauls’ Algonquin College Achievement Centre. She was as an English teacher at Sacred Heart High School, then moved into special education and was the inclusion coordinator for a number of years. And just last year has joined on as the Achievement Centre support teacher.
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Once you’ve completed your high school diploma, you are eligible to apply full-time in your program of choice at Algonquin College. Take a look at the huge range of full-time programs available. You can also browse clubs and communities that you can get involved with on campus: https://www.algonquincollege.com/future-students/graduates/
Participating students from Osgoode Township High School and South Carleton High School are enrolled in a college communications course twice a week, in conjunction with their usual English course.
Read some of the profiles from Academic Partnerships on some of the Ottawa high school students who take Dual Credit programs here at Algonquin College. The students get a head start on their college careers by taking credits in a variety of subjects.
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The visit is crucial for students to not only explore campus, but to start talking about making the transition from high school to college life and thinking.
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Academic Partnerships welcomed 76 students, from the Ottawa Carleton District and the Upper Canada District School Boards, to participate in two back-to-back Hospitality Skills Camps on February 21-24.From the camps, 98.5 per cent of students who participated agree that they would recommend the Hospitality Skills Camp to other students.
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Academic Partnerships welcomed 32 students from eight Ottawa-area high schools to the Skilled Trades Exploration Camp on May 18.Students participated in three activities in the manufacturing, automotive and plumbing labs throughout the day. Continue reading
Academic Partnerships welcomed 92 students from four Ottawa-area school boards as part of the Health and Wellness Exploration Camp on May 17.The camp provided Grade 9, 10 and 11 students with the opportunity to explore health and wellness careers and educational programs in Nursing, Allied Health, and other health areas. Continue reading
