1. Thomas Merton Centre Alternative Learning Program
Secondary Oakville
Secondary Bishop Reding Est. 2015
Secondary Oakville
Elementary St. Benedict Est. 2015
Secondary Oakville
SWAC Mohawk Commencing Feb. 2017
Thomas Merton Centre Alternative Learning Program
Vice Principal B. De Sousa

2. A Partnership between
HCDSB/Mohawk

3. what IS SWAC?
Secondary school courses are taught by secondary school teachers on the college campus
College dual credit courses are taught by college instructors on the college campus
Students are at college 5 days/week during the semester working on secondary school courses and dual credit courses
Students are registered with a college and have access to all learning supports, resources and services

4. Who is the Ideal Candidate?
Disengaged Youth with the Potential to Succeed!
Interested in pursuing a career in the trades
Have had numerous absences
Be in need of career clarification
May have previously dropped out of school
Have fewer credits than average for his/her grade
Be unsure about their pathway beyond high school
OLC
TECH/OYAP
SST

5. Course Offerings and Information
Student will receive:
4 OSSD credits
2 college credits ( Intro to Construction and Trade Calculations delivered by College Instructor)
Students automatically receive 2 OSSD credits by taking college courses.
The other two OSSD courses offered by HCDSB teacher will depend on the needs of the student

6. Application Timelines
Identify students that would benefit from the SWAC program
Application submission between September - November
Intake Interviews to be held at at home school in December
Tour of Mohawk campus for applicants and parents in January
Class begins Semester 2
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7. For More Information Cathy Jenkins jenkinsc@hcdsb.org
Paul Cianciolo
Bryan De Sousa