Inclusive Education

The Inclusive Education Team at Bellerose Composite High School is committed to providing responsible, inclusive programming. Our students are provided with an opportunity to maximize their education within both our school community and the city. Students graduating from our programs will have had every opportunity to reach their greatest level of academic ability, independence in accessing community services, and developing meaningful skill sets.

An inclusive education system is a way of thinking and acting that demonstrates acceptance of, and belonging for, all students, regardless of their backgrounds, needs or abilities. It is founded on the belief that all children can learn and reach their full potential given opportunity, effective teaching and appropriate resources. Inclusive learning is more than just placement of a student--it is about participating, belonging, being engaged in the learning process, and being welcomed and embraced in the classroom.

Bellerose Composite High School offers two strands of student-focused programming to meet each individual student's needs:

1. Gaining Opportunities & Life Skills (GOALS)
2. Knowledge and Employability (K&E)

Our students may participate in one or more strands of programming. Programs may be blended to offer our students a truly individualized experience.

Gaining Opportunities & Life Skills (GOALS)

The GOALS program supports students' individual needs and maximizes their personal strengths. School staff work in partnership with students and their families to ensure that each student has individualized programming that leads to personal growth. Inclusive-minded programming focuses on students being engaged and connected to their school and community. Within the GOALS setting, each student is encouraged to build the skill sets they will need to be prepared for a successful transition into adult life. We focus on three foundational pillars, including academics (literacy and numeracy), engagement and wellness to ensure each student’s program is individualized to their learning needs and identified personal interests. 

Structure

• Academics: literacy and numeracy
• Engagement: emphasizing self-awareness and building relationships
• Personal Management: learning to organize and plan for oneself, using tools for greater independence
• Wellness: guiding choices to ensure a healthy lifestyle
• Work Experience: an introduction to the development of skill sets required for workplace success

The GOALS program also acts as a springboard for returning students (post-grade 12 graduates) to build the skill sets, opportunities and experiences he or she will need to be prepared for a successful transition into adult life.

Structure

• Work experience: staff will assist students in finding an appropriate work placement that will further enhance the student's employable skills
• CTS course experience: students will be assigned to CTS courses in their area of interest

Knowledge and Employability (K&E) Courses

These courses are intended to maximize opportunities for student success and to support high school completion. Students will become well-prepared for employment, further post-secondary studies, engaged citizenship and lifelong learning. More information is available from Alberta Education.

Students participating in this stream can also enter into RAP or Work Experience for further training in preparation for specific employment opportunities, or they can challenge an additional six courses and complete their Alberta high school diploma.