NLIS 3
April 11, 2005
(Education)
The following was issued today by
Tom Hedderson, Minister of Education. It was also read in the House
of Assembly:
Grade 9 Handbook
Today I am pleased to inform
honourable members of this House about a new Department of Education
resource entitled On Course: A Handbook for Grade 9 Students and
Parents.
This handbook is designed to help students entering high school to
plan a three-year program which will enable them to meet graduation
requirements, and be prepared to pursue their post-secondary
interests.
High school is an entirely different learning experience from the
intermediate grades. Students are given some leeway in choosing a
high school program that best meets their needs and interests. It is
critical, however, that our young people and their parents
understand the importance of careful planning, as students entering
Level I will be making choices that affect their post-secondary
options.
On Course provides essential information on the high school
curriculum, the credit system, new graduation requirements and the
academic expectations that various post-secondary institutions
require of their applicants. It also contains valuable information
on scholarships and entrance requirements for Memorial University
and the public and private college systems. The handbook concludes
with helpful hints on good study habits, how to prepare for a test
and completing homework assignments.
This handbook will prove invaluable for both parents and students.
Careful planning is an important factor contributing to successful
high school years. We encourage students to talk to their parents,
guidance counsellors or teachers, and to make use of this valuable
resource so that they make the right decisions when mapping out
their high school education.
Lastly, I am pleased to provide copies of this new resource to all
members of the honourable House today for them to share with their
children or any other interested party.
2005 04 11
1:55 p.m. |