H.S.B. Middle School
The H.S.B. Middle School is comprised of Secondary Cycle 1, Years 1 and 2 -- a school within a school designed to meet the needs and characteristics of a very diverse and varied school population. Students have a limited number of teachers, allowing teachers and students to really get to know each other.
The cross-curricular subjects, which are part of the M.E.L.S. reform, ensure that learning is connected to every day life.
The H.S.B. Middle School has created an environment where students have a place to feel comfortable, thus aiding in their success.

H.S.B. Senior School
Comprised of Secondary Cycle 2, Years 1, 2 and 3, the H.S.B. Senior School offers a variety of programs including English, Bilingual and International Baccalaureate Program. Enrichment and remediation are offered based on student needs. Tutorials are offered after school for students at risk academically and advanced courses are offered in Cycle 2, Years 2 and 3.
A comprehensive Arts program is available to students at the Secondary Cycle 2, Year 1 and a wide choice of option courses are an integral part of Secondary Cycle 2, Years 2 and 3 program. Our goal is to ensure our students are prepared for their post-secondary choices.

Our Programs
International Baccalaureate Program
The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program focuses on respect for cultures, religions, racial and intellectual diversity to foster a better understanding of others and concerns for international issues. It promotes a holistic perspective to learning and stresses the importance of communication which in turn develops language skills.

Option Études Program
The Option Études Program is aimed at encouraging success by allowing our children to live their passion for sports through their learning over an innovative and stimulating period. Students learn the cultural, social and environmental aspects of each activity in a structured bilingual environment.

The Learning Center
Composed of a small number of students who are assisted in their daily academic and social school programs with the aid of a teacher, an education assistant and a behaviour technician, Learning Center students are integrated into the regular classrooms during homeroom and selected subject periods. The small class size and the inclusive model of integration provides the students with an excellent opportunity for intensive teaching and guidance.

Directions Alternative School
Using alternative methods of instruction, community-based learning, high structure and behaviour modification, Directions attempts to aid learners who, for a myriad of reasons, have lost touch with their own educational path. By redirecting their at-risk behaviours and helping them to face the obstacles in the way of their learning, the atlernative school program increases their likelihood of success. Directions has a comprehensive procedure for entry into the program which includes recommendations from teachers and administrators and interviews with perspective students and their families.

Bilingual Program
The Bilingual Program is designed for the majority of students who have successfully completed the bilingual program in the elementary sector. The Bilingual Program includes French as a Second language course, as well as other subjects taught in French.

Trades
The semi-skilled program is designed for those students who need support to make the transition from High School to the world of work. This one year program offers general studies in English, Math and French but focuses on preparation for the world of work with a significant part of the year on work stage. This program does not lead to a High School diploma.

D.A.R.E. Differentiated Approach Related to Education
This is a course of study for students who are experiencing serious academic delays (2 or more years) where the curriculum is adapted to meet the individual needs of students. Students who succeed in this program may follow the regular course of study in Cycle 2, Year 1 as outlined by the M.E.L.S. Some students may require 3 years to achieve the academic level to be in the regular program.

 

 

01/2010