In order to achieve our Mission Statement the school is divided into four programs:

A) Secondary Studies

B) Work-Oriented Training Path (WOTP)

C) Transition Studies

D) 15+ Program

A) Secondary Studies

Students in this program may be on track to continue their Secondary School education or may have experienced some difficulties in their previous schools and require some remediation in order to catch up on their studies. The classes in this program are slightly larger. The students follow the same courses as in any other school but the teaching approach is far more individualized. These students are formally assessed by their teachers who then develop an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for each student which may or may not include remediation in one or more subjects. The goal is to have each student complete his/her academic year in all subjects, if possible. These students are enrolled 6 periods a day and then leave the school at 3:05 pm.

B) Work-Oriented Training Path (WOTP)

Students in this program have either experienced academic difficulties in their previous schools or have decided that, at least for now, an academic degree is not their main interest. These students are interested in developing work skills and habits which will enable them to seek work after leaving the program. Students initially enter this program through our workshop program which allows them to develop basic manual and technical skills related to woodwork, carpentry and the installation of projects. Values such as punctuality, hard work, teamwork, and following instructions are emphasized. Students entering this program learn their English, Math, and French skills within the wood shop environment. As the students accompany the teacher out of the school to shop for, load and install equipment their behaviour must reflect the seriousness of their purpose. When appropriate, and when available, the student may be placed in a “work stage” placement progressively to assist them in adapting to the real work environment. Mountainview School has developed a close relationship with the Centre Jeunesse Emploi (CJE) NDG as a support for helping our students with job applications and essential work skills. The students are enrolled 5 periods a day with the wood shop teacher and then leave the school at 2:10 pm. Although this program may not lead to a Secondary School Leaving Certificate, students may enroll in a regular academic program in the future. Successful candidates of the WOTP program are awarded a Semi-Skilled Trade Certificate by the the Ministry of Education and Sports (MELS).

C) Transition to Secondary Studies

Students in this program have experienced significant academic difficulties in their previous schools and require intense remediation focused on improving literacy, mathematics and life skills and on broadening their knowledge base. The classes in this program are smaller and highly individualized. The students progress at their individual pace depending on their individual aptitudes and work ethic. These students are initially formally assessed by their teachers who then develop an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for each student. At the end of each term, the IEP is reviewed and the goals are altered if necessary. Students in Transition Studies follow a program consisting of English, Math, French, Art, Science, Social Studies, Music and Physical Education. The goal of this program is to prepare students to successfully transition into either our Secondary Studies or WOTP programs.

D) 15+ Program

Students in this program focus on the regular Secondary 3 core subjects (English, Math and French) and get an introduction to the world of work. The aim of the program is to expose the students to real-world experiences and skills as they advance in the academic pathway. The students are also given courses on Career Exploration and Entrepreneurship, as well as Physical Education and Music. They are required to complete 100 hours of field work (such as visiting trade schools on a student-for-a-day basis) and 50 hours of non-evaluative observatory stage. One of the key goals of this program is to help the students explore their strengths and discover a potential career path in the future.