Administrative Procedure: 362
SCHOOL COMPLETION (EVERGREEN) CERTIFICATE
Background
All students deserve recognition for their educational accomplishments. The Evergreen Certificate recognizes the accomplishments of school completion for students with special needs or other students who have succeeded in meeting the goals and objectives of their individual educational program.
The District sets criteria for students to receive a Ministry of Education Evergreen Certificate. Some students will receive a Evergreen Certificate instead of a graduation certificate.
Procedures
To be eligible to receive a Ministry of Education issued Evergreen Certificate, students must meet the following criteria:
1. Individual Education Plan
1.1 Completion of the goals and objectives of their Individual Education Plan that includes goals in all of the following areas:
1.1.1 Individualized/Functional Academics.
1.1.2 Life Skills.
1.1.3 Employability Skills.
1.1.4 Transition.
1.1.5 Personal Health.
2. Transition Plan
2.1 Completion of a transition plan modeled on the Ministry defined Transition Plan including:
2.1.1 An outline of options that have been considered for post-secondary and career.
2.1.2 A description of the role of work, leisure, health, family and support networks in building the transition plan.
3. Work Experience/Community Service
3.1 Completion of up to thirty (30) hours of work or volunteer experience.
3.1.1 The experience could be in school, supported work experience in the community or independent work experience.
3.1.2 The experience is to be documented with letters of reference as appropriate.
4. Physical Activity
4.1 Completion of up to eighty (80) hours of physical activity in school, home or community:
4.2 The physical activity may be defined as participation in one (1) or more physical activities which could include physiotherapy, community based activities, Special Olympics, adapted or regular Physical Education courses.
5. Enrollment in Grade 12 in a District school.
Reference: Sections 7, 8, 17, 20, 22, 65, 79, 85 School Act
Procedure 362