Students requiring courses as prerequisites for post secondary education and those needing their marks upgraded for post secondary education will find a wide range of courses offered. Jobworks is equipped with a science lab and computers with Internet access. Click on the link for full course descriptions.

Jobworks runs on a trimester system.  September to December; January to April; and May to August. Classes are offered mornings, afternoons and evenings in 1st and 2nd trimester, afternoons and evenings in 3rd trimester.

Students who have knowledge and skills from prior learning at school or work may be granted credit for certain courses through Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR). To learn more about the process involved in earning these credits, please contact our counsellors.

Philosophy

Our aim is to provide quality education to help you reach your goals. Returning to school can be a rewarding experience, however at times it can be overwhelming. The teachers and staff at Jobworks are here to help you with both your academic and personal challenges. If at any time you find yourself becoming overwhelmed - talk to us. A solution can usually be found.

Please feel free to contact our counsellor, Louise Evans, with questions or concerns.

General Liability

The Governing Board of Jobworks, its officers, agents or employees assume no liability, expressed or implied, for the result of sickness or accidents involving personal injury to any student, whether in connection with Jobworks instruction program wherever conducted, or incidental to other activities on Jobworks properties or elsewhere.

Student Conduct

Jobworks staff will act with dignity and respect when interacting with students, and will expect that all students will treat each other and staff members with dignity and respect. Students will act in a manner that will contribute to a safe, positive, and constructive learning environment.

Staff will intervene when students use profanity and when students violate any of the policies detailed in this handbook. Unacceptable conduct will be reviewed by the Director who will have the final say regarding consequences for such conduct.

Dress Code

Staff will intervene when clothing worn is considered inappropriate. One warning will be given. Repeated infractions will result in the student being asked to leave class.

Inappropriate clothing includes the following:

Females - low cut tops, short shorts or skirts, ripped jeans/pants, clothing deemed too tight and/or clothing with inappropriate writing on it.

Males - low riding pants, ripped jeans/pants, clothing with inappropriate writing on it.

Shoes must be worn at all times.

Smoking

Smoking is permitted outside the back door or on the sidewalk at the front of the building on Pembina Highway. Smoking is not allowed outside the front door.

Freedom from Violence

All employees and all students, volunteers and visitors within Jobworks have the right to work and learn in an environment supportive of their personal health, safety and well-being.

All employees have the responsibility to take those actions deemed necessary to maintain an environment free from physical violence or verbal abuse or the threat of physical assault.

Teachers and administrators have the authority to maintain order and discipline in the school.

Harassment

Schools are legally obligated to take reasonable steps to provide an environment free from harassment. Harassment is defined as a course of abusive and unwelcome conduct or comments that are directed at an individual because of a group to which they belong or appear to belong. Those who harass others could be subject to a human rights complaint.

Examples of harassment are such things as: racial slurs or name calling, repeated remarks to a female that she should be at home raising her children, objectionable and unwelcome sexual statements, solicitations or advances (by either males or females).

Drugs and Alcohol

Jobworks has a "drug/alcohol free" policy. Any activity: sale, use or distribution of drugs, drug paraphernalia or alcohol is prohibited.

The following procedures will be followed if a student is believed to be using, selling or distributing drugs or alcohol.

1. Personal belongings will be searched by a staff member or administrator with another staff member present. Search can include any or all of the following: backpacks, emptying of pockets, purses, school bags and vehicles.

2. If banned substances are found, police will be called.

3. Student will be asked to leave the school and are not permitted on the property unless they meet first with the Director.

4. Student must meet with the Director before being allowed to return to school. Return to school is at the Director's discretion and may include attendance at a recognized rehabilitation program.

STUDENTS WHO REFUSE TO SUBMIT TO A SEARCH OF THEIR BELONGINGS WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE SCHOOL IMMEDIATELY AND #3 AND #4 ABOVE APPLY.

Students who come to school smelling of alcohol or marijuana will be sent home. Repeated offences will result in withdrawal from classes.

Plagiarism/Cheating

Students who are caught plagiarizing another's work or cheating during tests/exams will be subject to the following:

1^st offence - you get zero on that assignment/test/exam

2^nd offence - you will be withdrawn from your course

Test Writing Procedures

The following are in effect when students are writing a test/quiz/exam in class.

1. I pods, MP3 players and the like are put away. Ear phones are also put away.

2. Cell phones are not answered/used during tests. They should be put away, in a binder, in a purse or backpack or pocket.

3. People do not leave the room during the test. Students need to use the washroom before the test begins.

If test is being written in the computer lab or at the front desk.

1. Staff will take away ipods, cell phones, binders, books, back packs and coats. These will be put in a safe place.

2. If student is expecting an important call, staff member will keep the phone where staff member can answer it. Only If necessary.

3. Students are not allowed to bring any papers into test unless teacher allows (such as formula sheet etc) IF PERMISSION TO USE NOTES OR PAPERS IS NOT WRITTEN ON THE TOP OF THE TEST, THEN NO PAPERS ARE ALLOWED.

4. Students are put in an office or room where staff can check in on them periodically. Blinds on windows or doors are to be left open.

5. Students do not leave the room during the test. Students need to use the washroom before the test begins.

Academic Appeal Policy

Students have the right to appeal an academic decision they feel is not warranted. The following process is to be followed:

1. The student must discuss the decision with the instructor. If the student and the instructor cannot resolve the concern, the student should contact the Assistant Director or the Director to discuss the matter in person.

2. The Assistant Director or Director will meet with the student to discuss the issue.

3. Director's decision on the matter will be the final decision.

Freedom of information and protection of privacy

Jobworks collects personal information directly from students on our registration form. This information is used for admission, registration and other fundamental activities related to attendance in an adult learning centre in Manitoba.

Except for statistical or institutional research projects approved by the school and official school business or other strictly limited exceptions provided within the Act (e.g. to locate next of kin in an emergency), the school will not divulge any information on file to any agency or person without the student's written permission.

Cell Phones

We realize that some people have to be accessible by cell phone or pager. If at all possible, please turn off these devices before class begins. If you must take a call please take it in the hallway where it will not disturb students or staff who are working.

Attendance

Attending all classes is the best way to ensure that you will be successful in your courses. We assume students recognize the importance of attendance, but realize at times you may need to be absent for valid reasons.

If you know in advance that you must miss a class, please notify your teacher. If you are unable to attend a class, please phone the school and leave a message with the receptionist or on the message machine. Please indicate your name, the class you will be missing and the name of your teacher in your message. You can also e-mail your teacher directly from our website www.JobworksSchool.com and clicking on the "Contact Us" section.

Regardless of the reason for the absence, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have caught up on missed work.

Student Progress Reports

Students are given formal reports at mid-term and at the end of the trimester. Teachers record student marks in a program that allows them to produce a student progress report in a very short amount of time. You can request one of these reports from your teacher at any time if you wish to see your progress.

FIRST TRIMESTER - September 8^th, 2010 - December 21^st, 2010

Subject to Change

SECOND TRIMESTER - January 10^th, 2011 - April 20^th, 2011

Subject to Change

THIRD TRIMESTER - May 10^th, 2011 - August 16^th, 2011

Subject to Change

Registration

The registration form can be completed online, but must be printed, signed, dated and returned IN PERSON to Jobworks. We charge a non-refundable registration fee of $40.00 per trimester, which must be paid when you register. We accept cash or Interac. International students with a valid student visa pay $650.⁰⁰ per course.

If you intend to use these courses toward a high school diploma, we will eventually need to see a copy of your most recent high school transcript. You can register without a transcript but it helps in planning your program. A transcript is not required from those who are upgrading for post-secondary.

It is advisable to meet with a counsellor in order to plan your course of studies. Our counsellors are well versed with the admission requirements needed for post-secondary institutions. Please phone (204) 453-8351 to make an appointment or speak with a counsellor.

Registration Form (PDF)

Hours of Operation

Monday to Thursday - 8:30 am to 9:30 pm

Friday - 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Registration for 2nd Trimester begins November 15^th, 2010

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ENGLISH

English 40S

Any one of the following Grade 12 courses can be used as the compulsory credit for the Adult High School Diploma. Students going to university or college may need two English credits. If so, we recommend that you split these courses between semesters rather than take them both in one semester.

PLEASE NOTE: Students attending university or college where they will be expected to write essays should choose English Comprehensive or English Transactional if they are only going to take one English course. English Comprehensive and English Transactional both require a large amount of reading and writing.

See counselor for further details

English 40S Comprehensive Focus

(1 credit) - Grade 12

In this course students write extensively, including paragraphs, essays and other writing forms. There is an emphasis on becoming an analytical thinker and writer. The course focuses equally on fiction (novels, short stories, plays, films, and poems) and on non-fiction (newspaper and magazine articles, documentaries and editorials). This course would be a good choice for students entering the humanities at university.

English 40S Transactional Focus

(1 credit) - Grade 12

In this course students write extensively, including essays, non-fiction articles, editorials and other writing forms. Students will develop the skills that allow them to be analytical thinkers and writers. In English Transactional students do more research than in English Comprehensive and the course focuses mostly on resources that are non-fiction such as newspaper and magazine articles and documentaries. This course would be a good choice for students entering math or science courses at university.

English Language and Technical Communications 40S

(1 credit) - Grade 12

This course will teach the proper techniques for writing business and technical documents. The focus will be on learning technical forms of writing rather than exploring the ideas associated with the writing. There is an emphasis on producing documents with a professional look.  This course would be helpful to students preparing for trades and apprenticeship programs and for jobs in fields such as Engineering, Architecture, Science, Nursing and Industry.

MATHEMATICS

PreCalculus Mathematics 30S

(1 credit) - Grade 11

This Grade 11 math course is a PreCalculus math course. Students wanting preparation for Grade 12 Consumer Math can take the first half of this Pre-Calculus course and they should be ready for Consumer Math 40S.

Students intending to take Consumer Math 40S in 2nd Semester are welcome to stay for the whole PreCalculus 30S course as long as the teacher feels they are handling the material.  The focus in the last three modules is on PreCalculus Math.

Consumer Mathematics 40S

(1 credit) - Grade 12

This course emphasizes consumer applications, problem solving and decision making. Skills from this course will help students understand math encountered in our technological society as well as in one's daily life.

Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S

(1 credit) - Grade 12

Pre-Calculus Math is primarily a high level study of theoretical mathematics with an emphasis on problem solving and mental mathematics. It is designed for students who intend to study calculus and math as a part of post-secondary education.

SCIENCES

Biology 40S

(1 credit) - Grade 12

The major focus of this course is genetics. Topics to be covered include: the study of the transmission of character traits, the mechanisms of heredity and inheritance, the function of DNA and protein synthesis, evolution and an overview of the 5 kingdoms of life.

Chemistry 40S

(1 credit) - Grade 12

The fundamental principles introduced to the student at the Chemistry 40S level include the nature of chemistry, kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acid-base equilibrium, solubility equilibrium, and oxidation-reduction reactions. Course material is presented using a variety of approaches including lectures, demonstrations and experimentation.

Physics 40S

(1 credit) - Grade 12

Physics is the field of science that deals with the understanding of natural phenomena. This course will focus on the concepts and the mathematics used to explain these phenomena with more emphasis placed on the concepts. Topics include Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Atomic and Nuclear Physics and the Wave nature of Light and Sound. The course is designed for students who wish to gain a background in basic Physics or for those students seeking admission to a college or university.

OTHER COURSES

Geography 40S

(1 credit) - Grade 12

World Geography deals with interrelationships between the physical and human environments in our constantly changing world. The following units are included:

Social Studies - World Issues 40S

(1 credit) - Grade 12

The primary intent of this course is to analyze the impact of contemporary issues on the quality of human life in different political, social and economic systems throughout the world.

Psychology 40S

(1 credit) - Grade 12

Psychology is a field that examines human behaviour, specifically looking at why we think, act and feel the way we do. This course will give students an introduction to the field of Psychology. Topics covered will include stages of human development, learning, language acquisition, stress, and psychological disorders.