Thursday, October 8, 2009

CSS Student Discussion

On Wednesday, October 8th, the Steering Committee met with student representatives to discuss the new school, the old school, what they would like to take with them and what they would leave behind. The student representatives present were
CJ Lindblad
Jess Foote
Shelby Prodeahl
Elia Julian
Steven Burgoyne
Danielle Weber
Jeremy Giesbrecht
Matt Gibson
Ashlyn Tegg
Ben Hooper
Brady Moore
Brad Hoogenraad

These students were asked the following questions with their top 3 answers given below:

What makes CSS unique…If you had to describe your school to someone new to the school, what would you say that separates CSS from other schools?

Top 3 Ideas

  1. We're proud of our history - backlog of image (graduates / councils)
  2. We're open minded and teach each other to be accepting of other people and possibilities
  3. We showcase every student's talent whether it is in music, art, drama, culinary, sports, automotive, etc!

We know that not all students learn in the same way and at the same rate. Some students are hands on learners, some prefer to work in groups, some prefer to work in isolation, some learn better through online experiences allowing for more flexibility in their schedule...we know that schools need to provide for all types of learners and learning styles. What implications does this have for our new CSS?

Top 3 Ideas

  1. Online courses (teacher support offered)
  2. Culinary Arts, Agriculture, Trades, Beautician, AP Courses
  3. Teachers teaching in a variety of ways - Smart Boards, interactive classroom

Building a school to meet the needs of today’s students as well as the needs of students in 2050…What do you think we need to incorporate in the new CSS in order to meet the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s students? (technology, green initiatives, program offerings, services)

Top 3 Ideas

  1. Green roof
  2. LED lighting (energy efficient)
  3. WiFi

At the District Level we have had discussion that not all of our High Schools can offer the same specialty programs. For example, Ace-It Culinary Program – should that be offered at just CSS or should it be offered at all our high schools? What about Level C Welding? Hospitality / Tourism? Beautician Programs???

Top 3 Ideas

  1. Keep Trades but incorporate more computerized/electronic component learning
  2. Engineering Prep Programs
  3. Eco-constructors class

Neighbourhood of Learning Piece – The Ministry will provide the possibility of an additional 15% space to new school if we incorporate the needs of the Community within the school. In order to support our District Aim, what might be included in the NOL space?

Top 3 Ideas

  1. Display room open to public (sell paintings, photography, show CSS history, bring community into school)
  2. Conference room - similar to Kipp Centre
  3. Outdoor stage - school band or pro band!

If you were making recommendations to the Steering Committee overseeing the new school what would be the essentials?

Top 3 Ideas

  1. Balance of classes; academic, arts and trades
  2. Efficiency using large space well, stay green and a place where everyone is comfortable
  3. Greater participation from students within the school and parents to create clubs and a greater amount of school spirit.

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