Dual Credits

Dual = 2; if a student successfully passes a Dual Credit course, they will earn BOTH a secondary high school credit AND a college credit by taking the one course in college.

Most participants of the dual credit program are in gr. 12 and are college-capable students who face significant challenges in completing the requirements for graduation - but are committed to graduating. The college courses are often transferable and will apply for credit toward college certificates, diplomas, and degrees, depending on the college program. In every course, students will have an opportunity to gain first-hand experience in college labs, workshops and new environments, and to build their confidence as they transition from high school. The program is FREE to students and includes the cost of tuition and transportation!

Semesters

There are three intakes throughout the school year: fall, winter, and spring (compressed). 

Full semester courses are offered once per week during the day or at night school. Students are excused to attend the course and then return to school to complete the day, or they attend after school hours, depending on the course.

During the spring compressed session, students attend for a full day once per week, for 7-8 weeks, from April to June.

Course options

Basic Baking and Pastry
Basic Cooking Techniques
Criminology
Culture and Cuisine
Developing Leadership
Dynamics of Hospitality
Entrepreneurial Explorations
Fitness and Health Promotion
Hand and Power Tools
Human Rights, Social Justice and Corrections

Ideas and Imagery
Indigenous Peoples of Canada
Introduction to Sociology
Personal Finance

Not all course options are displayed here. Additionally, not all courses are available in every semester.

Transportation

Transportation is provided between the home school and the college campus.

To learn more, visit www.centrallakes.ca or contact Maria Maccarone, SCDSB School-College-Work Initiative Program Coordinator at [email protected] or 705-734-6363, ext. 11234.