HIGH SCHOOL (GRADES 10-12)
Brockton’s High School curriculum is taught within the framework of the BC Ministry of Education Graduation Program (Grades 10-12) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) organization’s Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP), and Career-Related Programme (CP).
Brockton, in recognition of the uniqueness of each learner and their own goals and aspirations, provides multiple Pathways to Graduation. Each Brockton student, regardless of the path they choose, will have secured the BC Ministry of Education Dogwood Diploma at graduation.
Pathways to Graduation
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROGRAMME
COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT NETWORK
Brockton’s expansive Student Services Department provides various supports including but not limited to: post-secondary, course, and personal counseling; learning resources (for gifted and learning difference needs); social-emotional learning; mental health; and more.
POST-SECONDARY AND CAREER COUNSELING
The high school program at Brockton is focussed on preparing students for post-secondary paths AND life during and beyond those paths. Brockton School works with each graduating senior to determine the best fit for their post-secondary pathway. Starting in Grade 10, students meet individually with Brockton’s Post-Secondary Advisor to explore options for post-secondary life, and determine the course best suited for their chosen direction.
COMMUNITY ACTION AND LEADERSHIP
Service Learning is an important aspect of learning at Brockton School at all stages, and everybody has the opportunity to be a difference maker. High School students at Brockton take on leadership and mentoring roles both in and outside of the classroom, and are encouraged to explore and pursue areas of interest and passion as they delve into their personal and social responsibilities. The Community Action Teams (CATs) are an opportunity for students to engage in service learning in different areas, including Environmental Responsibility, Social Justice, and Health and Wellbeing.
ELECTIVE OFFERINGS AND SPECIALIST TEACHERS
A goal of the high school program at Brockton is to support students to further their solid foundation of core curriculum as well as to engage students at a deeper level in areas of potential passion. In general students take an academic course load (as required by post-secondary institution entry requirements) complemented by engagement in valuable elective programs and lessons for life-long learning.
Portrait of a Graduate
By the time a student graduates from Brockton School, they will exhibit:
Purpose
Appreciate the opportunity and responsibility to live a meaningful life in contribution to a better world
Conscientiousness
Live with awareness (of place, time, self, others) and with integrity as a principled and compassionate individual
Self-Discipline
Manage and direct the pursuit of aspirations, with an appreciation for the necessity of balance and joy in life
Resilience
Have a personal strategy to engage, reflect, recover, persevere, and adapt/pivot; learn from failure as well as success (and recognize the connection between these)
Connection
Prioritize relationships, communication, and connection; honour the privilege and the responsibility of being a part of community; think and act with international-mindedness
Inquisitiveness
Are curious, creative, courageous, industrious, and critical thinkers prepared not only to find the answers, but to ask the questions
Preparedness
Embrace and seek out next steps, continue to learn and grow throughout an ever-evolving life journey
Humility
Are generous with gratitude, respect, and empathy, particularly when challenges and differences are present
