Dr. K. A. Clark School

Junior Skills

    The Junior Skills Program is a Special Needs classroom designed for students between the ages of 8 and 11 and who have completed the  Grade 3 program. The child must have a full scale IQ score in the average range (90 - 110) and have a learning disability. The child may have behavioural issues associated with the learning disability. However, these issues should not be the primary reason for requesting entrance into the program.
    Students in the Junior Skills Program work toward completion of an individualized program plan which focuses on maintaining and developing reading, writing (including spelling), and mathematics skills. Since a heavy emphasis is placed on these subject areas, other courses such as Science, Social Studies, Health and Family Life are given less attention. Students attend regular Music class and are integrated into a regular, age appropriate, Physical Education class. All students have the opportunity to be integrated into a regular classroom at their grade level should their progress indicate a high possibility of achieving satisfactory achievement levels.
    A student's individualized program plan may also include goals which focus on the development of organizing strategies and time management skills. In addition the enhancement of the student's interpersonal skills may also receive attention.