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CAWTHRA PARK SECONDARY SCHOOL
CO OPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM
SEMESTER II 2008
The student will phone prior to February 20th to arrange the arrival time
that day and to discuss the length of stay that day. If this date is
inconvenient, please arrange an alternative day to sign the WEA. Attached is
a guideline of orientation activities you may wish to review with your co op
student.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20th , 2008. ORIENTATION DAY
Orientation Day, is a day set aside for the student to have the (WEA)Work
Education Agreement signed at the placement and for orientation to the
placement. This form releases you of any Workplace Compensation
responsibility; the student is covered by the Ministry of Education. This
agreement must be signed by all parties and filed with the school and Board
prior to starting the co op placement. The hours shown on the form should
cover all possible working arrangements. The student will generally work 7
hours a day.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25th, 2008. FIRST DAY OF WORK
The first full day for the co operative education program for students to be
at their placements. The student will arrive with a folder containing a log
sheet for each week. The student will fill out the sheet daily with their
hours and skills. Someone at the placement (student supervisor) will sign
the form, weekly. Every 2 weeks, the student will return the logs to the
school for verification of their hours and skills at the placement. The
folder will also contain 3 Performance Appraisal Forms. Dates for students to
return to classes for their school course work are included on page two.
In the unlikely event of an accident on site, there is a pink Workman’s
Compensation Form that should accompany the student to the doctor’s office or
hospital.
FRIDAY, JUNE 6th, 2008.
Last day at co-operative education placement.
EMPLOYER AND STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
It is understood that a student will inform the employer and the school if
they are absent/late from their placement. Attendance expectations should be
similar to employees at the placement. Legitimate illnesses and unavoidable
appointments should be accommodated. However, please ensure that the school
is notified of unexplained or excessive lates or absences.
Please call : 905-274-1271 Ms. J. Cutmore x226 Ms. J. Hamilton x 210
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HOURS AND SCHEDULE
Each placement will determine the hours for their co op student. Generally,
the student should work Monday to Friday one week; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,
Friday the next week. Every other Wednesday the student is at school. The
working hours will vary, but expectations are 7 hours a day, 35 hours a long
week, and 28 hours a short week. Changes in work days and hours are flexible
and negotiable. (ie. Shifts / longer hours / weekends. All hours must be
noted on the Work Education Agreement)
March 5th Wednesday in school
March Break for students is March 10-14th inclusive
March 19th Wednesday in school
Performance Appraisal #1
(in consultation with supervisor)
April 2nd Wednesday in school
Easter Holiday – March 21 – March 24th inclusive
April 16th Wednesday in school
Performance Appraisal #2
April 30th Wednesday in school
May 14th Wednesday in school
May 28th Wednesday in school
CO-OP CAREER FAIR – please plan to attend !
Employer Appreciation Day at Cawthra Park Secondary
School
June 6th Last day of work at student placements
Performance Appraisal #3 due.
June 9th –13th Students in school. Students remain in school to
prepare and present their portfolios and work
exit plans.
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