THE VOCATIONAL PROGRAM
The Norfolk County Agricultural High School (NCAHS) exists to
provide an educational program that prepares individuals for
employment and further education in careers related to the agricultural
sciences.
The educational program offered at NCAHS is designed to provide
clear career pathways that include post-secondary education.
The following program majors are offered:
Diesel and Mechanical Technology
Animal and Marine Science
Plant and Environmental Science
At the end of grade 10, students choose a specific interest
within one of the three program majors. This is an important
decision. Every effort will be made to allow for flexible and
broad-based preparation for future careers.
By offering a challenging, applied academic program and relevant
hands-on vocational-technical training, NCAHS provides opportunities
for students to transfer their knowledge and skills into work
experiences. Through the Cooperative Education Program*, NCAHS
upperclassmen have the opportunity to acquire on-the-job training
and demonstrate work readiness.
NCAHS is committed to offering students Educational experiences
that foster the development of social, emotional and cognitive
skills that provide for critical thinking as well as verbal
and written communication. NCAHS also strives to develop in
students a proper work ethic to ensure employment and/or career
advancement. Both academic and vocational programs encourage
positive attitudes toward learning, community involvement and
social relationships. Students learn to respect and take pride
in good workmanship and to understand that learning is a life-long
process. NCAHS emphasizes the student's individual responsibility
to make the world a better place by being an informed and active
citizen in their community.
* The Cooperative Education Program is explained in detail
on pages 50 of the
Program of Studies.
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