A magnet program is a specialized program that supports a student’s transition to a specific post-secondary destination (i.e. workplace, apprenticeship, college, university). Each program is designed to meet the needs of a unique group of students.
Students are permitted to transfer to a school outside their school boundary to participate in a magnet program. Students are responsible for providing their own transportation – exceptions include students in the Fast Forward or ESL programs who live more than 3.2 km from the nearest school offering the program.
The following is a list of magnet programs accessible to MacGregor students:
– Students earn a certificate for the successful completion of four French language courses and a minimum of three courses in other subjects taught in French.
- French Immersion: KCI (General Information link; French Immersion program link)
– Students earn a certificate for the successful completion of four French language courses and a minimum of six courses in other subjects taught in French.
– This program is for students who have arrived from countries where the usual means of communication is a language other than English. The program helps students develop the proficiency in English required for success in the secondary school education program.
– Designed to develop students’ literacy and numeracy skills in addition to their learning skills
– Focused on preparing students for the workplace. It helps them develop employability skills necessary to be successful in a work environment. It also provides students with a variety of opportunities for work-related learning experiences including earning industry recognized certificates.
– More hands-on, more practical knowledge/skills rather than theoretical
- Integrated Arts: ECI
– Students may major in a single area or a combination of visual arts, dance, drama, vocal, instrumental or strings music
– Students work towards earning an Arts Endorsement upon graduation by successfully completing eight Arts credits as part of their regular high school diploma
- International Baccalaureate (IB): CHCI
– The IB program is based on international academic standards. It encourages students to pursue their interests, develop skills for the future and inspire global citizenship.
– Students develop critical thinking and independent learning skills to prepare them for university
– It is intended for motivated students who have a curiosity and commitment to learning in and outside the classroom
– Students complete a variety of extracurricular activities and community service to encourage learning through experiences
- Instrumental Strings: WCI
– The Strings Program is focused around the development of a broad range of musical skills, with performance being the main vehicle for learning