• English as Add. Lang.
  • Flexible Education

English as an Additional Language

The EAL (English as an Additional Language) program at the SRSS provides differentiated academic and social support for newcomers to Canada. The program offers three different credit courses that allow students to develop their skills and abilities to communicate effectively in English; EAL11G (listening and speaking), EAL21G (reading and writing), and EAL31G (intro to high school academic content).

Additional supports are provided in a variety of ways by the EAL teacher, peers, classroom teachers and educational assistants. These supports come in a variety of settings that may include (but are not limited to): teacher collaboration, in-class support, bridging classes, short-term, flexible ‘pull-out’ groupings for beginning/survival language or literacy support, homework or tutoring help.

The EAL classroom itself provides additional space for any and all students to spend their unstructured time, bond with one another and form friendships. Regardless of the time period in the EAL room, cultural and linguistic diversity are constantly being celebrated. In fact, at any given time you can hear multiple languages being spoken in the classroom space. The SRSS has become a new home to students from Bolivia, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ethiopia, El Salvador, Germany, India, Israel, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Netherlands, Paraguay, Philippines, Russia, Syria, and Ukraine.

EAL Staff

Flexible Education

Flex Ed courses at SRSS are designed for students in grades 10 to 12 who require greater flexibility in their learning experience and/or learning environment. This program supports individualized education by providing small group instruction in grade-level specific, core subject areas.

Students access the grade-level curriculum as outlined by Manitoba Education. Attendance in Flex is mandatory and students are expected to keep up with their coursework as they would in regular stream courses. Students have more time to complete credits and may have up to two semesters to complete a core course. Students are encouraged to complement their studies by enrolling in courses offered in other areas of the school, such as Vocational Education, Art, Physical Education, and other elective courses.

The Flex program uses many methods of instruction but emphasizes hands-on and experiential learning opportunities where appropriate. Participants also benefit from access to a multidisciplinary team that includes classroom teachers, a guidance counsellor, and a youth support worker, ensuring comprehensive support for their academic and personal growth.

Flex. Ed. Staff