Cadet Cooperative Education Program
Registration for Cadet Co-op credits is now available!
| Co-op Cadet Registration Form |
| UCDSB Cadet Co-op Info and FAQ |
A few key items to pass along
Disclaimer
General Information
Important Information
Frequently Asked Questions
I don’t attend school in the Upper Canada District School Board, can I still register?
Are the credits awarded automatically for completing the course, or is there extra work involved?
How do the credits awarded by UCDSB get reported back to my regular school?
I attend French school, or am in a French Immersion program. Can I earn credits in French?
I have taken other co-op courses, or did Cadet co-op before. Can I still take Cadet co-op this year?
I have to take co-op for a High Skills Major program. Can I use the Cadet co-op opportunity?
What is a Student Information and Eligibility Attestation Form and why do I need it?
Student Information and Eligibility Attestation Form indicating that board-approved documentation has been reviewed to support:
- Although UCDSB runs this program, any cadet who is in high school, has at least one high school credit, and resides in Ontario is eligible to participate, regardless of which school board they belong.
- Report cards are sent from UCDSB to the cadet's school so that credits can be entered on their transcript.
- A co-op teacher from UCDSB will be assigned to each cadet to monitor their progress and assess their participation in the program.
- There is minimal requirement from the corps/ squadron. Mostly limited to: sharing the attached forms with cadets/ parents, signing the registration form to indicate the cadet is active, and providing a copy of an attendance summary from Fortress at the end of the training year to show the cadet's participation in corps/ squadron activities.
- If cadets/ parents have questions, please direct them to: [email protected] -Cadet are highly encouraged to contact their school's guidance counsellor when filling in their registration form to ensure this program is right for their pathway, as well as ensure the linking credit course code is the correct choice for that specific cadet.
- 2 credits is the average that a cadet can earn, however, up to 4 credits are obtainable with cadets that participate frequently in corps/ squadron activities. -The program is only for Gr. 11 and 12 students this year.
Disclaimer
- The Upper Canada District School Board’s role is solely to provide co-operative education credits to those individuals already registered and participating in the Cadet Corp Program. As part of the Cadet Corp Program, cadets may be participating in high-risk activities and do so at their own risk. The Upper Canada District School Board does not make any representations to students regarding the nature and safety of their participation.
General Information
- The Cadet Coop Program is open to all cadets who are currently enrolled at an Ontario Secondary School recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Education and are in grade 11 or 12. A maximum of 4 credits may be earned through Cadet Coop in a student’s high school career. Cadets will still be required to perform to the same standard and to complete the same training, whether or not they are enrolled in the co-op education program. Cadets registered in the Cadet co-op program will be required to complete some preparatory work prior to training, a weekly reflection/journal/logbook or similar assignment while undergoing training and they must submit a short final project summarizing their training experience. Completion of this work remains the cadet’s responsibility, and the expectation is that the work be completed during the cadet’s free time. The Ministry requires that all Co-op credits are linked to a completed course. It is important to speak to your home school guidance counselor to ensure the right course is selected and to attach a transcript to your registration form. Regardless of the language of the cadet training itself, if a cadet submits their assignments in French, the credits(s) awarded will be linked to a French course and will reflect French.
Important Information
- Completed Registration Forms are sent by the home school to: [email protected] (for cadet coop during the school year) or [email protected] (for cadet coop during the summer semester) in a password protected format.
- A linking course must be included on the Registration form (done by the guidance counsellor).
- Please include your email address, as well as a backup parent email address so the teacher can get in touch with you.
- Please provide your proper legal name and your home school name and address so that the report card can be sent to your school in a timely fashion.
- If you wish to drop the co-op course after registration, you MUST speak to your cadet coop teacher AND send an email to [email protected] (for coop during the school year) or [email protected] (for cadet coop during the summer semester). This will ensure the course is dropped and a failing grade will not appear on your transcript.
Frequently Asked Questions
I don’t attend school in the Upper Canada District School Board, can I still register?
- Yes!
Are the credits awarded automatically for completing the course, or is there extra work involved?
- There are some additional assignments that must be completed and submitted to the UCDSB teacher. There are pre-placement activities, such as preparing a resume and cover letter, and researching a career. During the school year, you are expected to track your progress and experiences through a journal, reflections, or similar means (photos and video are also great). This ‘in- placement‘ work greatly assists with the final assignment, which involves creating a short presentation on your summer experience. Full instructions on assignments will be provided to you electronically once you have registered. Please note: most camps do not have computer or internet access for students so be prepared to complete most assignments prior to camp and to handwrite your journal with a pen and paper. Bringing your own device is discouraged due to the possibility of theft. Historically, most cadets report spending between 6 and 15 hours in total on all of these projects.
How do the credits awarded by UCDSB get reported back to my regular school?
- When you register for the co-op program, you provide your 9 digit Ontario Education Number (OEN). When UCDSB enters your results, they will be captured by the province-wide reporting system. UCDSB will mail a copy of your report card to your home school for inclusion in your school record and one to your home address. Your home school will ensure that your final mark and credit (s) are added to your transcript.
I attend French school, or am in a French Immersion program. Can I earn credits in French?
- Yes! If you do your pre-placement work, journaling and final presentation in French, your credit(s) will reflect French, regardless of the language of your summer Cadet training activity.
I have taken other co-op courses, or did Cadet co-op before. Can I still take Cadet co-op this year?
- There is no limit to the number of times you can take the Cadet co-op opportunity. Up to two co-op credits can be used toward satisfying the 18 mandatory credits needed to graduate, but there is no limit to the number of co-op credits that can be used toward the other 12 optional credits required. There may, however, be specific credits you require for admission to a post-secondary program of interest, and there may be limits on the total number of credits you can earn. Ask your school guidance counsellor for help determining if this is a good choice for you.
I have to take co-op for a High Skills Major program. Can I use the Cadet co-op opportunity?
- That will depend on the focus of your High Skills Major program, and which Cadet training activity you are taking. If there is a link between the two, it may be possible. Speak to your guidance counsellor at the time of registration and ask your guidance counsellor to make a note of this on your registration form.
What is a Student Information and Eligibility Attestation Form and why do I need it?
- The Ministry of Education requires that ALL school boards in Ontario must be able to produce certain records and documents if requested by the Ministry for audit purposes. This includes a Student Information and Eligibility Attestation Form.
Student Information and Eligibility Attestation Form indicating that board-approved documentation has been reviewed to support:
- The pupil’s year of entry into Canada (as required in Section E in OnSIS)
- The pupil’s right to attend the school without payment of a fee
- The date of birth and full legal name of the pupil
- The residency of the pupil.
- Please attach a copy of the attestation form that your home school has on file in your OSR (Ontario Student Record) or you can have a staff member at your current home school complete a copy of their attestation form and include it with your registration form. No registration form will be processed without a copy of a current attestation form.
