Student Success Centre
SSC Overview
The Student Success Centre (SSC) is a free online-based universal support available to all students in grades 5-12+. It is comprised of a team of EAs who come ready to support students with Numeracy (Maths & Sciences), Literacy (Humanities, etc.), and Executive Functioning (life skills building) needs. Students can book up to 2 sessions per week (with one or a combination of EAs) at any point throughout the school year.
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SSC EAs assist students with:
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Academic courses - comprehension, higher-level thinking, step-by-step instruction
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Accountability and check-ins to help you stay on track
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Building confidence due to anxiety or insecurity
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Executive functioning - organization and planning, scheduling and goal-setting, time management, breaking down assignments into smaller parts
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Motivation - pinpointing distractions and discussing strategies to kick procrastination to the curb
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Navigating Platforms - Brightspace, Study Forge, Encom, and Google Workspace
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Preparation for Literacy and Numeracy Provincial Assessments
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Skill-building – critical thinking and problem solving, note-taking and essay writing, study and test preparation, communicating and advocating needs.
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To book a session with an SSC EA, you have three options:
- Visit the Book Now page on the SSC webpage.
- Book from Brightspace: The SSC webpage and SSC EA links are listed along the right panel.
In both cases, select the SSC EA you/your child would like to meet with, click on their name, scroll through the calendar and pick a day and time that works for you, and then follow the intake prompts to help the SSC EA prepare for the session. Once the booking has been completed, you/your child will receive an email with the booking information (including a Zoom link).
As the child’s parent or guardian, you can sit in on the session - especially if it’s a Meet & Greet. Alternatively, you can share information about your child and their needs with the SSC EA prior to the session to help them prepare well.
- Talk to a member of your academic team (eg, course specialist, K-9 teacher, academic advisor, case manager or learning support consultant), as they can also help set up a Meet & Greet session with an SSC EA.
Friendly Reminder:
We ask that you kindly follow the 2-session weekly limit and ensure booked sessions are attended. Please notify the SSC EA or use the links at the bottom of an email booking notification/reminder to cancel or reschedule a session that can no longer be attended.
Should your child need further support, we encourage you to contact a member of your child’s academic team (eg, course specialist, K-9 teacher, academic advisor, case manager or learning support consultant) to discuss additional support.
If you have additional questions about the SSC, please reach out to Allison Miles (SSC Manager) or Taryn McPherson (SSC Coordinator).
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For more information, please look at: https://grad.onlineschool.ca/resources/student-success-centre