1998-1999 Directives - Youth sector

EDUCATION IN THE YOUTH SECTOR:

PRESCHOOL, ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND SECONDARY SCHOOL

1998-99 DIRECTIVES

MINISTÈRE DE L'ÉDUCATION

GENERAL EDUCATION IN THE YOUTH SECTOR

1998-99 DIRECTIVES

MINISTÈRE DE L'ÉDUCATION

Coordination:Direction de la formation générale des jeunes

Translation:Services à la communauté anglophoneDirection de la production en langue anglaise

Changes made to the 1997-98 Directivesare highlighted in grey.

© Gouvernement du QuébecMinistère de l'Éducation, 1998

ISBN: 2-550-32956-2

Legal Deposit—Bibliothèque nationale du Québec, 1998

Approved on 1 May 1998

ROBERT BISAILLONAssistant Deputy MinisterPreschool, Elementary School and Secondary School Education

PAULINE CHAMPOUX-LESAGEDeputy Minister

Effective 1 July 1998

ABBREVIATIONS

ACSE: An Act respecting the Conseil supérieur de l’éducation (R.S.Q., c. C-60)

BSR 1: Basic school regulation for preschool and elementary school educationOrder in Council 73-90, 24 January 1990, Gazette officielle du Québec, 1990, Part 2, page 435

BSR 2: Basic school regulation for secondary school educationOrder in Council 74-90, 24 January 1990, Gazette officielle du Québec, 1990, Part 2, page 440Amended by Order in Council 1636-92, 11 November 1992, Gazette officielle du Québec, 25 November 1992, Part 2, page 4999Amended by Order in Council 586-94, 27 April 1994, Gazette officielle du Québec, 11 May 1994, Part 2, page 1586Amended by Order in Council 514-96, 1 May 1996, Gazette officielle du Québec, 15 May 1996, Part 2, page 2217

EA: Education Act (R.S.Q., c. I-13.3)as amended by Chapter 96 of the Statutes of 1997

PE: An Act respecting private education (R.S.Q., c. E-9.1)as amended by Chapters 87 and 96 of the Statutes of 1997

RPC: Regulation of the Protestant Committee of the Conseil supérieur de l'éducation regardingProtestant moral and religious education as well as the recognition of educational institutionsas ProtestantOrder in Council 967-91, 10 July 1991, Gazette officielle du Québec, 1991, Part 2, page 2879An Act respecting the Conseil supérieur de l'éducation, section 22

RRR: Regulation respecting the recognition of elementary and secondary schools of the public school systemas Catholic and their confessional characterOrder in Council 1857-87, 9 December 1987, Gazette officielle du Québec, 1987, Part 2, page 4300Amended by Order in Council 112-88, 27 January 1988, Gazette officielle du Québec, 10 February 1988, Part 2, page 1179Amended by Order in Council 1579-90, 4 November 1990, Gazette officielle du Québec, 18 November 1990, Part 2, page 2847Amended by Order in Council 85-92, 23 January 1992, Gazette officielle du Québec, 1992, Part 2, page 866Amended by Order in Council 1551-93, 9 November 1993, Gazette officielle du Québec, 1993, Part 2, page 6029

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 PROGRAMS OF STUDY..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Local Programs........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

1.2 Programs Established by the Minister........................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

2 EVALUATION AND CERTIFICATION OF STUDIES......................................................................................................................................................................... 4

2.1 Report Cards at the Secondary Level............................................................................................................................................................................................ 4

2.2 Certification of Secondary Studies................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5

2.3 Examinations Set by the Minister................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6

2.4 Certification in Life Skills and Work Skills Education (Youth Sector) and in On-the-job Training in a Recycling Facility................................................................. 6

3 STUDENT SERVICES......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

4 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

4.1 Preschool Education.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

4.2 Preschool and Elementary Education............................................................................................................................................................................................ 9

4.3 Elementary Education.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9

4.4 Elementary and Secondary Education........................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

4.5 Secondary Education................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

SCHEDULES: Schedule for the August 1998 Examination Session............................................................................................................................................................ 17Schedule for the January 1999 Examination Session............................................................................................................................................................ 18

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PROVISIONS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REFERENCES1. PROGRAMS OF STUDY

1.1 Local Programs

1.1.1 Approval of Local Programs

According to the new provisions of the Education Act, local programs are approvedby the school principal.

Local programs in Catholic or Protestant moral and religious instruction, however,must be submitted to the Catholic or Protestant committee of the Conseil sup�rieurde lÕ�ducation for approval.

The assigning of more than four credits for a local program at the secondary levelmust be authorized by the Minister.

1.1.1 Approval of Local Programs

If no SESAME code is suitable for a local program of up to four credits, the schoolboard must apply to the Minist�re de l'�ducation for a new code, using form 50-2.

The school board must submit the schoolÕs request on form 50-2 and attach a copy ofthe program so that the Minist�re may determine the number of credits to be assignedto the program.

EA, s. 96.15(1)BSR 2, s. 36Administrative Manualfor the Certification ofSecondary SchoolStudies, GeneralEducation, YouthSector (hereinafterreferred to as Admin.Man.) 16-7175 and16-7175AForm 50-2

ACSE, s. 22RPC, s. 3(3)RRR, s. 8.1EA, s. 96.16, par. 2and s. 463, par. 2BSR 2, s. 36Form 50-2

1.1.2 Approval of a Local Program to Replace a Program Established by theMinister

The Minister of Education may authorize, on the conditions she determines, a localprogram to replace a program established by the Minister where a student or categoryof student is unable to take advantage of the programs established by the Minister.

1.1.2 Approval of a Local Program to Replace a Program Established by theMinister

The school board must submit a request for the replacement of a program for theMinisterÕs approval. It must also submit the local program to the Minister forapproval.

EA, s. 222.1, par. 3

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PROVISIONS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REFERENCES

1.2 Programs Established by the Minister

As of 1 July 1998, the following programs for compulsory subjects and electivesubjects are added to the existing list of programs slated for obligatoryimplementation.

EA, s. 461,pars. 1 and 2;s. 463, par. 1

1.2.1 Elementary Education 1.2.1 Elementary Education

1.2.1.1 In French Schools

Compulsory program:

The Enseignement moral et religieux catholique program for Elementary 1 and 2students (32-2108).

Elective program:

The elementary level Anglais, langue seconde, program /(16-2214).


This new Catholic religious and moral instruction program is compulsory forElementary 1 and 2 students. It will be compulsory for Elementary 3 students in1999-2000.

1.2.2 Secondary Education 1.2.2 Secondary Education

1.2.2.1 In French and English Schools

Programmes d'�tudes dÕapplication obligatoire :

Compulsory programs:

- Fran�ais, langue d'enseignement (16-3486), Secondary II;- Math�matique 416 (16-3301-09);- Mathematics 416 (16-3301-09A);- Math�matique 436 (16-3301-21);- Mathematics 436 (16-3301-21A);-Math�matique 514 (16-3301-10) and Math�matique 536 (16-3301-22).


The secondary level Fran�ais, langue d'enseignement, program must be implementedprogressively over five years.

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Compulsory programs:

- Enseignement moral et religieux catholique for students in continuousindividualized paths for learning (32-3163);

- Enseignement moral et religieux catholique, Secondary III (32-3110).


The compulsory Catholic religious and moral instruction program has been adaptedfor students in individualized paths for learning. The school board may offer thisprogram as of the 1998-99 school year.


A modification (Module 7.3) has been made to the History of Qu�bec and Canadaprogram. This modification is optional.


The Secondary IV History of Qu�bec and Canada program is compulsory. Module7.3 of this program has been modified. The modification is optional in all schools asof 1 July 1998.

1.2.2.4 In English Schools

Elective courses:

- Catholic Religious and Moral Instruction, Secondary III (32-3110A);- Mathematics 514 (16-3301-10A) and Mathematics 536 (16-3301-22A).

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1.2.2.5 Experimental Program for the Diversification of Career Options

In the Experimental Program for the Diversification of Career Options in VocationalEducation (Youth Sector), one year of career exploration may be offered to generaleducation students who have finished Secondary III.

For purposes of funding and certification, a maximum of four credits will berecognized for Secondary IV or V.

The program must be developed locally by the schools using the appropriate codesavailable in the SESAME system.

1.2.2.5 Experimental Program for the Diversification of Career Options

The main purpose of this exploration is to allow students to determine theirpreference for or level of interest in vocational education. If offered, this course mustbe part of the block of electives for Secondary IV or V.

For designated schools on the island of Montr�al, career exploration may begin asearly as Secondary I.

EA, ss. 85, 96.15(1),96.16 and 463

2. EVALUATION AND CERTIFICATION OF STUDIES BSR 2, ss. 43 and 44

2.1 Report Cards at the Secondary Level

A result expressed as a percentage must appear at least on the final report card of theyear in Secondary IV and V.

2.2 Certification of Secondary Studies

The application of the certification system provided for in section 69 of the Basicschool regulation for secondary school education is suspended. To obtain aSecondary School Diploma, students must accumulate 54 credits in Secondary IVand V, at least 20 of which must be at the Secondary V level or in vocationaleducation. The following credits are compulsory:

- 6 credits in language of instruction, Secondary V;- 4 credits in second language instruction, Secondary IV or V, for students whose

language of instruction is French;- 4 credits in second language instruction, Secondary V, for students whose

language of instruction is English;- 4 credits in History of Qu�bec and Canada, Secondary IV.

2.2 Certification of Secondary Studies

All courses successfully completed in vocational education are also taken intoconsideration in the granting of a Secondary School Diploma, except for courses inprograms of study leading to semi-skilled occupations (Section 2).

BSR 2, s. 69Order in Council586-94

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2.2.1 Conditions for Admission to a College Program

Since September 1997, in order to be admitted to a college program, a person musthave:

- obtained a Secondary School Diploma (SSD);- successfully completed:

¥ Secondary IV physical sciences;¥ Secondary V second language;¥ Secondary V mathematics or an equivalent Secondary IV mathematics course (068-

436 or 568-436).

Info-sanction no. 195,1996-03-05

College EducationRegulations (R.S.Q., c.C-29, s. 18; 1993,C-25, s. 11),Division II, s. 2

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2.3 Examinations Set by the Minister

2.3.1 Admission to Ministry Examinations

No student may be barred from writing an examination set by the Minister becausehe or she has not attended a sufficient number of classes or because his or her schoolmarks are too low.

BSR 2, s. 71EA, s. 208

2.3.2 Examination Sessions (see the Schedules to these Directives)

The Minist�re holds three examination sessions each year: in August, January andJune.

The dates and times for the compulsory examinations must be strictly observed andonly the Minister may authorize a change to the schedule.

2.4 Certification in Life Skills and Work Skills Education (Youth Sector)and in On-the-job Training in a Recycling Facility

Certification in life skills and work skills education (youth sector) and in on-the-jobtraining in a recycling facility may be awarded jointly by the school board and theMinister to students who have successfully completed the Life Skills and WorkSkills Education (Youth Sector) or the On-the-job Training in a Recycling Facilityprogram.

2.3.2 Examination Sessions

The schedule for the June 1999 examination session will be forwarded to the schoolboards by means of an addendum to these Directives.

2.4 Certification in Life Skills and Work Skills Education (Youth Sector)and in On-the-job Training in a Recycling Facility

School boards that wish to award a certificate in life skills and work skills education(youth sector) to students who have successfully completed the program must requestrecognition of the program by the Minister. (Certificates in on-the-job training in arecycling facility are subject to the same management process.) The school boardmust send its request describing the organization of this learning path to the regionaloffice of the Minist�re in its territory before 31 December of the school year in whichit intends to issue the first certificates.

BSR 2, s. 72Admin. Man.16-7175, 16-7175A

EA, s. 471BSR 2, s. 77(4)

Documents 16-1532and 16-1532AInfo-sanction no. 244,1997-10-28

3. STUDENT SERVICES 3. STUDENT SERVICES

The orientation of the Minist�re de l'�ducation with regard to student services isstipulated in the document School: A Place to Grow, Organizational Framework forStudent Services (28-1795 and 28-1795A). All information documents in this areaproduced by the Minist�re, or in collaboration with the Minist�re, up until 1995 arelisted in Les compl�mentaires. R�pertoire d'ouvrages de r�f�rence pour les servicescompl�mentaires.

EA, s. 224BSR 1, ss. 4-15BSR 2, ss. 3-14Document 19-7007

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4. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 4. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

4.1 Preschool Education 4.1 Preschool Education

4.1.1 Five-year-old Students

Since 1 July 1997, school boards must provide full-time educational services forfive-year- old students.

4.1.1 Five-year-old Students s

Although schooling is still not obligatory for children under six, five-year-olds willhave access to full-time kindergarten classes.

BSR 1, s. 32

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4.1.2 Four-year-old Students Living in Economically Disadvantaged Areas andFour- year-old Students with Handicaps

School boards already offering kindergarten services for four-year-olds mayprogressively offer educational services in school day-care for the remaining half-day.

Any four-year-old student living in an economically disadvantaged area and anyfour-year-old student with a handicap may be exempted from the provisions ofsections 29 and 34 of the Basic school regulation (number of school days and lengthof school day) by the school board, on the following conditions:

(1) In the organization of educational services with parent effectiveness trainingsessions, the school board must ensure that:

- a minimum of 72 half-days, at a rate of 2 half-days per week, are devoted toeducational services;

- a minimum of 4 hours and 42 minutes per week are spent on preschooldevelopmental and cognitive learning activities.

4.1.2 Four-year-old Students Living in Economically Disadvantaged Areas andFour- year-old Students with Handicaps (Parent Participation)

In 1998-99, this provision concerns only designated schools in the metropolitan area.

Developmental activities may be offered to four-year-olds whose parents participatein parent effectiveness training sessions. These sessions are optional and areorganized in cooperation with parents.

EA, s. 447(10)

BSR 1, s. 55,par. 1; ss. 29 and 34;Schedule I

(2) In the organization of kindergarten classes with parent effectiveness trainingsessions, the school board must ensure that:

- a minimum of 144 half-days, at a rate of 4 half-days per week, are devoted toeducational services;

- a minimum of 9 hours and 25 minutes per week are spent on preschooldevelopmental and cognitive learning activities, and 2 hours and 20 minutesper week are devoted to the parent effectiveness training session.

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4.1.3 Students with Moderate to Severe Mental Handicaps

4.1.3.1In French and English Schools

The school board may use the adapted preschool program and the PreschoolEducation program, implemented on a trial basis.

Documents 19-5000and 19-5000A

4.1.4 Gradual Integration

The first two weeks of kindergarten can be used to welcome parents and children andto gradually increase the amount of time the children spend in the classroom. Themodel chosen by the school must be approved by the majority of parents concerned,the teachers and the school administration.

4.2 Preschool and Elementary Education

4.2.1 Students with Visual Impairments

The school board may use the Braille program for students who are functionallyblind.

Document 19-6000

4.3 Elementary Education

4.3.1 Students with Moderate to Severe Mental Handicaps


The school board must use the adapted French, mathematics and social studiesprograms. It may use the trial version of the adapted physical education program.

Documents 19-5002,19-5002A and 12-5038

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4.3.1.2 In English Schools

The school board may use the following programs:

- Language for Life;- Mathematics;- Social Studies.

4.4 Elementary and Secondary Education

4.4.1 In French and English Schools

4.4.1.1 Students with Profound Mental Handicaps and Students with SevereDevelopmental Disorders

To help these students acquire greater autonomy in the various environments inwhich they live, the school board offers them programs designed to help themacquire practical skills and appropriate attitudes in the following areas: cognitiveskills, communication skills, motor skills, social skills, emotional development, lifeskills.

Hearing impaired students are not exempt from the application of section 44 of theBasic school regulation for preschool and elementary school education or of section35 of the Basic school regulation for secondary school education concerning subject-time allocation.

EA, s. 447(10)BSR 1, s. 55, par. 2Schedule IIBSR 2, s. 77(1) and (3)Schedule, nos. 1 and 3

BSR 1, s. 44BSR 2, s. 35

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4.4.2 In French Schools

4.4.2.1 Students Receiving Welcoming or Francization Services

For welcoming classes, the subject-time allocation may be as follows:

- French 65%- Mathematics 20%- Other subjects 15%

EA, s. 447(10)

4.5 Secondary Education

4.5.1 Students Aged 13 to 15 with Moderate to Severe Mental Handicaps

The school board may use the adapted programs with essential transferablecompetencies (PACTE) offered in their trial versions.

BSR 2, s. 77(2)Schedule, no. 2Document 19-5004

4.5.2 Students Aged 16 to 21 with Moderate to Severe Mental HandicapsEA, s. 447(10)BSR 2, ss. 77(2) and35


The school board may use the adapted program D�marche �ducative favorisantl'int�gration sociale (D�FIS) or the program Challenges: An Educational ApproachThat Facilitates Social Integration, implemented on a trial basis.

Documents 19-5001and 19-5001-AP

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4.5.3 Students in Individualized Paths for Learning in Life Skills and WorkSkills Education

The school board must organize its individualized paths for learning in life skills andwork skills education for students at least 16 years of age on 30 Septemberaccording to the subject-time allocation described in the Basic school regulation forsecondary school education or according to the model on the next page.

The school board may exempt a student from the provision respecting the age ofadmission to an individualized path for learning in life skills and work skills for thereasons defined in section 222 of the Education Act and in accordance with theconditions stipulated therein.

EA, s. 447(10)BSR 2, s. 77(4)Schedule, No. 4

EA, s. 222(2)

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Language of Instruction 100 50

Mathematics 100 50

Second Language 50 (x) (x)

Catholic Religious and Moral Instruction, 50 50

Protestant Moral and Religious Education, or

Moral Education

Introduction to the World of Work 50 50 4

Life Skills Education 100 4 100 4

Work Skills Education (3) 200 450

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Other programs prescribed by the Directives,250 (x) 150 (x)

including local programs

TOTAL 900 4 + (x) 900 8 + (x)

Planning Guide16-153016-1530A

Framework16-153216-1532A

Notes :

(1) Minimum number of hours to be allocated to teaching this subject

(2) Students may obtain a certain number (x) of credits if they complete the learning neededto attain the objectives in these secondary school programs.

(3) Work-study is the type of organization selected for work skills education. Students inwork skills education will register for several local programs leading to an Attestation ofSkills. All school boards are authorized to develop and offer these local programs withinan individualized path for learning in life skills and work skills for young people aged 16to 18. These programs should not be confused with Section 2 of the ExperimentalProgram for the Diversification of Career Options in Vocational Education (YouthSector).

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4.5.4 Admission of Students or a Category of Students Who Are Older than theMaximum Age Provided for in Section 1 of the Education Act

Every person referred to in section 79 of the Basic school regulation for secondaryschool education is, as of the first day in the current school year, eligible forsecondary school educational services, provided that he or she is able to satisfy therequirements stipulated in the Basic school regulation for secondary schooleducation for obtaining, in the current school year, a diploma issued by the Minister,the credits required for admission to a vocational education program, or anAttestation of Skills issued by a school board, in the case of individualized paths forlearning.

4.5.4 Admission of Students or a Category of Students Who Are Older than theMaximum Age Provided for in Section 1 of the Education Act

This rule does not apply to a student who exceed the maximum age of admission andwho was enrolled only in the adult sector the preceding year.

Only students who have accumulated more than 50 percent of the credits necessaryto obtain a first attestation or diploma are included in official enrolment statistics forfunding purposes.

EA, s. 447 (8)BSR 2, s. 79

4.5.5 Definitions : Students with Handicaps and Students with Learning orAdjustment Difficulties

The document entitled Interpretation of the Definitions Used to Classify Studentswith Handicaps or Learning or Adjustment Difficulties contains the definitions.

Document 51-5365A

SCHEDULES

Schedules for August 1998 and January 1999 Examination Sessions

SCHEDULE FOR THE AUGUST 1998 EXAMINATION SESSION

EXAMINATIONS IN FRENCH EXAMINATIONS IN ENGLISH3 AUGUST 1998

08:45 - 11:45 Fran�ais, production 132-560d'un discours �crit

13:00 - 15:30 Anglais* Production d'un discours �crit 136-470

Compr�hension d'un discours oral 136-480et d'un discours �crit

3 AUGUST 1998

09:00 - 11:00 English Language Arts (Part I) 630-516

13:00 - 15:30 English Language Arts (Part II) 630-516

4 AUGUST 1998

13:00 - 15:00 Sciences physiques 416 056-416

4 AUGUST 1998

08:45 - 11:45 English Language Arts (Part III) 630-51613:00 - 15:00 Physical Sciences 416 556-416

5 AUGUST 1998



5 AUGUST 1998

08:45 - 10:45 * French Reading 634-57013:30 - 15:30 French Listening 634-580

6 AUGUST 1998

08:45 - 10:45 Histoire du Qu�bec et du Canada 085-414

6 AUGUST 1998

08:45 - 10:45 History of Qu�bec and Canada 585-41413:30 - 15:30 French Writing 634-560

Ê * Educational institutions may administer the Production d'un discours oral (136-470 et 136-570) and French Speaking (634-590) examinations before 3 August 1998.

SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY 1999 EXAMINATION SESSION

EXAMINATIONS IN FRENCH EXAMINATIONS IN ENGLISH10 D�CEMBER 1998

08:45 - 11:45 Fran�ais, production 132-560d'un discours �crit

18 JANUARY 1999



18 JANUARY 1999

09:00 - 11:00 English Language Arts (Part I) 630-51613:00 - 15:30 English Language Arts (Part II) 630-516

19 JANUARY 1999

13:00 - 15:00 Sciences physiques 416 056-416

19 JANUARY 1999

08:45 - 11:45 English Language Arts (Part III) 630-51613:00 - 15:00 Physical Sciences 416 556-416

20 JANUARY 1999



20 JANUARY 1999

08:45 - 11:45 * French Reading 634-57013:30 - 15:30 French Listening 634-580

21 JANUARY 1999

08:45 - 10:45 Histoire du Qu�bec et du Canada 085-414

21 JANUARY 1999

08:45 - 10:45 History of Qu�bec and Canada 585-41413:30 - 15:30 French Writing 634-560

Ê * Educational institutions may administer the Production d'un discours oral (136-470 et 136-570) and French Speaking (634-590) examinations before 18 January 1999.

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