Mississauga students learn elective courses being cut as Ontario moves to increase class sizes GlobeToronto
Senior students at a high school in Mississauga have learned that a number of courses in the arts, technology and social sciences are being scaled back or cut in the next academic year – providing a first glimpse into the impact of the Doug Ford government’s plans to increase class sizes.
School boards have been scrambling to figure out what courses they can offer with fewer teachers. Many said they have had no choice but to issue layoff notices in recent days, fearing an anticipated decrease in government funding. The Near North District School Board said this week that it will be issuing “redundancy notices” to about half of its high-school teaching staff.
The Peel District School Board acknowledged that the course selection at Cawthra could be further modified depending on the funding announcement. In a note sent to parents on Tuesday night, principal Tyler McLeod wrote that while it remains a priority to offer courses required for postsecondary admission, “Cawthra is no longer in a position to offer students credits beyond those that are required. Cawthra Park will have fewer teachers next year and as a result, many sections have been cut. Every school in Ontario has been impacted by Ministry cutbacks.”“For me, it’s a general feeling of confusion,” she said. “I want to go to university.
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