Frank Oke Secondary School's Mission Statement
Frank Oke is a small secondary school dedicated to meeting the individual needs of students with a Mild Intellectual Disability. Our mandate is to provide an exemplary education for students in grades 9-12. Our main goal is to foster a positive personal self-image through well-structured academic and life skills programs so that all our students will become effective, responsible and successful members of society. If you want to learn in a caring,smaller environment, we have the experienced teachers and quality programs to serve you.
For students 17 to 21 years of age who have been assessed with a Developmental Disability, the Haney Centre is a small life-skills based program with experienced and caring staff who provide students with an opportunity to learn skills for independent social and self-supportive living.
Adolescents and Learning
At Frank Oke, we have developed a program based on inclusion and differentiated instruction. Students participate in activities which help them to explore their strengths and interests, as well as gain increased confidence academically, socially and personally.
More Information About Frank Oke Secondary School
Academic Program
We focus on fundamental literacy (reading, writing, speaking), numeracy (math operations & skills, money knowledge), independent living skills (self-advocacy, social skills) and employability skills. Courses are based on the Ontario Ministry of Education overall expectations as tied to student Individual Education Plans and essential skills for the work place.
Arts and Technology
Students' experiences include the following: Visual Arts, Drama, Woodshop, Computers/Assistive Technology, and Hospitality and Culinary services. Our co-curricular activities include an annual talent show with community partners.
Healthy Living
Regardless of a student's abilities or needs, a wide range of activities are provided for all: basketball, floor hockey and volleyball. We participate in Special Olympics tournaments in a variety of sports.
Strategies for Success
Every student is provided with the knowledge, skills and support to achieve success regardless of their individual strengths and needs. Through a variety of in-class and out-of-class supports - modified curriculum, ongoing assessment, small class sizes - students are encouraged to learn new skills that will support them in school and beyond.
Additional Features
- Experiential Learning
- Breakfast Program
- Transportation for most students
- Intramural Sports Program
- Safe Arrival/Departure Program
- Arts, Drama, Annual Showcase
Student Life - Where You Belong
GO TEAM
"I spent four fantastic years at Frank Oke. I never felt more at home. I felt safe, cared for and happy. I was scared before going to Frank Oke. Once there, every student and teacher became my family. Frank Oke prepared me/us for good things. I was in special education classes. I was taught things that really helped me to the point that I achieved high marks and moved out of special education into regular workplace courses." Graduate
Some of our biggest supporters are our students. This is what they have to say...
" Frank Oke is a fun school. It is easy to make friends."
"At Frank Oke, the teachers are the best in the west."
"The best thing about Frank Oke is our activities. You even win trophies."
"At Frank Oke, the teachers are very nice. I like the way the teachers teach. It is not difficult to understand."
WHAT SETS US APART
We empower our students to develop independent living skills and to engage in community participation through classroom lessons and co-curricular programs. Students engage in field trips and community walks to increase their independence and safety. Students have the opportunity to participate in experiential learning (cooperative education) and travel skills.
" My child entered Frank Oke as a sweet, but cautious socially-isolated and shy child. The support and programs at Frank Oke gave her the confidence to try, the joy of success, friends to embrace, an opportunity to be productive and a future. And Frank Oke gave us, her parents, hope. Thank you, Frank Oke!" A past chair of School Council
PARENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
To ensure the success of each student, Frank Oke reaches out to its parents, guardians and community members. Communication with parent/guardians include: phone calls, e-mail, Ministry Reports, Parent-Teacher Interview Nights and Annual IPRC Review meetings. School Council meetings are held to share concerns and to support school initiatives. Parents attend special events including: Community Agency Information Night, Arts events and Graduation. Parents are encouraged to communicate with community agencies as required such as Surrey Place Centre, Griffin Centre, The Association for Community Living and the George Hull Centre.