Co-operative Education is a career-oriented program designed to integrate classroom theory with practical, meaningful experiences in the workplace. The program is open to all senior students, and offers each the opportunity to explore career goals or interests while still in school. Co-op allows students to: relate classroom instructions with the workplace; observe and operate equipment not available at the school; develop job skills; gain practical experience which is essential in today's competitive job market; aquire confidence, self-reliance, appropriate expectations and attitudes in preperation for permanent employment; enhanced opportunities for summerwork and job placement after graduation, and post-secondary education programs more easily.

Co-op courses are offered to students in grade 11, 12, and OAC. Enrolment Co-operative Education courses is subject to timetable limitations and avialability of job placement. Acceptance into the program depends in part upon an interview with the teacher monitor.

Evaluation of each participant is a combined effort of the school monitor and the workplace supervisor. The evaluation is based on the student reliability, initiative and ability to work in a practical situation. The majority of the mark is for on the job performance. The remainder is based on assingments, weekly logs and pre-employment orientation.