ACE-IT: Culinary Arts Program provides students the unique opportunity for secondary students to earn graduation credits and industry certification in “Culinary - Cook Level 1 Technical Training”. It enables participating students to acquire the job-ready skills required to enter the industry, or to pursue further training in this area of specialization. There are many opportunities in the hospitality and tourism industry for students. The course provides education and training in the fundamentals of food preparation including safety and sanitation, equipment operation and basic food service skills. Students who complete both the theory and practical components of the program will write the “Professional Cook 1” certification exam. For more information, please visit the our ACE-IT : Culinary Arts Information Page.
 

T.A.L.O.N.S. - The Academy of Learning for Outstanding Notable Students is the only program of its kind in the Coquitlam School District #43, specifically designed for gifted learners in grades 9 to 12, focusing on the Autonomous Learner Model. It addresses the unique needs of gifted learners by offering English 9-10, social studies 9-10, math 9-11, science 9-10, biology 11, chemistry 11, independent directed studies (IDS) 10-12 and philosophy 12  in an enriched, honours, accelerated and telescoped way.  Learners also take outdoor leadership 10 and 11 with the option to take (outdoor) leadership 12 in either grade 11 or 12.   Application to this program is only available for identified gifted learners living in District #43 and currently attending grade 8. An online application package will be e-mailed to eligible grade 8 students in middle schools approximately mid-December 2018. For more information please visit our dedicated  T.A.L.O.N.S Information Page.