School Support Services and Resources at BCI
Library
The BCI Library-Learning Commons provides a safe, friendly environment, offering a balanced collection of print and digital resources to meet both curricular and personal interest needs. Through virtual and physical learning partnerships, we provide integrated learning opportunities which are global, connected, social, cross-curricular and interdisciplinary. In partnership with classroom teachers, the teacher-librarian teaches guided inquiry, whereby student learn to define problems, form questions, explore ideas, analyze, synthesize and evaluate information and communicate new understandings. We strive to challenge students to think critically about the information they find, to instill in them a passion for reading and learning, and to equip them with multiple literacy skills for success in life after high school.
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Computer Labs
There are four full labs in teaching areas, three mobile laptop carts that travel to individual classrooms and another full lab in the Library Learning Commons. This lab is used primarily for research and is open to students when not in use by a class. It is also available for student use before and after school and at lunchtime. The labs provide internet access and are equipped with “Smart Filter” to help prevent inappropriate access of information. The labs all provide current Ministry of Education software. In addition to school-provided computers, students are invited to bring their personal laptops which can access wireless connectivity. An up-to date anti-virus program is a necessary pre-requisite. On registration, all students are equipped with password protected access. All students are expected to follow the Computer Use Policies which have been developed by the Grand Erie District School Board and are provided at the start of the new school year. Any failure to do so could result in loss of computer privileges.
Resource Room
The BCI Resource Room is a quiet work space that can be accessed before and after school and at lunch times. A student success/resource teacher is available to help students complete assignments, prepare for tests and catch up on missed work. The teacher can also assist students to learn how to use assistive technology, access audiobooks and to improve essential learning skills including organization, time management, note-taking, writing tests and reading textbooks.
To access this academic resource, parents and students seeking help are welcomed to speak to resource, guidance or classroom teachers.