Yes. Counselors are encouraged to support students while completing the online application. In fact, counselors can provide specific information during that time that students may not be aware of. 

Yes. Having an IEP or 504 Plan does not disqualify students. Counselors should provide students with an updated copy so that it can be provided during interview. 

After your student has applied, a TAWS representative will contact you and the student promptly. The TAWS representative will ask detailed questions about the student to determine if they are a good fit. Thereafter, the student and parent will be contacted for a meeting at their home school. This meeting will include student, counselor, parent/guardian, and a TAWS representative. During the meeting, the counselor will provide a copy of their student’s transcript so that needed courses can be identified. Registration forms will also be completed at that time. 

Yes. Counselors will receive an update each week on their student’s progress. The update will be in the form of a progress report. The report will identify current grades, missing assignments, and assignments below 70%. It is important that students are aware that counselors are still involved in their academic careers and will be with them every step of the way.

Absolutely. Students are concurrently enrolled. This means they are able to take advantage of all opportunities as their peers that remain in school.

Enrollment into the program is on a rolling basis. However, counselors help us determine when their student should start the program so as not to interfere with any courses or programming the student may be involved with at the time of enrollment in TAWS.

Indeed! We understand that each student is different and situations change frequently. In some cases, a student may need special programming in order to fit their new situation. TAWS is able to support counselors with providing solutions to schools to best aide their student. 

No. Pearson Connexus does not offer all courses. However, the courses that most seniors need are available. A course catalogue will be provided to each counselor before a meeting is scheduled. The purpose of the initial call from a TAWS representative is to ask questions while identifying courses needed so that we ensure it is available.

Once students have been accepted into the program, an email will be sent to principals and counselors from the Office of Curriculum and Instructional Programs with course codes.