C o - o p e r a t i v e E d u ca t i o n
Student Commitment Agreement
Co‑operative education offers significant opportunities for learning in a workplace/community setting.
The experience will support you with
• developing and applying employability skills
• understanding career pathways and how they
relate to your skills, abilities, interests, and
• understanding the changing workplace and
learning styles
knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for success
Co‑operative education is a highly visible course. Students must recognize how their conduct and commitment
in the community/work placement not only reflects on them, but also impacts co‑operative education, their
school, and school board.
The student must make the following commitment to the school:
• assume responsibility for academic achievement
• keep regular attendance at school; course
outcomes can only be met through attendance and
• become informed about community-based learning
participation
and the outcomes
•
not engage in any objectionable, disruptive, or
• complete all pre-placement requirements
illegal behaviour
• complete required assessments including weekly logs,
• follow the school board’s policy regarding student
journals and portfolios
transportation and the Motor Carrier Act including
• assist in the development and revision of a
not transporting other students in one’s car to or
Co‑operative Education Student Learning Plan
from the placement
• adhere to the school’s Code of Conduct
Community hosts are generous in providing opportunities and offering students their time and expertise.
Community hosts expect students to enter placements with a willingness to learn, strong commitment, and
positive attitude.
The student must make the following commitment to the community host:
• complete the required number of work hours by the
due date
• maintain regular contact with the co‑op teacher
• ensure their part-time employment, if applicable, will
not interfere with the completion of co‑operative
education hours
• comply with teacher directives involving insurance
regulations about operating company equipment
and vehicles
• participate fully in the placement by showing interest,
asking questions, and having a positive attitude
• respect the policies of the placement business/
organization
• conduct yourself as a responsible employee in all aspects
including confidentiality, honesty, and safety
• keep regular attendance at the placement
• notify the employer and teacher in advance if you need
to be absent
• report any injuries that occur during the placement
immediately to your supervisor and teacher
• express concerns related to the placement to
your immediate supervisor and teacher
Signatures
I have read the above and fully understand the commitment required of me. I also understand that if I
…… fail or withdraw from the co‑op course, the course
cannot be repeated without going through a new
application process
Student:
…… am removed from a work placement due to
non‑compliance with the commitment agreement,
improper conduct, or breach of the school Code of
Conduct, I may not be eligible to receive credit for
the course
Date:
…… I have read this form and discussed with my son or daughter the commitment required for success in co‑operative
education and consent to him or her participating in the program.
Parent/Guardian:
Date:
Copy 1: Community Host Copy 2: Co-op File Copy 3: Parent/Guardian
Co-operative Education Student Commitment Agreement
22-11-2013
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