Junior Certificate Schools Programme
The content of the courses which JCSP students follow emphasise skills, knowledge and concepts selected from Junior Cycle subject specifications which best explore the aptitudes and abilities of these young peoples’ key skills, knowledge and concepts which are essential for students’ progress in all areas of the curriculum.
The Programme is designed to ensure that these young people can benefit from their time in school and enjoy the experience of improvement and success. It does this by providing a curriculum framework that adopts a student-centred approach to education and in providing students with a programme to meet their individual needs.
Aims
The JCSP attempts to help young people experience success and develop a positive self-image by providing a curriculum and assessment framework suitable to their needs. The programme aims to ensure that students actively participate in their learning, make progress and build on their achievements. The programme also aims to develop students’ literacy, numeracy, communication and group work skills. On completion of the programme, students receive a profile which is an official record of their achievements from the Department of Education.
Students in Finn Valley College, have enjoyed participating in a number of JCSP Initiatives in Music, English, Home Economics, Science and Make a book. At our annual Prize giving students are awarded their Student Profiles.
Co-ordinator: Mr O Donnell