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With the Total Care+ (TCP) program, ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ students are supported to thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. The TCP program is designed to Ìý

• Teach students essential life skills, independent living and learning skillsÌýÌý

• Build strong student and staff social connectionsÌýÌý

• Help students navigate their educational journey with confidence and successÌý

This is achieved through:Ìý

• Group leadership activitiesÌý

• Lunch time, afterschool and evening (residence) workshopsÌýÌý

• Teambuilding eventsÌý

• Other exclusive opportunitiesÌý

Exclusive Support Services for TCP students

As a TCP participant, TCP students benefited from personalized support and programming such as:

One-on-one Guidance: Students met with their Guidance Counsellor for tailored academic advice and check-ins on progress, course and study plan questions, and supplementary application support if needed.Ìý Medical and Wellness: Our Medical and Wellness team prioritized TCP student health with dedicated services and check-in appointment opportunities.Ìý Student Leadership Development Sign-ups and Activities: TCP students gained access to priority club and priority trip sign-up every month, as well as TCP exclusive clubs and trips.Ìý Exclusive Tutoring: Students had access to exclusive TCP tutors who were there to help with academic successÌý Cocoa & CramÌý Students connected with tutors to gain assistance with their midterm and final CCA assessments, all while enjoying some hot chocolate and treats. Students had access to math, science, business, English, and social science tutors who offered additional support.ÌýÌý ÌýÌý

What went on during the Fall semester

Bowling – at the start of the semester, TCP students went bowling at Splitsville in Hamilton. This gave students the opportunity to make new connections and establish friendships in a relaxed environment. It also gave students the opportunity to make age-appropriate friends in the program while creating some friendly competition. Students also got to meet our designated TCP staff who they are able to connect with and ask questions throughout the semester.ÌýÌý ASEP Workshops Ìý This semester we held three workshops for the students to help empower them with practical knowledge and skills. These workshops took place on September 23rd, October 7th, and November 11th in our Ainsliewood and Cedar buildings. Students learned skills to help prepare them for both academic and personal success with the following workshops:Ìý Ìý Medical and Wellness: to help students prioritize their health and well-being, while offering tips and advice for students to use Ìý Effective Communcation: students developed active listening, conflict resolution, peaceful communication, and collaboration skills Ìý Email Etiquette: to help students master professional communicationÌý Dining Etiquette: to sharpen social skills and Canadian dining etiquetteÌý Food Safety: to ensure students understand nutrition and are storing their food correctly to stay safeÌý Supplementary University Applications: to help students understand and navigate the supplementary application process with easeÌý Teamwork & Leadership TrainingÌý Through engaging activities, students developed their teamwork and leadership skills that translate into real-world application. Students learned how to collaborate effectively, while forming lasting connections and friendships in a supportive environment.Ìý McMaster ALTITUDE:Ìý On November 22nd, students and staff walked to the McMaster University campus to participate in a McMaster ALTITUDE Team Building course. These activities encouraged team building while developing leadership skills. Students also left with enhanced problem-solving skills and stronger connections with their peers.Ìý Ìý