Transcript Information Evening for Grade 7 & 8 Parents
Welcome to South Carleton High School
Information Session for Grade 8’s
Sheri Eady Jeff Earle Jane Kendall Rhonda Pike Heather Scott Thomas
So what do you know about South Carleton?
Few things to know. . . .
2 semesters each year 4 courses each semester 1 course successfully completed will give you 1 credit 1 credits equals 110 hours of study Early start=Early finish
Time
Period 1 Break Period 2 Break Period 3 Lunch Period 4
Day 1
Art
Class
Math Science Phys. Ed
Schedule
Time
Period 2 Break Period 1 Break Period 4 Lunch Period 3
Day 2
Math
Class
Art Phys. Ed.
Science
MORE THINGS TO KNOW
Graduation Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
30 credits 18 compulsory credits
Graduation Requirements
18 compulsory credits
4 English (1 credit per grade – ENG code) 3 Mathematics 1 French 2 Science 1 Canadian History 1 Canadian Geography 1 Arts (Art, Music, Drama, Dance) 1 Health and Physical Education .5 Career Studies .5 Civics
15
Graduation Requirements
3 special compulsory credits
Group 1
- 1 of English/Français, French as a Second Language or Humanities or a third language or Canadian and World Studies or Guidance and Career Education Social Science and the co-op* or
Group 2
Dance or co-op* or - 1 additional Phys. Ed, Music, Art, Drama, 1 Business/Entrepreneurial Studies or French*
Group 3
- 1 of Grade 11, 12 Science or Technology or co-op* or French*
Graduation Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
30 credits 18 compulsory credits 12 optional credits 40 hours of community service Grade 10 Literacy Test (OSSLT)
MORE THINGS TO KNOW
Levels of Study
Grade 9 & 10: Academic Applied Essentials Open Grade 11 & 12: University University/College College Open Workplace
A Comparison of Levels
Language Based Courses
Academic
70% or higher in the course in grade 8 EQAO scores in grade 6 were level 3 or higher Works independently Self-motivated Conscientious about completing assignments Grade 8 teacher recommends this level.
Applied
Marks in the 60’s for reading and writing EQAO scores in grade 6 were level 2 or below Requires additional assistance and support from teachers and parents.
Difficulty completing homework Gr 8 teacher recommends this level.
A Comparison of Levels
Math Based Courses
Academic
75% or higher in math in grade 8 EQAO scores in grade 6 were level 3 or higher.
Good mastery of all basic math skills. (multiplication, fractions, managing multi-step problems) Strong math vocabulary.
Conscientious about completing homework and studying.
Grade 8 teacher recommends this level.
Applied
Marks lower than 75% in grade 8 EQAO scores in grade 6 were level 2 or below Relies on a calculator or multiplication charts for basic facts Difficulty completing assignments Learns best from a practical hands-on method.
Gr 8 teacher recommends this level.
Changing Levels
It is important for students to start in a level where they can be successful.
It is not fun to fail.
Students will be more successful in a level that best fits their learning style.
Students can change levels.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW
Understanding Course Codes
ENG1D
MFM2P SBI3U PPL4OQ
What are you going to take next year?
Core French Students Phys. Ed. Male Female Business or Tech Arts Music Visual Arts Drama Dance EVEN MORE THINGS TO KNOW
After Grade 9?
Core French Students
Grade 10
English Math History Civics/Careers Science elective elective elective
Grade 11
English Math (group credits?) elective elective elective elective elective
Grade 12
English (group credits?) elective elective elective elective spare or elective spare or elective Remember that many upper year courses have prerequisites that you must pay attention to.
NOT AS IMPORTANT RIGHT NOW, BUT IMPORTANT DOWN THE ROAD
What are you going to take next year?
Immersion Students
Levelled Courses
English Math Geography Science Immersion French
Open
Phys. Ed. Male Female Business Arts Music Visual Arts Drama Dance
Grade 10
English Math History Civics/Careers Science Immersion French elective elective
After Grade 9?
Immersion Students
Grade 11
English Math Immersion French (group credits?) Optional Immersion elective elective elective
Grade 12
English Immersion French (group credits?) elective elective elective spare or elective spare or elective Remember that many upper year courses have prerequisites that you must have in order to take them.
Technology Courses •Auto •Manufacturing •Woodworking •Computer Engineering •Computer Science •Communication Tech CWS and Humanities •Parenting •Politics •World History •Canadian Families •World Religion •World Cultures
Electives
Yearbook Co-op House Construction Writer’s Craft Arts •Music and Band •Guitar •Drama--Creative & Production •Dance •Photography •Visual Arts •Film Studies Phys. Ed. Courses •Healthy and Active Living •Outdoor Education •Fitness •Phys. Ed Leadership •Exercise Science Sciences and Math •Biology •Chemistry •Physics •College Tech •Advanced Functions •Calculus &Vectors MORE THINGS TO KNOW SO YOU CAN PLAN FOR THEM
You Have Lots To Think About!
What is my learning style?
What I do well?
What are my interests?
What might I want to do after High School?
Come Visit Us On February 13
th
You’re Invited
To a Fun Filled Day in August See your friends.
Meet your Link Crew leader.
Get your timetable.
Find your classes.