Transcript Welcome to Westdale Secondary School

Welcome to
Westdale Secondary School
Special Programs
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French Immersion
Music Strings
Media Arts
International Baccalaureate
Specialist High Skills Major
• Arts and Culture
• Construction
OSSD Requirements
• 30 credits
• 18 Compulsory
• 12 Elective
• 40 hours Community Involvement
• Ontario Secondary School
Literacy Requirement
(OSSLT or OSSLC)
Compulsory Course
Requirements
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4 English (1 at each grade level)
3 Mathematics (1 at senior level)
2 Science
1 French
1 Canadian History
1 Canadian Geography
1 Arts (Visual, Media, Music, Drama)
1 Health and Physical Education
.5 Civics
.5 Career Studies
Compulsory Course
Requirements
• 1 additional credit in English or French as a second language, or
a Native language, or a classical or international language or
social sciences & humanities, or Canadian and world studies or
guidance & career education or cooperative education.
• 1 additional credit in health and physical education or the arts or
business studies or French as a second language or cooperative
education.
1 additonal credit in science (grade 11 or 12) or technological
education, or French as a second language, or computer studies,
or cooperative education.
* Co-op may only count for 2 compulsory credits
Substitutions for Compulsory
Courses
• Principals may replace up to three courses
with courses from the remainder of those
that meet the compulsory credit
requirements
• Substitutions can be made to promote and
enhance student learning or to meet special
needs
Community Involvement
•Promotes community values and reinforces
importance of volunteerism
•A good way to explore career interests
•Minimum of 40 hours completed before
Graduation
•Students hand in their form
once 40 hours are completed
Ontario Secondary School
Literacy Test
• Administered in March of the Grade 10 year
• Based on expectations for language and
communication up to and including Grade 9
• Accommodations, and deferrals may be
appropriate for some students
• Literacy lunches and after school prep classes
available at Westdale
• Grade 12 Literacy course is available for students
who have been eligible to write OSSLT at least
once and have been unsuccessful
Compulsory Credits in Grade 9
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English
Mathematics
Science
Geography
Health and Physical
Education
• French
Course Types
Grade 9 and 10
Enriched Academic Academic
Applied
Locally
Developed
Open
Course Types: Grades 9 & 10
Applied (P)
• Focus on practical applications using familiar, real-life
situations to illustrate ideas; more opportunities for
hands on applications
• e.g.. Demonstrate an understanding of the interdependence of
natural and human systems in Canada’s rural and urban
landscapes.
Academic (D)
• Knowledge and skills developed through theory and
practical applications but EMPHASIS on theory and
abstract thinking as basis for future learning and
problem solving
• e.g.. Analyze the way in which natural systems interact with
human systems and make predictions about the outcomes of
these interactions.
Course Types: Grades 9 & 10
Locally Developed (L)
• emphasize literacy, numeracy and the
acquisition of learning skills.
• special program for students who were not
ready to take Grade 9 Applied or Academic
courses because they are working on modified
or highly accommodated programs at the Grade
8 level and for students who have been placed
in high school.
Course Types: Grades 9 & 10
Enriched Academic (DE)
• Students who are talented in English and
Mathematics. A grade of 85% or higher in
grade 8 is strongly recommended.
• Self-motivated and interested in a challenge
• Course content is presented at a much faster
rate than Academic, to allow time for
enrichment activities beyond the scope of the
curriculum
Course Types: Grades 9 & 10
• Academic PreBacc (DB)
• English, Mathematics and Science courses
intended for students registered in the
International Baccalaureate programme
• Students will be exposed to the IB syllabus,
terminology and standards
Course Types
• Open level courses – An opportunity to
explore an area of interest for all students in
one level
• For example:
• ADA1O1 or PPL1O1
Understanding Course Codes
• ENG1D1, ENG1D1E, ENG1D1B, ENG1P1,
ENG1L1
• Subject Grade Level
Credit Value
• ENG
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D
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1=9
D=academic
DE =enriched
DB=prebacc
P=applied
L=locally dev
O=open
Mixing Course Types
• Students can combine course types
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• A student with strong language skills, but relatively
weaker mathematical skills may choose:
• ENG1D1
• CGC1D1
• FSF1D1
• SNC1P1
• MFM1P1
Mixing Course Types
• A student who is working below grade level
would typically have the following courses:
• ENG1L1
• CGC1P1
• FSF1P1 or possible French substitution
• SNC1L1
• MFM1L1
Choosing Course Types
•Grade 8 teacher recommendation on
option sheet
•Grade 8 marks, report card comments
•Work habits
•Self assessment – match ability with
interests and aptitudes
Switching Course Types
• Changes from Applied to Academic between
Grade 9 and 10 are possible with a teacher
recommendation.
• Transfer course through summer school is
required to go from grade 9 Applied Math to
grade 10 Academic Math
Choose two Optional credits:
Dramatic Arts
Individual and Family Living
Integrated Technologies
Introduction to Information Technology
Introductory Latin (prerequisite for grade 10 Latin)
Music (recommended preparation for grade 10 Music)
Music Strings (recommended preparation for grade 10 Strings)
Visual Arts (recommended preparation for grade 10 Art)
French Immersion
Program
• Immersion certificate requires a total of 10
French Immersion credits, the four Francais
courses required:
FIF1D1I, FIF2D1I, FIF3U1I, FIF4U1I
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• Students must earn 6 additional French
Immersion credits
• There are 14 possible choices
French Immersion Courses
GRADE 9
GRADE 10
GRADE 11
FIF1D1I
FIF2D1I
FIF3U1I
MPM1D1I
SNC1D1I
CGC1D1I
ADA1D1I
MPM2D1I
BDI3C1I
SNC2D1I
HSP3M1I
CHC2D1I
Co-op
AVI2O1I
CHV/GLC2O3I
GRADE 12
FIF4U1I
Co-op
FRENCH EXCHANGE PROGRAM
*AVI2O1I is open to grade 9 students but can only be
taken once in either grade 9 or 10.
High School Format
• 2 Semesters: September to January and
February to June
• 4 courses each semester (first 4 in Semester 1
and remaining 4 in semester 2)
• Examinations and/or culminating activities at
the end of each semester
• 4 classes per day
• Each class is 75 minutes long
How Long Should High School
Take?
• 4 Years
• 8 courses in Grades 9-11 then a minimum of 6
courses in Grade 12
• Limited opportunity to experience “interest”
courses
• Required courses for diploma and post secondary
may fill timetable
How Long Should High School
Take?
• 4.5 - 5 Years
• 8 courses in Grades 9-10 then 6 or 7 courses in each
of the following years
• Opportunity for broad based education including
Arts, Business, Co-op, Social Sciences, Family
Studies, Health and Physical Education, Tech and
Computer courses
• Less stressful approach to studies
• Time to research career and post secondary options
Special Education Services
• Learning Resource room has crosscurricular support from a variety of staff
• Support provided for exceptional and nonexceptional students
• Enrichment opportunities for all interested
students
More Information
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Please visit the Westdale website
http://schools.hwdsb.on.ca/westdale
Grade 9 Information Booklet
HWDSB Common Course Calendar
Pathways to Success
UNLOCK YOUR FUTURE:
www.future1234.ca
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Detailed information on the four pathways:
Apprenticeship
College
University
Work
Keys to Success – Start Now!
• Lay the groundwork now in Grade 8
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Establish regular, nightly homework routines
Meet assignment deadlines
Attend on a daily basis and be on time
Come to school with a positive attitude and
be ready to learn
Factors Contributing to Success
• Student’s timetable reflects their strengths,
interests and needs
• Involvement in extra-curricular activities
• Open communication between home and
school
• Regular daily attendance
• Completing and submitting all assigned
work
• Active parental involvement
Tips for Grade 9 Students
• Remember that pathways are changeable
and flexible. As interests, skills and
aptitudes develop and mature there will be
opportunities to re-chart the pathway.
Tips for Grade 9 Students
• A successful grade 9 year is the most
important goal!
• Statistics show students who do not have a
successful grade 9 year are at risk of leaving
high school without a diploma!
A Sampling of Sports at Westdale
Fall Sports
_____Winter Sports
Spring Sports
Cross country
Boys Basketball
Junior Football
Boys Volleyball
Girls Volleyball
Rowing
Senior Football
Rowing
Boys Baseball
Field Hockey
Indoor Soccer
Girls Slo Pitch
Girls Basketball
Alpine Skiing
Soccer
Girls Touch Football
Badminton
Rugby
Athletic Council
Hockey
Tennis
Indoor Track
Golf
Waterpolo
Track & Field
Cricket
Ultimate Frisbee
Boys Touch Football
Midget Basketball
A Sampling of Activities and Clubs
at Westdale
Coffee House
Math Club
Dangerous Minds Poetry Club
Orchestra
Debating Team
Radio Club
Diversity Show
Science Club
Environmental Club
Sci-Fi Club
Grad Council
Senior Band
Hip Hop Dance Team
Senior Jazz Band
History Club
Students For Political Action
Improv Club
Studio Productions Club
Jazz Quartet
Tea Club
Latin Club
Theatre Westdale
LeRaconteur (Yearbook)
Triune (Student Council)
Orientation Days
• May 11, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
• Dalewood and Glen Brae
• May 13, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
• Ryerson and Norwood Park
• OOC students may attend on either day
Following this presentation:
• Tour the school. WSS Leaders situated in
hallways for directions
• French Immersion presentation –auditorium
• I.B. information - library
• Special Education supports – room 123
• Enrichment Activities information – foyer
• Application packages will be available in the
foyer for students from OOC, private or
catholic elementary schools