Transcript Welcome to High School
Welcome to Emily Carr Secondary School
We look forward to your arrival in
Grade 9
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Tuesday, September 4, 2012
E xcellence with C haracter S uccess with S upport
Today’s Agenda
Diploma Requirements Pathways and Course Types Package Contents Online Course Selection Demonstration Ask Us a Question Co-instructional Activities Dates to Remember
Diploma Requirements O.S.S.D.
18 Compulsory Credits
+ +
12 Optional Credits = 30 Total Credits (110 hours each) + Successful Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)
+
40 Hours of Volunteer Community Involvement
15 Compulsory Single Credits
4 credits in English (1 credit per grade) 1 credit in French as a second language 3 credits in Mathematics (at least 1 in grade 11 / 12) 2 credits in Science 1 credit in Canadian History 1 credit in Canadian Geography 1 credit in the Arts (Music, Art, or Drama) 1 credit in Health and Physical Education 1/2 credit in Civics & 1/2 credit in Career Studies Plus…..
G1 G2 G3
3 Compulsory Group Credits
One additional credit in English, or French as a second language, or a Native language, or a Classical or an International language, or a Social Science, or Canadian and World Studies, or Guidance and Career Education (including Learning Strategies), or Cooperative Education One additional credit in Health and Physical Education, or Business Studies, or the Arts (Music, Art, or Drama) or French as a second language, or Cooperative Education One additional credit in Science ( Education ( grades 9-12 grade 11 or 12 ) or Computer Studies (grades 10-12) or Technological ) or French as a second language, or Cooperative Education
A Minimum of 12 Optional Credits
Optional credits (a.k.a. Electives) build your program destination.
allow you to custom educational depending on your chosen
The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test OSSLT
A diploma requirement grade 10 Retake if not successful sessions in grades 9 and 10 OSSLC in grade 12 if necessary
Community Involvement
A diploma requirement “ Helping others enhances the self-image of students and fosters a greater sense of belonging. Experiences in the community may also influence career choices.” “(Parents) …should not act as formal community activity sponsors for their own children.” Complete a minimum of 40 hours before graduation to be completed outside normal instructional hours after June 2012.
See the Guidance link of the ECSS website for details and form to be completed.
You may choose from four types of Courses in Grades 9 & 10
Open
Essential
Applied
Academic
Open type courses
Offered at all grade levels Not specific to any particular post-secondary destination Include curriculum expectations suitable to all students Can be used to meet compulsory or optional requirements
Essential-Type Courses
a.k.a.
Locally Developed Courses
Intended for students entering grade 9, who have not yet completed the grade 8 expectations Available in English, Mathematics and Science Can be used to meet up to 6 compulsory requirements
Applied type courses
Academic type courses Available in English, French, Geography, History, Mathematics, and Science Intended for students who completing their grade 8 expectations with some assistance Fewer abstract ideas than in Academic Slower pace in some parts Less in-depth coverage in other areas A more practical, hands-on approach
Academic type courses
Similar learning and assessment activities as Applied type courses Available in English, French, Geography, History, Mathematics, and Science Intended for students who complete their grade 8 expectations quickly and with little or no difficulty More abstract ideas than in Applied Faster paced in some parts More in-depth coverage in other areas Both practical and theoretical applications
Applied Academic Crossover from 9 to 10
Grade 9 Grade 10 Academic Applied Applied Academic Crossover from one type to the other in
English, French, or Science
Math is Different
Crossing over from applied to academic in Math is not necessary because both pathways may lead to the most intense grade 12 university Calculus and Vectors if you wish.
The only difference is that the academic pathway is shorter by one course.
Five popular Math pathways
Academic Pathway
Grade 9 academic Grade 10 academic Grade 11 functions (U) Grade 12 advanced functions (U) Grade 12 calculus and vectors (U)
Applied Pathway
Grade 9 applied Grade 10 applied Grade 11 functions and applications (M) Grade 12 math for technology (C)
Applied Pathway
Grade 9 applied Grade 10 applied Grade 11 functions and applications (M) Grade 12 data management (U)
Applied Pathway
Grade 9 applied Grade 10 applied Grade 11 foundations for college math (C) Grade 12 foundations for college math (C) Grade 12 advanced functions (U) Grade 12 calculus and vectors (U)
Essentials Pathway
Grade 9 essential Grade 10 essential Grade 11 Workplace (E) Grade 12 Workplace (E)
Choose from these Open courses
Visual Arts Photography Drama Instrumental Winds Repertoire Band Vocal Stage Band Repertoire Information Technology in Business
Intro to Business Learning Strategies Travel and Tourism Philosophy: The Big Question Healthy and Active Living (Phys. Ed.) Personal and Fitness Activities Exploring Aboriginal Culture (this is an Art credit)
Other Open Courses to choose from
Outdoor Education Individual and Family Living Food and Nutrition Fashion and Creative Expression Parenting Computer Engineering Media Studies Drama Production Hairstyling and Aesthetics
Exploring Technologies Technological Design Communications Technology Construction Tech Computer Programming Cooperative Education The Fashion Industry Hollywood and History Exploring Computer Technology Music Theatre
Post-Secondary Pathways
Apprenticeship & Skilled Trade Training College Community Living Employment Travel University Volunteering
Your Course Selection Package Includes:
YRDSB Regional Course Directory
YRDSB Registration Form
Invitation to Grade 8 Parent Information Night
Immunization Information !
Checklist of “Things to Remember”
Letter re: Transfer Requests
Instructions for Online Course Selection
Checklist of Diploma Requirements
How do I select my courses?
Start by going online www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca
Follow the instructions provided in your package
To Access Online Course Selection:
www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca
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Do you want to know more?
Ask us about…..
Co-instructional Activities Workload and Homework Due Dates and Deadlines Extra Help Lunch Hour Extra Credits School Bus or Public Transit
Cafeteria Service Dress Code Support for Students Student Council True Stories about First Day Realities Time Management Computer Access
Co-instructional Activities
Athletic Council Character Matters! Creative Writers’/Book Club Dance Team Drama Council Drama Ninjas Eco-action ESP French & Italian Language Speech Arts Contest GSA Intra Murals Jazz Choir Math Club Math, Science, Computer Contests
Music Council Nintendo Club Peer Mediation Team Podcasting & Announcement Crew Prom Committee Robotics Science Olympics Spring Drama Production Stage Band Student Ambassadors Student Council Student Tutors Weight room Club Winterlude Yearbook Committee
ECSS Sports Teams
FALL WINTER
Tennis Jr. & Sr.
Cross Country Jr. Boys’ Soccer Sr. Boys’ Soccer Jr. Boys’ Volleyball Sr. Boys’ Volleyball Jr. Girls’ Basketball Sr. Girls’ Basketball Girls’ Golf
Jr. Boys’ Basketball Sr. Boys’ Basketball Swimming (mid-season) Alpine Skiing Snowboarding Jr. Girls’ Volleyball Sr. Girls’ Volleyball Jr. Badminton Sr. Badminton
and even more…….
SPRING
Track & Field Girls’ Slo-Pitch Boys’ Baseball Jr. Girls’ Soccer Sr. Girls’ Soccer Jr. Boys’ Rugby Sr. Boys’ Rugby Table Tennis Ultimate Girls’ Softball
Dates to Remember:
Your Student Registration form is due at Emily Carr by Friday, February 3, 2012 Follow the instructions you have been given to select your courses.
Print your final selections by the date given to you by your teacher.
All responses are due back to ECSS by Friday, February 17, 2012.
Between February 11 and February 17, you will not be able to You will be given a final opportunity to verify and confirm your selections in April .