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Welcome to
Emily Carr Secondary School
Grade 8 Parents’
Information
Presentation
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Excellence with
Character
Success with
Support
Registration Process
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Students currently enrolled in grade 8 and
attending one of our family of elementary schools.
Lorna Jackson P.S.
Kleinburg P.S.
Fossil Hill P.S.
Elder’s Mills P.S.
Emily Carr S.S.
Blue Willow P.S.
Pine Grove P.S.
Pierre Berton P.S.
Emily Carr S.S. Boundaries
Emily Carr S.S. Boundaries
Registration Process
For students currently not attending one of our YRDSB schools
(home schooled, Catholic, or private school) and who live within
the Emily Carr boundary area:
• Application packages may be picked up starting tomorrow in
the Main Office.
• Group meetings lead by one of our administrators will be held
in the order in which the completed application packages are
returned to the Main Office.
• After these meetings with an administrator, with a guidance
counsellor, and if necessary, with a SERT, candidates will be
better informed about our expectations and will provide us with
the essential information to prepare for each candidate.
• Finally, a schedule of courses will also be produced together.
About ECSS
We are a Semestered School
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4 courses from September to January
4 courses from February to June
Each semester ends with an exam week
Full Time Student Status
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Students are required to carry a full-time
course load.
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Grade 9, 10, & 11 students carry eight
courses
Four in each semester with no study periods
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Grade 12 students carry a minimum of six
courses (three in each semester)
About ECSS
A Typical Day
4 periods per day
 75 minutes each
 Currently 1 common lunch – 1 hour
in length
 Currently 8:10 a.m. to 2:25 p.m.
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Diploma Requirements
O.S.S.D.
18
Compulsory Credits
12
Optional Credits
= 30
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Total Credits (110 hours each)
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Successful Completion of the
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)
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40 Hours of 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, Visual Arts, or Drama)
1 credit in Health and Physical Education
1/2 credit in Civics & 1/2 credit in Career Studies
Plus…..
3 Compulsory Group
Credits
G1One additional credit in English, or French, 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*
G2One additional credit in Health and Physical Education, or
Business Studies, or French, or the Arts (Music, Visual Art, or
Drama), or Cooperative Education*
G3One additional credit in Science (grade 11 or 12) or an
additional credit in French, or Technological Education (grades
9-12), or Computer Studies, or Cooperative Education*
*A maximum of 2 credits in Cooperative Education may count as
compulsory credits.
12 Optional Credits
Optional credits
(a.k.a. Electives) allow you
to custom build your
educational program
depending on your
chosen destination.
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The Ontario Secondary
School Literacy Test-OSSLT
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Will be administered in grade 10
In-class & after school preparation
sessions in grades 9 and 10
If unsuccessful retake test in grade or
Take the OSSLC if necessary
Community Involvement
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A diploma requirement
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 the form to be completed and
signed by the sponsor/supervisor.
“(Parents) …should not act as formal community
activity sponsors for their own children.”
You may choose from four types
of Courses in Grades 9 & 10
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Academic
Applied
Essential
(a.k.a.Locally Developed Courses)
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Open
Grade 9 & 10
Definitions of Course Types
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Academic (D) - theoretical in approach, abstract thinking
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Intended for students who complete their grade 8 expectations quickly and with
little or no difficulty.
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Applied (P) - a real-life hands on approach with some theory
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Essential or Locally Developed (L) – designed for students who do
not meet the Grade 7/8 provincial expectations in English,
Mathematics, or Science
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Intended for students who complete their grade 8 expectations with assistance and
extra time.
Intended for students entering grade 9, who have not yet completed the grade 8
expectations.
Open (O) – designed to provide an opportunity to explore an area
of interest for all types of learners
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Intended for students in all grades and for all post secondary destinations.
Applied
Academic
Crossover from 9 to 10
Grade 9
Academic
Applied
Grade 10
Applied
Academic
Crossover from one type to the other in
English, French, or Science
Math is Different
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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.
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The only difference is that the academic pathway
is shorter by one course.
Five Popular Math Pathways
Academic
Pathway
Applied
Pathway
Grade 9
academic
Grade 9
applied
Grade 10
academic
Grade 10
applied
Grade 11
functions (U)
Grade 11
functions and
applications
(M)
Grade 12
advanced
functions (U)
Grade 12
math for
technology
(C)
Grade 12
calculus and
vectors (U)
Grade 12
advanced
functions (U)
Grade 12
calculus and
vectors (U)
Applied
Pathway
Applied
Pathway
Essentials
Pathway
Grade 9
applied
Grade 9
applied
Grade 9
essential
Grade 10
applied
Grade 10
essential
Grade 11
foundations for
college math
(C)
Grade 11
Workplace (E)
Grade 12
foundations for
college math
(C)
Grade 12
Workplace (E)
Grade 10
applied
Grade 11
functions and
applications
(M)
Grade 12 data
management
(U)
Math Pathway for Degree Programs in
Computer, Math, Science, Engineering, &
Commerce
9 Academic
10 Academic
11 University
12 University
Advanced
Functions
12 University
Calculus and Vectors
Math Pathway for Degree Programs in
Computer, Math, Science, Engineering, &
Commerce
9 Applied
11 University/College
10 Applied
12 College
Math for Technology
12 University
Advanced
Functions
12 University
Calculus and Vectors
Math Pathway for Diploma Programs in
Tech and High Skills Apprenticeship as well as Degree
Programs in Business Management
9 Applied
10 Applied
11 University /College
12 University
Data Management
OR
12 College Tech
Math
Math Pathway for Diploma Programs in
Business, Science, & Tech
9 Applied
10 Applied
11 College
12 College
Math Pathway for Basic Skills Leading to the
Workplace
9 Essentials
10 Essentials
11 Workplace
12 Workplace
Course Selection
A Grade 9 student at ECSS will take the following 6
compulsory subjects:
English – Applied, Academic or Essential
Math – Applied, Academic or Essential
Science – Applied, Academic or Essential
Geography – Applied or Academic
French – Applied or Academic
Physical Education - Open
Course Selection continued…
The other two courses will be selected
from the following list of Open type
courses:
Choose from these
Open courses in Grade 9
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Drama
Exploring Computer
Technology
Exploring Technologies
Expressing Aboriginal
Cultures (may be used as
an Art credit)
Healthy and Active Living
(Phys. Ed.)
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Individual and Family Living
Information Technology in
Business
Instrumental Winds
Learning Strategies
Repertoire Band
Visual Arts
Vocal Music
other Open Courses to look
forward to in later years
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Communications Technology
Computer Engineering
Computer Programming
Construction Tech
Cooperative Education
Drama Production
Fashion and Creative
Expression
Food and Nutrition
Hairstyling and Aesthetics
Hollywood and History
Intro to Business
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Media Studies
Music Theatre
Outdoor Education
Parenting
Personal and Fitness
Activities
Philosophy: The Big
Question
Photography
Stage Band Repertoire
Technological Design
The Fashion Industry
Travel and Tourism
E. C. S. S.
Explore
Consult
Select
Sign & Submit
Explore our course offerings online:
http://www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca
Follow the instructions in your packages.
Pathways to Opportunity
College
Employment
Community Living
School
High Skilled Trades
Apprenticeship
National/International
Travel/Educ’n
University
Global Volunteering
All Destinations are Equally Valuable
Co-instructional Activities
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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
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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
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Cross Country
Jr. Girls’ Basketball
Sr. Girls’ Basketball
Girls’ Golf
Jr. Boys’ Soccer
Sr. Boys’ Soccer
Tennis Jr. & Sr.
Jr. Boys’ Volleyball
Sr. Boys’ Volleyball
WINTER
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Alpine Skiing
Jr. Badminton
Sr. Badminton
Jr. Boys’ Basketball
Sr. Boys’ Basketball
Swimming (mid-season)
Snowboarding
Jr. Girls’ Volleyball
Sr. Girls’ Volleyball
and even more…….
SPRING
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Boys’ Baseball
Jr. Boys’ Rugby
Sr. Boys’ Rugby
Girls’ Slo-Pitch
Jr. Girls’ Soccer
Sr. Girls’ Soccer
Girls’ Softball
Table Tennis
Track & Field
Ultimate
ECSS presents…..
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Mrs. Gault………………………Special Education Program
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Ms. Naidu…………....................Drama
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Mr. Hope….…………………….Athletics, Thunderbird Camp, Weight Room
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Mr. Uchida………………………Music Program
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Mr. Schenck……………………School Council
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Ms. Ventrice……………………Important Dates and Community Partners
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Ms. Sudhir and Ms. Kaushal …President, Student Council: Next Steps
Important Dates
Wednesday, January 25 - Registration Packages
available in the Main Office for non YRDSB students
Friday, February 3 – Registration Form from YRDSB
grade 8s is due
Friday, February 17 – Course Selections due for
current YRDSB grade 8s and current ECSS students
At a Later Date– Non YRDSB students will be called in
order of completed packages received – we encourage
you to submit these as early as possible
Tuesday, September 4 – Transition Day - First Day of
School for our new grade 9Thunderbirds together with
a parent/guardian.
First Day of School
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Tuesday, September 4, 2012
 Transition Day
For Grade 9 Students Only
 Accompanied by a Parent/Guardian
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Community Partners
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Al Palladini Community Centre
Pierre Berton – Vaughan Public Libraries
ECSS School Council
YRT – York Region Transit
Vaughan Community Health Centre
Settlement School Workers of York Region
Lattitude Global Volunteering Canada
Projects Abroad and Base Camp International
Department Representatives
Some department
representatives will be
in the main hallway.
Some department
representatives are in
classrooms.
Department Representatives
in Classrooms
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Cooperative Education, Mrs. Corneman Room 116
Family Studies, Ms. Marinelli, Room 174
Mathematics, Mrs.Al-Hassani, Mr.Giralico, Room 144
Science, Mr. Cashmore, Room 135
Visual Arts, Ms. Farrugia, Room 207
Special Education, Ms. Gault, Room 115
Physical Education, Mr. Hope, Room 138
History, Mr. Cowley, Room 249
Geography, Mr. Fitzgerald, Room 251
Technology, Mr. Hines, Room 158
Some Special Programs
In the Library
Dual Credits, Ms. MacDougall
SHSM’s, Ms. Serio
Bachelor Degree Programs at Ontario Colleges,
Humber College Representative
ontariocolleges.ca, DEMO for College
Requirements
electronicinfo.ca, DEMO for University
Requirements
Career Cruising, DEMO for Course Selection for
current YRDSB students in all grades
The End of this presentation marks…
the Beginning of your Transition to
Grade 9 at Emily Carr Secondary School.
ECSS Ambassadors will be available to
guide you through the school this
evening