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Welcome to
Markham District High School
TAKE YOUR GRADE 8’s
TO HIGH SCHOOL
November 4, 2009
2006
Schedule for
the day…
10:00 -10:35am
10:45 -11:40am
11:40 -12:25pm
12:35 -1:50pm
1:50 …
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Assembly
Tour Electives
LUNCH!!!!
Tour Electives
Return to your school
Diploma Requirements
(O.S.S.D.)
18 Compulsory Credits
+
12 Optional Credits_____
= 30
Total Credits (110 hours per course)
+
Successful Completion of Grade 10 Test of
Reading and Writing (EQAO)
+
40 Hours of Community Involvement
Secondary School
Diplomas & Certificates
O. S. S. D. The Ontario Secondary School Diploma
• Students who earn 30 credits; 40 hours of
community service and pass the literacy test
(O.S.S.C.) The Ontario Secondary School Certificate
• Students who leave school before earning
the O.S.S.D.; must earn at least 14 credits
The Certificate of Accomplishment
• Students who leave school before earning
the O.S.S.D. or the O.S.S.C.
18 Compulsory Credits + 12 Optional Credits
4 credits in English
1 credit in French
3 credits in Math
2 credits in Science
1 credit in Can. History
1 credit in Can. Geography
1 credit in Arts (music, art, drama)
1 credit in Physical Education
.5 credit in Civics & Careers
Plus a credit in Group 1, 2, & 3
categories
‘Electives’
Optional credits
allow students to
build an
educational
program that suits
their individual
interests and
meets college,
university,
apprenticeship or
workplace
requirements.
Course Selection
In order to meet diploma graduation requirements,
it is strongly recommended that students take the following
6 subjects in grade 9:
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English - Applied, Academic, or Locally Developed
Mathematics - Applied, Academic, or Locally Developed
Science - Applied, Academic, or Locally Developed
Geography - Applied, Academic, or Locally Developed
French - Applied or Academic
Health & Physical Education – Open
All other Grade 9 elective courses will be taken at the open level :
Drama, Visual Art, Business, Technology, Music, Learning Strategies (by
recommendation only), Family & Society, Latin, Talented Athlete
program (based on qualifications)
Destinations …
Four Pathways to Opportunity
• Apprenticeship Prepare for skilled training
• College Hands-on training & theory
• University Theory and reasoning
• Workplace Prepare for work
WHEN THINKING ABOUT
YOUR FUTURE, ASK YOURSELF
THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
How do you learn best?
What are the admission
requirements for College,
Apprenticeships and
University entrance?
What courses do you need
to prepare for the workforce?
Today you will visit classrooms showcasing
the ELECTIVE subject areas …
Elective Areas for Gr.9
– Business
– Classics/Latin
– Drama
– Family Studies
– Music
– Technological
Studies
– Visual Arts
• To get a feel for the
knowledge and skills
covered in these
courses.
• To help you to make
more informed
decisions on which
elective courses may
be right for you!!
In core subject areas, such as
English, Math, Science, Geography
and French …
Which level is right for me …
Academic or Applied???
English Department
• Academic courses develop students’ knowledge and skills through
the study of theory and abstract problems. These courses focus on
the essential concepts of a subject and explore related concepts as
well. They incorporate practical applications as appropriate.
• Applied courses focus on the essential concepts of a subject, and
develop students’ knowledge and skills through practical
applications and concrete examples. Familiar situations are used to
illustrate ideas, and students are given more opportunities to
experience hands-on applications of the concepts and theories they
study.
The Ontario Curriculum Grades 9 & 10
What does this mean?
Academic English - ENG 1D1
Applied English - ENG 1P1
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1. Students in Academic English
feel comfortable exploring both
abstract and concrete ideas
• 2. Students in Academic English
feel comfortable making
connections between key ideas
and related ideas
• 3. Students in Academic English
have a good skill base to build
upon
Overall:
• Academic English takes both a
theoretical and concrete
approach to materials
1. Students in Applied English feel
comfortable focusing on key ideas
and developing skills in practical
ways
• 2. Students in Applied English feel
comfortable make connections
between their learning and
everyday life situations
• 3. Students in Applied English need
to strengthen their basic English
skills
Overall:
• Applied English takes a more
hands-on practical approach to
materials
Some examples ...
Academic English – ENG1D1
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Specific Expectation: Reading for
Meaning
 Students will read student and
teacher-selected texts from
diverse cultures and historical
periods, identifying specific
purposes for reading
Example: Compare the portrayal
of adolescent issues in two short
stories from different cultures
Write an essay on the theme of
love in Shakespeare’s A
Midsummer Night’s Dream
Argue a clear position in a formal
debate
Applied English – ENG1P1
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Specific Expectation: Reading for
Meaning
 Students will read a few
different short, contemporary,
student and teacher-selected texts
from diverse cultures, identifying
purposes for reading
Example: Compare short animal
myths from different cultures
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Write a personal reflection on the
influence of the media
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Dramatize two sides of an issue
for the class
Essential English – ENG1L1
• Students taking Essential English will be
recommended by their Gr. 8 teacher
• Students taking Essential English feel
comfortable taking a very hands-on
approach to course materials
• Students taking Essential English are
interested in building upon their basic
literacy skills
Which Gr.9 Math Course should I take?
• Grade 9 Essentials (MAT1L1)
• I need to review mathematical skills from previous grades
• My grade 8 teacher recommended me for this course
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Grade 9 Applied (MFM1P1)
I learn Math best when it is hands-on and in context
I prefer to be in a smaller class
I need more practice with algebra and problem solving skills
• Grade 9 Academic (MPM1D1)
• I do well in Math and I am comfortable exploring mathematical ideas
with both a hands-on approach and an abstract approach
• I have a good understanding of integers, fractions, and proportional
reasoning
Comparing strands between
Academic and Applied Math
Grade 9 Applied
(MFM1P1)
Grade 9 Academic
(MPM1D1)
• Number Sense and
Algebra
• Linear Relations
• Measurement and
Geometry
• Number Sense and
Algebra
• Linear Relations
• Analytic Geometry
• Measurement and
Geometry
Comparison of the course content
GRADE 9 ACADEMIC EQAO
GRADE 9 APPLIED EQAO
Guidance Services Website
 For links to more information on high school
programming, YRDSB course calendar, postsecondary options and career exploration,
 please visit the MDHS website or …
www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca/guidance.services
• The MDHS Guidance Counsellors will be
visiting your schools in the last week of
January to deliver presentations on course
selections.
Formation of Groups for Tours
• Students: Find your group number and leader
• Grade 8 Teachers: Proceed to the Library