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Course Selection & Pathways Presentation

For Grade 8 Students & Families

November 2, 2017

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Guidance Counsellors:

Ms Schuur A-H Ms Lee-Moore I-N Ms Fremont O-Z

Student Success:

Ms Alexander Ms Dimitroulakos

Student Success

Collaborative Team Ongoing Monitoring Caring Adult Emotional and Academic Support Choosing Appropriate Pathways

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Student Success Team

Administration Student Success Teacher Guidance Student Support Services Cooperative Education Personalized Alternative Education Literacy Teacher Classroom Teachers

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Students Receiving Special Education Supports

Students will receive support according to the needs outlined in their Individual Education Plan (IEP) Such as:

• modified curriculum expectations
• alternative learning expectations
• accommodations to the learning environment; monitoring/in-class

resourcing

• methods to review student’s progress
• student transition plan to postsecondary education, work and/or

community living

ESL Support Programs

❏ ESL courses are provided to help students develop proficiency in English ❏ Students are assessed for their level of English proficiency in

• rder to be placed in appropriate

classes ❏ Courses are developed from the curriculum policy documents

Creating Pathways to Success

❏ New Education and Career/Life Planning Program with a school-wide focus (K-12) ❏ All students leave secondary school with a clear plan for their initial postsecondary destination. “Students are the architects of their lives” ❏ Pathways thinking and planning is embedded in all subjects areas ❏ Each student in Grades 7-12 has an Individual Pathways Plan (IPP) ❏ IPP now in effect for Grades 7-12 students

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The Individual Pathways Plan

❏ A vision that all students are confident in their ability to implement and revise their plans throughout school and over the course of their lives ❏ IPP tool is found on Career Cruising and is accessed on all electronic devices ❏ Students focus on education and career/life interests, choices, goals and plans through a 4-step inquiry process ❏ To be reviewed and revised by students at least twice each year ❏ Please go to www.yrdsb.ca to the Student and Parent pages for more information

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Diploma Requirements (O.S.S.D.) for the 4 year program

O.S.S.D

18 Compulsory Credits 12 Optional Credits Successful completion of Ontario School Literacy Test 40 hours of Community Involvement

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Graduation Requirements

The Grade 10 Literacy Test

❏ A Diploma requirement. Administered in March of the

grade 10 year

❏ A test based on language and communication (reading

and writing) expectations of curricula up to and including grade 9

❏ Accommodations, deferrals and exemptions may be

appropriate for some students

❏ If standard not met in first attempt, schools will provide

remedial support; test is re-administered until student successfully completes the test or the Grade 12 Literacy Course

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Community Involvement

❏ A diploma requirement ❏ Encourages civic responsibility, promotes

community values and reinforces importance of volunteerism

❏ Complete 40 hours before graduation ❏ Can start in summer of grade 8 ❏ Student responsibility to keep record of activities ❏ Guidelines and forms will be provided to help track

community involvement

❏ Not-For-Profit Organizations ❏ A good way to explore career interests

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COURSE PATHWAY TYPES IN Gr. 9 & 10 APPLIED ACADEMIC GIFTED OPEN LOCALLY DEVELOPED

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PATHWAY ABILITY APPROACH

APPLIED Working at or above grade level Step by step approach to learning using theory and practical examples. ACADEMIC Working at or above grade level Theoretical and independent approach to learning with a focus

• n critical thinking skills

ESSENTIAL/ LOCALLY DEVELOPED Working below grade level in Math, English and Science Guided approach to learning using practical examples and concrete

• bjects.

OPEN Available to students working at all levels An opportunity to explore an area

• f interest for all students

GIFTED Working at or above grade level (Formal Identification through IPRC process required) Theoretical and independent approach to learning with a focus

• n critical thinking skills.

Enrichment opportunities provided through differentiation of breadth, depth, pace and kind

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Course Types Grade 9 & 10

English Math Science French History

Geography

Applied, Academic or Gifted

English Math Science History

Locally Developed

Physical Education is the same for all

• students. Classes are divided by Male

and Female.

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Gifted Courses

English Math Science French History

Geography

Gifted Courses Grade 9/10

❏ Students must be identified as ‘gifted’ prior to arrival at Thornhill S.S. ❏ Students must choose at least 4 gifted courses to stay in program.

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French as an Official Language

❏ French is one of Canada’s official languages ❏ French is recognized and valued as an integral component of Ontario’s educational system ❏ The vision of the French program in Ontario is that students will communicate and interact with growing confidence in French ❏ French is a compulsory subject, mandatory from Grades 4 to 9. Students are encouraged to study French in Grades 10 to 12. ❏ Grade 9 French is now offered at the open level for students who are new or have less than 600 hours of instruction in French

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OPTIONAL COURSES FOR GRADE 9 STUDENTS

Technological Studies

Broad Based Technology Computer Studies

Business Studies The Arts

Visual Drama Music

Learning Strategies Family Studies

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Choosing Courses for Grade 9

❏ Parents and students will select courses in collaboration with elementary school teachers, guidance counselors, student success/support teachers and administrators ❏ It is important that students do an honest self-assessment, matching their ability with their interests and aptitudes ❏ Students often choose a combination of course types to support different learning interests and styles ❏ Remember that initial decisions made in grade 8 are not “final” decisions. There are many pathways to initial post-secondary destinations

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Advanced Placement Courses Grades 11 & 12

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English Math Biology Economics Chemistry Physics Computer Science

Advanced Placement Courses

❏ Academically challenging ❏ Gives students the

• pportunity to study and

write university-level exams while in high school ❏ Recognized for advanced placement in universities

Secondary School Planning

Important to know:

□ How students learn best □ Student interests □ Diploma requirements to graduate □ Prerequisites for courses □ How to plan for experiential learning

• pportunities

□ Admission requirements for

post-secondary opportunities (college, apprenticeship, university, workplace)

□ Preparing for school-work

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34 CREDIT THRESHOLD

TSS School Timetable

PERIOD TIMES

1 8:35-9:50 (75 min.) Homeroom 9:50- 9:55 (announcements) 2 10:00 - 11:15 (75 min.) 3 (Grd 9 Lunch) 11:20 - 12:35 (75 min.) 4 12:40 - 1:55 (75 min.) 5 2:00 - 3:15 (75 min.)

After School Programs 1 (optional)

3:20 - 4:35

After School Programs 1 (optional)

4:40 - 5:55

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SCHOOLS ZONED FOR TSS ARE...

• Baythorn P.S.
• E.J. Sand P.S.
• Glen Shields P.S.
• Henderson P.S.
• Thornhill P.S.
• Yorkhill E.S.
• Charles Howitt P.S.

→ We will be visiting our partner schools at the end of January to support registration and course selection for TSS.

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www.yrdsb.ca Student Page

www.yrdsb.ca Parent Page

www.yrdsb.ca Programs and Services

For More Information…

Course selection for September 2018 will be done online through Career Cruising. www.careercruising.com Visit our school website and click on “Guidance” at www.thornhill.ss.yrdsb.edu.on.ca York Region District School Board www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca For policies programs and curriculum documents: www.edu.gov.on.ca

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QUESTIONS?

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