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Course Selection Students Entering into Grade 9

Overview

Course Selection: The Decision Process 1) Ministry Requirement 2) Course Type Selection 3) Choosing Courses Wisely 4) Other Information

1) Ministry Requirements

➢ 30 credits (18 compulsory, 12 electives) ➢ 40 hours Community Involvement ➢ Successfully complete the Literacy

Requirement (OSSLT - Grade 10 or OSSLC)

➢ Graduation requirements are listed here on the OCDSB website: ➢ https://ocdsb.ca/secondary/programs/ontario_secondary_school_diploma_r equirements

18 Compulsories Credits

➢ 4 English (one per grade) ➢ 1 French as a second language ➢ 3 Mathematics (at least one in gr. 11 or 12) ➢ 2 Science ➢ 1 Canadian History ➢ 1 Canadian Geography ➢ 1 Arts ➢ 1 Physical and Health Education ➢ .5 Civics ➢ .5 Careers ➢ 1 Group 1 ➢ 1 Group 2 ➢ 1 Group 3

Group 1

➢ English, ➢ French as a Second Language, or a ➢ Native Language, or a ➢ Classical or ➢ an International Language, or a ➢ Social Sciences and the Humanities, or ➢ Canadian and World Studies or ➢ Guidance and Career Education, or ➢ Cooperative Education

Group 2

➢ Health and Physical Education, or ➢ the Arts, or ➢ Business Studies, or ➢ French as a Second Language, or ➢ Cooperative Education

Group 3

➢ Science (Grade 11 or 12), or ➢ Technological Education, or ➢ French as a Second Language, or ➢ Computer Studies, or ➢ Cooperative Education

The Four Year Plan

• Phys. Ed.

Arts Careers & Civics French History Geography Science Science Math Math Math English English English English Grade 12 Grade 11 Grade 10 Grade 9

Electives

ADA1O (Drama) AMI1O (Music) AVI1O (Visual Art) ATC1O (Dance) BTT1O (Information and Communication Technology in Business) BTT1OF (Immersion Information and Communication Technology in Business) TIJ10 (Exploring Technologies)

Electives – Special Notes

➢ Art and Drama - may take Grade 10 without Grade 9 ➢ Music - Vocals and Guitar do not have a Grade 9 prerequisite ➢ Band and Music - we strongly recommend taking Music if taking Band (1 credit music, 0.5 credit band) ➢ Band is outside of the timetable ➢ Technology - may take grade 10 without grade 9

2) Course Type Selection

Open ie: BTT 1O Locally Developed or Essential Courses ie: ENG 1L Applied ie: MFM 1P Academic SNC 1D

• designed for

all students

• to build skills

to prepare students for grade 11/12 courses

• designed for

students who have needs that do not meet the provincial curriculum

• focus on

essential concepts

• emphasizes

practical, concrete, hands on application

• focus on

essential and related concepts

• emphasizes

theoretical, abstract and practical application

AP Courses

➢ Grade 11 and 12 AP courses follow the

Ministry curriculum for the course and also provide extra learning to prepare students for a College Board AP exam.

➢ Based on their performance on the AP

exam, students can earn credit, advanced placement or both for university.

Advanced Placement Courses

SPH4UR SPH3UR SCH4UR SBI4UR FIF3UH ENG4UR ENG3UR CHY4UR CHA3UR Grade 12 Grade 11 Grade 10 Grade 9

3) Considerations for Course Selection

➔ Think about your learning style, which

means, the way you learn best (theory or hands on). Then, consider the style of program that will best suit you and the pathway you want to follow.

➔ Discuss your progress with your teachers.

Choose Courses Wisely

➢ Check diploma requirements. ➢ Look into post-secondary prerequisites. ➢ Determine interests. ➢ Evaluate abilities. ➢ Talk to others (teachers, parents, older students). ➢ Tentatively plan Grade 12 courses. ➢ Speak with Ms. Hoekstra, Mr. Maloley, or

• Mrs. Vennor

4) Other

EOM Certificates

➢ Arts:

• Music - 6 credits (incl. 1 from Grade 12)
• Visual Art - 6 credits
• Visual Arts (honours) - 8 credits
• Dance - 4 dance courses plus two additional VA, Drama, Music - two of these

must be Grade 11 or 12 level

• Drama - 4 drama courses, plus two additional VA, Dance, or Music at Grade 11
• r 12 level

➢ Business - 6 credits ➢ Immersion French - 10 credits (all four FSL classes, plus 6 additional credits) ➢ International Certificate Program ➢ Technology - 8 credits starting with an I or a T ➢ DELF Exam - Any student enrolled in Grade 12 core or immersion French can take the test free of charge.

Volunteer Hours ➢ You can start earning your hours in the summer before grade 9. ➢ The form is being updated, so be sure to check that the hours you are earning are eligible to receive credit. ➢ Look online to find out this information. ➢ Try to start accumulating hours early!

EOM SHSMs Business Manufacturing

• complete a bundle of 8-10 courses in a field
• earn valuable industry certifications/qualifications
• gain important skills on the job through cooperative

education (CO-OP)

• for students in grade 11 and 12

If you don’t know what you want to do, keep as many options

• pen as possible!

Changes to course selections will

• nly be considered for exceptional

circumstances and may require approval from the school's administration.

Summer Learning

If you wish to register for a summer learning course, we will need to plan accordingly.

• English Second Language, Get Ready for Grade 9

OR Grade 9 Literacy/Math

• Credit Bearing Courses
• Registration window
• How to register
• Planning for Grade 9 timetable

Career Cruising

(course registration) will be open from February 8th to March 1st

Which Grade 9 French course is the right choice?

FIF 1D - For French Immersion students only. FSF 1D - Academic Core French - For students who have been in the core program, who have studied French since Grade 3, and who may wish to continue their study of French in Grade 10. Taught in French. FSF 1P - Applied Core French - For students who have studied French since Grade 3 & do not wish to continue in French next year. Taught in English. FSF 1O - Open Core French - French for beginners. For students who are new to French, or who began their study of French after Grade 3. Taught in English.

Grade 9 Art Options

Earl of March S.S.

Why Take An Art Course?

★ Develop creative thinking skills ★ Develop problem solving skills

Why Take An Art Course?

★ Gain confidence ★ Meet new people ★ You have to!

Why Take An Art Course?

★ Keep options open: (you can take 2 Art Courses in Grade 9)

Grade 9 Art Options

★ Music ★ Drama ★ Dance ★ Visual Art

Music

Full Credit Option in Grade 9:

★ Instrumental Music (AMI 10)

Music

Band: ½ Credit (before or after school 2 times per week)

★ Students who want to be in the School Band are strongly encouraged to take AMI 10

Music

★ Capital Regional Music Festival ★ Previous Band Trips: New York, Virginia Beach, Boston, Halifax, Calgary, Banff

Drama

★ Develop public speaking skills ★ Gain self-confidence ★ Learn to work with others

Drama

Extra-Curricular: ★ School Musical ★ Improv ★ Arts Night

Dance

★ Learn the art of choreography ★ Gain self-confidence ★ Challenge yourself physically ★ Learn to work with others

Visual Art

★ Learn the basics of:

• 2D and 3D Sketching
• Pastels, Paint, and Clay

★ Develop your visual imagination ★ Challenge yourself creatively

To summarize . . .

★ A valuable skill in education ★ A marketable skill in the workplace Creative Thinking is:

To summarize . . .

★ Offers 4 amazing Grade 9 courses:

EOM Art Department:

Music Drama Dance Visual Art

Business Communication Technologies

Learn about:

• Digital Citizenship

○ Privacy, security, online presence, legal and ethical issues

• Business Concepts

○ Marketing, Sales, Finance, Entrepreneurship, CSR

• Design Thinking - Prototyping - 3D Printer

○ Thinking like an Entrepreneur - Engineering, Medical Field

• Web Development

○ Create your own website

Learn how to:

• Google Apps

○ Google Docs, Slides, Forms, Mymaps

• Desktop Publishing Lucidpress
• Photo Editing Pixlr
• Video Editing WeVideo
• Spreadsheets,Databases & Data

Visualization Google Fusion Tables, Data Studio

• 3D Design & Printing Tynker Cad

Earn

• Immersion credit BTT1OF

○ 10 for certificate

• Volunteer Hours

○ 40 to graduate, Cyber Seniors, Fundraising C&S

• Transferable skills

○ You will use what you learn for every course in your secondary academic career and beyond!

Benefits

• Business Specialist High Skills Major
• JA Company After School Program
• Helps with EVERY other Course
• Links to:

○ Business, Photography, Media courses

• Prepares you for:

○ Business, Engineering, Sciences(ICE),Life

TIJ 1O

Exploring Technology

Here’s some stuff you can do in TIJ 1O

3D Design Computer Programming Electronics & Robotics CAD / CAM / CNC Communications Woodworking Welding CNC Plasma Cutting 3D Printing 3D CNC Milling

FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC)

Students enrolled in grade 9 Exploring Technologies TIJ 1O can apply to join our team!

• Minimum of 2 competitions

per year

• Universities offer scholarships

for FIRST participants

• University of Waterloo offers

preferential admission to FIRST participants

Also, your learner gets “members only” access to

Earl’s MAKERSPACE!

The Kanata Ford Innovation Centre

Dream It, Design It, Build It

The largest makerspace in an Ottawa high school

TIJ 1O - Exploring Technology

What comes after grade 9 Exploring Technology?

Your learner gets to choose any, or all, of these:

Communication Technology Computer Engineering (an Earl exclusive!) Computer Science Manufacturing Engineering (another Earl exclusive!) Technological Design

Students who take Manufacturing Engineering get to ...

Participate in an Engineer-in-Residence challenge in grade 11! Participate in a Tetra Society project in grade 12!

Manufacturing Engineering

Specialist High Skills Major in Manufacturing Engineering An amazing opportunity!

A bundle of nine grade 11 & 12 credits:

• Four manufacturing major credits

(can include other tech credits and some science credits)

• Three credits in math, English, &

science

• Two related cooperative education

credits