Grade 8 Information Session January 22, 2013 E xcellence with C - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Welcome to Emily Carr Secondary School

Grade 8 Information Session January 22, 2013

Excellence with Character Success with Support

Agenda

 Family of Schools & Registration Process  School Boundaries  Non-YRDSB students & Registration Process  About ECSS  Diploma Requirements  Course Pathways  Course Selections  School Programs  Important Dates

Family of Schools (Registration)

Students currently enrolled in grade 8 and attending

• ne of our family of elementary schools.

Blue Willow P.S. Elder’s Mills P.S. Fossil Hill P.S. Kleinburg P.S. Lorna Jackson P.S. Pierre Berton P.S. Pine Grove P.S.

Emily Carr Secondary School Boundaries

Emily Carr Secondary School 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:

 Registration packages may be picked up starting tomorrow in the Main

• ffice.

 Once completed packages are returned to the Main office, you will be

contacted in semester 2 for a group or individual meeting lead by one of

• ur administrators to better inform you about our expectations.

 If necessary a follow up meeting with a guidance counsellor and/or a

SERT may be required.

About ECSS

We are a semestered school:

 4 courses from September to January  4 courses from February to June  Each semester ends with an exam week and an

exam review day

A Typical Day

 4 periods per day  75 minutes each class  Currently 1 common lunch – 1 hour in length  School hours: 8:10 a.m. to 2:25 p.m.

Full Time Student Status

 Students are required to carry a full-time course

load.

 Grade 9, 10, & 11 students carry eight courses.  Four in each semester with no study periods.  Grade 12 students carry a minimum of six

courses (three in each semester).

Pathways to Opportunity

School Employment College High Skilled Trades Apprenticeship University National/International Travel/Educ’n Global Volunteering Community Living All Destinations are Equally Valuable

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

18 Compulsory 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 Gr. 11 or 12) 2 Credits in Science 1 Credit in Canadian History 1 Credit in Canadian Geography 1 Credit in the Arts 1 Credit in Health and Physical Education .5 Credit in Civics and Citizenship & .5 Credit in Career Studies (grade 10) Plus………..

Compulsory Credits (cont’d)

Plus:

Group 1: 1 additional credit in English, or French as a Second Language, or a Native Language, or a Classical or an International Language, or Social Sciences and the Humanities, or Canadian and World Studies, or Guidance and Career Education (including Learning Strategies), or Cooperative Education* Group 2: 1 additional credit in Health and Physical Education, or Business Studies, or the Arts (music, art, drama, Native Studies), or French as a Second Language or Cooperative Education* Group 3: 1 additional credit in Science (grade 11 or 12) or Technological Education (grades 9-12), or French as a Second Language or Computer Studies or Cooperative Education*

A Minimum of 12 Optional Credits

Optional Credits (a.k.a. Electives)

• Allow you to custom build your educational program

depending on your chosen destination.

The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test - OSSLT

 Administered in the Spring of the grade 10 year  A test based on language and communication (reading and

writing) expectations of curricula up to and including grade 9

 Preparation sessions in grades 9 and 10  If unsuccessful in first attempt, schools will provide remedial

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

Community Involvement

 A diploma requirement  Complete 40 hours before graduation  Can start the summer after grade 8  Completing more may qualify you for graduation scholarships

based on community involvement

 Consider activities that will enhance your personal résumé  Requires prior approval  Student responsibility to keep record of activities  For a list of eligible activities please refer to the YRDSB website at

http://www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca/communityinvolvement

• r the Guidance link of the ECSS website for details and form to

be completed.

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

PATHWAY APPROACH

APPLIED Step by step approach to learning using theory and practical examples. ACADEMIC Theoretical and independent approach to learning with a focus on critical thinking skills LOCALLY DEVELOPED Guided approach to learning using practical examples and concrete objects. OPEN An opportunity to explore an area of interest for all students

ABILITY

Working at or above grade level Working at or above grade level Working below grade level in Math, English and Science Available to all students

Course Pathways

English Math Science French History Geography

Applied or Academic

English Math Science

Locally Developed

Physical Education is the same for all

• students. Classes are

divided by Male and Female.

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) 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 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)

Essentials Pathway

Grade 9 essential Grade 10 essential Grade 11 Workplace (E) Grade 12 Workplace (E)

Course Selection

A grade 9 student at ECSS will take the following 6 Compulsory

subjects:

• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• Geography
• French
• Physical Education

+ 2 Open courses

OPTIONAL COURSES FOR GRADE 9 STUDENTS

Technological Studies

Exploring Computer Technology Exploring Technologies

Business Studies The Arts

Visual Arts Drama Music Expressions

• f Aboriginal

Cultures

Learning Strategies Family Studies

To Access On-line Course Selection:

• Start by going online at www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca
• Follow the instructions provided in your package

www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca

Scroll Down

 Click on

Click on Course Planner

ECSS presents…..

• Mrs. Gault……………………..Special Education Program
• Ms. Naidu ..…………………..Drama
• Ms. Ogilvie …………………….Thunderbird Camp
• Mr. Uchida …………………….Music Program
• Mr. Schenck …………………..School Council
• Ms. Finelli ……………………..Important Dates and Community Partners

Community Partners

 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  Hospice Vaughan  ETA Vaughan

Department Representatives

Some department representatives will be in the main hallway. Some department representatives are in classrooms.

Department Representatives in Hallway

Department Teacher Business

• Mr. Ioannou

English

• Ms. McGuire

Internatinal Languages

• Ms. LoRe

Music

• Mr. Uchida

Department Representatives in Classrooms

Department Teacher Room Dramatics Arts

• Ms. Naidu

173 Family Studies

• Ms. Inzinger

174 Geography

• Mr. Fitzgerald

251 Health & Physical Education

• Mr. Ogilvie

Large Gymnasium (138) History

• Ms. Richardson

251 Mathematics

• Mrs. Al-Hassani
• Mr. Giralico

144 Science

• Mr. Cashmore

135 Special Education

• Mrs. Gault
• Ms. Gord

115 Technology

• Mr. Hines

158 Visual Arts

• Ms. Hess

207

Some Special Programs

In the Library

Program Teacher /Representative Bachelor Degree Programs at Ontario Colleges Humber College Representative Career Cruising Demo for Course Selection for current YRDSB students in all grades Co-operative Education and SHSM

• Mrs. Corneman

Dual Credits Ms MacDougall Ontariocolleges.ca Demo for College Requirements Electronicinfo.ca Demo for University Requirements Personalized Alternative Education

• Mr. Stribopoulos

Important Dates

 Wednesday, January 23 – Registration Packages available in the

Main Office for non YRDSB students.  Monday, February 4 – Registration Form from YRDSB grade 8s is due.  Tuesday, February 19 – 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 3 – Transition Day – First Day of School for our new grade 9 Thunderbirds together with a parent/guardian.

First Day of School

 Tuesday, September 3, 2013  Transition Day  For Grade 9 Student Only  Accompanied by a Parent/Guardian

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.