King City Secondary School Tonights Goals EXPERIENCE King City - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

King City Secondary School

Tonight’s Goals

■ EXPERIENCE King City Secondary School ■ Overview of Grade 9 Program ■ How to Register/ Select courses

Presentation available on the Guidance Page of the King

City SS website.

Grade 9s at K.C.S.S...

* I wish I knew that grade 9 was going to be amazing and that I was going to meet new friends * it’s not scary - high school is just way better than elementary school * It’s not at all what I expected - I feel like I have found my place here * the teacher’s pressure me just enough to make me do better * ROC King activities were a lot of fun, I met new people and became friends with people I may not have otherwise * some people say our building is old - but I like it, it has charm * most of my friends ended up at other schools - I think I made the right decision, I like my teachers and all the people I have met

EXPERIENCE Academics...

■ KCSS Awards Ceremony - over 400 students recognized for their academic achievements ■ 206 Graduates ■ 90%+ Acceptance rate for those who applied to university ■ ~80% Acceptance rate for those who applied to college

EXPERIENCE Academics...

Improved EQAO Scores! Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test ■ Overall improvement of 12% from 2018 to 2019 ■ 4% above provincial average!!

Grade 9 Math

■ 86% success rate for student in Academic Math ■ Improvement of 5% for students with IEP’s in Academic Math ■ Students in Applied Math score above Board and Provincial scores

EXPERIENCE Learning

Outdoor Ed! Technology! York Skills Challenge!

* 4th place in York

Region Skills Challenge - Robotics! * 1st place in Autonomous Robot competition!! * highlighted in YRDSB News and Events webcast!! *State of the Art Mac Lab with sound room and editing suite!! * 2nd place in Carpentry competition!!

EXPERIENCE Opportunities...

SHSM - Specialty High Skills Major ■ 18 Red Seal graduates last year ■ Currently: ■ 65+ students in Health and Wellness ■ 25+ students in Transportation Technology ■ 30+ students enrolled in Business (new this year!)

EXPERIENCE Leadership

Student Mentors Peer Tutors Student Council Student Athletic Council Art Council Music Council Literacy Peer Support Network 40 Hours Community Involvement

EXPERIENCE Athletics

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Ultimate Frisbee

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Badminton

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Table Tennis

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Basketball

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Baseball and Softball

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Cross-country Running

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Volleyball

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Golf

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Mountain Biking

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Soccer

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Skiing/ Snowboarding

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Nordic Skiing

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Curling

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Hockey – Varsity

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Cheerleading

Experience Clubs

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Dramatic Art Productions – Blue Room Productions

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Concert Bands/ Stage Band/ Rock Band/ Ensembles

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Mats for Haiti

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Book Club

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Me to We

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Model United Nations

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Yearbook Committee

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Art and Music Councils

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GSA

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ESP Team

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Relay for Life

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Red Cross ■

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Art Club

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Eco Schools Green team

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Chess

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Anime Club

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Role Playing Game Association

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Science Club & Science Olympics

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Stage Crew/ Stage Craft

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President’s Council

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Athletic Council

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Mentors

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Film club

EXPERIENCE Supports

Guidance

Well-being. Academics. Pathway Planning. Career Counselling. ➔ Learning Strategies (without an IEP) GLS1O1 ➔ school social worker ➔ mental health nurse ➔ Mobyss - mobile walk in clinic

Student Success

Credit Salvaging. Credit Recovery. Social/Emotional Support. Transitions ➔ Leadership Opportunities

Special Education

➔ Withdrawal Support GLE1O1: Learning Strategies(with an IEP) ➔ Monitoring ➔ Accommodations/Modifications

Diploma Requirements

The Diploma Requirements

O.S.S.D.

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

Students require 30 credits for the O.S.S.D. (Ontario Secondary School Diploma)

Grade 9 Courses:

English

Academic ENG1D1 Applied ENG1P1 Essential ENG1L1

English as a 2nd Language

Level 1 ESLAO1 Level 2 ESLBO1 Level 3 ESLCO1 Level 4 ESLDO1 Level 5 ESLEO1

■ English

(Academic, Applied, or Locally Developed)

• r

■ English as a

2nd Language (ESL)

…and

Math

Academic MPM1D1 Applied MFM1P1 Essential MAT1L1

Science

Academic SNC1D1 Applied SNC1P1 Essential SNC1L1

Geography

Academic CGC1D1* Applied CGC1P1*

French

Academic FSF1D1* Applied FSF1P1* Introductory FSF1O1

Health & PE

Girls PPL1O8 Boys PPL1O9

* Offered as French Immersion

…and 2 of the Optional Courses

Technological Studies

Exploring Technologies TIJ1O1

Business Studies

Information Technology BTT1O1

The Arts

Visual Arts AVI1O1 Drama ADA1O1* Music AMI1O1 Music repertoire AMR1O1**

Family Studies

Exploring Family Studies HIF1O1*

Learning Strategies

Learning Strategies 1 GLE1O1***

**9th credit taken after school once a week over the entire year *** Must be IPRC’d * Also offered as a French Immersion elective

Learning Strategies GLS1O1

Note: If a student chooses not to take an Arts course (Music, Visual Arts, Dramatic Arts) in Grade 9, it is strongly recommended to take one in Grade 10

In Your Registration Package...

Types of Courses in Grades 9 & 10

In grades 9 & 10, there are four course types:

• Academic
• Applied
• Locally Developed
• Open

Types of Course in Grades 9 & 10

• Academic (D)

○ a more theoretical/analytical approach ○ more independent learning and homework expectations ○ utilizes abstract thinking ○ faster pace ○ maximum class size of 29

Types of Course in Grades 9 & 10

• Applied (P)

○ more opportunities for hands-on approach ○ more time to complete homework during class ○ slower paced, less theory ○ Develop students’ knowledge and skills through practical applications ○ maximum class size of 22

Types of Course in Grades 9 & 10

• Locally Developed (L)

○ for students who are not working at the provincial expectations for Grade 9 ○ admission based upon elementary principal and grade 8 teacher recommendation ○ available for English, math, science and history ○ maximum class size of 16

Types of Course in Grades 9 & 10

• Open (O)

○ an opportunity to explore an area of interest ○ suitable for all students ○ class size maximum varies depending on subject area

In Your Registration Package...

Prerequisite Planning

Grade 9 & 10 Grade 11 & 12 university (U) academic (D) university/college (M) applied (P) college (C) locally developed (L) workplace (E)

• pen (O)
• pen (O)

Math - Pathways Chart

Tips for Parents…

Recognize the importance of setting goals for the future by encouraging your grade 8 student to consider:

➢ Who they are now ➢ Who they want to be; and ➢ What opportunities are going to

help their pathway (look to the future, but be informed by the past)

Set aside time for this discussion…

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English English English English Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Science Science Geography History

Physical Education

Career/Civics French 8 credits 8 credits 8 credits 6 credits (minimum)

Course Selection for all Pathways

Additional compulsory credits include: Arts, Group 1, 2 and 3

Students need to be aware of prerequisites for course selection and for Post-Secondary destinations. Elective credits provide opportunities in areas of interest and hands on experiential learning. Compulsory credits Optional credits

In Your Registration Package...

Grade 10 Literacy Requirement

■ Administered in the spring of their Grade 10 year ■ A test based on language and communication (reading and writing) expectations of curricula up to and including Grade 9 ■ If a student does not pass the first attempt:

■ KCSS will provide remedial support; with opportunity to write the following year and/or ■ the student can successfully complete the Grade 12 Literacy course (OLC) (must attempt test at least once to be eligible).

Community Involvement

■ A diploma requirement ■ Must complete a minimum of 40 hours ■ Student’s responsibility to have activities pre-approved and submit verification upon completion ■ Guidelines and forms are provided ■ A great way to explore career interests ■ Students may begin hours after Grade 8 graduation

Finally… Registration Process

Course Selection Packages

• Kettleby Public School
• Kettle Lakes Public School
• King City Public School
• Macleod’s Landing Public School
• Nobleton Public School
• Oak Ridges Public School

Registration packages will be delivered to our area elementary partner schools

■ KCSS Guidance will visit each of the schools in early December to deliver registration packages and help students with the course selection process

• Beynon Fields Public School
• Windham Ridge Public School

…to get Course description information - review the King City Student Course Guide*...

www.yrdsb.ca

Dates to Remember

YRDSB Elementary Partner School Students:

■ Registration forms due to their elementary by

Friday, January 24, 2020

(Or directly to KCSS by January 31st, 2020)

■ Course selections due to elementary school by:

Friday, February 24, 2020

non-YRDSB students living in KCSS catchment area

■ Registration forms & course selection due to KCSS

Friday, January 31, 2020

Not attending a partner school?

• Pick up a “Wishing to Attend KCSS” form in the

cafeteria (directly across from the gym) following this presentation

• Bring completed form to

Guidance (Rm 106) to pick up your Registration Package this evening

Enjoy the rest of the evening

Looking forward to seeing you in the 2020-2021 school year!

*If you are interested in the French Immersion program, please remain seated for the FI presentation*