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Transitioning to Grade 9: Program Planning and Course Selection for Newmarket High School

PERIOD TIMES 1 8:05 – 9:25 AM 2 9:30 – 10:45 AM 3

• GR. 9 LUNCH

4 12:10 – 1:25 PM 5 1:30 – 2:45 PM After School Music Repertoire Programs 2:45 - 5:30 (once per week over both semesters)

NHS Semester Timetable

Special Programs at NHS

• Gifted Program
• French Immersion
• High Performance Athlete program
• Advanced Placement courses
• SHSM programs in Business,

Construction, and Health & Wellness

• Personalized Alternative Education

O.S.S.D

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

Diploma Requirements (OSSD) for the 4 year program

Community Involvement Hours

 Make a commitment to get your

40 hours completed as soon as possible but starting no earlier than July 1st, 2020.

 See the bulletin board inside the Guidance Office

to learn about current volunteer opportunities

 Register online with the Neighbourhood Network

to be notified about local volunteer opportunities: neighbourhoodnetwork.org

34 CREDIT THRESHOLD – YRDSB POLICY

YRDSB Policy that encourages students to meet their OSSD graduation requirements within four years.

Math

you choose your pathway option

English

you choose your pathway option

Science

you choose your pathway option

Geography

you choose your pathway option

French

you choose your pathway option

• Phys. Ed

you choose boys or girls

COMPULSORY COURSES FOR GRADE 9 STUDENTS

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

Consult with your Grade 8 Teachers…

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 on critical thinking skills LOCALLY DEVELOPED Working below grade level in Math, English and Science Guided approach to learning using practical examples and concrete objects. OPEN An opportunity to explore an area of interest for all students.

Core Subject Example #1: Grade 9 Science Options at NHS

SNC1D1 - Gr. 9 Science - Academic SNC1P1 - Gr. 9 Science - Applied SNC1L1 - Gr. 9 Science – Locally Developed SNC1DG - Gr. 9 Science – Gifted (Must qualify - as determined by IPRC) SNC1DF – Gr. 9 Sciences – FI Academic SNC1PF – Gr. 9 Sciences – FI Applied

Core Subject Example #2: Grade 9 French Options at NHS

FSF1D1

• Gr. 9 French - Academic

FSF1P1

• Gr. 9 French - Applied

FIF1DF

• Gr. 9 Français – FI Academic

FIF1PF

• Gr. 9 Français – FI Applied

*FSF1O1 - Gr. 9 French – Open

This course is for students who have NOT acquired 600 hours

• f French instruction, or who have acquired 600 hours of

French instruction but have received modifications that have significantly impacted French Language learning.

*Approval through ISTM is required to take this course!

REVIEW PATHWAYS & PRE-REQUISITES

COURSE SELECTION REQUIRES PLANNING AND SUPPORT

 Consult with teachers, guidance and

parents

 Consider your IPP and

possible post-secondary eligibility requirements

 Remember there are many pathways to

the destination of your dreams

GIFTED PROGRAM

Eligibility for ‘Gifted’ programming is determined by an IPRC. Gifted Program students must select a minimum of 4 Gifted courses in Grade 9 and again in Grade 10.

Grade 9 Gifted Courses Grade 10 Gifted Courses English – ENG1DG English – ENG2DG Math – MPM1DG Math – MPM2DG Science – SNC1DG Science – SNC2DG Geography – CGC1DG History – CHC2DG Business Studies – BBI20G (offered 2020/2021 and every other year) Computer Studies – ICS2OG (available to select every

• ther year; not available for

2020/21)

FRENCH IMMERSION COURSES

You need 10 FI courses over 4 years: 7 are selected for you!

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

FI French FIF1DF or FIF1PF FI French FIF2DF or FIF2PF FI French FIF3UF or FIF3OF FI French FIF4UF or FIF4OF

FI Science SNC1DF or SNC1PF

(may choose to take in English)

FI Science SNC2DF or SNC2PF

(may choose to take in English)

FI Anthropology, Psychology & Sociology HSP3UF or HSP3CF FI Issues of Indigenous Peoples in a Global Context NDW4MF FI Geography CGC1DF or CGC1PF FI History CHC2DF or CHC2PF FI Civics/Careers CHV2OF/GLC2OF FI Travel & Tourism: A Geographic Perspective CGG3OF FI Business Leadership: Management Fundamentals BOH4MF (new for 2021/22) Co-operative Education – 2 credits (in a French Immersion setting)

OPTIONAL COURSES FOR GRADE 9 STUDENTS

Instrumental Music Instrumental or Vocal Repertoire (after school) Vocal Music Visual Arts Information & Communication Technology in Business Learning Strategies (as per IPRC) Exploring Technologies Exploring Family Studies Drama

How do I complete my Course Selection for Secondary School?

Individual Pathway Planner Portfolio High School Planner Course Selection Tool

www.yrdsb.ca/schools/newmarket.hs

Login to access My Pathway Planner

From your Dashboard, access your High School Planner by choosing ‘High School’ from the left hand navigation menu.

The High School Planner

The High School Planner – French Immersion Program

Add Your Courses!

Consider the Core Options:

Now enter two elective courses here!

Review Grade 9 elective Course Descriptions under the various Subject Disciplines

Music Repertoire is selected as the last course. Choose 2 alternates

Use the Graduation Indicator to track your credits. Click on ‘View Progress’ for a complete review.

The Graduation Indicator reveals that 8 out of 9 of the credits in this student’s plan will count towards their Compulsory Credit total.

Issue Note: Missing prerequisite or co-requisite. Please select the proper prerequisite or submit with comment explaining rationale. Guidance Message: Please review and observe these important notes from Guidance regarding specialized programs e.g. this course is for students in the Gifted Program.

Course Selection Issues & Important Course Information

Review and SUBMIT courses by Monday, February 24th

Print and submit completed Sign-Off Sheet to your Grade 8 Teacher by…

Parent/Guardian signs here!

Wednesday, February 26th

Not Planning to Attend Newmarket High School?

Summary of Important Dates:

 January 31, 2020 – Registration forms due to

Newmarket High School  return to your Grade 8 teacher prior to this date

 February 12th – February 24th window for online

submission of course selection  Show your parent/guardian and Grade 8 teacher your course selection prior to submitting February 24th is the submit DEADLINE!

 Click submit, print your Sign-Off sheet and have it

signed by your parent/guardian

 Hand in Sign-Off sheet to your Grade 8 teacher by

February 26th.

CONGRATULATIONS…you are now ready to complete your online course selection!

For more information please visit the Newmarket High School Website:

To support your transition to NHS, we encourage you to review this presentation, and the additional information posted to our website, at home with your parent/guardian.