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Grade 9 Information Night For Students in Grade 8

• St. Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary School

Principal’s Introduction & Welcome

• Mr. O’Grady

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Performed by Gonzaga’s Jazz Band

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

"We would like to

acknowledge that we are on sacred indigenous territory and thank the Mississaugas

• f the Credit First Nation for

being stewards of this land."

Opening Prayer School Chaplain: Mrs. Pianta

Special Guests:

Brea Corbet Trustee Mississauga Ward 9 &10 Sharon Hobin Chair/Trustee Mississauga Ward 2 & 8 Luz del Rosario Trustee Mississauga Ward 6 & 11

Special Guests:

School Council Chairs

• Mrs. B. Coady
• Mrs. D. Langley

Feeder Schools & Open Access Registration Information

Feeder Schools Guidance Counsellors will be visiting schools during the week of November 25th, 2019 Open Access Distribution of Registration Packages will begin January 7th, 2020 starting at 9 am till 3 pm.

Registration Packages are due January 23, 2020 from 1 pm – 4 pm.

Winston Churchill to the Credit River 403 to Montevideo/Erin Mills Parkway/Mississauga Road/401

School Boundaries

Transportation

Students beyond 3.8 km from the school may be eligible for transportation to

• school. Please check the website below.

www.stopr.ca

EXTENDED FRENCH 407 to Highway 10 (Hurontario) 403 to 407 All other Programs as directed by their elementary school

Gonzaga’s Catholic Community

Religion Credit Courses Chaplain and School Chapel Retreat Program Masses and Liturgies Community Outreach/Service Programs Food Drives/Christmas Baskets/Missions Daily Prayer/Reflections

Guidance Presentation

Department Head of Student Services

• Mrs. Santin

Post-Presentation Opportunities

Tour of the School Curriculum Fair Display Extended French Presentation

Individual Pathway Plan (IPP)

from “creating pathways to success 2013”

Students will use the web based program myBlueprint.ca/dpcdsb to support their Individual Pathway Plan (IPP)

Ontario Secondary School Diploma Requirements

30 credits (18 compulsory & 12 elective) Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (Grade 10) Community Involvement (40 hours)

Course Types For Grade 9 & 10 Courses

“D” Academic “P” Applied “L” Locally Developed “O” Open Grade 9 &10

Grade 9 Open Religion HRE 1O1 Grade 9 Academic Science SNC 1D1 Grade 9 Applied English ENG 1P1

What Skill Set will your child need to be successful in Academic, Applied or Locally Developed courses?

ACADEMIC (“D”)

The focus is on the essential concepts of the discipline and additional

• materials. Emphasis on

theoretical and abstract thinking while incorporating practical applications as a basis for future learning and problem solving

• Independent worker and follows

instructions

• Solid problem solving skills
• Very organized and effective planner
• Detailed homework completion
• Good initiative, work ethic, self advocate

and time-management

• Generally leads to university/college

APPLIED (“P”)

The focus is on essential concepts of the

• discipline. Emphasis is on

practical, concrete applications of the essential concept while incorporating theoretical elements as appropriate.

 Benefits from tasks laid out with guides, plans, graphic organizers  Concrete practical thinker  Hands on learner  Building on basic organizational skills  Generally leads to college or apprenticeship

LOCALLY DEVELOPED (“L”)

The focus is on core knowledge and skills to meet individual student

• needs. Intended for

students who require a measure of flexibility and support in order to meet the compulsory credit requirements in English, mathematics and science. Benefits from emphasis on learning skills  Smaller class size  Additional time to consolidate skills from earlier grades  Further develop basic skills and basic knowledge  Frequent review and assessment by teacher  Generally leads to world of work or apprenticeship

OPEN (“O”)

Open courses have one set of expectations for the subject being taken and are appropriate for all students

Gonzaga’s Grade 9 Program Compulsory Credits

Religious Studies

(Open)

English

(Academic, Applied, Locally Developed)

Mathematics

(Academic, Applied, Locally Developed)

Canadian Geography

(Academic, Applied. Extended French)

Science

(Academic, Applied, Locally Developed)

French

(Academic, Applied, Extended French)

Gonzaga’s Grade 9 Program Optional Credits

Two Optional Credits

Drama Exploring Technologies Information Technology Music Physical Education Visual Arts

COMBINING Subject Specific Course Types

ENG 1D1 Academic English MPM 1P1 Applied Math SNC 1D1 Academic Science

Grade 9 Grade 10

Academic Courses

Applied Courses EXECPT IN MATH

Which Course Type do I choose for my child?

Consult with Grade 8 Teacher to assess ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE and RECOMMENDATIONS Consider your child’s SKILL SET

Process for Feeder Schools Grade 9 Course Selection

Gonzaga guidance counsellors will be visiting Feeder Schools during the week of November 25th through to the 29th

 Completed Registration Packages are due to the Grade 8 Teacher

no later than January 8th, 2020

 Gonzaga will return to feeder schools mid January for myBlueprint

and collection of registration packages.

Process for Open Access Registration

 Registration Packages will be available through the main office beginning January 7, 2020 from 9 am – 3 pm

 Completed Registration Packages are returned to Gonzaga starting

Thursday January 23rd from 1 pm - 4 pm and every school day afterwards

Registration Package Will Contain:

Navig8 2 9 Guide

Course Calendar of the grade 9 program, required courses and electives. Student Transportation Information WI-FI Network Use And Personal Devices form Network User Application and Agreement Religious Expectations and Requirements Registration / Course Selection form Cash On Line Instructions for Activity Fee

Activity Fee Breakdown: Yearbook & Student Agenda $30 Faith Formation Initiatives & Retreat $20 Student Leadership & House System Activities $15

Total $65.00

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Where To Find Courses/School Information?

Gonzaga’s School Website Twitter: @A_GonzagaDPCDSB myBlueprint.ca/dpcdsb Gonzaga’s Guidance Counsellors

Gonzaga’s Guidance Counsellors

A – C

• Mr. Eagles

D – G Ms. Dragicevic H – Me & Career Path Mrs. Santin Mi – Q

• Mr. Curry

R – Z

• Mrs. Zanatta

• St. Aloysius Gonzaga is a Semestered School

 Courses offered on a half year basis  8 subjects in an academic school year  4 subjects from September – January (Semester 1)  4 subjects from February – June (Semester 2)  All 4 subjects are taken daily for the semester

Structure of the School Day

School begins at 8:20 am and ends at 2:18 pm 4 Blocks in a day Each Block is approximately 75 minutes 40 minute Lunch

Expectations of Gonzaga Students

 Religious Studies (one credit course each year)  Participation In School Liturgies & Retreats  School Uniform

Gonzaga’s Regional Programs and Supports

Extended French Career Path Regional Program ASD Program Support Regional Program Support for students with an Individual Education Plan

Academic Resource Department Head

• Mrs. Cipriano

Supports are provided for all students at Gonzaga

Special Education Programs Academic Resource Mainstream

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Academic Resource Support – Role of The Resource Teacher

Develops and maintains IEPs Monitors student performance and progress in courses Encourages and supports access to accommodations Oversees student work and assessments in resource room

Academic Resource Support – Role of The Resource Teacher

Facilitates communication between student and teachers and parents Works collaboratively with school team to support student achievement & well-being Schedules meetings to address student education plan and transition planning

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GLE – Learning Strategies Course

This course introduces students with an Individualized Learning Plan to learning theories and strategies and prepares them to become effective independent learners.

Learning Skills Academic Support Exam Preparation Personal Management skills Interpersonal Skills Exploration of Opportunities

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Regional Special Education Programs

ASD Diploma Support Program

Students are referred to this program through a central referral process which is facilitated by a school team and family of school's special education consultant in collaboration with the school administration, parents and student. Students are placed in this special education program through the Identification Placement and Review Committee (IPRC) process.

Regional Special Education Program

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Fall Sports

Girls Football Girls Basketball Boys Volleyball Cross Country Boys Football Tennis

Winter Sports

Girls & Boys Hockey Boys Basketball Girls Volleyball Wrestling Curling Swimming

Spring Sports

Soccer Track and Field Baseball Softball Badminton Lacrosse Tennis

Clubs

Band (5 Different Ensembles) Black Empow erment Association Chaplaincy Chess Choir (2 Options) Culinary Dance DECA

Clubs

Dignity Gonzaga Players Green Scene HOSA Junior Leaders Law Society Moderns Language Club Photography

Clubs

Prefects Robotics Club Safe @ Gonzaga Science/STEM United Nations Yearbook ZAGACON Zaga-Gon Cultural

Gonzaga Transitional Programs

Important Dates

Monday March 23rd: Delivery of Gonzaga’s 8 to the 9 Permission forms Thursday April 2nd: Gonzaga’s 8 to the 9 Permission forms are due Friday May 8th: Gonzaga’s 8 to the 9 Event – 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm After May 1st: Grade 8 Students Receive Gonzaga House System Letters & Starters Kit Packages Friday June 17th: Starters Kit Order Forms are Due Monday August 31st: Grade 9 Orientation Day