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TRANSITION TO GRADE 9

• ST. ROCH CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL

Welcome Class of 2023!!

Format of the evening

• Land acknowledgement/ Prayer
• P. Marcolla
• Welcome
• J. Quenneville
• Program Presentation
• S. Tomolillo
• Academic Resource
• L. Metallo
• Math Curriculum
• S. Simeone
• Orientation
• A. Paolucci/M. Reyes
• Next Steps
• S. Tomolillo

We would like to acknowledge that is the sacred territory of the Mississauga’s of the New Credit and we would like to thank them for being stewards of this land.

Principal’s Remarks

• J. Quenneville

Program Presentation

• S. Tomolillo

Structure of the School Day

Period Time Warning Bell 8:00 Home Room 8:07 - 8:10 1 8:10 - 9:25 2 9:30 - 10:45 3A (Gr. 9 Lunch) 10:50 – 11:30 3B 11:30 – 12:10 3C 12:10 – 12:50 4 12:55 -2:10

Academic Success Facts

In the 2017-18 school year:

• 442 students achieved a minimum 80% overall average
• 179 Ontario Scholars in our graduating class
• 87% of grade 12 graduates went on to a post-secondary program at college
• r university

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

• 30 credits
• 18 compulsory credits
• 12 elective credits (4 religious studies & 8 electives)
• 40 hours of community service
• Literacy requirement

Community Service Hours

• Minimum of 40 hours completed over the 4 years of high school
• Encourages civic responsibility and promotes community values
• Build confidence in social situations and adult interaction
• Gain understanding of our obligation to others
• Students can begin July 1st before coming to grade 9

Literacy Requirement

• The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) is written in

grade 10

• Based on language and communication expectations of the

curriculum up to and including grade 9

• If a student is unable to meet the Provincial Standard in the first

attempt:

• Remedial help will be given
• Student will have a second attempt at the test
• Grade 12 Ontario Literacy Course (OLC)

Grade 9 Math EQAO

• Written by all grade 9 students taking Applied and Academic

Math

• Successful completion is NOT a diploma requirement
• Results count towards final grade 9 Math mark

Semester System

• School year is divided into two equal parts called semesters
• Students will complete 4 courses each semester for a total of 8

credits for the school year

• Semester 1-September-January
• Semester 2-February-June

Your Pathway

Course types available to grade 9 students

• Academic level (D)- ENG1D1
• Applied level (P)- MFM1P1
• Locally Developed (L)- SNC1L1
• Open level (O)- PPL1O1

Course Types

Academic

• Works independently in

a focused manner

• Completes homework

consistently and completely

• Student consistently

achieves level 3 and 4 in the subject area (all strands)

• Larger class sizes: 28-30

Applied

• Works in a focused manner

(not always independently)

• May need assistance in
• rganizing and completing

homework

• Student consistently

achieves level 1 or 2 in grade 8 subject (all strands)

• Smaller class size: 22-24

Locally Developed

• Works in a focused

manner with prompting

• May begin work in class

with direction

• Student is working

below grade 8 level expectations in a subject

• Small class sizes: 15

Open “O” Courses

• Course expectations are suitable and appropriate for all

students

• Open level courses are offered for Religion, Physical

Education and Elective courses

The Grade 9 Program

7 Compulsory Courses

Subject Open Locally Developed Applied Academic Teacher Recommendation (mandatory) English ESL: Level __ ENG1L1 ENG1P1 ENG1D1 Academic Math MAT1L1 MFM1P1 MPM1D1 Applied Science SNC1L1 SNC1P1 SNC1D1 Applied Geography CGC1PE CGC1P1 CGC1D1 Academic French FSF1O1 FSF1P1 FSF1D1 Academic Religion HRE1O1

• Phys. Ed.

PPL1OM/F

The Grade 9 Program

1 Elective Course

Learning Strategies GLE1O1 Visual Arts-FNMI Focus NAC1O1 Business: Information Tech BTT1O1 Exploring Technologies TIJ1OA -Cosmetology, Comm Tech, Hospitality Exploring Technologies TIJ1OB -Construction, Auto, Tech Design, Hospitality Music AMU1O1 Instrumental Music AMI1O1 2nd Choice ???

Choosing Your Initial Pathway

• Select grade 9 courses that reflect your current & already

demostrated strengths, skill sets, learning style and academic ability

• Review report cards/achievement from grade 6, 7 and 8
• Consult with your grade 8 teacher

Altering your Pathway

• Students may be able to move from APPLIED courses in grade 9

to ACADEMIC courses in grade 10

• Dependent upon the student’s achievement
• In Math a transfer course is required
• Moving from LOCALLY DEVELOPED to APPLIED is also possible

(extra steps)

Academic Resource

L.Metallo

Special Services Circle where appropriate The student has an IEP (Individual Education Plan) Yes

No

Math Course Selection

• S. Simeone

Grade 9 Math Courses Offered at St. Roch: Grade 9 Locally Developed Grade 9 Applied Grade 9 Academic

Work Place Bound Students

This pathway is intended for students who do not intend to pursue post – secondary education, but instead will be entering the work force after completing high school.

MAT 1L1 Grade 9 Locally Developed Math MAT 2L1 Grade 10 Locally Developed Math MEL 3E1 Grade 11 Workplace Math MEL 4E1 Grade 12 Workplace Math

College Bound Students

This pathway is intended for students who intend to study at the college level upon completion of grade 12. Students in this pathway should have achieved some success in elementary mathematics and are able to work collaboratively within a group, and also complete work independently when required.

MFM 1P1 Grade 9 Applied Mathematics MFM 2P1 Grade 10 Applied Mathematics MBF 3C1 Grade 11 College Mathematics MCF 3M1

Grade 11 College/University Mathematics

MAP 4C1 Grade 12 College Mathematics MCT 4C1

Grade 12 College Mathematics for Technology

University Bound Students

This pathway is intended for students who enjoy and have been successful in mathematics through their school career. They intend on pursuing a math-based program at the university level (such as Science, Business, Engineering, etc.) MPM 1D1 Grade 9 Academic Mathematics MPM 2D1 Grade 10 Academic Mathematics MCR 3U1 Grade 11 University Mathematics MHF 4U1 Grade 12 University Mathematics MCV 4U1 Grade 12 University Mathematics MDM 4U1 Grade 12 University Mathematics (Data Management)

University Bound Students – Part II

This pathway is intended for students who will pursue a non-math program at the university level...

MFM 1P1 Grade 9 Applied Mathematics MFM 2P1 Grade 10 Applied Mathematics MCF 3M1 Grade 11 College/University Mathematics MDM 4U1 Grade 12 University Mathematics (Data Management) MPM 1D1 Grade 9 Academic Mathematics MPM 2D1 Grade 10 Academic Mathematics

Choosing a Grade 9 Course

You should choose Grade 9 Academic Math (MPM1D1) if…  You want thorough coverage of the material and need little repetition  You enjoy working through word problems  You learn from reading and traditional approaches and are ready for abstract thinking  You need to know WHY rather than just HOW to do something  You are achieving a minimum of 70% in ALL strands at the grade 8 level  You LOVE math and are planning on entering into a Math-based program at the university/college level. You should choose Grade 9 Applied Math (MFM 1P1) if…  You need more repetition, hands-on activities, manipulatives and visuals  You need to know HOW…not necessarily WHY  You need to use a calculator to perform basic operations  You are a concrete thinker  You are achieving between 55% and 70% in ALL strands at the grade 8 level  You are a strong student who plans

• n entering into a non-Math based

program at the university/college level. You should choose Grade 9 Locally Developed Math (MAT 1L1) if…  You have difficulty with basic skills and require one on one assistance  You are working on a modified program and are not at grade 8 level when you finish elementary school  You are achieving 55% or lower in most strands on your grade 8 report card  You enjoy practical math that can be used everyday (such as calculating tax, sale prices, measurement, etc.)

Keep In Mind….

• Every child is different
• Be realistic in course selection
• You will not “close doors” or “miss opportunities” if you make

informed decisions

• “At this time…”
• Look at education as a journey…SUCCESS is the #1 goal

Making the Transition Easy……

• Get Ready- Late August 2019
• “RISE” Grade 9 Orientation Retreat Day-

September 2019

Transition

Timeline Transition Item September

• Initial correspondence between St. Roch Guidance and Gr. 8

Teachers October

• Grade 8 Open House

Early November

• Take Our Kids to High School Day for feeder school students

Early December

• Registration forms/payment due from feeder school students

January

• Guidance counsellors go to feeder schools for myBlueprint course

selection session May

• SST/ARD go to Transition meetings at feeder schools

August/September

• Get Ready Program and RISE Orientation Day

Registration: Next Steps

Feeder school students (in boundary) Peel & Non-feeder school students (in boundary)

Students attend Take Our Kids to High School Day- Nov 14th Teachers given registration forms for their students Teachers and Parents discuss appropriate Pathway and Teacher Recommendations Parents complete registration forms and payment by Dec. 4th

• A. School Cash Online-

Debit/Credit -Print receipt & send this and all forms to grade 8 teacher by Dec. 4th

• B. Cash- Come to St. Roch with

forms and payment on Dec. 4th 2pm-7pm Ensure you live within the St. Roch boundary at www.stopr.ca Complete the pre-registration online/package Submit this and photocopies of all required documents by January 31st or asap Student and parent will meet with one of our vice principals after which registration forms, course selection and payment can be completed. Please stay back for a few minutes for more info

June 30, 2023