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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
• S

HS M programs in Business, Construction, and Health & Wellness

• Personalized Alternative Education

O.S .S .D

18 Compulsory Credits 12 Optional Credits S uccessful completion of Ontario S econdary S chool 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, 2019.

 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: nnetwork.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

S cience

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

P ATHWAY OPTIONS IN Gr. 9 & 10 APPLIED ACADEMIC OPEN LOCALL Y DEVELOPED

Consult with your Grade 8 Teachers…

PATHWAY ABILITY APPROACH

APPLIED Working at or above grade level S tep 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 LOCALL Y DEVELOPED Working below grade level in Math, English and S cience Guided approach to learning using practical examples and concrete obj ects. 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 S cience - Academic SNC1P1 - Gr. 9 S cience - Applied SNC1L1 - Gr. 9 S cience – Locally Developed SNC1DG - Gr. 9 S cience – Gifted (Must qualify - as determined by IPRC) SNC1DF – Gr. 9 S ciences – FI Academic SNC1PF – Gr. 9 S ciences – 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 st udent s who have NOT acquired 600 hours

• f French inst ruct ion, or who have acquired 600 hours of

French inst ruct ion but have received modificat ions t hat have significant ly impact ed 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

Eligibilit y for ‘ Gift ed’ programming is det ermined by an IPRC. Gift ed Program st udent s must select a minimum of 4 Gift ed 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 S cience – S NC1DG S cience – S NC2DG Geography – CGC1DG History – CHC2DG Computer S tudies – ICS 2OG (offered 2019/ 20 and EOY) Business S tudies – BBI20G (available EOY; not available in 2019/ 20)

FRENCH IMMERS ION COURS ES

Y

• u need 10 FI courses over 4 years:

7 are select ed 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 S NC1DF or S NC1PF

(may choose to take in English)

FI Science S NC2DF or S NC2PF

(may choose to take in English)

FI Anthropology, Psychology & Sociology HS P3UF or HS P3CF 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 2020/ 21) 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 S trategies (as per IPRC) Exploring Technologies Exploring Family S tudies Drama

How do I complete my Course S election for S econdary S chool?

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 S chool Planner by choosing ‘ High S chool’ 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. This will prevent you from

• submitting. Please select the

proper prerequisite or resolve with your guidance counsellor. 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

As an example…can we figure out the problem with this plan?

The TIJ1O2 notes indicate this course is part of a specialized TechnoMath program and may

• nly be selected if the co-

requisite math course MPM1D2 is also selected.

Review and SUBMIT courses by Friday, February 22nd

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

Parent/ Guardian signs here!

Wednesday, February 27th

Not Planning to Attend Newmarket High School?

Summary of Important Dates:

 February 1, 2019 – Regist rat ion forms due t o

Newmarket High S chool

 ret urn t o your Grade 8 t eacher

 February 11th – February 22nd window for online

submission of course select ion

 S

how your parent / guardian and Grade 8 t eacher your course select ion prior t o submit t ing February 22nd is the submit DEADLINE!

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

signed by your parent/guardian

 Hand in S

ign-Off sheet t o your Grade 8 t eacher by February 27th.

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

For more information please visit the Newmarket High S chool 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.