South Carleton High School
GRADE 8 PARENT INFORMATION PRESENTATION
November 6th, 2014
Agenda
Principal’s message
Colin Anderson
A student perspective
Adam Rehman, Lily Fischer, Paige
Ireland, and Ben Seibel
Guidance information
Sheri Eady
Questions
What makes SOUTH CARLETON
a great place to send your child?
What makes SOUTH a great place to
send your child?
• Outstanding student achievement
What makes SOUTH a great place to
send your child?
• Outstanding student achievement
• Supports for all students
What makes SOUTH a great place to
send your child?
• Outstanding student achievement
• Supports for all students
• Our size and location
What makes SOUTH a great place to
send your child?
• Outstanding student achievement
• Supports for all students
• Our size and location
• Caring staff and involved students
A picture of SCHS
Our student population is a
unique blend of
suburban and rural
communities
Our feeder schools are:
Kars on the Rideau
Goulbourn Middle
A. Lorne Cassidy
Steve MacLean
A picture of SCHS
Our current enrollment:
Grade 9:
259
Grade 10: 271
Grade 11: 263
Grade 12: 249
Total:
1,042
Recognizing EXCELLENCE
Reaching personal goals is an important part of
the culture of SCHS.
Last year over 470 students were named to the
Honour Roll (over 80%),
with 85 of those
achieving a
Silver Medal
(over 90%)
Our 2014 GRADUATES
Total of 297 graduates
•162 on the school Honour
Roll (80% and higher)
•31 students received the
Silver Medal Award(90% and
higher)
•78 special awards and
scholarships were presented to
the graduating class, totalling
over $36,000
•Red Seal 23 of students
earning SHSM
Specialist High Skills Majors
• 4 SHSMs
Manufacturing
House Construction
Health And Wellness (Community Service)
Information and Communication
Technology
• For Grade 11 and 12 students
• Focusing their studies on a
specific career sector for the
purpose of self exploration
Advanced Placement
• Program offered in English, Chemistry and French
• Students complete the exam in early May
• Students may earn a University credit or the opportunity to
move onto a second year course
SCHS Athletics
Over 27 interscholastic teams run each year at the
school including:
Track and field, field
hockey, hockey, rugby,
wrestling, badminton,
basketball, swimming,
baseball, soccer,
volleyball, crosscountry running, golf,
curling, alpine skiing
Student activities include:
Students' Council, Athletic
Association, Key Club, Ski
Club, Drama Club,
Leadership Planning
Committee, Leadership
Camp, Intramural Sports,
Anime Club, Coffee House,
Storm Surge, Tech Crew, SC
Awareness, CAPPIES, Fashion
Show, Duke of Edinburgh,
The Well, Sci Fi Group
A word from our students!
Diploma Requirements (O.S.S.D.)
18
Compulsory
Credits
+
12
Optional
Credits
30
Total
Credits
(110 hours each)
IN ADDITION:
Successful completion of Grade 10 Literacy Test
and
40 Hours of Community Involvement
What’s a CREDIT?
• 110 “Instructional Hours”
– Often divided in to 75 minute periods
• Specific Subject area
• Requires a final mark of 50% +
• Usually take 4 credits at a time
• Credits are granted by the Principal
Compulsory Courses – ENGLISH STREAM
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
English – ENG1_ English – ENG2_ English – ENG3_ English – ENG4_
Mathematics
Mathematics
Science
Science
Canadian
Geography
Canadian History
French
Civics/
Career Studies
Physical
Education
Arts*
Business/Tech
(group credit)
Mathematics
Two other “group” credits
Compulsory Courses FRENCH IMMERSION STREAM
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
English – ENG1
English – ENG2
English – ENG3
English – ENG4
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics
Science
Science
Canadian
Geography
Canadian
History
Intro to Social
Sciences
French – FIF1D
French – FIF2D
French – FIF3U
French – FIF4U
(group credit)
Physical
Education
Civics/
Career Studies
Arts*
Foods and
Nutrition
Business/Tech
(group credit)
One more “group” credit
12 Elective Credits
- Elective credits allow students to build an
educational program over the four years
that suits their individual interests and
meets university, college, apprenticeship or
work requirements
- An advantage of our school is having 50%
more (12 vs 8) elective choices than the
Catholic System
The Literacy Test
• Administered the spring of the
grade 10 year
• A test based on language and
communication (reading and
writing) expectations of curricula up
to and including grade 9
• Accommodations may be provided
for some students with unique
learning needs
Community Involvement
• A diploma requirement!
• Encourages civic responsibility, promotes
community values and reinforces
importance of volunteerism
• Complete 40 hours before graduation
Course Selection
• Parents and students will select courses in
collaboration with intermediate teachers,
guidance counsellors and administrators
• Grade 8 students and their parents choose
grade 9 courses on the basis of the student’s
needs, interests, strengths, and past
achievements
The transition to high school
NEXT STEPS
Students attend a tour at SCHS in December
Counsellors will visit grade 8 classes in January
Grade 8 Family Night at SCHS in February
Liaison between SCHS staff and grade 8 teachers
Stormwatch Newsletter
Welcome BBQ in August
Parent/Teacher interviews
Email and SynerVoice communication with parents
Take a look at www.southcarleton.ca
LINK CREW
Link Crew is a high school transition program that
welcomes grade 9’s and makes them feel comfortable
throughout the first year of their high school experience
Built on the belief that students can help students succeed
As positive role models, Link Leaders are motivators and
leaders who guide the Grade 9’s to discover what it takes to
be successful during the transition to high school
Recommended resources
Your child’s teacher
SCHS counsellors
Board website: www.ocdsb.ca
SCHS website: www.southcarleton.ca
Follow us on twitter
@GuidanceSCHS
@SouthCarletonHS
Join our parent email list
Join the School Council
We look forward to working with you over the next few years
to ensure your child enjoys a successful and rewarding
secondary school program at SCHS
Questions?