Welcome to
Milliken Mills High School
Grade 8 Open House
Program for Evening
6:30 – 8:30 pm
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Welcome
Student Council Video
Pathways Presentation
School Tours
Course Fair – Atrium
Club Fair – Cafeteria
Please enjoy refreshments located in the Atrium
Pathways Presentation
Concert Choir
Drama Club
What
to
Expect
in
High School
DECA
Debate Club
Green Inc.
Red Cross
Healthy Schools
Book Cafe
Student Leaders at Milliken (SLAM)
Anti-Bullying Committee (ABC)
Milliken Athletic Council (MAC)
Music Executive
Behind the Scenes
Prom Committee
Something for everyone!
Red Cross
Stage Band
Free the Children
Student Activity Council (SAC)
Presentation Goals
To understand…
 Diploma requirements, course types and post-secondary
pathways
 Specialist High Skills Major program
 Course selection
 Supports available to help students succeed
 Extra-curricular activities
School Information
Start Time
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8:50 am - 3:30 pm
School Year Structure
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Semestered
 Four classes each semester – 75 minutes each
 Common lunch (period 3 - 11:30 am to 12:50 pm)
 Three report cards each semester
 Final exams – January and June
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
School Population
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1020 students
254 incoming grade 9 students
Principal:
Mr. A. Corry
Vice-Principals:
Mr. K. Ganeshalingam (A-L)
Ms. C. Sampson (M-Z)
EQAO Results - Literacy
EQAO Results– Grade 9 Math
EQAO - Literacy Success
System Survey 2015
System Survey 2015
System Survey 2015
System Survey 2015
Student Accomplishments & Distinctions
In the 2014/15 school year
• 81% of our graduates moved on to college or
university with over 50% being Ontario Scholars
• 1 in 4 students were on the Honour Roll
• MMHS students won competitions in Computing,
Math and Science
• EcoSchool gold status certification
Ontario Secondary School
Diploma Requirements
12 Elective
Credits
18
Compulsory
Credits
Successful
Completion
of Literacy
Requirement
40 Hours of
Community
Involvement
Community Involvement
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Promotes community values
Explore career interests!
Start in summer of grade 8
Activity must be pre-approved by school
Record activities and hours on form
It’s cool to care at Milliken!
To date, current MMHS students have collectively spent
39,560 hours helping the community!
Grade 9 Courses
English
Elective
Course
Math
All grade 9s
will take
8 courses
Elective
Course
Physical &
Health
Education
Science
Geography
French*
Course Types
Grades 9 & 10
APPLIED
ACADEMIC
OPEN
LOCALLY
DEVELOPED
Course Types
CLASS
MAX
APPROACH
ACADEMIC
Working at or above
grade level
29
Theoretical and independent
approach to learning with a focus on
critical thinking skills
APPLIED
Working at or above
grade level
22
Step by step approach to learning
using theory and practical examples.
LOCALLY
DEVELOPED
(credit-bearing
courses)
Working below grade
level in Math, English
or Science
(i.e. modified
expectations)
16
Guided approach to learning using
practical examples and concrete
objects.
OPEN
Available to all
students
28
An opportunity to explore an area of
interest for all students
TYPE
ABILITY
Pre-AP Grade 9 Science (SNC1D5)
In this course, students will…
Extend
• Extend their understanding of concepts in
Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Space Science &
Physics
Prepare
• Prepare for success in senior-level Advanced
Placement Science courses
Experience
• Be exposed to a range of rigorous assessment
strategies considered fundamental for success
in post-secondary settings
This course is designed for students who have attained a Level 4 (80% and over) in Grade 8 Science.
Students should be recommended to take this course by their Grade 8 teacher in consultation with the
MMHS Department Head of Science.
Elective Courses
Technological
Studies
Exploring
Technologies
Business
Studies
Information and
Communication
Technology in
Business
The Arts
Family Studies
Dance
Exploring
Family Studies
Learning
Strategies
Drama
Music*
Visual Arts
These
electives
are all
OPEN
courses
What Might Your Child’s Timetable Look Like?
TIME
SEMESTER ONE
SEMESTER TWO
8:50-10:10 am
English
Science
10:15-11:30 am
Visual Art
Geography
11:35-12:50 pm
LUNCH
LUNCH
12:55-2:10 pm
Health & Physical Education
Exploring Technologies
2:15-3:30 pm
Math
French
 Four courses every day each semester
 Semester one - September to January
 Semester two - February to June
Post-Secondary Pathways
DESTINATION = WORLD OF WORK
 Apprenticeship in
Skilled Trades
 College
 Community Living
 University
 World of Work
The Key to Choosing a Pathway
What would I like to try?
What would your child like to try?
What education/training
willneed?
I need?
What education/training
will he/she
English Pathways
Gr. 9 & 10
Gr. 11 & 12
Post-Secondary
Work
Locally Developed
Workplace
Apprenticeship
Applied
College
College
Academic
University
University
Note:
Students may switch between Applied & Academic in grades 9 & 10,
in all subjects except mathematics.
Math Pathways
• Specialist High Skills Major Program
• Earn 9 required grade 11 & 12 credits
BUSINESS
• Test drive your career with a
2 credit Co-op
• Earn industry certifications & take
training courses
OR
ENVIRONMENT
• Participate in exciting Reach Ahead
opportunities
• Use the Ontario Skills Passport (OSP)
to document development of
essential skills & work habits
•13% of all YRDSB students enrolled
SHSM Recognition
Course Selection Preparation
• Conducted in
December for all
ELLs in elementary
feeder schools
Language
Assessments
Grade 8
Open House
• December 9th
6:30-8:30pm
• Visits to grade 8
classrooms
• January 22-28, 2016
Classroom
Instruction
Creating Pathways to Success
• New Education and Career/Life Planning Program with a schoolwide focus (K-12)
• All students leave secondary school with a clear plan for their
initial post-secondary destination. “Students are the architects of
their lives”
• Pathways thinking and planning is embedded in all subjects areas
• Each student in Grades 7-12 has an Individual Pathways Plan
www.yrdsb.ca
Career Cruising – Course Selection
Features
Add a course
easily by
clicking on the
“+” button
Track
achievement
of diploma
requirements
as courses are
added to plan
Submit courses electronically with the click of a button!
Course Selection Submission
REGISTRATION FORM
COURSE REQUEST SIGN OFF SHEET
2
Documents
to Submit
Timelines
FEBRUARY 1, 2016
MMHS Registration Form
due
FEBRUARY 22, 2016
Deadline for Course Selection to be
completed on Career Cruising
The printed & signed Course Request Sign
Off form should be returned by the date
specified by your child’s grade 8 teacher
Course Selection Follow-up
Review of
Course
Selections
Course
Selection
Verification
Guidance
Support
(ongoing)
The Student Success Team
Administration
Classroom
Teachers
Numeracy
Support
Literacy
Support
Student
Success
We work together
to support students
 Help from teachers
 Frequent home contact
 Attendance checks
 Specific support for students
having difficulty
Personalized
Alternative
Education
Cooperative
Education
Guidance
Counsellors
Special
Education
Teachers
Guidance counsellors support students with...
Course Selection & Timetable Changes
Academic Counselling & School Success Strategies
Personal Concerns & Problem Solving
Post-Secondary & Career Planning
Special Education Support for
Identified Students
 Students receive support according to their
Individual Education Plan (IEP)
 The Learning Strategies course provides
students with support in their other classes and
covers the following topics…
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Time Management
Organization
Note-taking
Study Skills
Special Education Support for
Identified Students
Other accommodations include…
 Regular meetings with students
 In-class support
 Resource support room for
lunch-time help
 Support to transition to
post-secondary education, work,
& community living
English as a Second Language
(ESL) Language Courses
 ESL courses are provided to help
students develop proficiency in
English
 ESL courses are offered at five
different levels:
AO, BO, CO, DO, EO
 ESL courses prepare students for
the grade 10 Literacy Test
 Students are assessed for their
level of English proficiency and
placed in appropriate classes
Courses for
English Language Learners
 These courses are offered in
various departments to
support English language
learners
 MPM1DL, CGC1PL, SNC1DL
 They follow the subject
curriculum document with a
focus on English language
development
 They support the transition of
English language learners into
the regular program
Lunch-Time Supports
Math Support
Room
Special
Education
Resource Room
Peer Tutoring
Student
Success Room
Library
Debate Club
Green Inc.
GET INVOLVED!
Red Cross
Healthy Schools
Book Cafe
Student Leaders at Milliken (SLAM)
Anti-Bullying Committee (ABC)
Milliken Athletic Council (MAC)
Music Executive
Behind the
Scenes
Something
for
everyone!
Prom Committee
Red Cross
Stage Band
Free the Children
Student Activity Council (SAC)
YOSA & Girls of South Asia
Empowering Student Partnership (ESP)
GET INVOLVED!
In sports…
Floor Hockey
Questions & Answers