St. Maximilian Kolbe
Catholic High School
Pride Of SJA
God, though the road ahead may be uncertain,
I know you hold my future in the palm of your hand.
Help me not to be anxious, but teach me instead to lean into
you,
To look to you for guidance when the choices are many,
To trust in your plan when I seem to be going off course.
As I make the big decisions, give me your wisdom, Lord,
And lead me wherever you want me to go.
Amen.
Agenda
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Welcome
Prayer
Video
Introduction
St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School–
preparing for our future !
• Choosing Wisely
• Get Involved
• Dates to Remember
➢ Strive for 100 % student success rate
➢ Strive for Honour Roll
➢ Strive for 100% OSSLT
➢ (86% success rate for this year)
➢ Apprenticeship, College, University,
➢ and Workplace
➢ Academic school with technical
studies electives
➢ Exploring new and innovative programs
➢ SHSM in Manufacturing, Business
& Health and Wellness
➢ BMAX!
➢Mock Trials
➢Robotics Club
➢Math Contests (Waterloo,
Euclid)
➢Drama Production
➢Arts Night
➢Spring Concert
➢Arts Club
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School Newspaper
Jazz Band/Concert Band
Science Club
Career Week
White Pine Book Club
Career Fair
University/college/apprenticeship fair
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➢Awards Evening
➢Athletic Awards
Banquet
➢Athlete of the Month
➢Student of the Week
➢Honour Roll
➢Chaplaincy
➢Guidance
➢Special Education
➢Library
➢Behaviour Resource/
School Psychologist
➢Attendance Counsellor
Chaplaincy
Chaplaincy is responsible for
• Fostering a school environment
based on Christian values
•Organizing the liturgical and
sacramental life of the school
•Spiritual counselling
•KLAW (Kolbe Leaders at Work)
•Grade level retreats
•Social justice in collaboration
with other groups at school
The Importance of Building
Foundation of Success
on a
The decisions made regarding “the transition experience
from grade 8 to grade 9” are among the most important
that will be made at any time from K-12.
“Credit loss in required courses is the
biggest factor affecting graduation
rates.”
Who Doesn’t Go to Post-Secondary Education?
(November 2009)
Dr. Alan King et al,
Executive Summary p.iii.
St. Maximilian Kolbe Statistics
• OSSLT Results – 86%
• EQAO Grade 9 Results:
Applied: 42% achieved at or above provincial standard
(Level 3 and Level 4)
Academic: 86% achieved at or above provincial standard
(Level 3 and Level 4)
• 143 grade 9 students achieved honour roll distinction
• 162 grade 10 students achieved honour roll distinction
• 108 grade 11 students achieved honour roll distinction
• 118 grade 12 students achieved honour roll distinction
• 138 grade 12 students were recognized as Ontario Scholars
❑ Locally Developed
❑ Applied
❑ Academic
Do you know the pathways that are available?
Do you know which pathway is best for you?
Type of
Who am I ?
Where am I
going ?
Compulsory Courses
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English
Math
Science
Geography
French
Religion
• Lots of Hands-On Life Skills
• Very Small Classes
• Developing Reading & Writing Skills
• Learning Skills Need Improvement
(Lots of teacher support to help with
Organization, Study Skills etc.)
• From High School To Career
• Apprenticeship (Job Training) Programs
• College Vocational Programs
Locally Developed
• More Hands-On Practical Skills
• Smaller Classes
• Good Reading & Writing Skills
• Satisfactory to Good Learning Skills
(More Teacher-Directed Activities,
some Organization and Study Skills)
Applied
• Theory & Abstract Concepts
• Larger Classes
• Excellent Reading & Writing Skills
•Good or Excellent Learning Skills
(Independent, Organized, Study Skills etc.)
Academic
Gr. 9 Electives
Information Tech
• Using Business computer software
• MS Word, PowerPoint, charts, graphs etc.
• Internet searches & communication
• Study careers in Business
• Business Owner
• Researcher
• Library Technician
• Website Manager
• Office Manager
• Writer or Publisher
• Advertising or Sales
• Communications
Problem Solving
• Design projects…
• By hand or
computer
• Use technical tools
& building material
• Electric circuits
• Computer controlled
machines to create
projects
• Architecture
• Design
• Graphics
• Manufacturing
• Robotics
• Electronics
• Construction
• Computer Sc.
• Engineering
Integrated
Technology
Music
•Read, create and perform music
• Play a concert band instrument (Determined by need)
• No experience needed
• Vocal Music offered
AMU101
Music Therapist, Composer,
Song Writer, DJ, Instrument
Builder, Sound or Recording
Technician, Teacher, Agent
ATC1O1
Dance
• Creative expression &
movement through various
style of dance
• Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Hip
Hop & World Dance
• Good Health practices
• You do not have to have
previous dance experience
in order to take this course
• Work with plaster, clay, paint
to create 2-D or 3-D artwork
• Use a variety of tools,
processes & technologies
(stencilling, video, scanning,
photocopy, digital etc.)
AVI 101
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• Art History, Canadian Art
& Other cultures
• Required course for Photography
• Fashion
• Graphics
• Animation
• Design
• Set Designer
• Film & Theatre
• Art Therapist
• Magazine Editor
• Tattoo Artist
Visual arts
ADA101
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Communication
Skills
Productions:
RadioAbout
Broadcasting
•• Dramatic
Presentations
Costumes
Film
& Television
•• Writing
Story Telling
Lighting&Promoter
Director,
•• Comedy,
Tragedy, Improv
SetDesigner
Designs
Set
•• Variety
of Authors
Publicity
Writer
• Actor
Areas of Study
• Health
• Team Sports
• Individual Sports
• Sexuality
• Substance Abuse
• Training
• Aerobics
• Daily physical activities to
promote healthy active living
Related Career Paths:
Health & Beauty Care
Recreation & Tourism
Law Enforcement
Emergency Services
Community Services
PPL10F
PPL10M
HIF101
• Explores the challenges faced by all people.
How to meet basic needs
Relating to others
Responsible
Member
Of
Society
The Secondary School Program
Grade 12
Grade 11
Grade 10
Open Courses
College
Preparation
Courses
University
Preparation
Courses
University/
College
Preparation
Courses
Workplace
Preparation
Courses
Open Courses
College
Preparation
Courses
University
Preparation
Courses
University/
College
Preparation
Courses
Workplace
Preparation
Courses
Academic
Courses
Applied
Courses
Locally
Developed
Compulsory
Credit Courses
Open Courses
Transfer Course in Mathematics
Grade 9
Open Courses
Academic
Courses
Applied
Courses
Locally
Developed
Compulsory
Credit Courses
• Manufacturing
• Business
• Health &Wellness
• In the past BMAX students had the opportunity to
be part of many activities and opportunities like:
• Receiving a T-shirt
Visit the:
• One of a Kind Show
• Canadian International Auto Show
• Mega Speed Custom Car and Truck Show
• Raptors Game and Health Science Presentation
• Marlies Game and Career Workshop
• Total Health Show
On-line Registration
• On-line course registration.
• visit http://smkh.ycdsb.ca for
SMK’s 2015-2016 course calendar
• By: January 23rd – February 13th
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Student Council
Visual Arts Council (VAM)
Athletic Council
Peer Mentoring (KLAW)
Horizons Annual Leadership
Conference
Respecting Differences
OSAID
Free the Children (Equity)
Environmental Club
Best Buddies
Join one of our
teams!
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Baseball
Volleyball
Tennis
Boys/Girls
Soccer
Badminton
Track & Field Junior & Senior
Cross Country
Fitness & running
Rugby
Football
Intramurals
Boys/Girls
Rugby
Girls Slo Pitch
Boys Baseball
Boys/
Girls
Ice
Hocke
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Boys/Girls
Volleyball
➢ Clothing & Food Drives
➢ Drug & Alcohol Awareness
Assemblies
➢ Europe Trip
➢ Visit to Poland/NYC/LA
➢ Earth Day
➢ Retreats
➢ Christian Community Service
Work
➢ TAMI Conference (Talking About
Mental Health)
➢ Horizons Conference
➢ CSLC (Canadian Student
Leadership Conference)
➢ Respecting Differences Group
Terry Fox
➢Councils
➢Semi Formal
➢Spirit Week
➢School Dances
➢Religion Retreats
Monday September 21st –
Wednesday September 23rd
2015
• Grade 8 Parent Information Evening – Nov. 20, 2014
• Registration Package Due: Monday December 8th 2014
• Course Selection at your school – January 23rd – February
13th 2015
• Letter of Agreement
February 19th 2015
Our Lady of Grace
St. Joseph Aurora
Other Schools
February 26th, 2015
St. Jerome
Holy Sprit
St. Mark
March 5th 2015
St. John Chrysostom
Notre Dame
St. Patrick Schomberg
Learning Strategies Course
GLS1O1 (Reaching Up)
• Assists students to better understand themselves as
learners
• Assists students in learning about time
management & becoming a self directed learners
• Provides you with one credit towards the 30 you
need for your Graduation Diploma
• (Students currently identified through the IPRC
process are not eligible to register for this course)
Learning Strategies Course
GLS1O1 (Reaching Up)
• Course is offered this winter and during the
summer
• To register visit:
http://ace.ycdsb.ca/programs/
secondary/reaching/
Or call 416 221-5051(and ask for the
Continuing Education Department)
The End
That’s all
folks!