Rick Hansen
Secondary
School
BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE
Rick Hansen

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Patricia Whyte
Principal
Julie De Maeyer
Vice Principal (A-Ha)
Tyler McLeod
Vice Principal (Hb-N)
Crissa Hill
Vice Principal (O-Z)
Barbara Crease
Head of Counselling

This Evening's Open House &
Information Sessions
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Curricular tours at beginning and end of evening
Presentation: 6:45-7:15 PM
Opportunity to get information on compulsory and optional credits throughout the school
Opportunity to become familiar with the building

The mission of our school is to prepare all the learners in our building to be thinking, caring, flexible individuals who can meet the challenges of the
21 st Century.

Every individual in the school works to create, protect and nourish the culture and energy in the building

Learning happens any place, and at any time
We embrace the use of 21 st century tools

Students need to develop socially, emotionally, and academically
We believe everyone is important. We think all students should be involved

Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it
We are all responsible for what we say and do

Students use inquiry as a means to understanding how they learn best
Focus on critical thinking

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1735 students currently
8:30 AM – 3:05 PM; five 75 minute periods (lunches are 3 rd or 4 th )
Semestered – grade 9 to 12
Full Ontario curriculum for diploma
Extensive technology program
Preparation for
Workplace / Apprenticeship
College
University

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Caring, enthusiastic and supportive
Committed to high expectations
Connected to their professional communities
Possess a growth mindset

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3 elementary schools feed into
RHSS
Accepting, safe & supportive
Creative risk takers
Focussed
"it's OK to like school"

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An electronic payment option for parents
CashlessSchools offers parents an easy to use account with 24/7 access, email alerts, and student fee, cafeteria and purchase history reporting
Manage funds for meals
…swipe of the student card

The Course Selection
Process
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Diploma
Requirements
Types of Courses
Submission of
Option Sheets

• 18 Compulsory Credits
Every student must pass all 18 courses outlined by the Ministry of Education
• 12 Elective Credits
Students can choose which elective courses they want to complete over their 4+ years

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40 Hours of
Community
Service Activities
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Successful completion of the
Provincial Literacy
Test (written in
Grade 10)

6 Compulsory Courses
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English
Math
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Science
Canadian Geography
French
Health and Physical
Education
2 Optional Courses
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Choose 1 option from the Arts (Music,
Drama, Dance or
Visual Arts)
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Choose 1 option from
Business,
Hospitality, or
Integrated
Technology

Grades 9 and 10
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Academic
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Applied
Open
Students may take a combination of academic, applied and open courses
Grades 11 and 12
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University
Preparation
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University/Colleg e Preparation
College
Preparation
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Workplace
Preparation
Open

Core Subjects
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Achievement in grade 8 must be taken into consideration
You can mix Applied and Academic courses
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Ask your Grade 8 Teachers and Counsellor for advice in choosing the types of courses
Optional Subjects
• Consider exploring something new
• Choose something that is of interest at this time
• Talk with parents

English:
• ENG1D0, ENG1P0, ENG1L0
French:
• FSF1D0, FSF1P0
Mathematics:
• MPM1D0, MFM1P0,
MAT1L0
Sciences:
• SNC1D0, SNC1P0, SNC1L0
Geography:
• CGC1D0, CGC1P0, CGC1P7
Health and Physical
Education:
• PPL1OF, PPL1OM

ATC 1O0
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Learn technical skills
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Choreography
Explore a variety of dance forms
Learn to appreciate the aesthetics of dance

ADA 1O0
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Group and individual performances
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Tableau, movement, costume design
Analyze plays

Instrumental Music
AMI 1O0
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Little or no experience in brass, woodwind, or percussion
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Music Vocal/Choral
AMV 1O0
Singing in a variety of styles

AVI 1O0
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Elements and principles of design
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Drawing
Painting
Photography
Sculpture

Hospitality and Tourism
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TFJ 1O0
Commercial food handling
Preparation for the school cafeteria
Health and safety
Use of specialized tools and equipment

Information and Communication
Technology
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BTT 1O0
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Access
Web Page Design
Create your own business plan

Integrated Technology
TIJ 1O0
• “Hands-On” projects
• Work with tools, equipment and software
• ROBOTICS
• Computer electronics
• Innovative project design

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Counsellor or Home Room
Teacher will set the due date in approx. November
Requires student and parent signatures
Use Chart Your Course and other handouts to get descriptions of courses
Course selections should then be completed on-line through myBlueprint.ca/peel

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Review Chart Your Course, handouts, & your IPP other
Discuss with Parents
Complete Option Sheet
Return Option Sheet by assigned due date
Complete Option Selection via myBlueprint
Submit in November

• Clubs
– Robotics
– DECA
– Weight Room
– Debate Team
– Muslim Students
Association
– Christian
Fellowship
– Sikh Association
– and more….
• Activities
– Student Council
– Peer Mentors
– Athletics Council
– Arts Council
– Bands
– Drama Council
– Fashion Show
– Math Contests
– and more….
• Teams
– Badminton
– Table Tennis
– Rugby
– Basketball
– Cricket
– Golf
– Soccer
– Swimming
– Volleyball
– and more…

At this point, Grade 9 parents are invited to begin their tour of the different curricular areas throughout the school.
At the end of the presentation, parents of
Grade 8s may continue their tour.

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No recess!
No "homeroom" teacher like in grade 8
Students are responsible for managing their own deadlines and workload
Four 75-minute classes each day

Everyone must complete semesterend assignments and/or exams
 Be Organized
 Be Prepared
 Final
Evaluation
Units in high school occur in
January and
June

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Good attendance
Good time management
Positive attitude
Active participation
Take responsibility
Good digital citizenship
Healthy habits and choices
(walk, sleep, communicate)

Stay connected!
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Handbook
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Conduct
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