Information Evening for Grade 7 & 8 Parents

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Welcome to South

Carleton High School

Information Session for Grade 8’s

Sheri Eady Jeff Earle

Jane Kendall

Rhonda Pike Heather Scott Thomas

So what do you know about South

Carleton?

Few things to know. . . .

 2 semesters each year

 4 courses each semester

 1 course successfully completed will give you 1 credit

 1 credits equals 110 hours of study

 Early start=Early finish

Time

Period 1

Break

Period 2

Break

Period 3

Lunch

Period 4

Day 1

Art

Class

Math

Science

Phys. Ed

Schedule

Time

Period 2

Break

Period 1

Break

Period 4

Lunch

Period 3

Day 2

Math

Class

Art

Phys. Ed.

Science

MORE THINGS TO KNOW

Graduation Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

 30 credits

 18 compulsory credits

Graduation Requirements

18 compulsory credits

4 English (1 credit per grade – ENG code)

3 Mathematics

1 French

2 Science

1 Canadian History

1 Canadian Geography

1 Arts (Art, Music, Drama, Dance)

1 Health and Physical Education

.5 Career Studies

.5 Civics

15

Graduation Requirements

3 special compulsory credits

Group 1 - 1 of English/Français, French as a Second

Language or a third language or Social Science and the

Humanities or Canadian and World Studies or co-op* or

Guidance and Career Education

Group 2 - 1 additional Phys. Ed, Music, Art, Drama,

Dance or 1 Business/Entrepreneurial Studies or co-op* or French*

Group 3 - 1 of Grade 11, 12 Science or

Technology or co-op* or French*

Graduation Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

 30 credits

 18 compulsory credits

 12 optional credits

 40 hours of community service

 Grade 10 Literacy Test (OSSLT)

MORE THINGS TO KNOW

Levels of Study

Grade 9 & 10:

Academic

Applied

Essentials

Open

Grade 11 & 12:

University

University/College

College

Open

Workplace

A Comparison of Levels

Language Based Courses

Academic

70% or higher in the course in grade 8

EQAO scores in grade 6 were level 3 or higher

Works independently

Self-motivated

Conscientious about completing assignments

Grade 8 teacher recommends this level.

Applied

 Marks in the 60’s for reading and writing

EQAO scores in grade 6 were level 2 or below

Requires additional assistance and support from teachers and parents.

Difficulty completing homework

Gr 8 teacher recommends this level.

A Comparison of Levels

Math Based Courses

Academic

75% or higher in math in grade 8

EQAO scores in grade 6 were level 3 or higher.

Good mastery of all basic math skills. (multiplication, fractions, managing multi-step problems)

Strong math vocabulary.

Conscientious about completing homework and studying.

Grade 8 teacher recommends this level.

Applied

Marks lower than 75% in grade 8

EQAO scores in grade 6 were level 2 or below

Relies on a calculator or multiplication charts for basic facts

Difficulty completing assignments

Learns best from a practical hands-on method.

Gr 8 teacher recommends this level.

Changing Levels

 It is important for students to start in a level where they can be successful.

 It is not fun to fail.

 Students will be more successful in a level that best fits their learning style.

 Students can change levels.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW

Understanding Course Codes

ENG1D

MFM2P

SBI3U

PPL4OQ

What are you going to take next year?

Core French Students

 Phys. Ed.

Male

Female

 Business or Tech

 Arts

Music

Visual Arts

Drama

Dance

EVEN MORE THINGS TO KNOW

After Grade 9?

Core French Students

Grade 10

English

Math

History

Civics/Careers

Science elective elective elective

Grade 11

English

Math

(group credits?) elective elective elective elective elective

Grade 12

English

(group credits?) elective elective elective elective spare or elective spare or elective

Remember that many upper year courses have prerequisites that you must pay attention to.

NOT AS IMPORTANT RIGHT NOW, BUT IMPORTANT DOWN THE ROAD

What are you going to take next year?

Immersion Students

Levelled Courses

 English

 Math

 Geography

 Science

 Immersion French

Open

 Phys. Ed.

Male

Female

 Business

 Arts

Music

Visual Arts

Drama

Dance

Grade 10

English

Math

History

Civics/Careers

Science

Immersion French elective elective

After Grade 9?

Immersion Students

Grade 11

English

Math

Immersion French

(group credits?)

Optional Immersion elective elective elective

Grade 12

English

Immersion French

(group credits?) elective elective elective spare or elective spare or elective

Remember that many upper year courses have prerequisites that you must have in order to take them.

Technology Courses

•Auto

•Manufacturing

•Woodworking

•Computer Engineering

•Computer Science

•Communication Tech

CWS and Humanities

•Parenting

•Politics

•World History

•Canadian Families

•World Religion

•World Cultures

Electives

Yearbook

Co-op

House

Construction

Writer’s Craft

Arts

•Music and Band

•Guitar

•Drama--Creative &

Production

•Dance

•Photography

•Visual Arts

•Film Studies

Phys. Ed. Courses

•Healthy and Active Living

•Outdoor Education

•Fitness

•Phys. Ed Leadership

•Exercise Science

Sciences and Math

•Biology

•Chemistry

•Physics

•College Tech

•Advanced Functions

•Calculus &Vectors

MORE THINGS TO KNOW SO YOU CAN PLAN FOR THEM

You Have Lots To Think About!

 What is my learning style?

 What I do well?

 What are my interests?

 What might I want to do after High School?

Come Visit Us On February 13

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You’re Invited

To a Fun Filled Day in August

See your friends.

Meet your Link Crew leader.

Get your timetable.

Find your classes.

Q & A

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