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Your Crash Course to Life at Pickering High School
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* Semesters (Sept-Jan; Feb-June)
* Different subject teachers for each class
* Larger number of students in the school
* Greater student responsibilities
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* Each grade nine must take:
* 6 compulsory courses
* 2 elective courses
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* English
* Math
* Science
* Geography
* French
* Physical Education
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* One Arts (recommended)
* One other subject
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* Choose one of the following:
* Drama
* Instrumental Music
* Visual Arts
* Vocal Music
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* Choose one of the following:
* Exploring Family Studies
* Exploring Technologies
* Information and Communication
Technology in Business
* Latin- Level 1
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* Your pathway will determine your course
selection
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Workplace
Apprenticeship
University
• Direct entry to
the workforce
• Trade skill set is
learned directly
from
tradespeople
• Earn while you
learn
• Preparation for • Specialized
entry into
knowledge in
professional
specific areas
fields, higher
• Real-world
education, and
projects
research
• Direct
connections to
the world of
work
(placements)
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College
* Do your research for your pathway, then choose
your courses
* Where am I going?
* How do I get there?
Workplace
Apprenticeship
University
College
On-the-job training is
education while on the job
www.apprenticesearch.com
www.electronicinfo.ca
www.ontariocolleges.ca
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* In grade 9, you must choose either P or D for
FIVE courses (English, math, science, French,
geography)
* All other courses are considered O (open)
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Workplace
Apprenticeship
University
College
• Select
locally
developed
(L) or
applied (P)
• Select applied
(P) or academic
(D)
• Select academic • Select applied
English (D)
(A) or academic
• All other
courses
courses depend
on university
program
• High school • Admission based • Admission based • Admission based
on Grade 11 and
on Grade 12
diploma
on Grade 11 and
Grade 12 marks
Grade 12 marks
marks in 6
required for
in C/M/U
in C/U/M courses
courses at U/M
this pathway
courses
• 70% average
+ employer
• 70% average
minimum
minimum
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* College
* College
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Apprenticeship
University (Bridging Program)
* Do I need to take all courses at the academic
level if I’m going to university?
* No, research your program.
For example
criminology programs don’t require math or
science courses.
* Math and science can be taken at the applied
level to fulfil graduation requirements
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* Can I take academic courses in grade 10 if I
took applied level in grade 9?
* Yes, with the exception of math. You must take a
transfer course (summer school) or take grade 9
academic math in semester 1 and grade 10
academic math in semester 2 in your grade 10
year.
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* Cooperative Education
* OYAP- Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
* SHSM- Specialist High Skills Major
* Transportation
* Construction
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* Students study four courses per semester
* Classes are 75 minutes long
* Students have 5 minutes to travel from class to
class
* The day starts at 8:30 and ends at 2:35
* Lunch is from 11:10-12:00
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FALL
WINTER
SPRING
MALES
Football
Soccer
Rugby (7s)
Volleyball
Basketball
Hockey
Baseball
Rugby (15s)
FEMALES
Basketball
Field Hockey
Fastball
Hockey
Volleyball
Rugby
Soccer
CO-ED
Cross Country Badminton
Golf
Curling
Swimming
Tennis
Wrestling
Mountain
Biking
Track and
Field
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* Medals in:
* Baseball
* Basketball
* Curling
* Soccer
* Track and field
* Wrestling
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Boi-1da
Producer
Bill Litchmann
Environmentalist and
Activist
Arielle Dubissette
Rugby Canada
Cory Joseph
Toronto Raptors
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Sara Kaljuvie
Rugby- PAM AM Gold
* Concert Band
* Jazz Band
* Jazz Ensemble
* Cabaret
* Concert Choir
* Femtones
* Woodwind Ensemble
* Vocal Jazz
* Quintet
* Drama Productions
* Improv Team
* Sears Drama Festival
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* Design Services
* Electric Car Club
* Robotics Club
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* Zero Kelvin (Biochemistry Club)
* Math Club
* Reach Club
* Science Olympics
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* Student Government * Muslim Students
Association
* GSA (Gay-Straight
Alliance)
* Impact
* Love 146 Task Force * DECA
* Me to We
* Trojan Times
* Target Unity
* Girls Inc.
* Model United Nations * Ted X
Club
* Guidance Ambassadors
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* Athletics Council
* Badminton Club
* Outer’s Club
* Run 21
* Ski/Snowboarding Club
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* Scrabble Club
* Chess Club
* Anime Club
* Debate Club
* Eco Club
* Prom Committee
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* Arts Retreat
* Leadership Camp
* Europe Trip
* Music Marathon
* The Inside Ride
* Zumbathon
* Spirit Week
* Intramurals
* Movie Nights
* Dances
* Rivalry Week
* We Scare Hunger Food
Drive
* Amazing Race
* Celebration of Cultures
* The list goes on and on
and on and on……..
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* January- Grade 8 Parents’ Night
* January- Guidance Visit (Course Selection)
* SPRING TBA- Guidance Visits (Review Course
Selections)
* May- Tours of PHS
* September- Grade 9 Day
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* Selecting Courses and Pathways
* Do your research!
* How the School Day Works in High School
* Student Life- How to Get Involved
* Teams
* Clubs
* Special Events
* Next Steps
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* What course must you take at the academic
level throughout high school to go to
university?
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* Do you have to take all courses at the same
level?
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* Name a club at Pickering High School.
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