Grade 9
Course Selection
2016- 2017
Ms. Bradburn, Vice-Principal
Mr. Este, Principal
Mr. Stephenson, Vice-Principal
Ms. Browne, Head of Guidance
Ms. Telford, Head of Special Education
Ms. VanNus, Guidance Secretary
Ms. Lindsay, Guidance Counsellor
HIGH SCHOOL vs ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Take same courses for the whole year
All courses picked for you
Pass or fail a grade
Destreamed classes
Nutrition Break
Same teacher for several subjects
Some freedom
Performance expectations
Classes start at 9:00 a.m.
HIGH SCHOOL
Take 4 different courses each semester
You pick levels and some courses
Pass or fail a course
Both streamed and open classes
8 different teachers
1 hour lunch
More freedom
Classes start at 8:10 a.m.
Performance expectations
4 CLASSES per DAY
THE SCHOOL DAY
75 MINUTE CLASSES
10 MINUTE BREAK BETWEEN CLASSES
60 MINUTE LUNCH
ATTENDANCE IS TAKEN DURING EACH PERIOD
CLASSES START at 8:10 a.m. & END at 2:30 p.m.
FACILITIES
NEW TO YOU…
3 Gymnasiums
Weight Room
Computer Labs
Fitness Room
Photo Developing Studio
Full Service Cafeteria
Technology Department
Communications
Computer Engineering
Construction
Design
Manufacturing
Transportation
NEW…
FACILITIES
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Completely renovated tech department
iPads – class sets
New computer lab with SmartBoard
Courtyard
Renovated cafeteria
FACILITIES
Renovated Tech Classrooms…
New Fitness Room…
FACILITIES
• Fitness courses
• Dance course
Battle rope
O.S.S.D. Ontario Secondary School Diploma
4 ENGLISH (one in each grade)
Students
3 MATHEMATICS (one at grade 11 or 12)
Must
2 SCIENCE
Earn
1 FRENCH
30 credits
in order to
graduate
18
Compulsory
12
Optional
PLUS
1 additional credit in ENGLISH, or
FRENCH, or THIRD LANGUAGE, or
SOCIAL SCIENCE and the
1 CANADIAN HISTORY
HUMANITIES, CANADIAN and WORLD
1 CANADIAN GEOGRAPHY STUDIES, or Guidance and Career Ed.,
or CO-OP
1 ARTS (Drama, Music, Visual)
1 HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
.5 CIVICS
.5 CAREER STUDIES
1 additional credit in FRENCH, or
HEALTH and PHYSICAL
EDUCATION, or the ARTS,
BUSINESS STUDIES, or CO-OP
1 additional credit in FRENCH, or SCIENCE ( Grade 11 or 12 ),
TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION ( Grades 9 - 12 ),or CO-OP
18 COMPULSORY
O.S.S.D. Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Students
Must
Earn
30 credits
in order to
graduate
18
Compulsory
12
Optional
PLUS
12 OPTIONAL
PLUS
Complete 40 hours of Community Involvement
Activities (may begin in summer before grade 9)
Successfully complete the provincial reading and
writing test (to be written in grade 10)
COURSES and LEVELS
Academic
Applied
Essential
Alternative
Open
COURSES and LEVELS
Alternative
This level provides not-for-credit classes for students in
Special Education placements.
Where will Alternative courses lead ?
• To an Ontario Secondary School Certificate (plus 14 credits)
• Or a Certificate of Achievement
• Workplace or supported living
COURSES and LEVELS
Essential
This level provides students who have experienced
significant difficulties in Language Arts, Social Studies, Math
and Science to obtain sufficient background and skill
development to prepare for Gr. 11 and 12 Workplace
courses.
Where will Essential Level courses lead ?
• Directly to the Workplace
• Apprenticeship
• College Programs (Blasting Techniques, Esthetician, Heavy
Equipment Operator…)
• Bridging Programs…
COURSES and LEVELS
Bridging Programs @
College
http://flemingcollege.ca/programs/programs-for-workplacegraduates
One of Many Options…
Do these trades interest you?
• Automotive Service Technician
• Truck & Coach Technician
• Truck Trailer Service Technician
• Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
• Motorcycle-Recreation Vehicle Technician
• Motive Power Fundamentals – 1 year – Conestoga College
• Only need your high school diploma
• Then choose apprenticeship or diploma
COURSES and LEVELS
Applied
• Applied level courses consist of 70% of the same topics
as the academic courses.
• While course work exposes students to both theories
and practical applications, the emphasis is on
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS.
Where will an Applied program lead ?
The majority of courses taken at the applied level will
allow entrance into…
• Most college programs
• University Prep – Loyalist/Brock University – 1 year
Pre-Health – apply for Bachelor of Nursing
• Apprenticeships
• Workplace
One of Many Options…
Do these jobs interest you?
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Dental Assisting/Hygiene
Fitness & Health Promotion
Massage Therapy
Medical Radiation Technology
Paramedic
Practical Nursing
Pre-Service Firefighting
Respiratory Therapy
Veterinary Assistant/Technician
Water and Waste Water Technician
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Preparation for Health Sciences – 1 year – Algonquin College
Provides upgrading in biology, chemistry and math
Need min. 60% in Gr. 12 college level English
Then choose a diploma program
COURSES and LEVELS
Academic
• Students selecting this level should be consistently
receiving marks over 80 % range in Grade 8.
• Equally important for success is an ability to work
independently (homework).
• There is a greater emphasis on the THEORY in these
courses.
Where will an Academic program lead ?
Taking the majority of courses at the academic level will allow
entrance into…
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university, college or the workplace as post-secondary school
options.
COURSES and LEVELS
Open
Open Level courses
are available to students working at
all levels.
Examples: Physical Education
Food and Nutrition
SELECTING COURSES
You must choose EIGHT COURSES
plus ONE ALTERNATE
Course Selection Form
Grade Eight Recommendations
Understanding Course Codes
Year of Study
1= Grade 9
2= Grade 10
3=Grade 11
4=Grade 12
ENG1P
Subject (English)
Level
P=Applied
D=Academic
O=Open
L=Locally Developed/Essential
Course Selection Form
Course Selection Form
BTT – spreadsheets; database;
web page design; keyboarding
TIJ10R – page layouts; book
cover; game cases; sound/video
recording and editing; animation
Transition Activities
• Tech Tour
• Transition Visits (Special Link
Education)
• May Day
• Link Day
What:
GRADE NINE ORIENTATION
Who:
All Grade Nine Students
When:
During the week before school begins
Where: FFSS
Why:
It is FUN and you will learn important info about FFSS
Link 2015
Grade 8 Parent Information Night
Wednesday February 10th, 2016
7 pm
Further information is available on
the school’s website:
http://ffs.tldsb.on.ca
Thank-you