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Guidance Centre
Welcome to High School 101
A Presentation for Students Entering Grades 9 and 10 and Their Parents
Getting you ready for Grade 9 and beyond
the journey begins….
✓ Ontario Secondary School Structure ✓ Ontario Secondary School Diploma Requirements ✓ Community Involvement and Literacy Test ✓ Structure of Toronto Prep School ✓ Course Offerings and Course Selection ✓ Toronto Prep School Guidance Centre ✓ Preparation for Success ✓ Parent Reminders and Tips ✓ Question and Answer Period
Agenda
What You Need To Know About The Ontario Secondary School System
• It is a four-year high school system, although many take a fifth year.
• A graduated streaming model where students choose courses from one or more of three types: academic, applied and open at the Grade 9 and 10 level and university, university/college, college, and
open at the Grade 11 and 12 level.
• An evolving curriculum, with the addition and updating of many courses.
• Students must achieve all diploma requirements to graduate.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma Requirements
18 compulsory subjects + 12 elective subjects
30 credits * + 40 hours of community involvement + Grade 10 Literacy Test
* University applicants require 6 academic courses at the Grade 12 level, including English 12
✓ 4 English (1 credit per grade) ✓ 1 French ✓ 3 Mathematics (one in Grade 11) ✓ 2 Science ✓ 1 Canadian History ✓ 1 Canadian Geography ✓ 1 Arts (Visual, Media, Drama) ✓ 1 Health and Physical Education ✓ 1 Civic and Career Studies (0.5 Credit Each)
Compulsory Courses - Part 1
Compulsory Courses - Part 2
15}✓ 1 Health and Physical Education or Arts or Business Studies or French ✓ 1 Science (Grade 11 or 12) or Technological
Education (Grades 9 - 12) or French or Computer Studies
✓ 1 English or French as a Second Language or a Classical or International Language or Social Sciences and Humanities or Canadian and World Studies or Guidance and Career Studies
3}18
12 Elective Credits
Guidance will help you keep your options open as well as help you plan a path to your desired destination.
Community Involvement and the Literacy Test
A student requires a minimum of forty hours of community involvement.
The Guidance Centre can provide you with a list of possible types of volunteer work that would qualify for the forty hour requirement, as well as, a list of placements that are in need of volunteers.
A standardized literacy test will be given to all Grade Ten students, which must be passed in order to receive your OSSD.
The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) is based on reading and writing skills.
Literacy Test
Community Involvement
• The community involvement promotes community values and is intended to develop students’ awareness and understanding of civic responsibility;
• Students gain valuable experiences working with volunteer groups, and organizations;
• While the community benefits from the interest and enthusiasm of young people, our students extend their skills beyond the classroom;
• Reinforces the importance of volunteering;• Activities may take place in a variety of settings including businesses,not-
for-profit organizations, public sector institutions and informal settings;
The procedures for completing these requirements are included in the TPS Student Handbook.
Community Involvement
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)
Grade 10 Literacy Test
• All students who enter grade 9 after the year 2000 must successfully complete the provincial secondary school Grade 10 Literacy Test to earn a secondary school diploma;
• The test is based on the Ontario curriculum expectations for language and communication from all subject areas – particularly reading and writing – up to and including grade 9;
• In rare circumstances, students can defer writing the test, but only with their principal’s permission;
• Students who write the test twice and are unsuccessful can enrol in the Literacy Course so as to fulfill the requirement.
Structure of Toronto Prep School
• Generally a four year program.
• Two semesters per year.
• Four courses per semester.
• Eight courses over the year.
• Four courses are taken from September to January and another four courses are taken from February to June.
• The four courses are taken daily for the semester, with each period being 81 minutes in length Mondays to Thursdays and 63 minutes in length on Fridays.
• The vast majority of our courses are offered at the Academic level with only two courses at the Grade 9 and 10 level offered at the Applied Level.
Grades 9 and 10 Educational Plan
Pathwaysto
Priorities for Grade 9 and 10
• Select an appropriate combination of academic and open courses to add to your knowledge and skills base.
• Focus on completing compulsory courses.
• Explore interests.
• Meeting prerequisites for specific Grade 11 courses.
• Determining your educational path as you will be asked to start specializing more in Grades 11 and 12.
During Grades 9 and 10:
Course Selection Information
Course Types
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Academic (D)
Applied (P)
Open (O)
University Prep (U)
Academic (D)
Applied (P)
Open (O)
University College
Prep (M)
College Prep (C)
Open (O)
University Prep (U)
University College
Prep (M)
College Prep (C)
Open (O)
•Open courses have one set of expectations and the learning activities are designed for and are appropriate for all students regardless of the stream in other courses.
•Generally, the optional courses (e.g., physical education, arts) are offered in the open stream.
Open Courses “O”
• Applied courses focus on the essential concepts of a subject.
• While course work exposes students to both theories and practical applications, the emphasis is on the practical and hands-on applications as the basis for future learning and problem solving.
• Students in applied courses: learn by doing, enjoy discussion, see connections to real life, develop new ideas from reading, share ideas and apply them to their own lives.
• Learning is far more teacher-centred, meaning the teacher will guide students more in their learning.
Applied Stream “P”
• Academic courses cover the essential concepts of a subject and explore additional related materials.
• While course work exposes students to both theories and practical applications, there is a greater emphasis on theory and abstract thinking
as a basis for future learning and problem solving.
• Students in academic courses might like to work independently, enjoy understanding the “whys”, learn from a variety of sources, think
creatively and like to problem solve, develop ideas from research.
• Learning is more student-centred, meaning the student is given more opportunity to guide their own learning and is expected to be more of an
independent learner.
• Academic courses lead to University Prep (U) and University/College Prep (M) courses.
Academic Stream “D”
A credit is earned upon successful completion of the curriculum expectations of a particular course. Each credit must have 110 hours of scheduled instruction time.
In order to earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma, you must successfully complete 30 credits (18 compulsory and 12 electives).
What is a Credit?
What is a Prerequisite Course?A prerequisite is a course required before participation in a subsequent course.
Some grade 10 courses do have prerequisites.
This letter identifies the stream/destination. D = Academic P = Applied O = Open
What is a course code?
This number identifies the grade level. 1 = Grade 9 2 = Grade 10
A = Arts B = Business C = Canadian & World Studies E = English F = French G = Guidance
H = Humanities & Social Sciences L = International Languages M = Mathematics P = Physical Education S = Sciences T = Technology
This three letter designation identifies the area of study and the specific course content.
ENG 1 D English 9 Academic
This letter identifies the stream/destination. U = University M = University/College O = Open C = CollegeThis number identifies the grade level. 3 = Grade 11 4 = Grade 12
Course codes in Grades 11 and 12 MDM 4 U
A = Arts B = Business C = Canadian & World Studies E = English F = French G = Guidance
H = Humanities & Social Sciences L = International Languages M = Mathematics P = Physical Education S = Sciences T = Technology
This three letter designation identifies the area of study and the specific course content.
Mathematics of Data Management 12
• Students’ official record of credits earned.
• Grades 9 and 10: only successfully completed courses are recorded.
• Grades 11 and 12: all attempts and the marks received are recorded.
Ontario Student Transcript
Planning the Pathway To Your Future!
Student Pathway Planning = Student Success
Options are rather limited in Grade 9 as the curriculum is set up in such a fashion as to offer students a general and broad education in their first year in high school.
Most of the courses you will be taking are pre-determined by the Ministry of Education.
Grade 9 High School Curriculum
• English • Mathematics • Science • Geography • French* • Health and Physical Education **
Grade 9 Mandatory Course:
Grade 9 Compulsory Courses:
• Learning Strategies and Skills
Grade 9 Elective Courses:• Visual Arts • Dramatic Arts • Exploring Communication Technology **
* An elective will be substituted for French if French cannot be taken ** An elective was taken as a Reach Ahead by Grade 8 TPS students
Grade 10 Elective Courses Open to Grade 9 Students:
• Introduction to Business 10 • Media Arts 10 • Music and Computers 10 • Healthy Active Living 10
Semester 1
Mathematics 9 Geography 9
LUNCH
Learning Strategies 9 Physical Education 10
Typical Grade 9 Timetable
Semester 2
English 9 Science 9
LUNCH
Visual Arts/Drama 9 French 9 / Intro to Business 10
Period 1: Period 2:
Period 3: Period 4:
Grade 9 Courses
Course Code
Check Box
English (Compulsory) ENG1D !
French* (Compulsory) FSF1D !
Geography of Canada (Compulsory) CGC1D !
Healthy and Active Living **(Compulsory) PPL1O !
Principles of Mathematics (Compulsory) MPM1D !
Science (Compulsory) SNC1D !
Dramatic Arts ADA1OExploring Communications Technology ** TGJ1OLearning Strategies 1: Skill for Success in Secondary School GLS1O !
Visual Arts AVI1O
Toronto Prep School Course Selection Form 2017-2018 - Grade 9
* Students who have obtained exemption from French will be offered Exploring Communication Technology as a substitute for this compulsory or a Grade 10 Elective. ** Students who have taken Healthy Active Living 9 and/or Exploring Communications Technology 9 in grade 8 may take Grade 10 courses in these slots.
• Needs for fulfilling compulsories; • Interests; • Strengths; • Past achievements; • Future goals; • Prerequisites for specific Grade 11 courses that you may want to take.
Choose Grade 10 courses on the basis of your:
Grade 10 Offers More Options
• English • Mathematics • Science • History • Civics (1/2 course) • Careers (1/2 course)
Grade 10 Compulsory Courses:
Grade 10 Elective Courses:• Visual Arts • Dramatic Arts • Communication Technology • Computer Studies • Media Arts • Health and Physical Education • Introduction to Business • Music and Computers
Semester 1
Mathematics 10 History 10
LUNCH
Civics/Careers 10 Physical Education 10
Typical Grade 10 Timetable
Semester 2
Visual Arts/Drama 10 English 10
LUNCH
Science 10 Introduction to Business 10
Period 1: Period 2:
Period 3: Period 4:
Toronto Prep School Course Selection Form 2017-2018 - Grade 10
Students who have obtained the necessary prerequisites may enrol in Grade 11 courses given permission of their parents and the principal.
Grade 10 Courses
Course Code
Check Box
Canadian History Since World War I (Compulsory) CHC2D !
Career Studies (Compulsory) GLC2O !
Civics and Citizenship(Compulsory) CHV2O !
English (Compulsory) ENG2D !
Principles of Mathematics (Elected Compulsory) MPM2D !
Foundations of Mathematics (Elected Compulsory) MFM2P
Science (Compulsory) SNC2D !
Drama ADA2O
Healthy and Active Living Education PPL2O
Introduction to Business BBI2O
Media Arts ASM2O
Music and Computers AMM2O
Personal and Fitness Activities PAF2O
Visual Arts AVI2O
Annual Education Plan
• We will ask all our students to prepare an annual education plans (AEP). • Students use the plan to set long-term and short-term goals, and review and
revise them each year. • Students prepare their plan with the assistance of their parents, guidance
counsellor and teacher-adviser.
The annual education plan identifies:
• Academic goals; • Course selections for the following year; • Extracurricular activities, cooperative education programs and work
experience opportunities both in and outside of school; • A range of possible post-secondary goals.
The Annual Education Plan
Course Name Course Code
English
Mathematics
Science
Geography
Physical Education
French
Art
Course Name Course Code
English
Mathematics
Science
History
Civics
Careers
Course Name Course Code
English
Mathematics
Course Name Course Code
English
Grade 9: Grade 10: Grade 11: Grade 12:
Education Planning Guide
Planning Guide
Additional Compulsory Courses to be completed.
❑ Group 1 - 1 additional credit in English or French or 3rd language or Canadian World Studies or Social Science and Humanities or Guidance and Career Education or Cooperative Education or French ❑ Group 2 - 1 credit in Health and Physical Education or Arts or Business Studies or Cooperative Education or French ❑ Group 3 - 1 credit in Grade 11 or 12 Science or 1 credit in grade 9-12 Technology or Cooperative Education or French
Add Elective Courses to be completed. Elective Credits – 12 credits
Under special circumstances, and with the approval of the Principal, substitutions may be made for up to 3 of the compulsory credits using courses from the remaining courses offered that meet the requirements for compulsory credits.
Keep in mind Prerequisite Courses for Post-Secondary Program Entrance Requirements (determine by researching post-secondary program entrance requirements)
COURSE TRACKING SHEET
COMPULSORY CREDITS (18) Code Credit
English 9 ENG1D
English 10 ENG2D
English 11 ENG3U
English 12 ENG4U
Mathematics 9 MPM1D
Mathematics 10 MPM2D
Mathematics 11 MCR3U
Science 9 SNC1D
Science 10 SNC2D
Canadian Geography 9 CGC1D
Canadian History 10 CHC2D
Fine Arts
Health and Physical Education PPL1O
French
Civics 10 (1/2) CHV2O 0.5
Careers 10 (1/2) GLC2O 0.5
1 additional credit additional credit in English, or French as a second language, or a Native language, or a classical or an international language, or social sciences and the humanities, or Canadian and world studies, or guidance and career education, or cooperative education
1 additional credit in health and physical education, or the arts, or business studies, or cooperative education
1 additional credit in science (Grade 11 or 12), or technological education, or computer studies, or cooperative education or French as a second language
ELECTIVES Code Credit
Comments:
Community Service Hours:
Literacy Test:
Compulsory Credits:
Elective Credits:
Total Credits:
After CURRENT Semester:
Education Planning
Guide
NAME: GRADE: DATE: as of September 2019
The vast majority of Grade 9 and Grade 10 students are uncertain of what career path they want to follow and as such, do not know what courses they should be taking.
For this very reason you want to leave as many doors open by taking a variety of courses which will provide you with options.
Keeping Options Open
Importance of the Toronto Prep School Guidance Centre
The Guidance Centre will help you chart your education path and aid you in navigating through both the course selection process at the high school level and the university application process.
We will help you formulate an Education Plan and alternative Plan B and even Plan C options.
We will evaluate the choices students have made and help them select appropriate programs of study.
The Guidance Centre will always be available to discuss course decisions with both students and parents.
Role of the Guidance Centre
Helping you find answers to:
✦ Who am I?
✦ Where am I going?
✦ How will I get there?
Who am I?
✦ My Interests
✦ My Academic Strengths
✦ My Successes
✦ My Volunteer Work
✦ My Work Experience
✦ My Skills
✦ My Values
✦ My Extra-Curriculars
✦ My Life Experiences
✦ My Travels
Where am I going?
✦ Post Secondary Program?
✦ Post Secondary Destination?
✦ Awareness of Future Trends and Labour Market?
How will I get there?
✦ Arts/Humanities/ Social Sciences
✦ Physical and Engineering Sciences
✦ Life and Health Sciences
✦ Business and Commerce
University Program Planning Through the Guidance Centre
• Academics
• Volunteer Work • Leadership Activities • Community Service
• Sports • Extra-Curricular Activities • Unique Talents
• Awards • Certificates • Accomplishments
What will put you ahead of the rest?
Course Selection Process
STEP 1:
STEP 2:
STEP 3:
• complete the course registration form and return to Guidance • some courses listed may not be offered due to limited enrolment
• students select courses from a list of finalized course offerings • actual timetable is scheduled
• changes can be made to each student’s timetable but will be based on space availability
Initial Course Selection
Final Course Selection
Changes to Course Selection
During the month of May, students will select courses for the next school year. The school master timetable will be constructed based on this option selection process.
• Examine the course offerings • Check the Student Handbook for descriptions of the courses • Review the post-secondary entrance requirements of programs you are interested in • Consult parents, subject teachers and Guidance • Complete the Course Selection Sheet
What’s Next For Students?
Grade 9 Courses
Course Code
Check Box
English (Compulsory) ENG1D !
French* (Compulsory) FSF1D !
Geography of Canada (Compulsory) CGC1D !
Healthy and Active Living (Compulsory) PPL1O !
Principles of Mathematics (Compulsory) MPM1D !
Science (Compulsory) SNC1D !
Dramatic Arts ADA1O
Exploring Communications Technology TGJ1O
Learning Strategies 1: Skill for Success in Secondary School GLS1O !
Visual Arts AVI1O
Grade 10 Courses
Course Code
Check Box
Canadian History Since World War I (Compulsory) CHC2D !
Career Studies (Compulsory) GLC2O !
Civics (Compulsory) CHV2O !
English (Compulsory) ENG2D !
Principles of Mathematics (Compulsory) MPM2D
Foundations of Mathematics (Elected Compulsory) MFM2P
Science (Compulsory) SNC2D !
Communications Technology TGJ2O
Dramatic Arts ADA2O
Introduction to Computer Studies ICS2O
Healthy and Active Living Education PPL2O
Introduction to Business BBI2O
Media Arts ASM2O
Visual Arts AVI2O
Course Selection Sheet
Name: ______________________ Grade: ______ Year: 2019/2020
Students who have obtained the necessary prerequisites may enroll in Grade 11 courses given permission of their parents and the principal.
Student Signature: __________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature: _________________________________________
Students who have obtained exemption from French will be offered Exploring Communication Technology as a substitute for this compulsory. Students who have taken Healthy Active Living 9 and/or Exploring Communications Technology 9 in grade 8 may take Grade 10 courses in these slots.
• Consider and discuss future goals; • Be realistic about academic profile; • Be aware of future labour market trends; • Inquire about results of Guidance or Career Studies activities; • Learn the diploma requirements and Ministry of Education policies; • Start an educational file (portfolio) at home – include letters of reference from teachers, employers, certificates, report cards, samples of work, awards, community hours involvement sheets, auditions, etc.; • Help formulate the Education Plan; • Ensure Course Selection Sheet is signed and returned; • Follow up on status of your child’s Timetable in the fall; • Support and encourage community involvement for the diploma requirement.
What Can Parents Do?
Student Planning = Student Success
“Failing to prepare, is preparing to fail”
Grade 9 – Exploring and determining interestsGrade 10 – Specializing while keeping options open
The Final Word
Questions?
Thank You for your time.
