Preparing for Grade 9A Guide for You and Your Child

Diploma Requirements

30 Credits

Diploma Requirements18

Compulsorycredits

12Optionalcredits

Community Involvement(40 hours)

Grade 10 Literacy Test

(OSSLT)

Community Involvement

40 Hours Minimum

Community Involvement

Literacy Test (OSSLT)

Spring of Grade 10

Grade 9 Program

8 Courses

Grade 9 ProgramCOMPU

LSO

RY

• English

• Math

• Science

• Geography

• Physical & Health Education

• French

ARTS

• Drama

• Music

• Visual Arts

OPEN

• Family Studies

• Business

• Technology

Grade 9 Course Levels

Practical Concrete More Teacher-Directed

Practical Concrete More Teacher-Directed

Leads most

directly to

University

APPLIED

ACADEMIC

Leads most

directly to

College

Open Level Courses

ARTS PHYSICAL EDUCATION

TECHNOLOGY

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Choosing the Right Levels is Important For Successyour timetable can include a mix of levels

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8Optimal Student Success

Less Than Optimal

Why Applewood Heights?TRADITION• Academics• Athletics• Arts

OPPORTUNITY• French Immersion• Advanced Placement (AP)• SHSM – Sports• York University, Faculty of

Education

LEADERSHIP• Student council• Athletics/arts councils• Clubs, teams

Art portfolio club bike axetion fashion show black history AXEMEN gourmet society CHORALE golf sketch comedy otesha environment club robotics physics contest recycling AP Spanish club board game club YOUR FRIENDS film society DECA auto Music Council knitting New York Trip CONCERT BANDS grad breakfast basketball field hockey improv Me to We community FRANCE TRIP YOU cricket SHSM track & field concert choir x-country Drama Council AMBASSADORS wondergrad the pond Platinum Chef volleyball semi-formal soccer science challenge badminton A-TEAM audio-visual club rugby FORMAL computer club SEARS DRAMA FESTIVAL Student Activity Council

Advanced Placement (AP) ProgramStudents get head start on University-level

workDevelop study habits for rigorous

courseworkWrite AP exams in grade 12Pre-AP classes in grades 9-11 with your peers

Is AP for me?Level 4 achievement in desired subjectConsistent demonstration of a strong work

ethicHome support for schoolingSubject teacher recommendation required

What Do I Take?G

RADE 9

PRE-AP

• Math

• Science

•Pre- AP Courses continue in grades 10 & 11

GRADE

12 AP EX

AMS

•Calculus•Biology•Chemistry•Physics•French•History

Is the SHSM -SPORTS program for me?

Specialist High Skills Major – Sports (SHSM)

Interest in Fitness & Athletics

Leadership Opportunities

Career Aspirations follow all

Pathways

5 Program Components•Physical Education, Fitness, English, Math, Science/Other and Co-op

8 to 10 Bundled Credits

•Standard first-aid, CPR, WHMIS, AED, wrapping and taping, fitness, coaching

Certification and Training

•Job shadowing, twinning, work experience and virtual work experience

Experiential Learning and Career

Exploration Activities

•Field trips, training courses, site visits, partnerships with college/university

Reach Ahead Experiences

•Students develop, recorded using the Ontario Skills Passport

Essential Skills and Work Habits

Sample Career AspirationsPathways to College, Apprenticeship, Workplace & University

Recreation leadershipPersonal fitness instructorKinesiologistRecreation facility management or

maintenancePhysiotherapistEvent planner

What Do I Take?Grade

9

Take Physical Education@Applewood

Grade

10

Choose Open Gym and/or FitnessApply in Grade 10 to start in Grade 11

Grade

11

&

12

Two-year Program in Grades 11 & 12

Thursday December 1 6:30 pm

OPEN HOUSE @ Applewood Heights