WELCOME TO THE GRADE 8COURSE SELECTION

ASSEMBLY 2014

AGENDA

Welcome And Opening RemarksMr. Kennelly, Principal

Course Guides And Course SelectionGuidance Counsellor

Student Government

Arts Council

Athletic Council

Closing Remarks

WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS

MR. KENNELLY, PRINCIPAL

Mrs. Burns, Head of Guidance

GUIDANCE – COURSE SELECTION

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO GRADUATE?

WHAT COURSES DO YOU NEED TO GRADUATE?

The 18 compulsory credits include:

4 credits English (1 credit per Grade)1 credit French as a second language3 credits Mathematics 2 credits Science1 credit Canadian history1 credit Canadian geography1 credit Arts1 credit Health and Physical education.50 credit Career education.50 credit Civics

AND

Group 11 additional credit selected from

•Canadian and World Studies or

•English or

•Social Science and the humanities or

•French as a second language or

•Native language or

•Classical or international language or

•Cooperative Education or

•Guidance and Career Education

Group 21 additional credit selected from

•The Arts (Visual Art, Drama, Music, Dance) or•Business Studies or•Health and physical Education or•Cooperative Education or•French as a second language

Group 31 additional credit selected from

•Science – Grade 11 or 12 or•Technological Education or•Cooperative Educationor•Computer Studies or•French as a second language

GRADE 9 PROGRAM

6 Compulsory Subjects+ 2 Elective Subjects =

8 Courses

COURSE CODES FOR GRADE 9

AMG 101First three characters represents the subject area.

Fourth character represents the Grade. Fifth character represents the level of difficulty

DECODING A COURSE CODE

The first letter in the course code denotes the course’s department area.

For example:

A = Arts (AVI1O1)

B = Business (BTT1O1)

E = English (ENG1P1)

T = Technology (TFJ1O1)

GRADE 9 COMPULSORY COURSES

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Grade 9 Compulsory Courses

SUBJECT AREA ACADEMIC APPLIED LOCALLY DEVELOPED

CANADIAN GEOGRAPHY

CGC1D1 CGC1P1

ENGLISH ENG1D1 ENG1P1 ENG1L1

FRENCH FSF1D1 FSF1P1

MATHEMATICS MPM1D1 MFM1P1 MAT1L1

SCIENCE SNC1D1 SCN1P1 SNC1L1

FEMALE MALE

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL

EDUCATION (OPEN)

PPL1O4PAR1O4

PPL1O3

MAKING YOUR CHOICES:ACADEMIC, LOCALLY DEVELOPED

OR APPLIED?

ACADEMIC

Academic courses focus on the essential concepts of the discipline PLUS additional related concepts.

While course work exposes students to both theories and practical applications, there is a greater

emphasis on THEORY as a basis for future learning and problem solving.

APPLIED

Applied courses focus on the essential concepts of the discipline.

While course work exposes students to both theories and practical applications, there is a greater emphasis on PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS.

MAKING YOUR CHOICES:ACADEMIC, APPLIED OR LOCALLY DEVELOPED?

LOCALLY DEVELOPED

Locally Developed courses focus on the most essential concepts of a discipline.

These courses are offered in Math, Science and English in Grade 9.

These courses will provide support for students making the transition to high school by enhancing their skills

to allow them to be successful in High School.

MAKING YOUR CHOICES:ACADEMIC, APPLIED, OR LOCALLY

DEVELOPED?

Academic and Applied courses differ in the balance between essential concepts and additional material and in the balance between theory and application.

MATH EXAMPLE

Grade 8 – Volume of a Cube

Grade 9 – Academic

Students develop the formula for finding the

Volume of a Cone and use it to solve problems.

MATH EXAMPLE

Grade 9 – Applied

Teacher supplies the formula for volume of a cone and students use it to solve problems.

MATH EXAMPLE

Grade 9 –Locally Developed

No volume of a cone. Practice numeracy skills – fractions, integers, decimals, BEDMAS,

etc.

MATH EXAMPLE

CAN I CHANGE LEVELS IN GRADE 10?

Yes!Students are able to move from APPLIED courses in

Grade 9 to ACADEMIC courses in Grade 10.

Students are able to move from ACADEMIC courses in Grade 9 to APPLIED courses in Grade 10.

Math requires a Transfer course at summer school.

DO ALL THE COURSES THAT A STUDENT SELECTS HAVE TO BE

AT THE SAME LEVEL?

No! Students are encouraged to take the type of

course that best suits their interests, goals and learning styles.

Students may select a variety of course types.

CAN A STUDENT TAKE MORE THAN ONE COURSE IN THE

SUBJECT AREA?

Yes!

For example:

Semester #1: MAT1L1 (Locally Developed Math)

Semester #2: MFM1P1 (Applied Math)

GRADE 9 ELECTIVE COURSES

*STUDENTS SELECT

*ALL ELECTIVE COURSES ARE OFFERED AT THE “OPEN LEVEL” .

WHAT IS AN OPEN COURSE?

Open courses have one set of expectations for each subject and are appropriate for ALL students.

GRADE 9 ELECTIVE COURSES

COURSE NAME COURSE CODE

DRAMA ADA1O1

DRAMA – PERFORMANCE & VOCAL MUSIC – MUSIC THEATRE(2 CREDIT COURSE: DRAMA – ADB1O1 AND VOCAL- AMV1O3)

ADB1O1

DRAMA - MUSIC THEATRE – PRODUCTION ADD1O1

MUSIC – GUITAR AMG1O1

MUSIC – STAGE BAND AMH1O1

MUSIC – INSTRUMENTAL AMI1O1

MUSIC – VOCAL AMV1O1

VISUAL ARTS AVI1O1

INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY BTT1O1

EXPLORING FAMILY STUDIES HIF1O1

EXPRESSIONS OF ABORIGINAL CULTURES NAC1O1

RYTHYM AND MOVEMENT (FEMALE ONLY) PAR1O4

EXPLORING HOSPITALITY & TOURISM TFJ1O1

EXPLORING TECHNOLOGIES – VERSION #1 TIJ1O1

EXPLORING TECHNOLOGIES – VERSION #2 TIJ1O3

GRADE 9 ELECTIVE COURSES

DramaMusic – GuitarMusic – Stage BandMusic - InstrumentalMusic - VocalVisual ArtsMusic Theatre-Performance( 2 credits – ADB1O1 & AMV1O3)Music Theatre- Production

ADA1O1AMG1O1AMH1O1AMI1O1AMV1O1AVI1O1ABD1O1

ADD1O1

THE ARTS

It is STRONGLY recommended that students complete an art credit in Grade 9

GRADE 9 ELECTIVE COURSES

Information & Communication Technology in Business

BTT1O1

BUSINESS

• Software application • Word • Power point• Excel

GRADE 9 ELECTIVE COURSES

Exploring Family Studies HIF1O1

SOCIAL SCIENCE

Learn:

• to get along better with friends and family• to eat healthy• to improve communication skills• to spend money wisely• to deal with peer pressure

GRADE 9 ELECTIVE COURSES

NATIVE STUDIES

Expressions of Aboriginal Cultures NAC1O1

Counts as an ART credit

Examines Aboriginal Cultures through:

• Painting• Sculpture• Storytelling• Dance• Music

GRADE 9 ELECTIVE COURSES

Rhythm and Movement (females only)

PAR1O4

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Variety of dance forms including:

• Ballet• Jazz• Tap• Hip hop• Cultural and folk• Creative

Exploring Hospitality & Tourism TFJ1O1

Exploring Technologies – Design & Communication Version #1

TIJ1O1

Exploring Technologies – Construction & Transportation Version #2

TIJ1O3

TECHNOLOGY

GRADE 9 ELECTIVE COURSES

TFJ1O1• Food preparation• Food handling• Event planning• Local tourism• Origins of foods

TIJ1O1• Communication Technology• Design – 3D printer

TIJ1O3• Small Engines• Carpentry, Plumbing, etc.

COURSE SELECTIONYou will select your courses online using the Career

Cruising website.

STEP #1: Log In to Career Cruising

Access Career Cruising: 1. Richardson website at

http://richardson.ddsbschools.ca/ or

2. www.careercruising.com/login/ddsb

Richardson website

 

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Watch this

video

STEP #2: Click “Choose My Courses”

STEP #3: View the Course Guide by clicking on the “blue book”

Course Guide A listing of all courses available in 2014-

2015.

It has been organized by departments to help you make your course selections.

Grade 9 courses may be searched by 9th Grade Compulsory, 9th Grade Electives or by Subject Area ( i.e. Arts, Business, etc.)

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Course Descriptions

STEP #4: SEARCH YOUR GRADUATION TRACKING

DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS

WHAT SATISFIES EACH MANDATORY CREDIT? WHAT DO YOU HAVE LEFT?

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STEP #5: Select your 6 Mandatory Courses

Courses in “taupe”

STEP #5: Select your 6 Mandatory Courses

STEP #6: Select your 2 Elective Courses

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Courses in “white”

STEP #6: Select your 2 Elective Courses

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

STEP #7: Choose an Alternate Course

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Step #8: Submit Your Choices to Guidance

WARNING: This step cannot be undone!

Step #9: Print the Course Request Sign Off Sheet

This must be signed by a parent/guardian and

returned to your Grade 8 Teacher by February 18,

2014.

WHEN THINKING ABOUT YOUR COURSES FOR NEXT YEAR…….

Ask your

Grade 8

teacher

for

suggesti

ons

Talk with your parentsReflect Personall

y

DUE DATE TO PICK COURSES FOR

GRADE 9:

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

GRADE 8 PARENTS’ NIGHT

Thursday, January 30th, 2014 at 7 p.m.

OPTIONAL LAPTOP PROGRAMIn this optional program, students will attend

their compulsory courses with other laptop students.

Parents and Students must complete a registration form and submit it to Guidance.

Parents who decide to have their children participate in this optional program will be expected to provide their child’s technology.

LAPTOP PROGRAM INFORMATION NIGHT

Wednesday, March 5th, 2014 7:00 pm

in our Library.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Shalin Becharbhai&

Marium Amin

CO-PRIME MINISTERS

ARTS’ COUNCIL

Holly Smith&

Melissa Ziolkowski

ATHLETIC COUNCIL

Erik Renn&

Aren Sammy

CLOSING REMARKS

Mrs. Burns,Head of Guidance

GRADE 8 TO 9 ADVICE Don’t be scared. Be yourself. Make smart choices. Have the right attitude. Do your work. Ask for help if you need it. Join as many activities as possible. Make new friends.

THIS CONCLUDES THE GRADE 8 COURSE

SELECTION ASSEMBLY