Welcome to

Emily Carr

Secondary School

Grade 8 Information Session

for

Students and Families

January 15, 2020

Excellence with

Character

Success with

Support

Land Acknowledgement

We would like to start by acknowledging that we are on the traditional territories of

the Wendat, the Haudenosaunee, and the Anishinaabe peoples, whose presence

here continues to this day. We also would like to acknowledge this is the treaty

lands of the First Nations of the Mississauga of the Credit and thank them and

other Indigenous peoples for sharing this land with us. We would also like to

acknowledge the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation as our closest First

Nation community and our partners in education.

We acknowledge this land and the people because the first step to reconciliation

is recognizing the existence of Indigenous people. The Truth and Reconciliation

Commission of Canada Calls to Action (numbers 62-63) speak to the significance

of education as the key to reconciliation. A shared understanding of how our

collective past brought us to where we are today will help us walk together into a

better future.

Guidance and Career

Education

Excellence with

Character

Success with

Support

Agenda• About Emily Carr Secondary School

• Students Working All Together Mentorship Program (S.W.A.T)

• Peer Assisted Learning Support Program (P.A.L.S.)

• YRDSB Family of Schools & Registration Process

• Non-YRDSB Students & Registration Process

• School Boundaries

• Diploma Requirements

• Course Pathways

• Course Selections

• School Programs

• Important Dates

Emily Carr Secondary School

We are a semestered school:

• 4 courses from September to January

• 4 courses from February to June

• Each semester ends with an exam week and an

exam review day

Daily Schedule

Period 1 8:00 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.

Period 2 9:25 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.

Period 3 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.LUNCH grades 9 and 11

Period 4 12:05 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.LUNCH grades 10 and 12

Period 5 1:25 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.

ECSS

Team

Community and Post-Secondary

PartnershipsStudent Success Teacher

Guidance and Career

Education

Student Support Services

Cooperative Education and Specialist High Skills Majors

Personalized Alternative Education

Literacy Teacher

Administration and Classroom

Teachers

S.W.A.T.

Mentorship Program

• S.W.A.T. is an acronym that stands for Students Working All Together.

• S.W.A.T. is built on the belief that students can help other students succeed.

• At ECSS, we have over 100 grade 11 and 12 mentors.

• Each grade 9 student will have a mentor.

P.A.L.S.Peer Assisted Learning Support

• Academic support program run by our Senior students

and supervised by two teacher advisors.

• Students in all grades can receive additional support

from their peers.

• Currently, PALS runs on Mondays and Wednesdays

during the lunch hour in the Learning Commons.

Co-Instructional ActivitiesCharacter Matters!

Creative Writers’/Book Club

DECA

Drama Council

Drama Ninjas

Eco Action

Empowering Student Partnership

French Language Speech Arts Contest

Gaming Club

HOSA

2SLGBTQ+

Jazz Choir

Leaders in Equity and Diversity

Math Club

Math, Science, Computer Contests

Music Council

Peer Assisted Learning

Announcement Crew

Prom Committee

Robotics Club

Science Olympics

Spring Drama Production

Stage Band

S.W.A.T.

Student Council

Student Tutors

Weight Room Club

***Based on student interest and teacher

availability

ECSS Sports Teams

FALL

Cross Country

Jr. Girls’ Basketball

Sr. Girls’ Basketball

Golf

Jr. Boys’ Soccer

Sr. Boys’ Soccer

Tennis Jr. & Sr.

Jr. Boys’ Volleyball

Sr. Boys’ Volleyball

***Based on student interest and

teacher coach availability

WINTER

Hockey

Jr. Badminton

Sr. Badminton

Swimming (mid-season)

Jr. Girls’ Volleyball

Sr. Girls’ Volleyball

SPRING

Boys’ Baseball

Girls’ Slo-Pitch

Jr. Girls’ Soccer

Sr. Girls’ Soccer

Table Tennis

Track & Field

Ultimate Frisbee

Ways of Staying Informed

• Weekly Guardian e-bulletin

• TeachAssist

• iNFORM-absences/late notices

• ECSS Calendar

• ECSS School Council

• ECSS Guidance and Career Education e-bulletin

• Potential Graduate emails

• Classroom teachers

• Front Sign

• TV Screens in the School

• YRDSB Guide to the School Year for Students, Parents/Guardians

Connect with Us, Stay Informed

York Region District School Board:

www.yrdsb.ca

Twitter: @YRDSB

Instagram: @yrdsb.schools

YouTube: @YRDSBMedia

Board App: YRDSB Mobile

Emily Carr Secondary School

emily.carr.ss@yrdsb.ca

Twitter: @ECSS_twitter

Instagram: @emilycarryrdsb

Registration Process for Students in

our YRDSB Family of Schools

• Students enrolled in, and attending, grade 8 at one of our Family of Schools, will receive presentations and instructions from our Guidance team as we visit schools throughout the month.

• All details are also posted on our ECSS website under the Guidance link.

Registration Process for

Non-YRDSB Students

Thursday, January 16, 2020

• Pick up a registration package that will be available in the Main Office for Non-YRDSB students. Completed packages are due back between Wednesday, February 12th and Friday, February 21st.

In March• Non-YRDSB students, along with parents/guardians,

will be called in to attend a mandatory ECSS information session.

ECSS Boundaries

Check the YRDSB website at www.yrdsb.ca

Click on Schools - Find a School

Click on School Locator, enter your home address

to confirm the 2020/21 boundaries for ECSS

Please note that Emily Carr Secondary School

is closed to transfers due to high enrollment.

High School Diploma Requirements

(O.S.S.D.)

for the 4 year program

18 Compulsory

Credits

12 OptionalCredits

Successful completion of Ontario School Literacy Test

40 hours of Community Involvement

Course SelectionA grade 9 student at ECSS will take:

6 compulsory credits:

▫ English

▫ Mathematics

▫ Science

▫ Geography

▫ Physical Education

▫ French

2 elective credits

Elective Categories

TECHNOLOGICAL STUDIES

Broad Based Technology

Computer Studies

Business Studies

The Arts

Visual

Drama

Music

Expressing Aboriginal Cultures

Learning Strategies

Family Studies

French as an Official Language

• French is a compulsory subject, mandatory from

Grades 4 to 9. Students are encouraged to study

French in Grades 10 to 12.

• French is recognized and valued as an integral

component of Ontario’s educational system.

• The vision of the French program in Ontario is that

students will communicate and interact with

growing confidence in French.

COURSE TYPES

IN Gr. 9 & 10

APPLIED ACADEMIC OPENLOCALLY

DEVELOPED

How Academic and Applied Courses Differ

• balance between theory and application

• balance between essential concepts and

additional material

ACADEMIC● move at a quicker

pace

● more abstract,

independent activities

● emphasize theoretical,

abstract applications

APPLIED● smaller class size

● more hands-on,

concrete activities

● more directed

activities

● set high

expectations

● cover the

essential concepts

of the discipline

Academic and Applied Courses

Other Course Types

OPEN COURSES

• opportunity to explore an area of interest for all students

LOCALLY DEVELOPED COURSES

• students whose educational needs are not met by the provincial standards

• these course types are for English, Mathematics and Science

English Mathematics

Science French

History Geography

Applied or Academic

English

Mathematics

Science

Locally Developed

Applied Academic

Crossover from 9 to 10

Grade 9 Grade 10

Academic Applied

Applied Academic

Crossover from one pathway to the other is possible for

English, French, or Science

Mathematics is Different

• Switching from applied to academic

in Mathematics is not necessary.

• Both pathways lead to the most

intense grade 12 Mathematics

course (Calculus and Vectors)

should you need it.

• The only difference is that the

academic pathway is shorter by one

course.

Academic Applied

Grade 9

Academic

Grade 9 Applied

Grade 10

Academic

Grade 10 Applied

Grade 11

Functions (U)

Grade 11

Functions and

Applications (M)

Grade 12

Advanced

Functions (U)

Grade 12

Mathematics for

Technology (C)

Grade 12

Calculus

and Vectors (U)

Grade 12

Advanced

Functions (U)

Grade 12

Calculus and

Vectors (U)

ECSS Grade 9 Mathematics

Preparation Booklet

Download the workbook

activities and solutions

on our ECSS website

http://www.yrdsb.ca/schools/emilycarr.ss/info/Pages/Math-Review-

Incoming-Gr.-9s.aspx

Under our School Information Tab

Choosing Courses for Grade 9

Select courses in

collaboration with your

parent/guardians and

your elementary

support team

Students should do

an honest self-

assessment,

matching their

ability with their

interests and

aptitudes.

Consider your ability based on

Grade 8 marks, the elementary

teacher’s recommendation,

your work habits/learning skills,

learning style, and your

interests.

There are many

pathways to initial

post-secondary

destinations

Remember that

initial decisions

made in grade 8 are

not “final” pathway

decisions

Special Programs that Support

Post-Secondary Pathway Planning at ECSS

SHSM-Specialist High Skills Major

▫ Business ▫ Health and Wellness

Benefits:

• Complete recognized certifications and training

• Experience future possible careers through experiential learning

• Obtain beneficial life skills for your future

• Opportunities for students start in grades 11 and 12 for ALL pathways

• Open doors for summer jobs and/or future employment

• Earn a red seal on your diploma

More Programs that Support Post-Secondary

Pathway Planning at ECSS

Co-operative Education - Community Based

Education/Experiential Learning

OYAP - Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program

Dual Credit - Earn High School and College Credit

ECSS Course Selection Process

For our Current YRDSB Students

www.yrdsb.ca

• Follow the instructions provided in the package provided

at your school.

• To access on-line course selection, visit www.yrdsb.ca.

For Non-YRDSB Students

A print copy of our course

selection sheet will be in

the registration package

To Pick up Registration Package

Student Name

Grade student will be entering in September

Home address (house number and street name)

Parent/Guardian contact phone number

Current school the student is attending

Finding a Full List of ECSS Course

Offerings and Course Descriptions for

NON-YRDSB students

Visit our Emily Carr website at: http://emilycarr.ss.yrdsb.ca/

• Click on the Guidance link Click on

the

GUIDANCE

Link

Click on

ECSS CATALOG AND COURSE

DESCRIPTIONS

COURSE

OFFERINGS

ECSS Course Offerings and Descriptions

Click on the Course Name for a

Detailed Description

ECSS presents.....

• Warren S.W.A.T. Mentorship Program

• Mrs. Gault Special Education Program

• Ms. Haber Family Studies

• Mr. Malaco Drama/Music Program

• Ms. Finelli ECSS Video

• Ms. Finelli Summary and Next Steps

• Shumaysah and Isabella Closing Remarks

A Sneak Peek of ECSS

Getting to Know ECSS

Department representatives will be available both in

the main hallway and in classrooms.

Important Dates for

YRDSB Students

• Friday, January 31 - Registration forms due to ECSS from our Family

of Schools grade 8s. *

• Monday, February 24 – Signed hard copies of Course Selections

forms are due to ECSS from our Family of Schools grade 8s. *

• March- All students will be given a final opportunity to verify and

confirm their course selections.

*Each school may have a different due date to accommodate the

ECSS deadline.

Important Dates for

Non-YRDSB Students

• Thursday, January 16 packages available in the Main

Office for pick up.

• Wednesday, February 12 – Friday, February 21, 2020

Completed registration packages and course selections

can be submitted

• March- Students along with parents/guardians will be

called in to attend a mandatory ECSS information session.

At this time, all students will be given a final opportunity to

verify and confirm their course selections.

First Day of School

• Tuesday, September 8, 2020

• Transition Day for Grade 9

students only