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Welcome to Lisgar Collegiate Institute

www.lisgar.ca

Grade 8 Information EveningJanuary 14, 2016

Mr. Trevor GrillsStudent Services Department Head

AttendanceFeedback Forms

Presentation Available Online

Ms. Tracey PearsonLisgar School Council

Ms. Patsy AgardPrincipal

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Vice-Principals

Matt Gagnier

Deidre Barnabe

Department HeadsRichard Arrigo Arts, BusinessTania Asselstine Math, Technology,

Rob McDonald Computer ScienceDan Case Social Sciences, LawTrevor Grills Student ServicesTricia Jones ScienceChristine Rankin English and LanguagesJohn Ruff Healthy Active Living

Lisgar School Profile

Academic Excellence

Artistic Excellence

Athletic Excellence

Student Involvement

Artistic Excellence• 11 Performing Ensembles• Full Visual Arts Program• Full Dramatic Arts Program• Recipient of several CAPPIES

Awards

Academic ExcellenceCommencement – June 2015

Total Graduates – 227 students

Award Winners included:Ontario Scholars – 149 (66%)Silver Medals – 85 (37%)

Academic ExcellenceOntario Secondary School Literacy Test

2015

Lisgar Success Rate – 96%

OCDSB Success Rate – 88%

Provincial Success Rate – 82%

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Academic ExcellenceAdvanced Placement• 11 AP Scholars • 6 National AP Scholar

International Certificate Program• 5 Students

DELF Proficiency Test• 62 Students

US Applications• Over 10 applicants

Class of 2015• 93 percent to university level programs• 4 percent to college level programs

What makes Lisgar Unique• Congregated Gifted Classes

• Latin – Level 1, 2, 3

• Strings Music and Repertoire

• Spanish – Level 1, 2, 3

• Over 50 clubs including Rowing, KEY Club, SpaceSim, and more

Athletic ExcellenceJunior, Senior, and

Varsity TeamsBoys and Girls

Interscholastic Sports TeamsSoccer

BasketballVolleyballHockey

SwimmingCross Country Running

Rowing

GolfRugby

Snowboard RacingBadminton

Nordic SkiingTrack & Field

Mr. Matt GagnierVice-Principal

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Character Traits

• Respect• Integrity• Perseverance• Acceptance• Responsibility• Optimism• Honesty• Community

Where Are We?Lisgar Collegiate InstituteA Community of Character

COMMITMENT!

Ms. Deidre BarnabeVice-Principal

School Days• Semester System

• Semester One – September to January (4 classes)• Semester Two – February to June (4 classes)

• Daily Schedule• four classes per day• every class, every day

Period 1 8:50am 10:05am

Period 2 10:10am 11:25am

Lunch 11:25am 12:25pm

Period 3 12:25pm 1:40pm

Period 4 1:45pm 3:00pm

LINK Crew• Transition Program to high school

• Orientation before school starts• Placed in a group with grade 11 and grade

12 Link Leaders and ten other grade 9s• Leaders check in throughout the year• Academic and Social Follow Ups

LINK Orientation

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Jessica HannafordGrade 9

Mr. Trevor GrillsStudent Services Department Head

Graduation Requirements• 30 credits (18 compulsory + 12 electives)

• 40 Hours of Community Involvement Activities

• Successful completion of the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Requirement

Graduation Requirements

www.edu.gov.on.ca

Community Involvement• Diploma requirement – each student must make a positive

contribution to the well-being of the community• Students must complete 40 hours before graduation• Must take place after the student has finished grade 8• Must take place outside the regular instructional day

Ontario Literacy Requirement• Successful completion is a graduation

requirement• Literacy Test (OSSLT) takes place in Grade

10 for most students• Preparation and support activities take

place across the curriculum

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Special EducationSpecial Education Staff provide support and

services to students who have special learning needs as documented on an Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Main Roles• Develop education plans• Implement program accommodations• Monitor the progress & learning of students

Mr. David HollGuidance Counsellor

Lisgar Programs• French Immersion Program

• International Advanced Placement Program

• International Certificate Program

• Gifted Program

Extended French CertificateStudents are eligible to receive an extended French certificate by earning seven credits in French, including:• 4 courses in French: FIF1D, 2D, 3U, and 4U• 3 courses in other subjects taught in French:

• CGC1DF – Geography• CHC2DF – History• CHV2OF/GLC2OF – Civics & Careers

Note: Students may earn an Immersion Certificate if they earn 4 French Immersion Courses and 6 other subjects taught in French

Changes French Program• For students entering grade 9 in September

2016 students will take French Immersion, Academic (FIF1D) not Extended French (FEF1D)

• The only difference between these two programs at the secondary level is related to the number of hours of instruction in French

DELF• The Diplôme d’études en langue française (DELF)

is an internationally recognized test of French proficiency

• Based on the Common European Framework of Reference, which defines language proficiency along six global levels

• Proficiency is measured across four competencies: listening, speaking, reading, and writing

• All students taking French at Lisgar have the opportunity to write the DELF in grade 11 and 12

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International Advanced Placement Program

The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program (AP) enables willing and academically prepared students to pursue university level studies with the opportunity to earn university credit, advanced placement or both – while still in high school.

International Advanced Placement Program

Enrichment program available to all students at Lisgar• Calculus AB• English Language and Composition• English Literature and Composition• European History• French Language and Culture• Music Theory• Statistics • Chemistry

International Advanced Placement Program

• AP Program is designed by the College Board• Lisgar is listed on the AP ledger• Our courses are AP approved and we can

include the AP designation on transcripts• Only four Ottawa schools are on the ledger• Lisgar one of the few schools in the country to be

asked to offer the AP Capstone Diploma

International Advanced Placement Program

AP Capstone• AP Capstone is a program highly valued by Colleges and

Universities• The diploma is comprised of Seminar and Research

Course plus four other AP courses• AP Seminar (Grade 11) and Research (Grade 12) prepare

students for the rigorous skills required at higher education

• Involves presentations to an expert panel and a final paper of 5000 words

International Certificate Program• To recognize and honour students who

demonstrate a commitment to being motivated, engaged, and active global citizens

• Participants earn the certificate by:• Studying an international language• Taking internationally-focused classes• Understanding global issues• Participating in an internationally focused project

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Ms. Leila MyersGuidance Counsellor

Course Selection ProcessIf Lisgar is your Designated School:• Course Selection Contract available from feeder

school.• Currently attending non-OCDSB school?

Contract available in main office with proof of residence during regular business hours.

If Lisgar is NOT your Designated School:• Course Selection Contract available upon

granting of transfer.

Course Contract• Considerations when completing course contract:

• Applied vs. Academic programming• Special Education needs• Extended French options• Advice from Grade 8 school staff• See our website – www.lisgar.ca

Return completed contract to grade 8 teachers.

Grade 9 Timetable• English• Geography of Canada• French as a Second Language• Science• Mathematics• Arts• Health and Physical Education• Electives: Latin, Spanish, Computer Science, or

Exploring Technologies

• Repertoire

Grade 9 EnglishApplied, Academic, Gifted

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Grade 9 MathApplied, Academic, Gifted

Grade 9 ScienceApplied, Academic, Gifted

Grade 9 GeographyApplied, Academic, Gifted, French

Grade 9 FrenchCore - Applied, Core - Academic, Immersion

Grade 9 Healthy Active LivingBoys’, Girls’

Instrumental MusicBeginner, Experience, Repertoire

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Strings MusicBeginner, Experience, Repertoire

DramaOpen

Visual ArtsOpen

Visual Arts – CraftsOpen

Grade 9 ElectiveLatin – Level 1, Spanish – Level 1, Computer Science, Exploring Technologies In Grade 9 and 10…

AppliedAcademic 3 Course TypesOpen

Gifted Presentation with Mr. Grills later this evening.

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Open Courses• Prepare students for further study

• Appropriate for all students

• Examples: Technology, Art, Physical Education, Business Studies

Core SubjectsEnglish, French, Geography, Mathematics,

History, Science

How do we know which one to choose?

Applied Academic

EssentialConcepts

EssentialConcepts

& Related

Concepts

Applied AcademicConcreteExamples

Theory and

Abstract Problems

Applied Academic

How? How? and

Why?

Applied Academic

Doing Reading

Writing

Applied Academic

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Familiarcontexts

Newcontexts

Applied AcademicModerate Pace

Learning In Class

Faster Pace

Independent Learning

Applied Academic

Can we just … try it?

Please talk to grade 8 teacher

Applied Academic Course Selection Goal

Choose courses in which students can be successful.

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Pathways

“M” Course Applied

University

College

Academic

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Pathways• Grade 9 academic programs best prepare

students for grade 10 academic programs.

• Grade 9 applied programs best prepare students for grade 10 applied programs.

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Please AskRichard Arrigo Arts, BusinessTania Asselstine Math, Technology,

Rob McDonald Computer ScienceDan Case Social Sciences, LawTrevor Grills Student ServicesTricia Jones ScienceChristine Rankin English and LanguagesJohn Ruff Healthy Active Living

Or any member of our departments. Ms. Patsy AgardPrincipal

School BoundariesSchool Locator at: www.ocdsb.ca

OCDSB Transfer Policy• If Lisgar is NOT your designated school

• Secondary School Transfer Form, available from any OCDSB Secondary School main office

• Returned to Lisgar main office (receiving school)

Cross Boundary TransferCircumstances under which a student may attend a

school other than the designated school:• particular learning needs of or requirements placed

on the student• access to a course package that is not available at

the designated school• exceptional personal circumstances

Not a "first come, first served” process

Cross Boundary Transfer ProcessCross Boundary Transfer Timeline • Monday, February 8 to Friday, February 19, 2016

• Approval letters may be sent after February 19 and option sheets will be sent upon approved transfer

• School Transfer “Cap”

• More Information at www.lisgar.ca

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For More Information

Ms. Jenny DewanLearning Support Consultant

The Gifted Program at Lisgar• Lisgar’s Gifted Program is a continuation of

the OCDSB program for intellectually-gifted students

• Aim: To differentiate learning experiences of the depth and breadth beyond those normally provided in the regular school program

Eligibility • Students who are currently in an OCDSB

Congregated Gifted Program will move directly into their home Secondary Gifted Site

• Students who are not currently in an OCDSB Congregated Gifted Program must provide the documentation required in support of their application

Program RequirementsCanadian Cognitive Achievement Test (CCAT )• Scores at the 98th percentile on two of the three

scales and at least 90th on the third

Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-IV or WISC-V)• Full scale or GAI at or above 98th percentile

All documentation must have been completed within the past 2 years and 11 months

Application Process• For OCDSB students, the grade 8 Learning

Support Teachers support the referral process

• For outside applicants, your home gifted secondary school will support you directly in this process

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Jonah LeinwandGrade 9

Mr. Trevor GrillsStudent Services Department Head

How are Gifted Students Grouped at Lisgar?

• Four congregated classes in core subjects: English, Mathematics, Science, Geography

• Congregated means that all of the students in these classes are identified as gifted

• 36 percent of all students at Lisgar are identified as gifted

EligibilityStudents identified by the OCDSB as gifted and

whose public board home school is:

Carine Wilson Secondary SchoolCanterbury High School

Colonel By Secondary SchoolGlebe Collegiate InstituteGloucester High School

Hillcrest High SchoolLisgar Collegiate Institute

Nepean High SchoolOsgoode Township High School

Rideau High SchoolRidgemont High School

Sir Wilfrid Laurier High SchoolWoodroffe High School

Question and AnswerSession

Contact Us for More Information

www.lisgar.ca@LCIStuServices(613) 239-2696

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