Curriculum Information NightCurriculum Information NightThursday January 16Thursday January 16thth 20142014

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LASS LASS administrationadministration

Linda GalenLinda GalenPrincipalPrincipal

Anu AroraAnu AroraViceVice--Principal (A Principal (A –– G)G)

Sharron KuhlSharron KuhlViceVice--Principal (HPrincipal (H--P)P)

Alvin AuAlvin AuViceVice--Principal (Q Principal (Q –– Z)Z)

LASS LASS DepartmentsDepartments�� Alternative Alternative Structures for Student Structures for Student SuccessSuccess

�� ArtsArts

�� Business & CoBusiness & Co--operative Educationoperative Education

�� EnglishEnglish

�� Global StudiesGlobal Studies

�� MathematicsMathematics�� MathematicsMathematics

�� Physical EducationPhysical Education

�� ScienceScience

�� Second Second Language Language LearningLearning

�� Special Education Special Education

�� Student Services (Guidance & Library)Student Services (Guidance & Library)

�� Technological StudiesTechnological Studies

and …and …

�� Bal Bal DhaliwalDhaliwal and Karen and Karen SewpersaudSewpersaud�� School Council CoSchool Council Co--ChairsChairs

�� HarinderHarinder K. K. MalhiMalhi, Trustee, Trustee

�� Pat Noble, Pat Noble, Superintendent of Education, Superintendent of Education, North Field OfficeNorth Field Office

Students coming from …Students coming from …

�� Elementary feeder Elementary feeder schoolsschools

�� LougheedLougheed Middle Middle SchoolSchool

�� Mount Royal Public Mount Royal Public SchoolSchool

�� Sunny View Middle Sunny View Middle SchoolSchool

Boundary mapBoundary map

Facilities Facilities –– a few details …a few details …

�� SHSM in Arts and Culture & HospitalitySHSM in Arts and Culture & Hospitality�� Café 123 Café 123 on the 1on the 1stst floor floor �� 2 2 interior courtyardsinterior courtyards�� 2 2 interior courtyardsinterior courtyards�� Classic exercise Classic exercise studiostudio�� Drama/Dance studio Drama/Dance studio �� State of the art technologyState of the art technology�� Green house and native species gardenGreen house and native species garden

Integrated technologyIntegrated technology

�� computers and video projectors computers and video projectors in every in every classroom for classroom for student presentationsstudent presentations

�� broadcast and photography studiosbroadcast and photography studios�� wireless access points throughoutwireless access points throughout�� Internet access in all classroomsInternet access in all classrooms�� computer computer labs labs –– at least one in each podat least one in each pod�� Learning CommonsLearning Commons�� 150 mobile technology devices150 mobile technology devices

The The HonourableHonourable

Louise Louise ArbourArbour

Receiving Receiving honouraryhonourary

doctoratedoctorate

Mme Louise Mme Louise ArbourArbour –– our our

namesakenamesake

�� President and CEO of International Crisis President and CEO of International Crisis GroupGroup

�� UN high commissioner for human rights UN high commissioner for human rights �� UN high commissioner for human rights UN high commissioner for human rights �� Justice of the Supreme Court of CanadaJustice of the Supreme Court of Canada�� Chief Prosecutor for International Chief Prosecutor for International

Criminal Tribunals: Yugoslavia & RwandaCriminal Tribunals: Yugoslavia & Rwanda�� Order of Canada in 2008Order of Canada in 2008�� more than 40 honourary doctoratesmore than 40 honourary doctorates

MissionMission

At Louise Arbour Secondary School, At Louise Arbour Secondary School, through authentic learning, through authentic learning,

we strive to be we strive to be we strive to be we strive to be socially responsible citizens of the world.socially responsible citizens of the world.

VisionVision

As As LASSersLASSers we aspire to:we aspire to:�� actively contribute to global communitiesactively contribute to global communities�� demonstrate positive character attributesdemonstrate positive character attributes�� demonstrate positive character attributesdemonstrate positive character attributes�� model transferrable skills to support post model transferrable skills to support post

secondary pathwayssecondary pathways�� foster an inclusive community that is foster an inclusive community that is

united with a common purposeunited with a common purpose

ValuesValues

�� AAuthentic learning to support all student achievementuthentic learning to support all student achievement

�� RRespect for and acceptance of each member of the espect for and acceptance of each member of the learning communitylearning community

�� BBeing an active citizen through community involvementeing an active citizen through community involvement

�� OOpen and honest communication and collaborationpen and honest communication and collaboration

�� UUsing technology responsibly to enhance learningsing technology responsibly to enhance learning

�� RRecognizing that what we do now impacts our futureecognizing that what we do now impacts our future

Soaring to SuccessSoaring to Success

�� 97% success rate97% success rate�� alternative structures alternative structures �� emphasis on social justiceemphasis on social justice�� emphasis on Mme Arbour’s concept of “culture of emphasis on Mme Arbour’s concept of “culture of

peace”peace”peace”peace”�� positive school climate where students feel accepted positive school climate where students feel accepted

and safeand safe�� progressive practices on 21progressive practices on 21stst century teaching and century teaching and

learninglearning�� authentic learning and real leadership opportunities for authentic learning and real leadership opportunities for

studentsstudents

How is Secondary School How is Secondary School

different?different?

�� 2 2 semesters semesters per per year year ––�� Fall: September to JanuaryFall: September to January�� Spring: February to JuneSpring: February to June

�� 4 4 courses/semester courses/semester -- different different teachersteachers�� 4 4 courses/semester courses/semester -- different different teachersteachers�� course selection process course selection process each yeareach year�� final evaluations final evaluations at the end of each at the end of each

semester semester -- attend only on the day of an attend only on the day of an evaluationevaluation

�� full cafeteria servicefull cafeteria service�� independent lunch periodindependent lunch period

And it's bigger!And it's bigger!

The Ontario Secondary The Ontario Secondary

School Diploma (OSSD)School Diploma (OSSD)

�� 4 year program4 year program

�� total total of 30 credits of 30 credits --18 compulsory credits18 compulsory credits--12 optional credits12 optional credits--12 optional credits12 optional credits

�� 40 hours of community involvement40 hours of community involvement

�� successful successful completion of the literacy completion of the literacy requirementrequirement

Compulsory Credits …Compulsory Credits …

� 4 English - 1 per year� 3 Mathematics - (1 in Gr. 11/12)� 2 Science� 1 The Arts� 1 The Arts� 1 Canadian Geography � 1 Canadian History� 1 French as a Second Language� 0.5 Civics� 0.5 Career Studies � 1 Health and Physical Education

An Additional Credit in Each An Additional Credit in Each

of the Following Groups:of the Following Groups:

�� English, French, Native Language, Classic or Intern ational English, French, Native Language, Classic or Intern ational Languages, Social Science and the Humanities, Canad ian and Languages, Social Science and the Humanities, Canad ian and World Studies, Guidance and Career Education, Coope rative World Studies, Guidance and Career Education, Coope rative EducationEducation(Group 1)(Group 1)

�� Health and Physical Education, The Arts, Business S tudies, Health and Physical Education, The Arts, Business S tudies, Cooperative EducationCooperative Education(Group 2)(Group 2)

�� Senior Science, Technological Education, Cooperativ e Senior Science, Technological Education, Cooperativ e EducationEducation(Group 3)(Group 3)

40 Hours of 40 Hours of

Community InvolvementCommunity Involvement

�� student responsibility student responsibility �� basic approach here basic approach here –– get it done! Early! get it done! Early!

(students can start once gr. 8 is completed)(students can start once gr. 8 is completed)�� parental/family support and monitoring requiredparental/family support and monitoring required�� information and forms will be available in our information and forms will be available in our

Student Services departmentStudent Services department�� more information available at more information available at

www.peelschools.orgwww.peelschools.org Go to "Student Stuff"Go to "Student Stuff"

Literacy requirementLiteracy requirement

�� OSSLT taken OSSLT taken in the grade 10 yearin the grade 10 year�� administered annually administered annually in March/April in March/April �� evaluates reading and writing skills in all evaluates reading and writing skills in all

subjects up to the end of grade 9subjects up to the end of grade 9subjects up to the end of grade 9subjects up to the end of grade 9�� designed and graded by EQAOdesigned and graded by EQAO�� results in June of the same yearresults in June of the same year�� ISR reported as ISR reported as completecomplete or or incompleteincomplete�� test can be retest can be re--takentaken�� OLC 4O0 OLC 4O0 –– literacy courseliteracy course

Some specifics for grade 9Some specifics for grade 9

SIX COMPULSORY� English� Math

TWO OPTIONS� Music� Dance� Math

� Science� French� Geography� Learning Strategies

� Dance� Drama� Visual Arts� Business Studies� Physical Education� Technological

Studies

Grade 9 EQAO Grade 9 EQAO

Math assessmentMath assessment

�� similar to the grade 3 and 6 assessmentssimilar to the grade 3 and 6 assessments�� assessment of the grade 9 course curriculumassessment of the grade 9 course curriculum�� written by all grade 9 students towards the end written by all grade 9 students towards the end

of the semester in which they take Mathof the semester in which they take Math�� ISR (Individual Student Report) follows from ISR (Individual Student Report) follows from

EQAOEQAO�� counts counts for for 10% 10% of the student's final summative of the student's final summative

in grade 9 Mathin grade 9 Math

Types of Courses in Types of Courses in

Grade 9 and Grade 10Grade 9 and Grade 10

AcademicAcademic

AppliedAppliedAppliedApplied

Locally Developed Locally Developed

OpenOpen

Academic CoursesAcademic CoursesMath, English, Science, French, Math, English, Science, French,

GeographyGeography

�� focus is on focus is on theoretical, abstract theoretical, abstract applicationsapplications

�� class class size size maximum is 29maximum is 29�� class class size size maximum is 29maximum is 29

�� academic academic courses have greater courses have greater opportunities for independent, selfopportunities for independent, self--directed directed learninglearning

�� academic academic courses can lead to college, courses can lead to college, university, and apprenticeship level university, and apprenticeship level courses in grades 11 and 12.courses in grades 11 and 12.

Applied CoursesApplied CoursesMath, English, Science, French, Math, English, Science, French,

GeographyGeography

�� focus is on focus is on practical applications and realpractical applications and real--life examples, they provide more life examples, they provide more opportunities for handsopportunities for hands--on experiences on experiences

�� class class size maximum size maximum is is 2222

�� applied applied courses lead to college level, courses lead to college level, apprenticeship level, and the world of work apprenticeship level, and the world of work level courses in grades 11 and 12level courses in grades 11 and 12

Locally Developed CoursesLocally Developed CoursesMath, English, ScienceMath, English, Science

�� locally developed courses locally developed courses are designed for are designed for students who need support in Mathematics, students who need support in Mathematics, Science or Science or EnglishEnglish

�� class size maximum is 17class size maximum is 17

�� locally developed courses locally developed courses focus on focus on essential skills using practical activitiesessential skills using practical activities

�� prepare prepare students for grade 11 and 12 students for grade 11 and 12 workplace preparation coursesworkplace preparation courses

Open Level CoursesOpen Level Courses�� appropriate appropriate for all students and not specific to an y for all students and not specific to any

particular postparticular post--secondary destinationsecondary destination

�� prepare prepare students for further study in certain students for further study in certain subjectssubjects

�� Class size maximum is 28Class size maximum is 28

�� Open courses at Louise Open courses at Louise ArbourArbour S.S. : S.S. : �� The ArtsThe Arts�� Business Studies Business Studies �� Health and Physical Education Health and Physical Education �� Social SciencesSocial Sciences�� Canadian and World Studies Canadian and World Studies �� Technology Technology �� Learning Strategies in grade 9Learning Strategies in grade 9

Work Habits for SuccessWork Habits for Success

AcademicAcademic AppliedApplied Locally Locally DevelopedDeveloped

��works independently works independently in a focused mannerin a focused manner

��works in a focused works in a focused manner (not always manner (not always

��works in a focused works in a focused manner but often manner but often in a focused mannerin a focused manner

��perseveres when perseveres when challengedchallenged��synthesis skills synthesis skills ––uses prior knowledgeuses prior knowledge��completes homework completes homework consistentlyconsistently

manner (not always manner (not always independently)independently)��applies new learning, applies new learning, may need remindingmay need reminding��may need help to may need help to organize and complete organize and complete homeworkhomework

manner but often manner but often needs clarificationneeds clarification��applies new learning applies new learning to tasks that have to tasks that have been modelled in been modelled in classclass��completes multicompletes multi--step step tasks tasks with help when with help when 'chunked''chunked'

Considerations…Considerations…

a mixed timetablea mixed timetable

�� students and their families are strongly students and their families are strongly encouraged to consider a combination of encouraged to consider a combination of academic, applied academic, applied and/or locally and/or locally developed coursesdeveloped courses

�� base decisions on interests, postbase decisions on interests, post--secondary, career aspirations, readiness, secondary, career aspirations, readiness, study habits and past performance in the study habits and past performance in the various subject various subject areasareas

�� Choose for success!Choose for success!

A typical timetableA typical timetable

Period Semester 1 Semester 2

1 ENG 1D0 CGC 1D0

2 MAT 1L0 SNC 1P0

Lunch Lunch Lunch

3 FSF 1P0 BTT 1O0

4 GLS1O0 AVI1O0

Information about CoursesInformation about Courses

�� The Common Course Calendar for the Peel The Common Course Calendar for the Peel District School Board describes each course District School Board describes each course in detail.in detail.

http://www.peelschools.org/students/40hours/volunteerjobboard/Docuhttp://www.peelschools.org/students/40hours/volunteerjobboard/Documents/COURSE%20CHART%20AND%20DESCRIPTION.pdf

�� The wide selection of courses that are The wide selection of courses that are available at Louise available at Louise ArbourArbour S. S. can be S. S. can be found at:found at:

http://www.peelschools.org/students/40hours/volunteerjobboard/Documents/Louise%20Arbour.pdf

Grade 9 Course Selection Grade 9 Course Selection

and Submissionand SubmissionAccount set up through Gr. 8 Guidance Teacher

http://www.myblueprint.ca/peel

Click to plan/select courses

Grade 9 Course Selection Grade 9 Course Selection

and Submissionand Submission

Students click on each tab to select

Grade 9 Course Selection Grade 9 Course Selection

and Submissionand Submission

select course/level

Submission Window is:Feb. 3rd to Feb. 14 th

Advice for students …Advice for students …

Questions to AskQuestions to Ask�� What are my interests?What are my interests?�� What do I do well?What do I do well?�� What is my learning style?What is my learning style?�� What is my learning style?What is my learning style?�� What type of courses are available in my areas What type of courses are available in my areas

of interest?of interest?�� What are my plans after high school?What are my plans after high school?�� What do my parents/family/teachers think are What do my parents/family/teachers think are

my strengths?my strengths?

More advice More advice for for studentsstudents

�� Talk to your Talk to your parents/guardians parents/guardians and older and older siblings about high school and virtually siblings about high school and virtually anythinganything

�� Talk to your teachers about their perceptions of Talk to your teachers about their perceptions of �� Talk to your teachers about their perceptions of Talk to your teachers about their perceptions of you you –– see if they match your ownsee if they match your own

�� Take responsibility for your own success Take responsibility for your own success ––come to school, do your homework, get come to school, do your homework, get involved, stay healthy, ask for helpinvolved, stay healthy, ask for help

�� Hold true to what you expect from your Hold true to what you expect from your lifelife�� Join clubs and teams at LASSJoin clubs and teams at LASS

Get Involved at Louise Get Involved at Louise

ArbourArbour S.SS.S..�� AmbassadorsAmbassadors�� Art ClubArt Club�� Basketball Basketball –– boys and girlsboys and girls�� CricketCricket

�� Fitness RoomFitness Room�� Flag Football (girls)Flag Football (girls)�� Forest of ReadingForest of Reading�� Model UNModel UN

�� Cross Country RunningCross Country Running�� Dance ClubDance Club�� DECA (Business DECA (Business

Association)Association)�� Eagles Athletic CouncilEagles Athletic Council�� LINK crewLINK crew

�� SoccerSoccer�� Social Justice ClubSocial Justice Club�� Student Activities CouncilStudent Activities Council�� SwimmingSwimming�� Table TennisTable Tennis�� VolleyballVolleyball

Get Involved at Louise Get Involved at Louise

ArbourArbour S.SS.S..�� BadmintonBadminton�� BandBand�� BasketballBasketball�� BocceBocce

�� Special Event Track & Special Event Track & FieldField

�� TennisTennis�� WebsiteWebsite

�� ChessChess�� Eco SquadEco Squad�� GSA (Gay Straight GSA (Gay Straight

Alliance)Alliance)�� Library VolunteersLibrary Volunteers

�� WrestlingWrestling�� YearbookYearbook�� ZONTA (Women's ZONTA (Women's

Association)Association)

Tips for Success in High Tips for Success in High

SchoolSchool

Time ManagementTime Management��Have a system for organizationHave a system for organization��Mark down due datesMark down due dates��Mark down due datesMark down due dates�� List assignments in order of priorityList assignments in order of priority��Break large assignments into smaller Break large assignments into smaller

sections and set timelines to complete sections and set timelines to complete each sectioneach section

Tips for Success in High Tips for Success in High

SchoolSchool

In the ClassroomIn the Classroom��Attend all classes; come to class Attend all classes; come to class

preparedpreparedpreparedprepared��Make clear and dated notes; keep Make clear and dated notes; keep

notes for each course separatenotes for each course separate��Ask teachers for extra help when Ask teachers for extra help when

you need ityou need it

Tips for Success in High Tips for Success in High

SchoolSchoolHomeworkHomework��Set aside daily scheduled time to do Set aside daily scheduled time to do

homework/studyhomework/study��Be sure to keep homework organized Be sure to keep homework organized

in your binderin your binder��Ask teacher for extra help if there was Ask teacher for extra help if there was

any homework you did not understandany homework you did not understand

Advice: parents/guardiansAdvice: parents/guardians

Selecting courses and types of courses:Selecting courses and types of courses:�� celebrate what your teen does wellcelebrate what your teen does well�� remember that we all have different remember that we all have different �� remember that we all have different remember that we all have different

strengthsstrengths�� talk about what they want to do in the talk about what they want to do in the

futurefuture�� help them put it all into help them put it all into perspectiveperspective�� talk to their grade 8 teacherstalk to their grade 8 teachers

Advice: parents/guardiansAdvice: parents/guardians

And beyond:And beyond:�� Ask questions about school and what's Ask questions about school and what's

happening happening –– ALL THE TIME!ALL THE TIME!�� Encourage involvement, asking for help, Encourage involvement, asking for help,

and staying healthyand staying healthy�� Call us, come into the school, come to Call us, come into the school, come to

parent/guardian nights and other eventsparent/guardian nights and other events�� Remember, it's not personal!Remember, it's not personal!

Transition for SuccessTransition for Success�� December 3December 3rdrd -- Transition DayTransition Day�� January 16January 16thth 20142014–– Curriculum Info NightCurriculum Info Night�� January 23January 23rdrd 20142014——Explore Technological Explore Technological

Studies OptionsStudies OptionsStudies OptionsStudies Options�� January 2014January 2014——LASS guidance LASS guidance counsellorscounsellors

visit the grade 8’s.visit the grade 8’s.�� February 2014 February 2014 –– course selectioncourse selection�� May 20May 20thth 2014 2014 –– second gr. 8 visit second gr. 8 visit to to LASSLASS�� June and August June and August -- information to information to your homeyour home

Questions ???Questions ???

�� and answers …and answers …

�� Look to the LASS website for info Look to the LASS website for info �� Look to the LASS website for info Look to the LASS website for info beyond today's information session:beyond today's information session:�� www.louisearbourss.cawww.louisearbourss.ca�� twitter @twitter @LASSinspiresLASSinspires