information session for grade 8’s sheri eady rhonda pike heather scott thomas welcome to south...
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Information Session Information Session for Grade 8’sfor Grade 8’s
Sheri Eady
Rhonda Pike
Heather Scott Thomas
Welcome to South Welcome to South Carleton High SchoolCarleton High School
So what do you know about South So what do you know about South Carleton?Carleton?
Few things to know. . . .Few things to know. . . .
2 semesters each year2 semesters each year 4 courses each semester4 courses each semester 1 course successfully completed will give 1 course successfully completed will give
you 1 credit you 1 credit 1 credits equals 110 hours of study1 credits equals 110 hours of study Early start=Early finishEarly start=Early finish
ScheduleSchedule
Day 1Day 1
Time Class
Period 1 Art
Break
Period 2 Math
Lunch
Period 3 Science
Break
Period 4 Phys. Ed
Day 2Day 2
Time Class
Period 2 Math
Break
Period 1 Art
Lunch
Period 4 Phys. Ed.
Break
Period 3 Science
Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements
Ontario Secondary School DiplomaOntario Secondary School Diploma
30 credits30 credits 18 compulsory credits18 compulsory credits
Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements
18 compulsory credits18 compulsory credits 4 English (1 credit per grade – ENG 4 English (1 credit per grade – ENG
code)code) 3 Mathematics3 Mathematics 1 French1 French 2 Science2 Science 1 Canadian History1 Canadian History 1 Canadian Geography1 Canadian Geography 1 Arts (Art, Music, Drama,Dance)1 Arts (Art, Music, Drama,Dance) 1 Health and Physical Education1 Health and Physical Education .5 Career Studies.5 Career Studies .5 Civics.5 Civics
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Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements
3 special compulsory credits3 special compulsory credits Group 1Group 1 - 1 of English/Français, French as a Second - 1 of English/Français, French as a Second
Language Language oror a third language a third language oror Social Science and the Social Science and the Humanities Humanities oror Canadian and World Studies Canadian and World Studies oror co-op* co-op* or or Guidance and Career EducationGuidance and Career Education
Group 2Group 2 - 1 additional Phys. Ed, Music, Art, Drama, - 1 additional Phys. Ed, Music, Art, Drama, Dance Dance oror 1 Business/Entrepreneurial Studies 1 Business/Entrepreneurial Studies oror co-op* co-op* oror French* French*
Group 3Group 3 - 1 of Grade 11, 12 Science - 1 of Grade 11, 12 Science oror TechnologyTechnology oror co-op* co-op* oror French* French*
Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements
Ontario Secondary School DiplomaOntario Secondary School Diploma
30 credits30 credits 18 compulsory credits18 compulsory credits 12 optional credits12 optional credits 40 hours of community service40 hours of community service Grade 10 Literacy Test (OSSLT)Grade 10 Literacy Test (OSSLT)
Levels of StudyLevels of StudyGrade 9 & 10:
Academic
Applied
Essentials
Open
Grade 11 & 12:
University
University/College
College
Open
Workplace
A Comparison of LevelsA Comparison of LevelsMath Based CoursesMath Based Courses
Marks lower than 70% in grade 8 Marks lower than 70% in grade 8 particularly in Patterning and particularly in Patterning and AlgebraAlgebra
EQAO scores in grade 6 were EQAO scores in grade 6 were level 2 or belowlevel 2 or below
Relies on a calculator or Relies on a calculator or multiplication charts for basic factsmultiplication charts for basic facts
Difficulty completing assignmentsDifficulty completing assignments Learns best from a practical Learns best from a practical
hands-on method.hands-on method. Gr 8 teacher recommends this Gr 8 teacher recommends this
level.level.
Applied Applied 70% or higher in math in grade 8 70% or higher in math in grade 8
particularly in Patterning and particularly in Patterning and AlgebraAlgebra
EQAO scores in grade 6 were level EQAO scores in grade 6 were level 3 or higher.3 or higher.
Good mastery of all basic math Good mastery of all basic math skills. (multiplication, fractions, skills. (multiplication, fractions, managing multi-step problems)managing multi-step problems)
Strong math vocabulary.Strong math vocabulary. Conscientious about completing Conscientious about completing
homework and studying.homework and studying. Grade 8 teacher recommends this Grade 8 teacher recommends this
level. level.
Academic Academic
A Comparison of LevelsA Comparison of LevelsLanguage Based CoursesLanguage Based Courses
Academic Academic 70% or higher in the course in 70% or higher in the course in
grade 8grade 8 EQAO scores in grade 6 were EQAO scores in grade 6 were
level 3 or higherlevel 3 or higher Works independentlyWorks independently Self-motivatedSelf-motivated Conscientious about Conscientious about
completing assignmentscompleting assignments Grade 8 teacher recommends Grade 8 teacher recommends
this level. this level.
Applied Applied Marks in the 60’s or lower for Marks in the 60’s or lower for
reading and writingreading and writing EQAO scores in grade 6 were EQAO scores in grade 6 were
level 2 or belowlevel 2 or below Requires additional assistance Requires additional assistance
and support from teachers and and support from teachers and parents.parents.
Difficulty completing homeworkDifficulty completing homework Gr 8 teacher recommends this Gr 8 teacher recommends this
level.level.
Changing LevelsChanging Levels It is important for students It is important for students
to start in a level where to start in a level where they can be successful.they can be successful.
It is not fun to fail.It is not fun to fail.
Students will be more Students will be more successful in a level that successful in a level that best fits their learning best fits their learning style.style.
Students can change Students can change levels.levels.
Understanding Course CodesUnderstanding Course Codes
ENG1DENG1DMFM2PMFM2P
SBI3USBI3U
PPL4OQPPL4OQ
What are you going to take next What are you going to take next year?year?
Levelled CoursesLevelled Courses EnglishEnglish MathMath GeographyGeography ScienceScience FrenchFrench
OpenOpen Phys. Ed. Phys. Ed.
Male Male FemaleFemale
Business or TechBusiness or Tech ArtsArts
MusicMusic Visual ArtsVisual Arts DramaDrama DanceDance
After Grade 9?After Grade 9?
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
English English English
Math Math (group credits?)
History (group credits?) elective
Civics/Careers elective elective
Science elective elective
elective elective elective
elective elective spare or elective
elective elective spare or elective
Remember that many upper year courses have prerequisites that you must pay attention to.
What are you going to take next What are you going to take next year?year?
Levelled CoursesLevelled Courses EnglishEnglish MathMath
Immersion CoursesImmersion Courses Immersion FrenchImmersion French GeographyGeography ScienceScience
OpenOpen Phys. Ed. Phys. Ed.
Male Male FemaleFemale
BusinessBusiness ArtsArts
MusicMusic Visual ArtsVisual Arts DramaDrama DanceDance
Immersion Students
After Grade 9?After Grade 9?
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
English English English
Math Math Immersion French
Immersion French Immersion French (group credits?)
Civics/Careers (group credits?) elective
Science Optional Immersion elective
History elective elective
elective elective spare or elective
elective elective spare or elective
Immersion Students
Remember that many upper year courses have prerequisites that you must pay attention to.
Ask me about the DELF!
ElectivesElectivesTechnology Courses•Auto•Manufacturing•Woodworking•Computer Engineering•Computer Science•Communication Tech
Phys. Ed. Courses•Healthy and Active Living•Outdoor Education•Fitness•Phys. Ed Leadership•Exercise Science
Arts•Music and Band•Guitar•Drama Creative and Production•Dance•Photography•Visual Arts•Film Studies
Yearbook
Co-op
CWS and Humanities•Parenting•Politics•World History•Canadian Families•World Religion•World Cultures
Sciences•Biology•Chemistry•Physics
House Construction
You Have Lots To Think About!You Have Lots To Think About!
What is my learning What is my learning style?style?
What I do well?What I do well?
What are my What are my interests?interests?
What might I want to What might I want to do after High School?do after High School?
Come Visit Us On Come Visit Us On Wednesday February 11Wednesday February 11thth
Bring your parents and learn more about your school next year.
You’re InvitedYou’re Invited
To a Fun Filled Day in AugustTo a Fun Filled Day in August
See your friends.See your friends.
Meet your Link Crew leader.Meet your Link Crew leader.
Get your timetable.Get your timetable.
Find your classes.Find your classes.
Q & AWrap-Up
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