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WELCOME TO INNISDALE SECONDARY SCHOOLWELCOME TO INNISDALE SECONDARY SCHOOL
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• Welcome:Welcome:o Ms. Stephens Ms. Stephens o Ms Johnson-FordMs Johnson-Fordo Ms. BarrieMs. Barrie
• Discussion of the Grade 9 programDiscussion of the Grade 9 program
• School ToursSchool Tours
AGENDAAGENDA
Course CalendarCourse Calendar
Most of the information presented tonight can be found in the Grade 9 Course Calendar
or on the school website. If you have lost your copy, you
can access the school website and print a new copy.
Not in a Feeder School?Not in a Feeder School?
If you are not currently in an Innisdale Feeder School, please
come by the Guidance office tonight to leave your contact information (even if you have
already given it to us) and pick up a Grade 9 Course Calendar.
SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONSCHOOL ORGANIZATION
Semester OneSemester One
September – JanuarySeptember – January
Student takes 4 Student takes 4 CoursesCourses
Final Evaluations Final Evaluations
are at the End of are at the End of JanuaryJanuary
Semester TwoSemester Two
February - JuneFebruary - June
Student takes 4 Student takes 4 CoursesCourses
Final Evaluations Final Evaluations
are at the End of are at the End of JuneJune
Buses Arrive at 7:45 a.m.
Period 1: 8:00 - 9:20
Travel Time
Period 2: 9:25 - 10:40
Travel Time
Period 3: 10:45 - 12:00
Period 4: 12:00 - 1:15
Travel Time
Period 5: 1:20 - 2:35
Current Daily Schedule
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) Requirements
1. Earn 30 CREDITS 18 compulsory 12 optional credits
2. Pass the Ontario Literacy Test (OSSLT)
3. Complete 40 hours of Community Service • Can be started in the summer prior to grade 9
ACADEMICACADEMIC
APPLIEDAPPLIED
MODIFIED APPLIEDMODIFIED APPLIED
LOCALLY DEVELOPEDLOCALLY DEVELOPED
OPENOPEN
LEVELSLEVELS
ACADEMIC CoursesACADEMIC Courses
Emphasize THEORY and ABSTRACT problems.
Lead to UNIVERSITY or COLLEGE Destination courses in gr. 11.
Designated with the letter “DD”.
ENG1 DD1
APPLIEDAPPLIED CoursesCoursesFocus on PRACTICAL applications
and CONCRETE examples.
Lead to COLLEGE or WORKPLACE destination courses in gr. 11.
Designated with the letter “PP”.
ENG1 PP1
LOCALLY DEVELOPED CoursesLOCALLY DEVELOPED Courses
Focus on PRACTICAL applications and REINFORCE grade 6, 7 & 8 concepts to
provide a strong foundation
Lead to WORKPLACE preparation courses (or grade 9 applied courses)
Offered in English, Mathematics & Science
Designated with the letter “LL”.
ENG1 LL L
OPEN CoursesOPEN Courses
Open courses are designed to prepare students for further study in certain subjects and to ENRICH their education.
They are designated with the letter “OO”.
BTT1 OO1
Course CodesCourse Codes
ENG P
First 3 Letters Relate to the
subject (English)
The 4th Character represents the Grade. 1=Grade 9. 2=Grade 10, etc.
1
The 5th Character depicts the LEVEL of course.
(Academic, Applied, etc.)
The 6The 6thth Character is Sometimes Used Character is Sometimes Used to Differentiate Between Coursesto Differentiate Between Courses
SIXTH CHARACTERSIXTH CHARACTER
PPL1O : : ale Physical Education
PPL1O :: emale Physical Education.FF FF
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THE ARTSTHE ARTS
InstrumentalInstrumentalMusicMusic
Vocal MusicVocal Music
DanceDance
DramaDrama
Visual ArtsVisual Arts
Visual Arts - ComputerVisual Arts - Computer
THE ARTSTHE ARTSTHE ARTSTHE ARTS
MODERNSMODERNS
BUSINESSBUSINESS• Computer
Applications• Introduction to
Business
FAMILY STUDIESFAMILY STUDIES• Individual and Family
Living• Food and Nutrition
• Communication• Manufacturing - Metal• Construction• Transportation• Design
EXPERIENCING TECHNOLOGYEXPERIENCING TECHNOLOGYEXPERIENCING TECHNOLOGYEXPERIENCING TECHNOLOGY
There are courses available to students who have been deemed exceptional through the IPRC process
• Learning Strategies (GLE1O)• Gifted Congregated (Clustered) Program:
MPM1DGG, ENG1DGG, CGC1DGG, SNC1DGG
For more information, see Ms. Barrie or Ms. McCutcheon.
SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENTSPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENTSPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENTSPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
February 20thFebruary 20th
Elementary Reports Go HomeElementary Reports Go HomePlease review the elementary report card and choose the desired courses for grade 9 at Innisdale Secondary School. Return to your elementary teacher on Monday, February 24th
Option Sheet for 2014-2015
COMPULSORY COURSE SELECTIONS
English Locally Developed English Applied English Academic English
Math Locally Developed Math Applied Math Academic Math
Science Locally Developed Science Applied Science Academic Science
Geography Modified Applied Geography Applied Geography Academic Geography
French Modified French, Open Applied French Academic French
ELECTIVE COURSE SECTIONS
Choice Subject* Grade Course Code Course Title
SAMPLE Phys-Ed 9 PPL1OM OR PPL1OFHealthy Active Living
Education, Open
1 Phys-Ed
2 Elective
3Elective
Alternate 1
Alternate 2
Circle core levels
Fill in elective
and alternatecourses
February 24February 24thth-28th-28th
Course SelectionsCourse SelectionsGuidance Counselors will visit the feeder - elementary schools to help them input their course selections into the computer system..
Mid-April, 2014Mid-April, 2014Verifications sheets Verifications sheets will will
be sent home. If be sent home. If parents wish to change parents wish to change a level of a a level of a CORECORE course or change course or change elective course, this is elective course, this is the time to do it!the time to do it!
3rd week of June3rd week of June
Timetables Timetables delivered to delivered to schools. Any schools. Any concernsconcerns can be can be directed to the directed to the Innisdale Innisdale Guidance OfficeGuidance Office..
END OF SUMMER: Welcome to Incoming Grade 9’sEND OF SUMMER: Welcome to Incoming Grade 9’s
Meet your LINK crew leaders and fellow grade 9 Meet your LINK crew leaders and fellow grade 9
students!students!
Tour the School and Find Your ClassroomsTour the School and Find Your Classrooms
Pay Registration Fees and Purchase YearbookPay Registration Fees and Purchase Yearbook
Purchase Innisdale ClothingPurchase Innisdale ClothingReceive Your TimetableReceive Your Timetable
FUTURE INVADER TOUR: F.I.T.FUTURE INVADER TOUR: F.I.T.FUTURE INVADOR TOUR: F.I.TFUTURE INVADOR TOUR: F.I.T
QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?Talk to Your Grade 8 TeacherTalk to Your Grade 8 Teacher
Call Innisdale and Speak to a Guidance Call Innisdale and Speak to a Guidance Counsellor (726-2552, x41609)Counsellor (726-2552, x41609)
Speak with the Resource Department or a Speak with the Resource Department or a Student Success TeacherStudent Success Teacher
Check Out these Websites:Check Out these Websites:• www.innisdale.cawww.innisdale.ca• www.myblueprint.ca/simcoewww.myblueprint.ca/simcoe• www.scdsb.on.cawww.scdsb.on.ca
QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?