About Newmarket High School

Grade 9 Compulsory and Elective Courses

Agenda for Open House

6:30 - 7:15 pm

*Principal’s Welcome

* Guidance Presentation

*Transition Team Message

7:15 - 7:30 pm

*Gifted Program Presentation

in the Gym

7:30 - 7:45 pm

*French Immersion Program

presentation in the Gym

7:45 - 8:00 pm

*High Performance Athlete (HPA)

Program presentation in the Library

7:00 - 8:30 pm

*Open House Visit with

departments and clubs!

NEWMARKET HIGH SCHOOL

Newmarket High School is firmly rooted in its community; as such, NHS builds on a long-standing tradition, which enables its staff and students to respond effectively to new demands and challenges brought on by a changing environment. Throughout all changes, the school’s community is aware of the importance of maintaining a warm family atmosphere, which supports the needs of its students.

Newmarket High School addresses the concerns and needs of the whole person through its regular programming, additional supports and co-curricular activities. The school strives to maintain a positive environment in which cognitive and physical development of its students are promoted in association with an awareness of appropriate values, both moral and societal.

Newmarket High School nurtures a climate for school life in which interpersonal, as well as school and community, relationships may grow. The school not only promotes open communication between staff and students, but also fosters the same attitude in its communication with parents and with the community at large.

Programs at NHS > French Immersion Program

> Gifted Program

> Advanced Placement Program

> Specialist High Skills Major Program - Business sector

- Construction sector

- Sports sector

> High Performance Athlete Program

Compulsory Courses:

English (Academic, Applied, Locally Developed, Gifted, English as a Second Language)

Mathematics (Academic, Applied, Locally Developed, Gifted)

Science (Academic, Applied, Locally Developed, Gifted, French Immersion)

Geography (Academic, Applied, Gifted, French Immersion)

Health and Physical Education (Female or Male)

French (Academic, Applied, Open, French Immersion)

Elective Courses:

Arts (Drama, Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Visual Arts)

Business Studies (Information and Communication Technology in Business)

Social Science (Individual and Family Living)

Technology Studies (Exploring Technologies)

Learning Strategies (only if determined through IPRC)

Additional After School Music Courses:

Instrumental Repertoire

Vocal Repertoire

505 Pickering Cres.

Newmarket, ON

L3Y 8H1

Phone: 905-895-5159

Fax: 905-895-5726

E-mail: newmarket.hs@yrdsb.ca

NEWMARKET HIGH SCHOOL

Questions and Answers

Q: What level of fluency will my child achieve if she/he takes the French Immersion program?

A: Most students who complete the French Immersion program achieve a level of fluency considered by the Government of Canada as “functionally bilingual”.

Q: What can parents do to support their children enrolled in French Immersion courses?

A: The most important thing parents can do is to be encouraging and show interest in their child’s learning. Parents can encourage using French language outside of the classroom (e.g. plan family excursions to French-speaking locales, watch French televi-sion, visit cultural events, etc.)

French Immersion Diploma Certification Requirements

Ten French Immersion credits must be earned:

The following four courses are required:

Grade 9, 10, 11 & 12 Français

Six of the following credits must be earned:

Grade 9

Sciences

Géographie

Le Drame

Grade 10

Sciences

Histoire

Carrière et Citoyenneté

Initiation aux Affaires

Grade 11

Introduction à l’Anthropologie, la Psychologie et la Sociologie

Cooperative Education

Reasons for Studying French

Enables job opportunities and better function in global economy

Strengthens overall language skills as well as critical and creative skills

Enhances travel experiences

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French Immersion Program (FI) Career

Opportunities

Translator/ Interpreter

Editor/Proof-reader

Travel/Hospitality

Government/Politics

International affairs

Business

Journalism

Broadcasting

Health care services

Importing/Exporting

Education

Students must have completed up to and including grade 8 French Immersion to be enrolled in FI at NHS.

Gifted Program

Formal identification is required through IPRC to be eligible for gifted programming.

Program Focus

The NHS Gifted Program strives to broaden and deepen the learning experience of the student by:

Providing an academic program to enable students to reach their potential

Developing effective lifelong learning strategies

Promoting significant out-of school experiences such as extracurricular activities and social clubs

Encouraging students to seek a combination of high marks, extracurricular activities, and community experience

Gifted Courses Students must choose a minimum of four gifted courses in grade 9 and four additional courses in grade 10.

Courses Available in Grade 9: English ENG1DG

Mathematics MPM1DG

Science SNC1DG

Geography CGC1DG

Computer Studies ICS2OG*

*Offered 2017/2018; NOT Offered 2018/2019

Did You Know?

One of Newmarket

High School’s official

symbols is the

phoenix. This symbol

was adopted to

represent the rebirth

of NHS each time it

has burned down

over the course of

our history. We

always rise up from

the ashes!

Newmarket High School

AP courses make substantial academic demands on students. However, the AP experience offers numerous benefits, including helping students develop the intellectual skills and self-discipline needed for university.

Additional AP Exams Students who are interested in writing AP exams for which a corresponding NHS AP course is not available, should consult with the Advanced Placement Coordinator so arrange-ments can be made to write the AP exam.

AP Courses Available

Grade 10 - Pre-AP

Mathematics - Pre-AP to AP Statistics

Grade 11 - Pre-AP

Functions—Pre-AP to AP Calculus AB Part 1

Introduction to Computer Science - AP CSP

Physics - Part 1

Grade 12– AP

World History: The West & the World -

AP European History

Advanced Functions - AP Calculus AB Part 1

Calculus and Vectors - AP Calculus AB Part 2

Computer Science—AP Computer Science A

Mathematics of Data Management -

AP Statistics

Biology - AP

Chemistry - AP

Physics - AP Part 2

Newmarket High School offers Advanced Placement courses (AP). These courses allow students to enrich their studies with university-level academic learning. This international program, administered by the College Board, is a cooperative educational endeavour between secondary schools and Canadian universities/American colleges.

Students are given the opportunity to show that they have mastered the advanced material by taking standardized AP exams, for which they may receive credit, advanced placement or both from thousands of colleges and universities that participate in the College Board AP Program.

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Advanced Placement (AP)

Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)—Business, Construction, or Sports

What is a Specialist High Skills Major?

The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program is an Ontario Ministry of Education initiative designed to help students develop specialized skills in various career areas while in high school.

SHSM students earn a RED SEAL Diploma, giving them extra recognition among high school graduates.

This additional qualification is recognized throughout the post-secondary pathways across the province. At NHS, the SHSM program has foci in the Business, Construction and Sports sectors.

Who is it for?

Grade 11 & 12 students in ANY pathway (apprenticeship, college, university or workplace) who are interested in exploring a field of study related to the Business, Construction or Sports Sectors.

What is required?

There are 5 requirements:

1. For Business—

4 business-related courses (at least 1 in Grade 11 and 1 in Grade 12), along with a minimum 2 credit Co-op placement in either Grade 11 or Grade 12.

For Construction—

4 construction-related courses (at least 1 in Grade 11 and 1 in Grade 12), as well as 1

additional credit in Business Studies, Science or Co-op, as well as a minimum 2 credit Co-op placement in either Grade 11 or Grade 12.

For Sports -

4 sports-related courses (at least 1 in Grade 11 and 1 in Grade 12), as well as 1 additional credit in Business Studies or the Social Sciences as well as a minimum 2 credit Co-op placement in either Grade 11 or Grade 12.

2. Certifications in First Aid, CPR, AED, WHMIS, Health & Safety, in addition to Customer Service for Business students and Working at Heights for Construction participants. There are also elective certifications for each of the three sectors that will be arranged through the school.

3. Job shadowing and/or Job

twinning opportunities.

4. Reach ahead opportunities such as visits to post-secondary institutions or participating Dual Credit courses.

5. Completion of Ontario Skills Passport.

For more information:

http://www.yrdsb.ca/Programs/Coop/Pages/SHSM-General-Information.aspx

Contact Mr. Steve Poste (Regional SHSM Teacher) steve.poste@yrdsb.ca

Criteria for entry

• a minimum of 15 hours training per week for 6 months • a coach’s recommendation • the student has taken, or will concurrently take, a Health & Physical Education course in which the expectations can be reflected in the student’s learning experiences • no age restriction, however, must show maturity • an application, teacher references, and an interview • a minimum 60% average

Program Summary

The High Performance Athlete (HPA) Program is designed to meet the needs of those students actively pursuing athletic training at a provincial, national, or international level.

Evaluation

Log Sheets– used to keep track of training hours

Journals– a personal log of training, progress, and experience

Coach’s Evaluation

Assignments (résumé, health and safety, coach’s role, fitness and nutrition, stress in young athletes, Olympic ideals.)

Advantages

Timetable to a accommodate morning or afternoon training schedules using 1st or 5th period

Accommodation by staff for missed time due to competition

Preparation towards post-secondary education

Credits

Students earn up to 8 Co-operative Education HPA credits

Credits count as electives only

The NHS High Performance Athlete Program (HPA)

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Extracurricular Activities at Newmarket High School

Clubs Best Buddies Chess Club Computer Club Debate Club DECA Ecology Club ESP Club Food 4 Thought Free the Children GSA Improv Club Journaling Club K-Pop / Korean Club Photo Club Rap Club Reach for the Top Robotics Club Social Justice Unique & United through Culture Club Video Game Club Youth Alive

Councils/Committees Athletic Council Captains Healthy Schools Council Music Council Prom Relay for Life Science Council Student Council Sports Teams Co-ed Athletic Teams Badminton Cross Country Curling—Tier 1 Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding Mountain Biking Nordic Ski Swimming Table Tennis Track & Field Ultimate Frisbee

Sports Teams cont.

Girls Athletic Teams Golf Varsity Basketball Senior Basketball Varsity Field Hockey Flag Football Varsity Soccer Varsity Slo-Pitch Junior Volleyball Senior Volleyball Rugby—7’s Boys Athletic Teams Golf Varsity Soccer Varsity Volleyball Varsity Baseball Rugby—7’s Rugby—15’s Senior Hockey Senior Basketball

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To Apply

Applications available on the NHS website

Go to “Departments & Programs” →“High Performance Athlete (HPA)”

For more information:

Contact Ms. Laurie Johnson

laurie.johnson@yrdsb.ca

Course Selection Tips

Determine if you will be joining a specific program at NHS: Gifted Program French Immersion Program High Performance Athlete Program English as a Second Language

Visit the NHS online school course calendar available on our website: www.yrdsb.ca/schools/newmarket.hs (Go to “Guidance” → “Course Offerings” → “School Course Calendar”).

Review YRDSB Regional Course Directory also available on our website. (Go to “Guidance → “Course Offerings” → “YRDSB Course Directory”).

Review the presentation prepared by NHS Guidance Counsellors, also available on our website. (Go to “Transition to High School” → “Transitions—Grade 8-9”).

When selecting Compulsory Courses, choose course types (academic, applied, locally developed) that are most appropriate for you. Consult with your Grade 8 teacher.

When selecting Elective Courses, choose two that interest you and select two alternates in case there are scheduling conflicts.

Go to www.yrdsb.ca

Scroll to the right side of the page and click on:

And then

Once you are logged in, you will be on "My IPP". Here, you can begin the process of setting up your Individual Pathways Plan. This is the place where you can store information about the careers and post-secondary institutions you have researched. In order to select courses, click on “Choose My Courses”.

January 26, 27, 30 and 31 NHS guidance counsellors will be visiting our elementary partner schools to present course selection options February 13 - February 24 Lock-in Window: period of time during which students “submit” online course selections through Career Cruising (note: once submitted, course selections can only be changed by a guidance counselor) Print a copy of your course selection and have it signed by your parent/guardian and return to your grade 8 teacher —> FINAL DAY TO SUBMIT COURSE SELECTION THROUGH CAREER CRUISING IS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2017

NEWMARKET HIGH SCHOOL

Courses must be

selected on

Career Cruising by

Friday, February 24

2017

Be sure to also

watch the

tutorial!

Timeline of Key Events

Steps to access and select courses on Career Cruising

Course Selection Information for 2017/2018

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There is a tip sheet on the

York Region District

School Board

website to help you with

course selection!

All academic and applied courses set high expectations for students. Academic and applied courses differ in the balance between essential concepts and additional material, and in the balance between theory and application. APPLIED COURSES: Applied courses focus on the essential concepts of the discipline. They develop students’ knowledge and skills by emphasizing practical, concrete applications of essential concepts of the course, and incorporating theoretical applications, as appropriate. ACADEMIC COURSES: Academic courses focus on the essential concepts of the discipline and also explore related concepts. They develop students’ knowledge and skills by emphasizing theoretical, abstract applications of the essential concepts of the course, and incorporating practical applications, as appropriate.

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APPLIED and ACADEMIC COURSES in Grade 9 and Grade 10

APPLIED

ACADEMIC

Teaching Learning

Strategies

emphasis on practical applications

more teacher- directed activities

focus on essential skills by emphasizing practical, concrete applications

curriculum delivered in smaller ‘chunks’, with work completed in class

emphasis on theoretical and abstract applications

more student-initiated activities

independent activities build on essential skills

curriculum delivered at a quicker pace, requiring work outside of class

Assessment based on application emphasizes abstract and theoretical concepts

Strengths of Learner

prefers to be specifically taught learning in each context

benefits from more structure

likes to learn and master essential skills and knowledge

completes tasks in directed environment

processes knowledge in smaller packages

able to describe and make comparisons

enjoys learning by doing and by some theoretical work

ability to transfer what is learned from one context to another

benefits from more independence

likes to explore beyond related learning

completes tasks in both directed and independent environment

understands complex concepts and processes

able to make inferences and draw conclusions

enjoys learning by doing and more extensive theoretical work

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LOCALLY DEVELOPED COURSES in Grade 9 and Grade 10

The Ministry of Education has approved the use of locally-developed compulsory courses. These courses have been developed to meet the educational needs of students whose skills fall below grade level. It is a guided approach to learning using practical examples and concrete objects. Each student’s strengths and needs will determine appropriate pathways through secondary school and in the school-to-work transition.