WELCOME TO LUCAS!
Video’s are on our web site
Principal – Mr. Jeff Beynon
A glimpse into Life at Lucas
The Lucas Web Sitewww.lucas.tvdsb.ca
SELF-DIRECTED ONLINE ‘TOUR’
Visit the Grade 9 Registration
Page to view and explore:
Descriptions and information
about Grade 9 courses
Detailed Registration
Information
LUCAS INFO PACKAGE (virtual)
Important Information for Grade 8’s to Access On-line
o TVDSB Course Calendar Overview Pages
o Grade 9 Course Calendar
o Promotional Booklet – All About Lucas
o Registration Packageso myBlueprint Grade 8 Course Selection Instructions
Additional Resources Online
o Welcome from our Principal
o Lucas video
o Virtual ‘brochures’ about each Department at Lucas
o Full Course Calendar
o Busing information
o Registration Video and PowerPoint
o myBlueprint Videos: Course Selection and Parent Course Approval
REGISTRATION PACKAGES
In-area address
Currently attending a
NON-TVDSB
elementary school
(including LDCSB,
private school, etc.)
In-area address
Currently attending
Cedar Hollow
Jack Chambers
Masonville
Northridge
Stoneybrook
Stoney Creek
Pearson*
*In-area address required
Out-of-area address
Currently attending a
NON-TVDSB
elementary school
(including LDCSB,
private school, etc.)
Out-of-area address
Currently attending
an elementary
school
WITHIN TVDSB
Click here for your
registration
package
Click here for your
registration
package
Click here for your
registration
package
Click here for your
registration
package
Select which box pertains to your family and click for a registration package
ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL
REQUIREMENTS (OSSD)
30 Credits▸18 compulsory credits▸12 elective credits
Literacy Test (OSSLT)▸The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test is first written in
the second semester of your Grade 10 year▸To be successfully completed sometime during your high
school career
40 Hours of Community Service▸Begin collecting in the summer after you graduate grade 8
RESEARCHING OPTIONS
Talk to your parents
Talk to your Gr. 8 teachers
Talk to your Guidance Lead
Talk to siblings or other high school students
Talk to your LST teacher (IEP students)
Look at the promotional material on the website
Research using myBlueprint
HOW WILL STUDENTS MAKE REGISTRATION DECISIONS?
What should I
do?
UNDERSTANDING COURSE CODES
1st letter = the general area of study
2nd & 3rd = the subject
4th = the grade
5th = course type
➢ D (academic)
➢ P (applied)
➢ O (open)
6th = number of credits or specialty code
GRADE 9 COURSES
English ENG1D1 (academic), ENG1P1 (applied), ENG1L1(locally developed)
Math MAT1O1 (destreamed grade 9 mathematics), MAT1L1 (locally developed)
Science SNC1D1 (academic), SNC1P1 (applied), SNC1L1(locally developed)
French FSF1D1 (academic), FSF1P1 (applied), FSF1O1 (open – for ESL students)
Geography CGC1D1 (academic), CGC1P1 (applied)
Physical & Health Ed. PPL1OF (girls), PPL1OM (boys)
+ 2 electives (recommend one arts credit – Drama, Music, Visual Arts)
(plus pick 2 alternate electives in case first two choices are
unavailable)
COMPULSORY COURSES
SeeCourse
Calendar
GRADE 9 ELECTIVES SeeCourse
Calendar
Business
Computers
Family
Studies
Drama
Instrumental
Music
Integrated
Technology
Visual Art
COURSE LOAD
All Grades 9 students are expected to carry
a full timetable
(4 courses per semester = 8 courses total)
+ Band and/or Vocal?
These are outside of our regular schedule
These courses are selected in addition to the 8 courses
- 1 full credit in Vocal (AMV2O1) – at lunch (starts in Grade 10)
- 1/2 credit in band (AMR1O5) – before school
PREREQUISITES
A prerequisite is a course that must be completed in order to be prepared for the next course (see course guide).
Grade 9 Grade 10
POLICIES/PROCEDURES
There are no prerequisites for any Grade 9 courses or Grade 10 elective courses
(although some have recommendations e.g. it is better to have grade 9 music before grade 10 music)
PROGRAMS
SPECIAL EDUCATIONGLS/GLE1O1 – Learning Strategies
A great course for those students requiring additional organizational, time management and skill development when entering high school
Enrichment Programming
Extensions and enrichment opportunities are available throughout the year. Enriched courses are offered in Gr.10, 11 and 12.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
ESL PROGRAMS
➢ At Lucas we offer ESLCO1, ESLDO1 and ESLEO1. See our course calendar for details.
SUMMER SCHOOL
Planning on attending Summer School for a course?
DO NOT put it in the course selection.
Leave a note during registration in myBlueprint.
Students register in May for summer school.
Connect with their Grade 8 Guidance Lead
about the process.
If a student does not take the course, or fails, they
are responsible to contact their Secondary
Guidance Counsellor immediately!!!
THE REGISTRATION PROCESS
1. Complete Registration Package
- determine which registration package to complete (see SLIDE 7)
2. Register (Select & SUBMIT) your courses on myBlueprint
3. Print the sign-off verification form (from myBlueprint)
(must be signed by a parent/guardian)
OR Choose the parent email option
COURSE SELECTION - myBlueprint
1) SELECT & CLICK REVIEW
2) REVIEW SELECTIONS > ADD COMMENTS > SUBMIT
3) PRINT SIGN-OFF SHEET
Course Selection
https://myblueprint.ca/support/vi
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https://myblueprint.ca/support/
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myBlueprint
2 minute video tutorial
Parent Approval through Email
REGISTRATION DATES
OUT OF AREA
Students(parent/guardians) are to submit “Out of Area
Exemption Form” to A.B. Lucas by February 4 th, and will
be notified of acceptance by February 11th
FEEDER SCHOOL STUDENTS
Your elementary school will submit all materials to Lucas, but you must have your packages to your Grade 8 teachers by January 29th
NON-TVDSB STUDENT
Student is responsible to email completed student registration package to LUCAS
COURSE SELECTION CHANGES
ONCE YOU SUBMIT YOU CANNOT MAKES CHANGES ON
myBlueprint
Select the correct courses and levels
Changes? - Parent/Guardian will need to contact the
student’s Secondary Alpha Counsellor
March 31st - Final day for General Course Changes
AFTER THIS:
April - May
Only changes will be considered for:
➢ Pathway/level
➢ Compulsory course required
➢ Remember to PLAN CAREFULLY!
OTHER PROGRAMS IN THE
SENIOR YEARS
3 Specialist High Skill Majors
BUSINESS
CONSTRUCTION
SPORT
Enriched Courses – Grades 10, 11, 12
Co-op – Grades 11 & 12
SUPPORTS AT LUCAS
Viking 1O1 (Grade 12 Peer Mentors)
Guidance Counsellors
Resource Counsellors
Student Success Teachers
Social Workers
Health Nurse
Psychologist
VIKING 1O1 SUPPORTS
PEERS HELPING PEERS
o Each grade 9 homeroom has two Grade 12 student leaders who
are peer mentors and role models to all students
These “Viking 1O1’s” are available to help our new grade 9 students in
the following areas:o Welcome them to Lucas with a phone call in June
o Help support the transition to secondary school
o Answer any questions and help foster connections with other
students, teachers and supports
o Encourage students to get involved in extra-curricular activities
and community activities
o Help guide and assist students with their coursework
OVERALL … A VIKING 1O1 LEADER IS A FRIENDLY FACE
TO MAKE OUR NEW VIKINGS FEEL WELCOME
AND ALWAYS THERE TO HELP!
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QUESTIONS
Speak with your grade 8 teacher or
Guidance Lead.
Contact your alpha counsellor at Lucas.
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GUIDANCE