Information Session Information Session for Grade 8’sfor Grade 8’s

Sheri Eady Jeff Earle

Jane Kendall

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

Break

Period 3 Science

Lunch

Period 4 Phys. Ed

Day 2Day 2

Time Class

Period 2 Math

Break

Period 1 Art

Break

Period 4 Phys. Ed.

Lunch

Period 3 Science

Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements

Ontario Secondary School DiplomaOntario Secondary School Diploma

30 credits30 credits 18 compulsory credits18 compulsory credits

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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

MORE THINGS TO KNOW

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 for reading Marks in the 60’s for reading

and writingand 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.

A Comparison of LevelsA Comparison of LevelsMath Based CoursesMath Based Courses

Academic Academic 75% or higher in math in grade 875% or higher in math in grade 8 EQAO scores in grade 6 were EQAO scores in grade 6 were

level 3 or higher.level 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 Grade 8 teacher recommends

this level. this level.

Applied Applied Marks lower than 75% in grade 8Marks lower than 75% in grade 8 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 multiplication charts for basic factsfacts

Difficulty completing Difficulty completing assignmentsassignments

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.

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

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW

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

Core French Students

Levelled CoursesLevelled Courses OpenOpen EnglishEnglish MathMath GeographyGeography ScienceScience FrenchFrench

Levelled CoursesLevelled Courses OpenOpen

EVEN MORE THINGS TO KNOW

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.

Core French Students

NOT AS IMPORTANT RIGHT NOW, BUT IMPORTANT DOWN THE ROAD

What are you going to take next What are you going to take next year?year?

Levelled CoursesLevelled Courses EnglishEnglish MathMath GeographyGeography ScienceScience Immersion FrenchImmersion French

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

History Immersion French (group credits?)

Civics/Careers (group credits?) elective

Science Optional Immersion elective

Immersion French 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 have in order to take them.

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 & Production•Dance•Photography•Visual Arts•Film Studies

Yearbook

Co-op

CWS and Humanities•Parenting•Politics•World History•Canadian Families•World Religion•World Cultures

Sciences and Math•Biology•Chemistry•Physics•College Tech •Advanced Functions•Calculus &Vectors

House Construction

Writer’s Craft

MORE THINGS TO KNOW SO YOU CAN PLAN FOR THEM

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 February 13Come Visit Us On February 13thth

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.

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