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Pickering High School Welcomes…. The Class of 2018. Introduction To Guidance. What role does Guidance play at Pickering High School? Transition from grade 8 to grade 9 Course selection information and guidance Short term counseling and referrals Post-secondary research and applications - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Pickering High School Welcomes…
The Class of 2018
Introduction To GuidanceWhat role does Guidance play at Pickering High School?
• Transition from grade 8 to grade 9• Course selection information and guidance• Short term counseling and referrals• Post-secondary research and applications• Career planning• Timetabling and alternative education (summer school/night school)• Student records and awards• Commencement
Pickering High School At A GlanceSchool Structure – Our school year is divided into two semesters:
Semester 1 (September – January)Semester 2 (February – June)
You will take FOUR courses per semester75 minute classesSchool start time – 8:30 amEnd time – 2:35 pm Lunch – 11:10 to 12:00 (50 minutes)
Projected enrollment = 2028 students/454 grade 9’s
Let’s take a look at…Graduation Requirements
Courses & Option Selection
What do you Need to Graduate from High School?
Compulsory Courses… are courses that you must pass to
graduate.
Compulsory requirements change each year of high school.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) Requirements
• 4 credits English (1 credit per grade)• 1 credit French as a second language• 3 credits Mathematics (at least 1 credit in grade 11 or 12)• 2 credits Science• 1 credit Canadian History• 1 credit Canadian Geography• 1 credit Arts• 1 credit Physical & Health Education• 1 credit Civics and Career Education
Plus the following 3 additional courses....
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) Requirements
1 additional credit selected from:English, or French as a second language*, or Spanish, or Social Sciences and Humanities, or Canadian and World Studies, or Guidance and Career Education, or Co-operative education**
1 additional credit selected from:Health & Physical Education, or The Arts (visual art, drama, music), or Business, or French as a second language*, or Co- operative education**
1 additional credit selected from:Science (Grade 11 or 12), or Technological Education, or Computer Studies, or French as a second language*, or Co-operative education**
* a maximum of 2 French credits can count towards these additional credits (one from group 1 and one from either group 2 or 3)** a maximum of 2 Co-op credits can count towards these credits.
What compulsory courses must you take in Grade 9?
• English• Math• Science• Geography• Phys. Ed• French
Electives… are courses that you choose.
•Dramatic Arts•Exploring Family Studies•Exploring Technologies•Information and Communication Technology in Business•Instrumental Music•Latin - Level 1•Visual Arts•Vocal Music
Choosing the Appropriate Level for Success!
Academic (D)• Emphasis on THEORY.• Works independently in a focused manner.• Completes homework consistently and thoroughly.• Recommend a minimum of 70% in Grade 8 courses.• Select English courses in the academic stream if you are planning on
UNIVERSITY.• Depending on the university program other academic courses may
be required (such as science and mathematics).
Choosing the Appropriate Level for Success!
Applied (P)• Emphasis on PRACTICAL APPLICATION.• May need assistance to organize and complete homework regularly.• Less homework assigned.• Students planning to pursue postsecondary studies at COLLEGE or
pursue an APPRENTICEABLE TRADE should select courses in the applied stream.
Choosing the Appropriate Level for Success!
Locally Developed (L)• Courses cover material and skills necessary for daily activities.• For students who are not meeting expectations at their grade level.
Open (O)• Designed to prepare students for further study in certain subjects
and enrich your education.
All subjects DO NOT have to be taken at the same stream!
Selecting Courses and Streams• Before selecting courses and/or streams, students must consider:
Career goals Academic ability Work habits
• Talk to parents and teachers• Read the Pickering High School Course Calendar on-line• Grade 8 achievement of 70% WITHOUT modifications is
recommended for the academic stream• Examine career goals, personal interests• Academic strengths (university, college, or apprenticeship destination)
Grade 9 On-line Course Selection – Career Cruising
Use your student number
and birthdate to login
Login Instructions Reminder
Student View
Beige = CompulsoryWhite = Elective
Student View
WARNING: This step cannot be undone!
Compulsory Courses
French Immersion: Look for the “F” in the code
Gifted: Look for the “G” in the code
Choosing Electives
Elective Courses
*We recommend students select an art course in order to fulfill their graduation requirement.
Warning
Hover over the blue dot for a guidance alert.
AlertHover over the red dot for important course selection information.
PRINTINGOnce you have submitted your course selections, please print off a final copy of your course selections.
Print Final Copy
Must be signed by a Parent/Guardian and
returned to your Grade 8 Homeroom Teacher
Due DateFeb 21st
Important DatesJanuary 2014•Grade 8 parents’ information session TBA
February 21, 2014• On– line Course Selection Due
May 5-9, 2014• Grade 8 tours
Make sure…
That you are eligible to attend PHS.
Out of area students cannot be accepted!
The End…
Questions?