Transitioning to Grade 9:

Program Planning

and Course Selection for Newmarket High School

School Timetable 2013-14 PERIOD TIMES

1 8:05 – 9:25 AM 2 9:30 – 10:45 AM 3 10:50 – 12:05 PM 4 12:10 – 1:25 PM 5 1:30 – 2:45 PM

After School Music Repertoire Programs

2:45 - 5:00 (once/week)

Diploma Requirements (OSSD) for the 4 year program

O.S.S.D

18 Compulsory

Credits

12 Optional Credits

Successful completion of

Ontario School

Literacy Test

40 hours of Community Involvement

French as an Official Language

French is one of Canada’s official languages

French is recognized and valued as an integral component of Ontario’s educational system

The vision of the French program in Ontario is that students will communicate and interact with growing confidence in French

French is a compulsory subject, mandatory from Grades 4 to 9. Students are encouraged to study French in Grades 10 to 12

Math you choose your pathway option

English you choose your pathway option

Science you choose your pathway option

Geography you choose your pathway option

French you choose your pathway option

Phys. Ed you choose

boys or girls

COMPULSORY COURSES FOR GRADE 9 STUDENTS

PATHWAY OPTIONS IN Gr. 9 & 10

APPLIED ACADEMIC OPEN LOCALLY DEVELOPED

Consult with your Grade 8 Teachers…

PATHWAY ABILITY APPROACH APPLIED Working at or above

grade level Step by step approach to learning using theory and practical examples.

ACADEMIC Working at or above grade level

Theoretical and independent approach to learning with a focus on critical thinking skills

LOCALLY DEVELOPED

Working below grade level in Math, English and Science

Guided approach to learning using practical examples and concrete objects.

OPEN An opportunity to explore an area of interest for all students.

OPTIONAL COURSES FOR GRADE 9 STUDENTS

Instrumental Music

Keyboarding Music

Vocal Music

Visual Arts Business Studies

Learning Strategies

(as per IPRC)

Technological Studies

Family Studies

Drama Arts

Special Programs in Our School

Gifted Program French Immersion High Performance Athlete program Advanced Placement courses Personalized Alternative Education

GIFTED PROGRAM you must select a minimum of 4 Gifted courses in both Grade 9 & 10

Compulsory Courses Grade 9

Elective Options Grade 9

English – G Intro to Business – G

Math – G Music (instrumental/vocal/keyboarding)

Science – G Visual Art

French – G Drama

Geography – G Exploring Technologies

Phys. Ed. Family Studies

FRENCH IMMERSION COURSES You need 10 FI courses over 4 years:

8 are selected for you! Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

FI French FIF1DF

FI French FIF2DF

FI French FIF3UF

FI French FIF4UF

FI Science SNC1DF

FI Science SNC2DF

FI Anthropology, Psychology & Sociology

HSP3CF

offered alternate years with FI Travel & Tourism Geography

CGG3OF

FI Geography CGC1DF

FI History CHC2DF

FI Business BTT1OF

FI Business BBI2OF

FI Philosophy HZB3MF

FI Civics/Careers CHV2OF/GLC2OF

FI International Business BBB4MF

FI Co-operative Education

FRENCH IMMERSION COURSES Grade 9

Compulsory Courses Elective Options

English Business – FI

Math Music (instrumental/vocal/keyboarding)

Science – FI Visual Art

French – FI Drama

Geography – FI Exploring Technologies

Phys Ed. Family Studies

Where do I complete my Course Selection for Secondary School?

Online YRDSB Career Cruising

Account:

Individual Pathway Planner Course Planner

www.yrdsb.ca

FRENCH IMMERSION

If you are planning to take Music Repertoire, you must select it first. You may only take 1 Repertoire course.

“Warning Note” = Students would benefit from having personal equipment and supplies in this course.

“Issue Note” = prevents you from submitting (eg. You do not have the proper prerequisite, please select the proper prerequisite or speak to a guidance counsellor)

Click Submit… January 29, 2014 – Registration forms due to

Grade 8 teacher

February 10th – February 18th window for electronic submission of course selection

Show your Grade 8 teacher your course selection prior to February 10th

Click submit, print your Final Copy (not draft) and have it signed by your parent/guardian

Must submit electronically and hand in signed form to your Grade 8 teacher by

Tuesday, February 18th 2014

CONGRATULATIONS…you are now ready

to complete your online course

selection!

You are encouraged to review this presentation at home with your parents!

You may access it online through the Newmarket High School website

Guidance Page – Transition Section.