WELCOME ALLTO GRADE 8 PARENTS’ INFORMATION NIGHT!

Graduates90% + of all graduates accepted to college or university

215 graduates were offered university acceptances

138 graduates were offered college acceptances

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT 2016-2017

HONOURS258 students in grades 9, 10 and 11 received honours standing for having an overall average of 80% or higher in all 8 courses

156 students in grade 12 (1 in 3) received honours standing for having

an overall average of 80% or higher in all 6 courses

125 students in grades 9, 10 and 11 received special subject awardsbased on academic marks above 80%

GRADUATE AWARDSGrade 12 graduates received:• The Ontario Principal’s Council Award for Student Leadership• The Lieutenant Governor’s Community Volunteer Award for community service• The Governor General’s Award for the highest academic average (95%)

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

MSS students consistently achieve high placement in the region and

province and earn medals and certificates of distinction in the

following math contest:

Pascal Waterloo Mathematics contest (Grade 9 students)

Cayley Waterloo Mathematics contest (Grade 10 students)

Beaver Computing Challenge (Grade 10 students)

Fermat Waterloo Mathematics contest (Grade 11 students)

Canadian Senior Mathematics contest (Grade 11/12 students)

Euclid Mathematics contest (Grade 12 students) (2014-15 graduate placed 3rd in Peel and 110th out of 15,661 students across the world)

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS: MATH CONTESTS

Gold Medal

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Math, Physics & Chemistry Contest Winners

(student placed 3rd in Peel

with full scholarship to Waterloo)

MSS represented at DECA International

University of Guelph

Engineering ContestOntario Skills Challenge

Gold Medal - Architectural Technology Design

Bronze Medal - Fashion Design

French InternationalFilm Festival

1st & 2nd Place Consistently in French

Language Critique

Gold Medal Winners

2016 and 2017 1st & 2nd Place Winners 2016 and 2017 Honourable Mention

Spirit Award

‘Spirit of The Festival’ Award in 2016 & 2017

Silver – Level 300 Band

Bronze – Level 300 Band

ROPSSAA MEDAL WINNERSSenior Boys Cross CountrySenior Boys Track and Field 1500 mJunior Girls Wrestling (64 kg)Senior Girls Wrestling (41 kg & 51 kg)Junior Boys Wrestling (77 kg & 89 kg)Senior Boys Wrestling (51 kg, 89 kg, 95 kg) Senior Boys VolleyballJunior Girls Tennis

OFSAA BRONZE & SILVER

Senior Boys Volleyball

ROPSSAA CHAMPIONSSenior Boys Track and Field 1500mJunior Boys VolleyballSenior Boys VolleyballSenior Boys Doubles TennisJunior Girls Wrestling (41 kg & 51 kg)Senior Boys 44 kg WrestlingSenior Boys 54 kg Wrestling

OFSAA BRONZE

Senior Boys Wrestling

ATHLETICS: CHAMPIONS & FINALISTS

Gold2016-2017

Senior Boys Volleyball

Grade 9 & 10 Grades 11 & 12

Be fit to learn. Learn to be fit.

Explore High Skills is a specialized program that allows students to focus their learning in an area of interest.

Grade 9 and 10

6 Program Components1. focused learning activities

2. community involvement

3. learning skills

4. certification and training

5. experiential learning

6. Individual Pathway Plan

1. Focused Learning Activities• classroom activities in grade 9 and in grade 10

• allow students to make connections between their

classroom learning and their pathway plans

• topics related to Health and Wellness

2. Community Involvement

• Students will complete a minimum of 20 hours of approved sector-related community involvement by the end of grade 10

3. Learning Skills

• Students will develop selected learning skills required

in the sector: responsibility, organization, independent

work, collaboration, initiative, and self-regulation

4. Certification

• Students earn one sector-recognized certification/training program in grade 9 or 10.

5. Experiential Learning Activities

• Students will participate in at least one sector-related experiential learning activity to explore learning and working in the sector.

6. Individual Pathway PlanStudents will continue their Individual Pathway Plan (IPP)

using myBlueprint including:

• surveys

• resume builder

• post-secondary planner

• portfolio and reflections

• occupation planner

• goal-setting

• course selection

Can I apply to both the EHS

program and RLCP?

Yes. Grade 8 students can submit applications for both the Explore High Skills program and Regional Learning Choices Program.

A student can only accept one offer.

All other applications/offers will automatically be unavailable, once one offer has been accepted.

What about programs offered outside school boundary?

• Maximum of 10 spots available for students who live outside of their neighbourhood school boundary

• Students who live and apply within their neighbourhood school boundary will be offered spots first

• If there is a spot available after offers have been made to students who live within the boundary, then offers will be made to students living outside the boundary

• Busing will not be provided

Applications

All grade 8 students can submit applications for up to three Explore High Skills programs, including those offered at locations other than their neighbourhood school.

Opens: November 6, 2017Closes: November 30, 2017Offers: Mid February 2018Waitlist: Late February 2018

To apply, visit www.peelschools.org/ExploreHighSkills

THE QUESTIONS ON THE APPLICATION CAN BE COMPLETED ONLINE OR IN WORD AND COPIED OVER.

Grade 11 and 12

SHSM is a Ministry of Education approved program designed for secondary schools across Ontario that allows

students to gain practical experience in various sectors.

Sports

Environment Manufacturing

What Is A Specialist High Skills Major ?

What do students DO in SHSM?

Bundle of creditsScience, Phys. Ed, Math, English, Social Sciences, and 2-credit Coop

Sector recognized certificationsCPR-C, First Aid, Infection Control, WHMIS, etc.

Experiential LearningCareer exploration, guest speakers, workshops, job-shadowing

Reach Ahead ExperiencesUniversity/college trips, connections to post-secondary and training programs

Essential Skills, OSPSkills needed for work, school, and life @ Cooperative Education Placement

Different from EHS? Similar to EHS?

COLLEGE & TRAINING PROGRAMSChild and Youth WorkerEarly Childhood EducatorEducational AssistantParamedicBiomedical Engineering TechnologistDental Hygienist or AssistantFuneral DirectorHealth Care AideMedical Lab TechnicianMedical SecretaryPharmacy TechnicianPractical NurseRegistered Massage TherapistCertified Personal TrainerRecreation Program Leader

UNIVERSITY PROGRAMSChiropractorDentistSpeech-Language PathologistFamily/marriage counsellorKinesiologyMedical DoctorMidwifeNutritionistOptometristPharmacistPsychiatristRegistered nurseSports TherapistForensic ScientistAudiologist

HEALTH & WELLNESS SECTOR CAREERS

Students who complete the SHSM requirements receive: an OSSD with red embossed “SHSM” sealSHSM record documenting his/her achievementformal recognition on the Ontario Transcript

There is also growing recognition from Colleges and Universities (e.g., scholarships)

HOW IS SHSM RECOGNIZED?

Can I be in the SHSM program

in grade 11 and 12 if I’m not in

the EHS program?

Yes.

There is a separate application to be in the SHSM program.

Students apply in grade 10.

Train More!Rehears More!Learn More!

Recommendation is required from a coach, agent or instructor.Application is online and opens Nov. 6, 2017 on the PDSB website.

Key Features of the High Performers Program

Flexible TimetablingIntegrated 2-Credit Courses (Gr. 9/10)ILC and eLearning Courses (Gr. 11/12)

Support for Academic and Personal Wellness

• Ultimate Frisbee (co-ed)• Track & Field (co-ed)• Swim Team (co-ed)• Cross Country (co-ed)• Wrestling (co-ed)• Curling (co-ed)• Tennis (co-ed)• Golf (co-ed)• Hockey• Table Tennis• Jr. Boys Basketball• Jr. Boys Badminton• Jr. Boys Soccer• Jr. Boys Football• Jr. Boys Volleyball

• Bantam Boys Volleyball

• Boys Baseball

• Boys Lacrosse

• Girls Softball

• Girls Flag Football

• Jr. Girls Soccer

• Jr. Girls Basketball

• Jr. Girls Badminton

• Jr. Girls Volleyball

• Bantam Girls Volleyball

• Girls Rugby

• Girls Field Hockey

• Girls Lacrosse

SPORTS TEAMS

• International Club• Model United Nations Team• Improv Club• School Production Crew• Hand Made Brigade (Art Club)• Dance Club• Choir• Concert Band• Jazz Band• Drumline• Rock Band• Fashion Club• Engineering Club• Battle of the Books Team• White Pine Reading Club• Debate Team• Eco-Team• Prom Committee• French Speech Club• Lions Pen Newspaper Club• Math Club• MSS Initiative

• Roar Announcers• Pride Committee• Audio/Visual Club• Crime Prevention Program• Grad Breakfast Committee• Junior Achievers• GSA-Gay Straight Alliance• Teen Health Committee• Star Awards Committee• Barbershop Club• Yearbook Club • Guidance Club• Link Crew• Badminton Club• Ski/Snowboarding Club• Arts Council• Music Council• Student Union (MSU)• Athletic Council (MAC)• Auto Club• Photography Club• DECA

CLUBS & COUNCILS

Click ‘Student Services’ and ‘Specialized

Programs’ for Information

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