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Information Session for Grade 8’s

Welcome to South Carleton High School. Information Session for Grade 8’s. Sheri Eady Jeff Earle Jane Kendall Rhonda Pike Heather Scott Thomas. So what do you know about South Carleton?. Few things to know. 2 semesters each year 4 courses each semester

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Information Session for Grade 8’s

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  1. Welcome to South Carleton High School Information Session for Grade 8’s Sheri Eady Jeff Earle Jane Kendall Rhonda Pike Heather Scott Thomas

  2. So what do you know about South Carleton?

  3. Few things to know. . . . • 2 semesters each year • 4 courses each semester • 1 course successfully completed will give you 1 credit • 1 credits equals 110 hours of study • Early start=Early finish

  4. Schedule Day 1 Day 2

  5. MORE THINGS TO KNOW Graduation Requirements Ontario Secondary School Diploma • 30 credits • 18 compulsory credits

  6. Graduation Requirements 18 compulsory credits • 4 English (1 credit per grade – ENG code) • 3 Mathematics • 1 French • 2 Science • 1 Canadian History • 1 Canadian Geography • 1 Arts (Art, Music, Drama, Dance) • 1 Health and Physical Education • .5 Career Studies • .5 Civics 15

  7. Graduation Requirements 3 special compulsory credits • Group 1 - 1 of English/Français, French as a Second Language or a third language or Social Science and the Humanities or Canadian and World Studies or co-op* or Guidance and Career Education • Group 2 - 1 additional Phys. Ed, Music, Art, Drama, Dance or 1 Business/Entrepreneurial Studies or co-op* or French* • Group 3 - 1 of Grade 11, 12 Science or Technologyor co-op* or French*

  8. Graduation Requirements Ontario Secondary School Diploma • 30 credits • 18 compulsory credits • 12 optional credits • 40 hours of community service • Grade 10 Literacy Test (OSSLT)

  9. MORE THINGS TO KNOW Levels of Study • Grade 9 & 10: • Academic • Applied • Essentials • Open • Grade 11 & 12: • University • University/College • College • Open • Workplace

  10. A Comparison of LevelsLanguage Based Courses Academic Applied Marks in the 60’s for reading and writing EQAO scores in grade 6 were level 2 or below Requires additional assistance and support from teachers and parents. Difficulty completing homework Gr 8 teacher recommends this level. • 70% or higher in the course in grade 8 • EQAO scores in grade 6 were level 3 or higher • Works independently • Self-motivated • Conscientious about completing assignments • Grade 8 teacher recommends this level.

  11. A Comparison of LevelsMath Based Courses Academic Applied Marks lower than 75% in grade 8 EQAO scores in grade 6 were level 2 or below Relies on a calculator or multiplication charts for basic facts Difficulty completing assignments Learns best from a practical hands-on method. Gr 8 teacher recommends this level. • 75% or higher in math in grade 8 • EQAO scores in grade 6 were level 3 or higher. • Good mastery of all basic math skills. (multiplication, fractions, managing multi-step problems) • Strong math vocabulary. • Conscientious about completing homework and studying. • Grade 8 teacher recommends this level.

  12. Changing Levels • It is important for students to start in a level where they can be successful. • It is not fun to fail. • Students will be more successful in a level that best fits their learning style. • Students can change levels.

  13. IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW Understanding Course Codes ENG1D MFM2P SBI3U PPL4OQ

  14. What are you going to take next year? Core French Students Levelled Courses Levelled Courses Levelled Courses Open Phys. Ed. Male Female Business or Tech Arts Music Visual Arts Drama Dance Open Open • English • Math • Geography • Science • French • English • Math • Geography • Science • French EVEN MORE THINGS TO KNOW

  15. After Grade 9? Core French Students Remember that many upper year courses have prerequisites that you must pay attention to. NOT AS IMPORTANT RIGHT NOW, BUT IMPORTANT DOWN THE ROAD

  16. What are you going to take next year? Immersion Students Levelled Courses Open Phys. Ed. Male Female Business Arts Music Visual Arts Drama Dance • English • Math • Geography • Science • Immersion French

  17. After Grade 9? Immersion Students Remember that many upper year courses have prerequisites that you must have in order to take them.

  18. Electives • Arts • Music and Band • Guitar • Drama--Creative & Production • Dance • Photography • Visual Arts • Film Studies • Technology Courses • Auto • Manufacturing • Woodworking • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Communication Tech Yearbook Co-op House Construction Writer’s Craft • 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 • Phys. Ed. Courses • Healthy and Active Living • Outdoor Education • Fitness • Phys. Ed Leadership • Exercise Science MORE THINGS TO KNOW SO YOU CAN PLAN FOR THEM

  19. You Have Lots To Think About! • What is my learning style? • What I do well? • What are my interests? • What might I want to do after High School?

  20. Come Visit Us On February 13th

  21. You’re Invited To a Fun Filled Day in August See your friends. Meet your Link Crew leader. Get your timetable. Find your classes.

  22. Q & A Wrap-Up

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