Course Selection & Pathways Presentation For Grade 8 Students & Families November 2, 2017 1m
Guidance Counsellors: Ms Schuur A-H Ms Lee-Moore I-N Ms Fremont O-Z Student Success: Ms Alexander Ms Dimitroulakos
Collaborative Team Choosing Ongoing Appropriate Monitoring Pathways Student Success Emotional and Caring Adult Academic Support 3
Administration Student Success Classroom Teachers Teacher Student Success Literacy Teacher Guidance Team Personalized Student Support Alternative Education Services Cooperative Education 4
Students Receiving Special Education Supports Students will receive support according to the needs outlined in their Individual Education Plan (IEP) Such as: • modified curriculum expectations • alternative learning expectations • accommodations to the learning environment; monitoring/in-class resourcing • methods to review student’s progress • student transition plan to postsecondary education, work and/or community living
ESL Support Programs ❏ ESL courses are provided to help students develop proficiency in English ❏ Students are assessed for their level of English proficiency in order to be placed in appropriate classes ❏ Courses are developed from the curriculum policy documents
Creating Pathways to Success ❏ New Education and Career/Life Planning Program with a school-wide focus (K-12) ❏ All students leave secondary school with a clear plan for their initial postsecondary destination. “Students are the architects of their lives” ❏ Pathways thinking and planning is embedded in all subjects areas ❏ Each student in Grades 7-12 has an Individual Pathways Plan (IPP) ❏ IPP now in effect for Grades 7-12 students 7
The Individual Pathways Plan ❏ A vision that all students are confident in their ability to implement and revise their plans throughout school and over the course of their lives ❏ IPP tool is found on Career Cruising and is accessed on all electronic devices ❏ Students focus on education and career/life interests, choices, goals and plans through a 4-step inquiry process ❏ To be reviewed and revised by students at least twice each year ❏ Please go to www.yrdsb.ca to the Student and Parent pages for more information 8
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Diploma Requirements (O.S.S.D.) for the 4 year program Successful 12 Optional completion of Credits Ontario School Literacy Test 40 hours of 18 Compulsory Community Credits Involvement O.S.S.D 10
Graduation Requirements
The Grade 10 Literacy Test ❏ A Diploma requirement. Administered in March of the grade 10 year ❏ A test based on language and communication (reading and writing) expectations of curricula up to and including grade 9 ❏ Accommodations, deferrals and exemptions may be appropriate for some students ❏ If standard not met in first attempt, schools will provide remedial support; test is re-administered until student successfully completes the test or the Grade 12 Literacy Course 12
Community Involvement ❏ A diploma requirement ❏ Encourages civic responsibility, promotes community values and reinforces importance of volunteerism ❏ Complete 40 hours before graduation ❏ Can start in summer of grade 8 ❏ Student responsibility to keep record of activities ❏ Guidelines and forms will be provided to help track community involvement ❏ Not-For-Profit Organizations ❏ A good way to explore career interests 13
COURSE PATHWAY TYPES IN Gr. 9 & 10 ACADEMIC LOCALLY APPLIED OPEN DEVELOPED GIFTED 15
PATHWAY ABILITY APPROACH APPLIED Working at or above Step by step approach to learning grade level using theory and practical examples. ACADEMIC Working at or above Theoretical and independent grade level approach to learning with a focus on critical thinking skills ESSENTIAL/ Working below grade Guided approach to learning using LOCALLY DEVELOPED level in Math, English and practical examples and concrete Science objects. OPEN Available to students An opportunity to explore an area working at all levels of interest for all students GIFTED Working at or above Theoretical and independent grade level approach to learning with a focus (Formal Identification on critical thinking skills. through IPRC process Enrichment opportunities provided required) through differentiation of breadth, 16 depth, pace and kind
Course Types Grade 9 & 10 English English Applied, Locally Academic or Developed Math Math Gifted Science Science History French History Physical Education is the same for all students. Classes are divided by Male Geography and Female. 17
Gifted Courses Gifted English ❏ Students must be identified as ‘gifted’ prior Courses to arrival at Thornhill S.S. Math Grade 9/10 ❏ Students must choose at Science least 4 gifted courses to stay in program. French History Geography 18
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. ❏ Grade 9 French is now offered at the open level for students who are new or have less than 600 hours of instruction in French 19
OPTIONAL COURSES FOR GRADE 9 STUDENTS Business Technological Learning The Arts Family Studies Studies Studies Strategies Broad Based Visual Technology Computer Drama Studies Music 20
Choosing Courses for Grade 9 ❏ Parents and students will select courses in collaboration with elementary school teachers, guidance counselors, student success/support teachers and administrators ❏ It is important that students do an honest self-assessment, matching their ability with their interests and aptitudes ❏ Students often choose a combination of course types to support different learning interests and styles ❏ Remember that initial decisions made in grade 8 are not “final” decisions. There are many pathways to initial post-secondary destinations 21
Advanced Placement Courses Grades 11 & 12 English Advanced ❏ Academically challenging Placement Math Courses ❏ Gives students the Biology opportunity to study and write university-level Economics exams while in high school Chemistry ❏ Recognized for Physics advanced placement in universities Computer Science 22
Secondary School Planning Important to know: □ How students learn best □ Student interests □ Diploma requirements to graduate □ Prerequisites for courses □ How to plan for experiential learning opportunities □ Admission requirements for post-secondary opportunities (college, apprenticeship, university, workplace) □ Preparing for school-work 24
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TSS School Timetable PERIOD TIMES 1 8:35-9:50 (75 min.) Homeroom 9:50- 9:55 (announcements) 2 10:00 - 11:15 (75 min.) 3 (Grd 9 Lunch) 11:20 - 12:35 (75 min.) 4 12:40 - 1:55 (75 min.) 5 2:00 - 3:15 (75 min.) After School Programs 1 (optional) 3:20 - 4:35 After School Programs 1 (optional) 4:40 - 5:55 26
SCHOOLS ZONED FOR TSS ARE... • Baythorn P.S. • E.J. Sand P.S. • Glen Shields P.S. • Henderson P.S. • Thornhill P.S. • Yorkhill E.S. • Charles Howitt P.S. → We will be visiting our partner schools at the end of January to support registration and course selection for TSS. 27
www.yrdsb.ca Student Page
www.yrdsb.ca Parent Page
www.yrdsb.ca Programs and Services
For More Information… Course selection for September 2018 will be done online through Career Cruising. www.careercruising.com Visit our school website and click on “Guidance” at www.thornhill.ss.yrdsb.edu.on.ca York Region District School Bo ard www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca For policies programs and curriculum documents: www.edu.gov.on.ca 31
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