Earl of March S.S. Course Selection Students Entering into Grade 9
Overview Course Selection: The Decision Process 1) Ministry Requirement 2) Course Type Selection 3) Choosing Courses Wisely 4) Other Information
1) Ministry Requirements ➢ 30 credits (18 compulsory, 12 electives) ➢ 40 hours Community Involvement ➢ Successfully complete the Literacy Requirement (OSSLT - Grade 10 or OSSLC) ➢ Graduation requirements are listed here on the OCDSB website: ➢ https://ocdsb.ca/secondary/programs/ontario_secondary_school_diploma_r equirements
18 Compulsories Credits ➢ 4 English (one per grade) ➢ 1 French as a second language ➢ 3 Mathematics (at least one in gr. 11 or 12) ➢ 2 Science ➢ 1 Canadian History ➢ 1 Canadian Geography ➢ 1 Arts ➢ 1 Physical and Health Education ➢ .5 Civics ➢ .5 Careers ➢ 1 Group 1 ➢ 1 Group 2 ➢ 1 Group 3
Group 1 ➢ English, ➢ French as a Second Language, or a ➢ Native Language, or a ➢ Classical or ➢ an International Language, or a ➢ Social Sciences and the Humanities, or ➢ Canadian and World Studies or ➢ Guidance and Career Education, or ➢ Cooperative Education
Group 2 ➢ Health and Physical Education, or ➢ the Arts, or ➢ Business Studies, or ➢ French as a Second Language, or ➢ Cooperative Education
Group 3 ➢ Science (Grade 11 or 12), or ➢ Technological Education, or ➢ French as a Second Language, or ➢ Computer Studies, or ➢ Cooperative Education
The Four Year Plan Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English English English English Math Math Math Science Science Geography History French Careers & Civics Phys. Ed. Arts
Electives ADA1O (Drama) AMI1O (Music) AVI1O (Visual Art) ATC1O (Dance) BTT1O (Information and Communication Technology in Business) BTT1OF (Immersion Information and Communication Technology in Business) TIJ10 (Exploring Technologies)
Electives – Special Notes ➢ Art and Drama - may take Grade 10 without Grade 9 ➢ Music - Vocals and Guitar do not have a Grade 9 prerequisite ➢ Band and Music - we strongly recommend taking Music if taking Band (1 credit music, 0.5 credit band) ➢ Band is outside of the timetable ➢ Technology - may take grade 10 without grade 9
2) Course Type Selection O pen L ocally Applied Academic ie: BTT 1 O Developed or ie: MFM 1 P SNC 1 D Essential Courses ie: ENG 1 L -designed for -designed for -focus on -focus on all students students who essential essential and - to build skills have needs concepts related to prepare that do not -emphasizes concepts students for meet the practical, -emphasizes grade 11/12 provincial concrete, theoretical, courses curriculum hands on abstract and application practical application
AP Courses ➢ Grade 11 and 12 AP courses follow the Ministry curriculum for the course and also provide extra learning to prepare students for a College Board AP exam. ➢ Based on their performance on the AP exam, students can earn credit, advanced placement or both for university.
Advanced Placement Courses Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 CHA3UR CHY4UR ENG3UR ENG4UR FIF3UH SBI4UR SCH4UR SPH3UR SPH4UR
3) Considerations for Course Selection ➔ Think about your learning style, which means, the way you learn best (theory or hands on). Then, consider the style of program that will best suit you and the pathway you want to follow. ➔ Discuss your progress with your teachers.
Choose Courses Wisely ➢ Check diploma requirements. ➢ Look into post-secondary prerequisites. ➢ Determine interests. ➢ Evaluate abilities. ➢ Talk to others (teachers, parents, older students). ➢ Tentatively plan Grade 12 courses. ➢ Speak with Ms. Hoekstra, Mr. Maloley, or Mrs. Vennor
4) Other EOM Certificates ➢ Arts: ● Music - 6 credits (incl. 1 from Grade 12) ● Visual Art - 6 credits ● Visual Arts (honours) - 8 credits ● Dance - 4 dance courses plus two additional VA, Drama, Music - two of these must be Grade 11 or 12 level ● Drama - 4 drama courses, plus two additional VA, Dance, or Music at Grade 11 or 12 level ➢ Business - 6 credits ➢ Immersion French - 10 credits (all four FSL classes, plus 6 additional credits) ➢ International Certificate Program ➢ Technology - 8 credits starting with an I or a T ➢ DELF Exam - Any student enrolled in Grade 12 core or immersion French can take the test free of charge.
Volunteer Hours ➢ You can start earning your hours in the summer before grade 9. ➢ The form is being updated, so be sure to check that the hours you are earning are eligible to receive credit. ➢ Look online to find out this information. ➢ Try to start accumulating hours early!
EOM SHSMs Business Manufacturing - complete a bundle of 8-10 courses in a field - earn valuable industry certifications/qualifications - gain important skills on the job through cooperative education (CO-OP) - for students in grade 11 and 12
If you don’t know what you want to do, keep as many options open as possible!
Changes to course selections will only be considered for exceptional circumstances and may require approval from the school's administration.
Summer Learning If you wish to register for a summer learning course, we will need to plan accordingly. - English Second Language, Get Ready for Grade 9 OR Grade 9 Literacy/Math - Credit Bearing Courses - Registration window - How to register - Planning for Grade 9 timetable
Career Cruising (course registration) will be open from February 8th to March 1st
Which Grade 9 French course is the right choice? FIF 1D - For French Immersion students only. FSF 1D - Academic Core French - For students who have been in the core program, who have studied French since Grade 3, and who may wish to continue their study of French in Grade 10. Taught in French. FSF 1P - Applied Core French - For students who have studied French since Grade 3 & do not wish to continue in French next year. Taught in English. FSF 1O - Open Core French - French for beginners. For students who are new to French, or who began their study of French after Grade 3. Taught in English.
Grade 9 Art Options Earl of March S.S.
Why Take An Art Course? ★ Develop creative thinking skills ★ Develop problem solving skills
Why Take An Art Course? ★ Gain confidence ★ Meet new people ★ You have to!
Why Take An Art Course? ★ Keep options open: (you can take 2 Art Courses in Grade 9)
Grade 9 Art Options ★ Music ★ Drama ★ Dance ★ Visual Art
Music Full Credit Option in Grade 9: ★ Instrumental Music (AMI 10)
Music Band: ½ Credit (before or after school 2 times per week) ★ Students who want to be in the School Band are strongly encouraged to take AMI 10
Music ★ Capital Regional Music Festival ★ Previous Band Trips: New York, Virginia Beach, Boston, Halifax, Calgary, Banff
Drama ★ Develop public speaking skills ★ Gain self-confidence ★ Learn to work with others
Drama Extra-Curricular: ★ School Musical ★ Improv ★ Arts Night
Dance ★ Learn the art of choreography ★ Gain self-confidence ★ Challenge yourself physically ★ Learn to work with others
Visual Art ★ Learn the basics of: ● 2D and 3D Sketching ● Pastels, Paint, and Clay ★ Develop your visual imagination ★ Challenge yourself creatively
To summarize . . . Creative Thinking is: ★ A valuable skill in education ★ A marketable skill in the workplace
To summarize . . . EOM Art Department: ★ Offers 4 amazing Grade 9 courses:
Music Drama Dance Visual Art
Business Communication Technologies
Learn about: ● Digital Citizenship ○ Privacy, security, online presence, legal and ethical issues ● Business Concepts ○ Marketing, Sales, Finance, Entrepreneurship, CSR ● Design Thinking - Prototyping - 3D Printer ○ Thinking like an Entrepreneur - Engineering, Medical Field ● Web Development ○ Create your own website
Learn how to: ● Google Apps ○ Google Docs, Slides, Forms, Mymaps ● Desktop Publishing Lucidpress ● Photo Editing Pixlr ● Video Editing WeVideo ● Spreadsheets,Databases & Data Visualizatio n Google Fusion Tables, Data Studio ● 3D Design & Printing Tynker Cad
Earn ● Immersion credit BTT1OF ○ 10 for certificate ● Volunteer Hours ○ 40 to graduate, Cyber Seniors, Fundraising C&S ● Transferable skills ○ You will use what you learn for every course in your secondary academic career and beyond!
Benefits ● Business Specialist High Skills Major ● JA Company After School Program ● Helps with EVERY other Course ● Links to: Business, Photography, Media courses ○ ● Prepares you for: ○ Business, Engineering, Sciences(ICE),Life
TIJ 1O Exploring Technology
Here’s some stuff you can do in TIJ 1O Woodworking 3D Design Welding Computer Programming CNC Plasma Cutting Electronics & Robotics 3D Printing CAD / CAM / CNC 3D CNC Milling Communications
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