Welcome to Emily Carr Secondary School Grade 8 Information Session January 22, 2013 E xcellence with C haracter S uccess with S upport
Agenda Family of Schools & Registration Process School Boundaries Non-YRDSB students & Registration Process About ECSS Diploma Requirements Course Pathways Course Selections School Programs Important Dates
Family of Schools (Registration) Students currently enrolled in grade 8 and attending one of our family of elementary schools. Blue Willow P.S. Elder’s Mills P.S. Fossil Hill P.S. Kleinburg P.S. Lorna Jackson P.S. Pierre Berton P.S. Pine Grove P.S.
Emily Carr Secondary School Boundaries
Emily Carr Secondary School Boundaries
Registration Process For students currently not attending one of our YRDSB schools (home schooled, Catholic, or private school) and who live within the Emily Carr boundary area: Registration packages may be picked up starting tomorrow in the Main office. Once completed packages are returned to the Main office, you will be contacted in semester 2 for a group or individual meeting lead by one of our administrators to better inform you about our expectations. If necessary a follow up meeting with a guidance counsellor and/or a SERT may be required.
About ECSS We are a semestered school: 4 courses from September to January 4 courses from February to June Each semester ends with an exam week and an exam review day
A Typical Day 4 periods per day 75 minutes each class Currently 1 common lunch – 1 hour in length School hours: 8:10 a.m. to 2:25 p.m.
Full Time Student Status Students are required to carry a full-time course load. Grade 9, 10, & 11 students carry eight courses. Four in each semester with no study periods. Grade 12 students carry a minimum of six courses (three in each semester).
Pathways to Opportunity College Community Living National/International Employment Travel/Educ’n School High Skilled Trades Apprenticeship University Global Volunteering All Destinations are Equally Valuable
Diploma Requirements (O.S.S.D.) for the 4 year program Successful 12 Optional completion of Credits Ontario School Literacy Test 18 40 hours of Compulsory Community Credits Involvement O.S.S.D
18 Compulsory Credits 4 Credits in English (1 credit per grade) 1 Credit in French as a Second Language 3 Credits in Mathematics (at least 1 in Gr. 11 or 12) 2 Credits in Science 1 Credit in Canadian History 1 Credit in Canadian Geography 1 Credit in the Arts 1 Credit in Health and Physical Education .5 Credit in Civics and Citizenship & .5 Credit in Career Studies (grade 10) Plus………..
Compulsory Credits (cont’d) Plus: Group 1 : 1 additional credit in English, or French as a Second Language, or a Native Language, or a Classical or an International Language, or Social Sciences and the Humanities, or Canadian and World Studies, or Guidance and Career Education (including Learning Strategies), or Cooperative Education* Group 2 : 1 additional credit in Health and Physical Education, or Business Studies, or the Arts (music, art, drama, Native Studies), or French as a Second Language or Cooperative Education* Group 3 : 1 additional credit in Science (grade 11 or 12) or Technological Education (grades 9-12), or French as a Second Language or Computer Studies or Cooperative Education*
A Minimum of 12 Optional Credits Optional Credits (a.k.a. Electives) • Allow you to custom build your educational program depending on your chosen destination.
The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test - OSSLT Administered in the Spring of the grade 10 year A test based on language and communication (reading and writing) expectations of curricula up to and including grade 9 Preparation sessions in grades 9 and 10 If unsuccessful in first attempt, schools will provide remedial support; test is re-administered until student successfully completes the test or the Grade 12 Literacy Course
Community Involvement A diploma requirement Complete 40 hours before graduation Can start the summer after grade 8 Completing more may qualify you for graduation scholarships based on community involvement Consider activities that will enhance your personal résumé Requires prior approval Student responsibility to keep record of activities For a list of eligible activities please refer to the YRDSB website at http://www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca/communityinvolvement or the Guidance link of the ECSS website for details and form to be completed.
COURSE PATHWAY OPTIONS IN Gr. 9 & 10 LOCALLY APPLIED ACADEMIC OPEN DEVELOPED
PATHWAY APPROACH ABILITY APPLIED Step by step approach to Working at or above learning using theory and grade level practical examples. ACADEMIC Theoretical and independent Working at or above approach to learning with a grade level focus on critical thinking skills LOCALLY Guided approach to learning Working below grade DEVELOPED using practical examples and level in Math, English concrete objects. and Science OPEN An opportunity to explore an Available to all students area of interest for all students
Course Pathways English English Locally Applied or Developed Academic Math Math Science Science French Physical Education is the same for all students. Classes are History divided by Male and Female. Geography
Applied Academic Crossover from 9 to 10 Grade 9 Grade 10 Academic Applied Applied Academic Crossover from one type to the other in English, French, or Science
Math is Different • Crossing over from applied to academic in Math is not necessary because both pathways may lead to the most intense grade 12 university Calculus and Vectors if you wish. • The only difference is that the academic pathway is shorter by one course.
Five Popular Math Pathways Academic Applied Applied Applied Essentials Pathway Pathway Pathway Pathway Pathway Grade 9 Grade 9 Grade 9 Grade 9 Grade 9 academic applied applied applied essential Grade 10 Grade 10 Grade 10 Grade 10 Grade 10 applied academic applied applied essential Grade 11 Grade 11 Grade 11 Grade 11 Grade 11 functions and functions (U) foundations for Workplace (E) functions and applications college math applications (M) (C) (M) Grade 12 math Grade 12 Grade 12 data Grade 12 Grade 12 for technology advanced management foundations for Workplace (E) (C) functions (U) (U) college math (C) Grade 12 Grade 12 advanced calculus and functions (U) vectors (U) Grade 12 calculus and vectors (U)
Course Selection A grade 9 student at ECSS will take the following 6 Compulsory subjects: • English • Mathematics • Science • Geography • French • Physical Education + 2 Open courses
OPTIONAL COURSES FOR GRADE 9 STUDENTS Technological Business Learning Family The Arts Studies Studies Strategies Studies Exploring Computer Visual Arts Technology Exploring Drama Technologies Music Expressions of Aboriginal Cultures
To Access On-line Course Selection: • Start by going online at www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca • Follow the instructions provided in your package
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ECSS presents….. Mrs. Gault……………………..Special Education Program Ms. Naidu ..…………………..Drama Ms. Ogilvie …………………….Thunderbird Camp Mr. Uchida …………………….Music Program Mr. Schenck …………………..School Council Ms. Finelli ……………………..Important Dates and Community Partners
Community Partners Al Palladini Community Centre Pierre Berton – Vaughan Public Libraries ECSS School Council YRT – York Region Transit Vaughan Community Health Centre Settlement School Workers of York Region Hospice Vaughan ETA Vaughan
Department Representatives Some department representatives will be in the main hallway. Some department representatives are in classrooms.
Department Representatives in Hallway Department Teacher Business Mr. Ioannou English Ms. McGuire Internatinal Languages Ms. LoRe Music Mr. Uchida
Department Representatives in Classrooms Department Teacher Room Dramatics Arts Ms. Naidu 173 Family Studies Ms. Inzinger 174 Geography Mr. Fitzgerald 251 Health & Physical Mr. Ogilvie Large Gymnasium (138) Education History Ms. Richardson 251 Mathematics Mrs. Al-Hassani 144 Mr. Giralico Science Mr. Cashmore 135 Special Education Mrs. Gault 115 Ms. Gord Technology Mr. Hines 158 Visual Arts Ms. Hess 207
Some Special Programs In the Library Program Teacher /Representative Bachelor Degree Programs at Ontario Humber College Representative Colleges Career Cruising Demo for Course Selection for current YRDSB students in all grades Co-operative Education and SHSM Mrs. Corneman Dual Credits Ms MacDougall Ontariocolleges.ca Demo for College Requirements Electronicinfo.ca Demo for University Requirements Personalized Alternative Education Mr. Stribopoulos
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