King City Secondary School
Tonight’s Goals ■ EXPERIENCE King City Secondary School ■ Overview of Grade 9 Program ■ How to Register/ Select courses
Presentation available on the Guidance Page of the King City SS website.
Grade 9s at K.C.S.S... * I wish I knew that grade 9 was going to be amazing and that I was going to meet new friends * it’s not scary - high school is just way better than elementary school * It’s not at all what I expected - I feel like I have found my place here * the teacher’s pressure me just enough to make me do better * ROC King activities were a lot of fun, I met new people and became friends with people I may not have otherwise * some people say our building is old - but I like it, it has charm * most of my friends ended up at other schools - I think I made the right decision, I like my teachers and all the people I have met
EXPERIENCE Academics... ■ KCSS Awards Ceremony - over 400 students recognized for their academic achievements ■ 206 Graduates ■ 90%+ Acceptance rate for those who applied to university ■ ~80% Acceptance rate for those who applied to college
EXPERIENCE Academics... Improved EQAO Scores! Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test ■ Overall improvement of 12% from 2018 to 2019 ■ 4% above provincial average!! Grade 9 Math ■ 86% success rate for student in Academic Math ■ Improvement of 5% for students with IEP’s in Academic Math ■ Students in Applied Math score above Board and Provincial scores
EXPERIENCE Learning Outdoor Ed! * highlighted in YRDSB News and Events webcast!! Technology! York Skills Challenge! * 2nd place in Carpentry competition!! * 4th place in York Region Skills Challenge - Robotics! *State of the Art Mac Lab with sound * 1st place in room and editing suite!! Autonomous Robot competition!!
EXPERIENCE Opportunities... SHSM - Specialty High Skills Major ■ 18 Red Seal graduates last year ■ Currently: ■ 65+ students in Health and Wellness ■ 25+ students in Transportation Technology ■ 30+ students enrolled in Business (new this year!)
EXPERIENCE Leadership Student Mentors Peer Tutors Student Council Student Athletic Council Art Council Music Council Literacy Peer Support Network 40 Hours Community Involvement
EXPERIENCE Athletics Ultimate Frisbee ■ Badminton ■ Table Tennis ■ Basketball ■ Baseball and Softball ■ Mountain Biking ■ Cross-country Running ■ Soccer ■ Volleyball ■ Skiing/ Snowboarding ■ Golf ■ Nordic Skiing ■ Curling ■ Hockey – Varsity ■ Cheerleading ■
Experience Clubs Dramatic Art Productions – Blue Art Club ■ ■ Room Productions Eco Schools Green team ■ Concert Bands/ Stage Band/ Rock Chess ■ ■ Band/ Ensembles Anime Club ■ Mats for Haiti ■ Role Playing Game Association ■ Book Club ■ Science Club & Science Olympics ■ Me to We ■ Stage Crew/ Stage Craft ■ Model United Nations ■ President’s Council ■ Yearbook Committee ■ Athletic Council ■ Art and Music Councils ■ Mentors ■ GSA ■ Film club ■ ESP Team ■ Relay for Life ■ Red Cross ■ ■
EXPERIENCE Supports Guidance Well-being. Academics. Pathway Planning. Career Counselling. ➔ Learning Strategies (without an IEP) GLS1O1 ➔ school social worker ➔ mental health nurse ➔ Mobyss - mobile walk in clinic Student Success Credit Salvaging. Credit Recovery. Social/Emotional Support. Transitions ➔ Leadership Opportunities Special Education ➔ Withdrawal Support GLE1O1: Learning Strategies(with an IEP) ➔ Monitoring ➔ Accommodations/Modifications
Diploma Requirements
The Diploma Requirements Students require 30 credits for the O.S.S.D. (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) Successful 12 Optional completion of Credits Ontario School Literacy Test 40 hours of 18 Compulsory Community Credits Involvement O.S.S.D.
English as a English Grade 9 Courses: 2 nd Language Level 1 Academic ■ English ESLAO1 ENG1D1 (Academic, Applied, or Locally Developed) Applied Level 2 or ENG1P1 ESLBO1 ■ English as a Essential Level 3 ENG1L1 2nd Language ESLCO1 (ESL) Level 4 ESLDO1 Level 5 ESLEO1
…and Health & Math Science French Geography PE Academic Academic Academic Academic Girls CGC1D1* MPM1D1 SNC1D1 FSF1D1* PPL1O8 Applied Applied Applied Applied Boys SNC1P1 MFM1P1 CGC1P1* FSF1P1* PPL1O9 Essential Essential Introductory SNC1L1 MAT1L1 FSF1O1 * Offered as French Immersion
…and 2 of the Optional Courses Business Technological Family Learning The Arts Studies Studies Studies Strategies Information Exploring Exploring Learning Visual Arts Technology Technologies Family Studies Strategies 1 AVI1O1 TIJ1O1 HIF1O1* GLE1O1*** BTT1O1 Learning Drama Strategies ADA1O1* GLS1O1 * Also offered as a French Music Immersion elective *** Must be IPRC’d AMI1O1 Music **9 th credit taken after school once a repertoire week over the entire year AMR1O1** Note: If a student chooses not to take an Arts course (Music, Visual Arts, Dramatic Arts) in Grade 9, it is strongly recommended to take one in Grade 10
In Your Registration Package...
Types of Courses in Grades 9 & 10 In grades 9 & 10, there are four course types: • Academic • Applied • Locally Developed • Open
Types of Course in Grades 9 & 10 ● Academic (D) ○ a more theoretical/analytical approach ○ more independent learning and homework expectations ○ utilizes abstract thinking ○ faster pace ○ maximum class size of 29
Types of Course in Grades 9 & 10 ● Applied (P) ○ more opportunities for hands-on approach ○ more time to complete homework during class ○ slower paced , less theory ○ Develop students’ knowledge and skills through practical applications ○ maximum class size of 22
Types of Course in Grades 9 & 10 ● Locally Developed (L) ○ for students who are not working at the provincial expectations for Grade 9 ○ admission based upon elementary principal and grade 8 teacher recommendation ○ available for English, math, science and history ○ maximum class size of 16
Types of Course in Grades 9 & 10 ● Open (O) ○ an opportunity to explore an area of interest ○ suitable for all students ○ class size maximum varies depending on subject area
In Your Registration Package...
Prerequisite Planning Grade 9 & 10 Grade 11 & 12 university (U) academic (D) university/college (M) applied (P) college (C) locally developed (L) workplace (E) open (O) open (O)
Math - Pathways Chart
Tips for Parents… Recognize the importance of setting goals for the future by encouraging your grade 8 student to consider: ➢ Who they are now ➢ Who they want to be; and ➢ What opportunities are going to help their pathway (look to the future, but be informed by the past) Set aside time for this discussion…
Course Selection for all Pathways Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English English English English Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Science Science Geography History Physical Education Career/Civics French 8 credits 8 credits 8 credits 6 credits (minimum) Compulsory credits Optional credits Additional compulsory credits include: Arts, Group 1, 2 and 3 Students need to be aware of prerequisites for course selection and for Post-Secondary destinations. Elective credits provide opportunities in areas of interest and hands on experiential learning .
In Your Registration Package...
Grade 10 Literacy Requirement ■ Administered in the spring of their Grade 10 year ■ A test based on language and communication (reading and writing) expectations of curricula up to and including Grade 9 ■ If a student does not pass the first attempt: ■ KCSS will provide remedial support; with opportunity to write the following year and/or ■ the student can successfully complete the Grade 12 Literacy course (OLC) (must attempt test at least once to be eligible).
Community Involvement ■ A diploma requirement ■ Must complete a minimum of 40 hours ■ Student’s responsibility to have activities pre-approved and submit verification upon completion ■ Guidelines and forms are provided ■ A great way to explore career interests ■ Students may begin hours after Grade 8 graduation
Finally … Registration Process
Course Selection Packages Registration packages will be delivered to our area elementary partner schools • Kettleby Public School ● Beynon Fields Public School • Kettle Lakes Public School ● Windham Ridge Public School • King City Public School • Macleod’s Landing Public School • Nobleton Public School • Oak Ridges Public School ■ KCSS Guidance will visit each of the schools in early December to deliver registration packages and help students with the course selection process
…to get Course description information - review the King City Student Course Guide*... www.yrdsb.ca
Dates to Remember YRDSB Elementary Partner School Students: ■ Registration forms due to their elementary by Friday, January 24, 2020 (Or directly to KCSS by January 31st, 2020) ■ Course selections due to elementary school by: Friday, February 24, 2020 non-YRDSB students living in KCSS catchment area ■ Registration forms & course selection due to KCSS Friday, January 31, 2020
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