Program Planning and Course Selection for Newmarket High School - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Transitioning to Grade 9: Program Planning and Course Selection for Newmarket High School

NHS Semester Timetable PERIOD TIMES 8:05 – 9:25 AM 1 9:30 – 10:45 AM 2 3 GR. 9 LUNCH 12:10 – 1:25 PM 4 1:30 – 2:45 PM 5 After School Music 2:45 - 5:30 Repertoire (once per week over Programs both semesters)

Special Programs at NHS  Gifted Program  French Immersion  High Performance Athlete program  Advanced Placement courses  SHSM programs in Business, Construction, and Health & Wellness  Personalized Alternative Education

Diploma Requirements (OSSD) for the 4 year program Successful completion of 12 Optional Ontario Credits Secondary School Literacy requirement 40 hours of 18 Compulsory Community Credits Involvement O.S.S.D

Community Involvement Hours  Make a commitment to get your 40 hours completed as soon as possible but starting no earlier than July 1 st , 2020 .  See the bulletin board inside the Guidance Office to learn about current volunteer opportunities  Register online with the Neighbourhood Network to be notified about local volunteer opportunities: neighbourhoodnetwork.org

34 CREDIT THRESHOLD – YRDSB POLICY YRDSB Policy that encourages students to meet their OSSD graduation requirements within four years.

COMPULSORY COURSES FOR GRADE 9 STUDENTS Math English Science you choose your you choose your you choose your pathway option pathway option pathway option Phys. Ed Geography French you choose you choose your you choose your pathway option pathway option boys or girls

Consult with your Grade 8 Teachers… PATHWAY OPTIONS IN Gr. 9 & 10 LOCALLY APPLIED ACADEMIC OPEN DEVELOPED

PATHWAY ABILITY APPROACH APPLIED Working at or above Step by step approach to grade level learning 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 LOCALLY Working below grade Guided approach to learning DEVELOPED level in Math, English using practical examples and and Science concrete objects. OPEN An opportunity to explore an area of interest for all students.

Core Subject Example #1: Grade 9 Science Options at NHS SNC1D1 - Gr. 9 Science - Academic SNC1P1 - Gr. 9 Science - Applied SNC1L1 - Gr. 9 Science – Locally Developed SNC1DG - Gr. 9 Science – Gifted (Must qualify - as determined by IPRC) SNC1DF – Gr. 9 Sciences – FI Academic SNC1PF – Gr. 9 Sciences – FI Applied

Core Subject Example #2: Grade 9 French Options at NHS FSF1D1 - Gr. 9 French - Academic FSF1P1 - Gr. 9 French - Applied FIF1DF - Gr. 9 Français – FI Academic FIF1PF - Gr. 9 Français – FI Applied *FSF1O1 - Gr. 9 French – Open This course is for students who have NOT acquired 600 hours of French instruction, or who have acquired 600 hours of French instruction but have received modifications that have significantly impacted French Language learning. *Approval through ISTM is required to take this course!

REVIEW PATHWAYS & PRE-REQUISITES

COURSE SELECTION REQUIRES PLANNING AND SUPPORT  Consult with teachers, guidance and parents  Consider your IPP and possible post-secondary eligibility requirements  Remember there are many pathways to the destination of your dreams

GIFTED PROGRAM Eligibility for ‘Gifted’ programming is determined by an IPRC. Gifted Program students must select a minimum of 4 Gifted courses in Grade 9 and again in Grade 10. Grade 9 Gifted Courses Grade 10 Gifted Courses English – ENG1DG English – ENG2DG Math – MPM1DG Math – MPM2DG Science – SNC1DG Science – SNC2DG Geography – CGC1DG History – CHC2DG Business Studies – BBI20G Computer Studies – ICS2OG (offered 2020/2021 and (available to select every every other year) other year; not available for 2020/21)

FRENCH IMMERSION COURSES You need 10 FI courses over 4 years: 7 are selected for you! Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 FI French FI French FI French FI French FIF1DF or FIF1PF FIF2DF or FIF2PF FIF3UF or FIF3OF FIF4UF or FIF4OF FI Science FI Science FI Anthropology, FI Issues of Indigenous SNC1DF or SNC1PF SNC2DF or SNC2PF Psychology & Peoples in a Global (may choose to take in (may choose to take in Sociology Context English) English) HSP3UF or HSP3CF NDW4MF FI Geography FI History CGC1DF or CGC1PF CHC2DF or CHC2PF FI Civics/Careers FI Travel & Tourism: FI Business CHV2OF/GLC2OF A Geographic Leadership: Perspective Management CGG3OF Fundamentals BOH4MF (new for 2021/22) Co-operative Education – 2 credits (in a French Immersion setting)

OPTIONAL COURSES FOR GRADE 9 STUDENTS Instrumental or Vocal Vocal Music Repertoire Instrumental Music (after school) Information & Learning Strategies Communication Visual Arts Technology in Business (as per IPRC) Exploring Exploring Family Drama Studies Technologies

How do I complete my Course Selection for Secondary School?  Individual Pathway Planner  Portfolio  High School Planner  Course Selection Tool

www.yrdsb.ca/schools/newmarket.hs

Login to access My Pathway Planner

From your Dashboard, access your High School Planner by choosing ‘High School’ from the left hand navigation menu.

The High School Planner

The High School Planner – French Immersion Program

Add Your Courses!

Consider the Core Options:

Now enter two elective courses here!

Review Grade 9 elective Course Descriptions under the various Subject Disciplines

Music Repertoire is selected as the last course. Choose 2 alternates

Use the Graduation Indicator to track your credits. Click on ‘View Progress’ for a complete review.

The Graduation Indicator reveals that 8 out of 9 of the credits in this student’s plan will count towards their Compulsory Credit total.

Course Selection Issues & Important Course Information Issue Note: Missing prerequisite or co-requisite. Please select the proper prerequisite or submit with comment explaining rationale. Guidance Message: Please review and observe these important notes from Guidance regarding specialized programs e.g. this course is for students in the Gifted Program.

Review and SUBMIT courses by Monday, February 24 th

Print and submit completed Sign-Off Sheet to your Grade 8 Teacher by… Parent/Guardian signs here! Wednesday, February 26 th

Not Planning to Attend Newmarket High School?

Summary of Important Dates:  January 31, 2020 – Registration forms due to Newmarket High School  return to your Grade 8 teacher prior to this date  February 12 th – February 24 th window for online submission of course selection  Show your parent/guardian and Grade 8 teacher your course selection prior to submitting February 24 th is the submit DEADLINE!  Click submit , print your Sign-Off sheet and have it signed by your parent/guardian  Hand in Sign-Off sheet to your Grade 8 teacher by February 26 th .

CONGRATULATIONS…you are now ready to complete your online course selection !

For more information please visit the Newmarket High School Website: To support your transition to NHS, we encourage you to review this presentation, and the additional information posted to our website, at home with your parent/guardian.