South Carleton H.S. Grade 9 Option Sheet Briefing Getting Ready for Grade 10
What do you need to think about when choosing your courses for next year? Ministry Requirements Level of Difficulty Post Secondary Prerequisites Choosing Your Courses Wisely
Ministry Requirements 30 credits (18 compulsory, 12 electives) 40 hours Community Involvement Successfully complete the Literacy Test
18 Compulsories 4 English (ENG - 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
Compulsories Group 1 – Additional English or French as a second language, Third Language, Social Science, Canadian and World Studies, Guidance or Co-Op*. Group 2 – a Business, an additional French , or Physical Education and Health, or Arts, or Co- Op*. Group 3 – an additional French, Technology, Grade 11 or 12 Science, or Co-Op* *a maximum of two credits in Co-op and French may be used as compulsory credits. See ministry site for more details
The Four Year Plan Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English English English English Math Math Math Science Science Geography History Business or Careers & Tech. Civics French Phys. Ed. Arts 8 8 8 6
Academic or Applied? Changes to levels should be done in consultation with (that means talking with) grade 9 teachers and your parents and maybe even your guidance counsellors. If you choose to change levels, you need to think about the impact of that decision for the options down the road.
Are You In the Right Level? Much easier to be in class when you are properly placed and where you can be successful and challenged. Before making a change ask yourself, – Am I actually capable of being successful at this level? – Did I really make the effort that is needed to be successful?
Compulsories – Special Notes Switching from Applied Grade 9 to Academic Grade 10 is allowed in English, Science and French only. Ask yourself: Did I do extremely well in the applied level? Am I willing to put in the extra time and effort it will take to work in the academic level? Have I talked with my grade 9 teacher and what does he or she think about this idea? Are my parents in support of this change?
Compulsories – Special Notes Math does not allow for a direct transition from the Applied to the Academic level. Some students who really want to move into the academic stream in math will, after completing 1P, go on to do 1D and then move onto 2D.
Flow Chart of Math Courses
Electives – Special Notes 3 spots open for elective courses. Can take more than one per department. Grade 10 Visual Art, Dance, Drama, Guitar, and all Tech courses, do not require a Grade 9 prereq course. Interested in AWQ3M? (Photography) – MUST have grade 9 or 10 visual arts.
Electives – Special Notes Phys. Ed. has several options – may take more than one per grade – must have different first 3 letters of code. Remember that there are costs involved with some courses – PAD, ATC (need special shoes).
French Program Immersion Certificate Four courses in French Immersion (FIF). Six courses in other subjects taught in French. Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 French French French French Science Civics/Careers HSP3MF Geography History Peer Tutoring* Peer Tutoring* Business HFN2OF Co-op* Co-op* * In a French placement
Choose Your Courses Wisely Check diploma requirements. Look into post-secondary prerequisites. Determine your interests. Evaluate your abilities. Talk to others (friends, teachers, parents). Tentatively plan grade 11 and 12 courses. See your Guidance Counsellor.
How Do I Know if I am on Track? Check your CCS that will come with your report card and develop a plan for ensuring you complete all your compulsory credits.
How Do I Know if I am on Track?
How Do I Know?
Introducing Career Cruising
Final Important Points Student Course Guide
Student Course Guide
Final Important Points Print Sign Off Sheet
Final Important Points Summary of courses completed including compulsories SHSM information
Final Important Points Submit button •Can’t be unsubmitted • Review carefully before you hit Submit
Why is your choice so important on the option sheet? School’s master timetable is built around the numbers given to us on the option sheets. Number of sections that we offer is based on the number of students choosing that course. Low enrolment in a course may result in it being cancelled . Spaces may not be available if a course change is requested.
Your To Do List Pick 5 compulsories: English Math History Science Civics/Careers Pick 3 electives. Log into and register your courses for next year early. Remember there are over 1000 kids at this school. Registration officially opens: Friday, February 10 th . Print off your Sign Off Sheets and get your parent’s/guardian’s signature on the sheet. Return to Guidance by Wednesday February 22 nd .
Sign-Off Sheets with parent’s signature are due into Guidance by Wednesday, February 22 nd . Open House is Thursday, February 9 th .
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