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St. Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary School Grade 9 Information Night For Students in Grade 8

Principal’s Introduction & Welcome Mr. O’Grady

O Canada Performed by Gonzaga’s Jazz Band

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT " We would like to acknowledge that we are on sacred indigenous territory and thank the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation for being stewards of this land."

Opening Prayer School Chaplain: Mrs. Pianta

Special Guests: Brea Corbet Trustee Mississauga Ward 9 &10 Sharon Hobin Chair/Trustee Mississauga Ward 2 & 8 Luz del Rosario Trustee Mississauga Ward 6 & 11

Special Guests: School Council Chairs Mrs. B. Coady Mrs. D. Langley

Feeder Schools & Open Access Registration Information Feeder Schools Guidance Counsellors will be visiting schools during the week of November 25 th , 2019 Open Access Distribution of Registration Packages will begin January 7 th , 2020 starting at 9 am till 3 pm. Registration Packages are due January 23, 2020 from 1 pm – 4 pm.

School Boundaries Winston Churchill to the Credit River 403 to Montevideo/Erin Mills Parkway/Mississauga Road/401

Transportation Students beyond 3.8 km from the school may be eligible for transportation to school. Please check the website below. www.stopr.ca

EXTENDED FRENCH 407 to Highway 10 (Hurontario) 403 to 407 All other Programs as directed by their elementary school

Gonzaga’s Catholic Community  Religion Credit Courses  Chaplain and School Chapel  Retreat Program  Masses and Liturgies  Community Outreach/Service Programs  Food Drives/Christmas Baskets/Missions  Daily Prayer/Reflections

Guidance Presentation Department Head of Student Services Mrs. Santin

Post-Presentation Opportunities Tour of the School Curriculum Fair Display Extended French Presentation

Individual Pathway Plan (IPP) from “creating pathways to success 2013”

Students will use the web based program myBlueprint.ca/dpcdsb to support their Individual Pathway Plan (IPP)

Ontario Secondary School Diploma Requirements 30 credits (18 compulsory & 12 elective) Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (Grade 10) Community Involvement (40 hours)

Course Types For Grade 9 & 10 Courses “D” “P” Academic Applied Grade 9 &10 “L” “O” Locally Developed Open

Grade 9 Open Religion HRE 1O1 Grade 9 Academic Science SNC 1D1 Grade 9 Applied English ENG 1P1

What Skill Set will your child need to be successful in Academic, Applied or Locally Developed courses?

ACADEMIC (“D”)  The focus is on the Independent worker and follows essential concepts of the instructions discipline and additional  Solid problem solving skills materials. Emphasis on  Very organized and effective planner theoretical and abstract  Detailed homework completion thinking while  Good initiative, work ethic, self advocate incorporating practical applications as a basis for and time-management future learning and  Generally leads to university/college problem solving

APPLIED (“P”)  Benefits from tasks laid out with guides, The focus is on essential concepts of the plans, graphic organizers discipline. Emphasis is on  Concrete practical thinker practical, concrete  Hands on learner applications of the  Building on basic organizational skills essential concept while  Generally leads to college or apprenticeship incorporating theoretical elements as appropriate.

LOCALLY DEVELOPED (“L”) The focus is on core  Benefits from emphasis on learning skills knowledge and skills to  Smaller class size meet individual student  Additional time to consolidate skills from needs. Intended for earlier grades students who require a  Further develop basic skills and basic knowledge measure of flexibility and  Frequent review and assessment by teacher support in order to meet  Generally leads to world of work or apprenticeship the compulsory credit requirements in English, mathematics and science.

OPEN (“O”) Open courses have one set of expectations for the subject being taken and are appropriate for all students

Gonzaga’s Grade 9 Program Compulsory Credits Mathematics English Religious Studies (Academic, Applied, (Academic, Applied, (Open) Locally Developed) Locally Developed) Canadian Science French Geography (Academic, Applied, (Academic, Applied, (Academic, Applied. Locally Developed) Extended French) Extended French)

Gonzaga’s Grade 9 Program Optional Credits Two Optional Credits  Drama  Exploring Technologies  Information Technology  Music  Physical Education  Visual Arts

COMBINING Subject Specific Course Types ENG 1D1 Academic English MPM 1P1 Applied Math SNC 1D1 Academic Science

Grade 9 Grade 10 Academic Applied Courses Courses EXECPT IN MATH

Which Course Type do I choose for my child?  Consult with Grade 8 Teacher to assess ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE and RECOMMENDATIONS  Consider your child’s SKILL SET

Process for Feeder Schools Grade 9 Course Selection  Gonzaga guidance counsellors will be visiting Feeder Schools during the week of November 25 th through to the 29 th  Completed Registration Packages are due to the Grade 8 Teacher no later than January 8 th , 2020  Gonzaga will return to feeder schools mid January for myBlueprint and collection of registration packages.

Process for Open Access Registration  Registration Packages will be available through the main office beginning January 7, 2020 from 9 am – 3 pm  Completed Registration Packages are returned to Gonzaga starting Thursday January 23 rd from 1 pm - 4 pm and every school day afterwards

Registration Package Will Contain:  Navig8 2 9 Guide  Course Calendar of the grade 9 program, required courses and electives.  Student Transportation Information  WI-FI Network Use And Personal Devices form  Network User Application and Agreement  Religious Expectations and Requirements  Registration / Course Selection form  Cash On Line Instructions for Activity Fee Activity Fee Breakdown: Yearbook & Student Agenda $30 Total Faith Formation Initiatives & Retreat $20 $ 65.00 Student Leadership & House System Activities $15

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Where To Find Courses/School Information? Gonzaga’s School Website Twitter: @A_GonzagaDPCDSB myBlueprint.ca/dpcdsb Gonzaga’s Guidance Counsellors

Gonzaga’s Guidance Counsellors A – C Mr. Eagles D – G Ms. Dragicevic H – Me & Career Path Mrs. Santin Mi – Q Mr. Curry R – Z Mrs. Zanatta

St. Aloysius Gonzaga is a Semestered School  Courses offered on a half year basis  8 subjects in an academic school year  4 subjects from September – January (Semester 1)  4 subjects from February – June (Semester 2)  All 4 subjects are taken daily for the semester

Structure of the School Day  School begins at 8:20 am and ends at 2:18 pm  4 Blocks in a day  Each Block is approximately 75 minutes  40 minute Lunch

Expectations of Gonzaga Students  Religious Studies (one credit course each year)  Participation In School Liturgies & Retreats  School Uniform

Gonzaga’s Regional Programs and Supports  Extended French  Career Path Regional Program  ASD Program Support Regional Program  Support for students with an Individual Education Plan Academic Resource Department Head Mrs. Cipriano

Supports are provided for all students at Gonzaga Academic Resource Special Education Programs Mainstream This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY

Academic Resource Support – Role of The Resource Teacher Develops and maintains IEPs Monitors student performance and progress in courses Encourages and supports access to accommodations Oversees student work and assessments in resource room

Academic Resource Support – Role of The Resource Teacher Facilitates communication between student and teachers and parents Works collaboratively with school team to support student achievement & well-being Schedules meetings to address student education plan and transition planning This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY

GLE – Learning Strategies Course This course introduces students with an Individualized Learning Plan to learning theories and strategies and prepares them to become effective independent learners. Learning Skills Academic Support Exam Preparation Personal Management skills Interpersonal Skills Exploration of Opportunities This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC

Regional Special Education Program ASD Diploma Support Program Regional Students are referred to this program through a central referral Special process which is facilitated by a school team and family of school's special education consultant in collaboration with the Education school administration, parents and student. Programs Students are placed in this special education program through the Identification Placement and Review Committee (IPRC) process .