TRANSITION TO GRADE 9 ST. ROCH CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL
Welcome Class of 2023!! Format of the evening • Land acknowledgement/ Prayer P. Marcolla • Welcome J. Quenneville • Program Presentation S. Tomolillo • Academic Resource L. Metallo • Math Curriculum S. Simeone • Orientation A. Paolucci/M. Reyes • Next Steps S. Tomolillo
We would like to acknowledge that is the sacred territory of the Mississauga’s of the New Credit and we would like to thank them for being stewards of this land.
Principal’s Remarks J. Quenneville
Program Presentation S. Tomolillo
Structure of the School Day Period Time Warning Bell 8:00 Home Room 8:07 - 8:10 1 8:10 - 9:25 2 9:30 - 10:45 3A (Gr. 9 Lunch) 10:50 – 11:30 3B 11:30 – 12:10 3C 12:10 – 12:50 4 12:55 -2:10
Academic Success Facts In the 2017-18 school year: • 442 students achieved a minimum 80% overall average • 179 Ontario Scholars in our graduating class • 87% of grade 12 graduates went on to a post-secondary program at college or university
Ontario Secondary School Diploma • 30 credits 18 compulsory credits 12 elective credits (4 religious studies & 8 electives) • 40 hours of community service • Literacy requirement
Community Service Hours • Minimum of 40 hours completed over the 4 years of high school • Encourages civic responsibility and promotes community values • Build confidence in social situations and adult interaction • Gain understanding of our obligation to others • Students can begin July 1 st before coming to grade 9
Literacy Requirement • The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) is written in grade 10 • Based on language and communication expectations of the curriculum up to and including grade 9 • If a student is unable to meet the Provincial Standard in the first attempt: Remedial help will be given Student will have a second attempt at the test Grade 12 Ontario Literacy Course (OLC)
Grade 9 Math EQAO • Written by all grade 9 students taking Applied and Academic Math • Successful completion is NOT a diploma requirement • Results count towards final grade 9 Math mark
Semester System • School year is divided into two equal parts called semesters • Students will complete 4 courses each semester for a total of 8 credits for the school year • Semester 1-September-January • Semester 2-February-June
Your Pathway Course types available to grade 9 students Academic level (D)- ENG1D1 Applied level (P)- MFM1P1 Locally Developed (L)- SNC1L1 Open level (O)- PPL1O1
Course Types Academic Applied Locally Developed Works independently in • Works in a focused manner Works in a focused • • a focused manner (not always independently) manner with prompting Completes homework May need assistance in May begin work in class • • • consistently and organizing and completing with direction completely homework Student consistently • Student consistently Student is working • • achieves level 3 and 4 in achieves level 1 or 2 in below grade 8 level the subject area (all grade 8 subject (all strands) expectations in a strands) subject Smaller class size: 22-24 Small class sizes: 15 • • Larger class sizes: 28-30 •
Open “O” Courses • Course expectations are suitable and appropriate for all students • Open level courses are offered for Religion, Physical Education and Elective courses
The Grade 9 Program 7 Compulsory Courses Subject Open Locally Applied Academic Teacher Developed Recommendation (mandatory) Academic English ESL: Level __ ENG1L1 ENG1P1 ENG1D1 Math MAT1L1 MFM1P1 MPM1D1 Applied Science SNC1L1 SNC1P1 SNC1D1 Applied Geography CGC1PE CGC1P1 CGC1D1 Academic French FSF1O1 FSF1P1 FSF1D1 Academic Religion HRE1O1 Phys. Ed. PPL1OM/F
The Grade 9 Program 1 Elective Course Learning Strategies GLE1O1 Visual Arts-FNMI Focus NAC1O1 Business: Information Tech BTT1O1 Exploring Technologies TIJ1OA -Cosmetology, Comm Tech, Hospitality Exploring Technologies TIJ1OB -Construction, Auto, Tech Design, Hospitality Music AMU1O1 Instrumental Music AMI1O1 2 nd Choice ???
Choosing Your Initial Pathway • Select grade 9 courses that reflect your current & already demostrated strengths, skill sets, learning style and academic ability • Review report cards/achievement from grade 6, 7 and 8 • Consult with your grade 8 teacher
Altering your Pathway • Students may be able to move from APPLIED courses in grade 9 to ACADEMIC courses in grade 10 • Dependent upon the student’s achievement • In Math a transfer course is required • Moving from LOCALLY DEVELOPED to APPLIED is also possible (extra steps)
Academic Resource L.Metallo Special Services Circle where appropriate The student has an IEP (Individual Education Plan) Yes No
Math Course Selection S. Simeone
Grade 9 Math Courses Offered at St. Roch: Grade 9 Locally Developed Grade 9 Applied Grade 9 Academic
Work Place Bound Students This pathway is intended for students who do not intend to pursue post – secondary education, but instead will be entering the work force after completing high school. MAT 1L1 Grade 9 Locally Developed Math MAT 2L1 Grade 10 Locally Developed Math MEL 3E1 Grade 11 Workplace Math MEL 4E1 Grade 12 Workplace Math
College Bound Students This pathway is intended for students who intend to study at the college level upon completion of grade 12. Students in this pathway should have achieved some success in elementary mathematics and are able to work collaboratively within a group, and also complete work independently when required. MFM 1P1 Grade 9 Applied Mathematics MFM 2P1 Grade 10 Applied Mathematics MBF 3C1 MCF 3M1 Grade 11 College Mathematics Grade 11 College/University Mathematics MAP 4C1 MCT 4C1 Grade 12 College Mathematics Grade 12 College Mathematics for Technology
University Bound Students This pathway is intended for students who enjoy and have been successful in mathematics through their school career. They intend on pursuing a math-based program at the university level (such as Science, Business, Engineering, etc.) MPM 1D1 Grade 9 Academic Mathematics MPM 2D1 Grade 10 Academic Mathematics MCR 3U1 Grade 11 University Mathematics MHF 4U1 MDM 4U1 Grade 12 University Mathematics Grade 12 University Mathematics (Data Management) MCV 4U1 Grade 12 University Mathematics
University Bound Students – Part II This pathway is intended for students who will pursue a non-math program at the university level... MFM 1P1 MPM 1D1 Grade 9 Applied Mathematics Grade 9 Academic Mathematics MPM 2D1 MFM 2P1 Grade 10 Academic Mathematics Grade 10 Applied Mathematics MCF 3M1 Grade 11 College/University Mathematics MDM 4U1 Grade 12 University Mathematics (Data Management)
Choosing a Grade 9 Course You should choose Grade 9 Academic You should choose Grade 9 Applied You should choose Grade 9 Locally Math (MPM1D1) if… Math ( MFM 1P1 ) if… Developed Math ( MAT 1L1) if… You want thorough coverage of the You need more repetition, hands-on You have difficulty with basic material and need little repetition activities, manipulatives and visuals skills and require one on one You enjoy working through word You need to know HOW…not assistance problems You are working on a modified necessarily WHY You learn from reading and You need to use a calculator to program and are not at grade 8 traditional approaches and are ready perform basic operations level when you finish for abstract thinking You are a concrete thinker elementary school You need to know WHY rather than You are achieving between 55% and You are achieving 55% or lower just HOW to do something 70% in ALL strands at the grade 8 in most strands on your grade 8 You are achieving a minimum of 70% level report card in ALL strands at the grade 8 level You are a strong student who plans You enjoy practical math that You LOVE math and are planning on on entering into a non-Math based can be used everyday (such as entering into a Math-based program program at the university/college calculating tax, sale prices, at the university/college level. level. measurement, etc.)
Keep In Mind…. • Every child is different • Be realistic in course selection • You will not “close doors” or “miss opportunities” if you make informed decisions • “At this time…” • Look at education as a journey…SUCCESS is the # 1 goal
Making the Transition Easy…… • Get Ready- Late August 2019 • “RISE” Grade 9 Orientation Retreat Day- September 2019
Transition Timeline Transition Item September Initial correspondence between St. Roch Guidance and Gr. 8 • Teachers October Grade 8 Open House • Early November Take Our Kids to High School Day for feeder school students • Early December Registration forms/payment due from feeder school students • January Guidance counsellors go to feeder schools for myBlueprint course • selection session May SST/ARD go to Transition meetings at feeder schools • August/September Get Ready Program and RISE Orientation Day •
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