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Grade 8 Parent Information Session. Soon you will be a GATOR… Welcome to the SWAMP!. Donald A. Wilson Secondary School. Learning Goal. By the end of this presentation you will… - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Grade 8 Parent Information Session
Donald A. Wilson Secondary School
Soon you will be a GATOR… Welcome to the SWAMP!
Learning Goal
By the end of this presentation you will…
…have an idea of what Grade 9 will consist of for your child and learn how we can support your student to achieve their goals.
Secondary School Environment
8:40 am – 2:40 pm Homeroom each semester 75 minute periods
5 minutes between each class
40 minute lunch
60% of school rides a bus
Late Bus: Mon – Thurs
Week 1 and Week 2
Period 1
Period 2
LUNCH Period 3
Period 4
Week 1:
WEEK 2:Period
2Period
1LUNCH Period
4Period 3
What is secondary school all about?
Courses = 1 CREDIT each 4 credits/semester Full credit semester system
Semester 1: Sept to Jan. Semester 2: Feb to June
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
30 Credits to graduate 18 Compulsory 12 Optional
40 Hours of Community Involvement Start the summer of grade 9 year…more information to
follow in the spring Provincial Literacy Requirement
must pass to graduate – LOTS of support and prep!
Students take 8 of these in their grade 9 year.
Outline of Credits18 Compulsory Credits
4 Credits English (1 credit per grade)1 Credit French as a second language (unless you are french exempt)
3 Credits Mathematics (at least 1 credit in Grade 11 or 12)2 Credits Science1 Credit Canadian History1 Credit Canadian Geography1 Credit Arts1 Credit Physical and Health Education0.5 Credit Civics0.5 Credit Career Education
Outline of Credits
Compulsory – Optional Category1 additional credit
selected from..1 additional credit
selected from..1 additional credit
selected from… The Arts (art,
drama, music) Business Studies Physical and Health
Education Co-op Education
Canadian and World Studies
English Social Science 3rd Language Co-op Education
Science – Grade 11 or 12
Technological Education 9 – 12
Co-op Education
Choosing the Right LEVEL! Consult with teachers (report card), SERT, Guidance… Difference between lack of understanding
and lack of effort Suggested Ranges
Failing current courses – locally developed 50 – 60% - applied 70% - academic Between 60% and 70% is a grey area NOT ALL COURSES HAVE TO BE AT THE SAME LEVEL
• fills in the GAPS missing from Grade 8
• develops knowledge and skill• potential option to upgrade to
applied
Locally Developed
Applied
• covers the essential concepts of a subject
• focus more on knowledge in real-life situations
• designed for students who likely have gaps in subject specific subject area
Academic
• covers the essential concepts of a subject• draws heavily on theory and abstract
examples/problems • designed to meet the needs of the
independent learner who has limited to no gaps in subject area content
Academic vs. Applied: MathAcademic Math Applied Math
The equation H = 300 – 60t represents the height of a balloon that is initially at 300m and is descending at a constant rate of 60m/min. Determine algebraically and graphically how long the balloon will take to reach a height of 160 m.
Construct a table of values and a graph to represent a monthly cell phone plan that costs $25, plus $0.10 per minute of air time.
Integers – 1 day! Integers – 8 days!
Academic vs. Applied: EnglishAcademic Applied
Select one character from one of the major pieces of literature we studied this semester. You will create an All About Me scrapbook album for that character. Each written piece must be approximately 250 words in length. All pieces will be assembled into an album that you will create. Each page will be enhanced with graphics and art work that reflect the personality of the character you have chosen and the content of the written pieces.
You are to imagine that a character from the novel Crabbe and a character from one of the short stories have become close friends. They have decided to create a time capsule together to mark their friendship. Choose two characters which you believe have something in common. All pieces of writing must be approximately one paragraph (6 – 8 sentences). Each piece of writing should have its own page clearly marked with its title.
For more information speak to Mr. Beggs, English Department Head
Grade 9 Compulsory SubjectsSubject Area Academic Applied Locally Developed
English ENG 1D1 ENG 1P1 ENG 1L1French FSF 1D1 FSF 1P1Canadian Geography CGC 1D1 CGC 1P1Mathematics MPM 1D1 MFM 1P1 MAT 1L1Healthy Active Living Education (Female)
PPL 1O4
Healthy Active Living Education (Male)
PPL 1O3
Science SNC 1D1 SNC 1P1 SNC 1L1
Grade 9 Optional Subjects
Description CodeDrama ADA 1O1Instrumental Music AMU 1O1Vocal Music AMV 1O1Visual Arts AVI 1O1
Pick one from…
and one from…
Description CodeInformation Technology in Business BTT 1O1Exploring Technologies TIJ 1O1
Choosing Classes
All course selections are done through CAREER CRUISING COURSE PLANNER
To choose classes your child has to: SELECT classes on Course Planner SUBMIT choices PRINT a copy of your classes Parents SIGN the sheet RETURN the signed copy to GRADE 8 teacher
These instructions are for our Family of Schools
Only
An INCOMPLETE Course PlannerThis is an incomplete example of a COURSE PLANNER.
Every box MUST have a selection.
Electives: Choose a Tech or Business AND an Arts Course AND a Physical Education Class
Alternates: Choose another Tech or Business AND another Arts Course
A COMPLETE Course PlannerThis is a COMPLETE example of a COURSE PLANNER.
Every box has a selection.
Electives: Every box has a selection.
Alternates: Every box has an alternate selection.
After hitting SUBMIT, PRINT this form, SIGN it RETURN it to your child’s Grade 8 Teacher!
Academic Supports
Guidance Counsellors!
Subject teachers Special Education
for IEP students Peer tutors
Grade 9 classrooms
Private Tutors for Hire
Credit Rescue After School Help
for subject specific courses
need help?
Extra Curricular Activities Athletics – badminton,
basketball, baseball, curling, football, golf, lacrosse, rugby, volleyball, soccer, swimming, track & field, hockey
Clubs – Chess, Cultural Mosaic, Environmental, GSA, Gator Gazette, Pen Strokes, Robotics, Run Club, SASS, STAR, White Pine, Ski/Snowboard, Weight Training…
Student Leadership – Relay for Life, Student Parliament, SLAM!
Music – Band, Choir, Jazz
Drama – Sears Festival, One-Act Plays
Art – Arts Preview Night, Craft Club
Welcome!
Grade 9 ONLY DaySeptember 3rd
Lots of Activities! JUST FOR GRADE 9s
Grade 8 Parent NightFebruary 13th, 7:00 PM
Wilson TourMay 2012
Grade 8 Class VisitsJanuary