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Preparing for Grade 9 A Guide for You and Your Child
Diploma Requirements
30 Credits
Diploma Requirements
18
Compulsory
credits
12
Optional
credits
Community Involvement
(40 hours)
Grade 10 Literacy Test
(OSSLT)
Community Involvement
40 Hours
Minimum
Community Involvement
Literacy Test (OSSLT)
Spring of
Grade 10
Grade 9 Program
8 Courses
Grade 9 Program
CO
MP
ULS
OR
Y
• English
• Math
• Science
• Geography
• Physical & Health Education
• French
AR
TS
• Drama
• Music
• Visual Arts
OP
EN
• Family Studies
• Business
• Technology
Grade 9 Course Levels
Practical Concrete More Teacher-
Directed
Theoretical Abstract More Self-Directed
Leads
most
directly to
University
APPLIED
ACADEMIC
Leads
most
directly to
College
Open Level Courses
ARTS PHYSICAL
EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY
Family Studies
Business
MFM1P
Choosing the Right Levels is
Important For Success
Your timetable can include a mix of levels
including Open, Academic, Applied and Locally
Developed
There is the ability to move within each curricular pathway at the secondary level
ENG1D
Why Applewood Heights?
TRADITION • Academics
• Athletics
• Arts
• Since 1966
OPPORTUNITY • French Immersion
• Advanced Placement (AP)
• Regional Sports Program (RSP)
• SHSM – Sports
• York University, Faculty of Education
LEADERSHIP • Student council
• Athletics/arts councils
• Clubs, teams
Art portfolio club bike axetion “The Juice” online newspaper AXEMEN caring gourmet society CHORALE black history sketch comedy otesha environment club robotics physics contest softball peer tutoring auto inclusivity German Club science challenge APMusic Council Spanish Club meditation YOUR FRIENDS chemistry contest CONCERT BANDS intramurals DECA knitting SEARS DRAMA FESTIVAL New York Trip responsibility computer club formal
rugby honesty grad breakfast semi-formal the pond Regional Sports MATH CONTESTS basketball field hockey SPORTS SHSM Drama Council Platinum Chef YOU Brick by Brick co-operation volleyball Day of Pink A-Team Student Activity Council
improv swim badminton soccer France Trip
hockey table tennis stage bands AppleLeaders cricket track & field concert choir grad art show
respect Applewood’s Got Talent x-country running arts banquet AMBASSADORS spirit weeks community
French Immersion
Grade 9
•French
•Science
•Geography Grade 10
•French
•History
•Civics
•Careers
Grade 11
•French
•Law
Grade 12
•French
•History
Certificate
of
Bilingual
Studies
Advanced Placement (AP)
Program
Students get head start on University-level work
Develop study habits for rigorous coursework
Write AP exams in grade 12
Pre-AP classes in grades 9-11 with your peers
Is AP for me? Level 4 achievement in desired subject
Consistent demonstration of a strong work ethic
Home support for schooling
Subject teacher recommendation required
What Do I Take?
GR
AD
E 9
PR
E-A
P
• Math
• Science
• Pre- AP Courses continue in grades 10 & 11
GR
AD
E 1
2 A
P E
XA
MS
•Calculus
• Biology
•Chemistry
• Physics
• French
•History
Sports Programs
Regional Sports Program
Grades 9-12
Specialist High Skills Major in Sports (SHSM)-
Leadership Excellence through Athletic Pursuits
(LEAP)
Grades 11-12
Students may do both programs concurrently
in grade 11 and 12
Regional Sports Program
Graduate with 8 Physical Education credits
30 additional community service hours in
the fitness/health field
Earn additional certifications (such as NCCP
– coaching)
Development of personal fitness, healthy
lifestyle and interpersonal skills
NEW
Sports Facility
Peel Board Approval for NEW
Facility @ Applewood Heights
Turf Field with Rubberized Track
And Dome
Covered for all year usage
Estimated completion early 2015
Timeline – Regional Sports RSP Open House night
November 19 ,2013
Interviews
January 15-31 ,2014
SHSM- Sports
5 Program Components
•Physical Education, Fitness, English, Math, Science/Other and Co-op
8 to 10 Bundled Credits
•Standard first-aid, CPR, WHMIS, AED, wrapping and taping, fitness, coaching
Certification and Training
•Job shadowing, twinning, work experience and virtual work experience
Experiential Learning and Career Exploration
Activities
•Field trips, training courses, site visits, partnerships with college/university
Reach Ahead Experiences
•Students develop, recorded using the Ontario Skills Passport
Essential Skills and Work Habits
Sample Career Aspirations Pathways to College, Apprenticeship,
Workplace & University
Recreation leadership
Personal fitness instructor
Kinesiologist
Recreation facility management or maintenance
Physiotherapist
Event planner
Coaching
Refereeing
Sports Media and Marketing
Tuesday November 19
7:00 pm OPEN HOUSE @ Applewood Heights