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