Welcome to Bill Hogarth Secondary

School

B.H.S.S. Guidance Team

Ms. Dampf

Ms. Kearsey

Mr. Kumar

Getting to Know High School

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Diploma Requirements (O.S.S.D.) for the 4 year program

O.S.S.D

18 Compulsory

Credits

12 Optional Credits

Successful completion of Ontario School

Literacy Test

40 hours of Community Involvement

French Immersion (F.I.)

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● Students need 10 F.I. courses over 4 years● If the recommendations below are followed, student only

need to choose a minimum of 2 additional F.I. coursesGrade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

French Immersion - FrenchFIF1DF or FIF1PF

French Immersion - French

FIF2DF or FIF2PF

French Immersion - French

FIF3UF or FIF3OF

French Immersion - French

FIF4UF or FIF4OF

Canadian GeographyCGC1DF or CGC1PF

Canadian HistoryCHC2DF or CHC2PF

Leadership and Peer SupportGPP3OF

*highly recommended elective

Civics and Career StudiesCHV2OF/GLC2OF

Graduation Requirements

French Immersion certificate: ● 10 F.I. credits by

end of grade 12

Typical High School Course Structure

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ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH

MATH MATH MATH

SCIENCE SCIENCE

FRENCH

GYM

GEOGRAPHY

HISTORYCIVICS/CAREERS

FRENCH IMM

FRENCH IMM

FRENCH IMM

FRENCH IMM

OSSLT (Literacy Test)● Administered in March of the grade 10 year

● Accommodations, deferrals, and exemptions may be appropriate for some ELL and special education students

● BHSS provides proactive supports: ○ Grade 10 programming reinforces literacy skills○ After school preparation course○ practice test opportunities

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Community Involvement● Encourages development of civic responsibility,

community values, and reinforces importance of volunteerism

● 40 hours during high school○ not-for-profit activities

● Grade 8 students who wish to start in the summer need pre-approval from the guidance office

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Getting to Know Bill Hogarth S.S.

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Did you know?!● 380+ grade 9 students expected for September● School colours: red, gold, and black● Mascot: Bill Hogarth Hornets!● Over 40 clubs and 20 teams● Only school in YRDSB to focus on global transferable skills

(6Cs)○ Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Communication,

Citizenship, Creativity● State-of-the-art facilities

and environments

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Clubs and Councils● Announcement Team● Arts Council● Athletic Council● Best Buddies● BHSS Historical Society● Christian Fellowship Club● Community Garden Club● Community Outreach Team● Diaspora (Black Students’ Association)● DECA● Eco Team● Equity Council● Fitness Club (Weight Room)● French Council● Games Club● Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)

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● HiVE (Hogarth Inspired Vocal Ensemble)● HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America)● Jazz Band● Math Club● Me to We● Model United Nations● Music Council● Muslim Students’ Association● Peer Mentors● Robotics● Ski and Snowboarding Club● Slam Poetry● Student Activity Council (SAC)● Tamil Students’ Association● Tech and Stage Team● White Pine Book Club● Yearbook

AthleticsFall● Basketball● Rugby 7s● Cricket● Cross Country● Golf● Soccer● Tennis● Volleyball

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Spring● Baseball● Flag Football● Rugby 15s● Soccer● Slo-Pitch● Track and Field● Ultimate Frisbee

 Winter● Badminton● Basketball● Curling● Table Tennis● Volleyball● Ice Hockey

The Grade 9 Year:Course Selection and Highlights

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Daily Schedule● School day consists of four 75 minute periods

School Year:○ Semester One:

■ Sept. to Jan. (4 classes)○ Semester Two

■ Feb. to Jun. (4 classes)

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Period Time1 9:20 – 10:40

2 10:45 – 12:00

Lunch 12:00 – 12:55 4 1:00 – 2:15

5 2:20 – 3:35

English

Locally Developed

Applied

Academic

Math

Locally Developed

Applied

Academic

Science

Applied

Academic

French

Open

Applied

Academic

Geography

Applied

Academic

Physical Education

Open (Male)

Open (Female)

It is common for students to choose a combination of academic and applied courses - teachers are available to explain the differences

For students new to French, or with less than 600 hours of instruction

Compulsory Courses - 6 courses

What course types should we select?● Parents and students should consult with:

○ Grade 8 teacher(s)○ SERT and ESL teacher if applicable○ guidance counselors○ Fall progress report○ Term 1 report card and comments

● Students often choose a combination of course types to support different learning interests and styles

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Key Messages● Do an honest assessment

○ match ability with interests and aptitudes for each subject

● Decisions made for grade 9 are NOT final pathways○ taking an applied course in grade 9 does not mean you must

take the applied course in grade 10, and vice versa

Have questions? Have a discussion with teachers tonight as you visit them

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“Fab Five” Groups of Electives Visit these Departments tonight!

Technological Studies

Broad-Based Technology

Business Studies

Intro. to Business Tech.

The Arts

Drama

Music

Visual Arts

Social Sciences and Humanities

Exploring Family Studies

Gr. 9 students take two elective courses

Guidance and Career Edu.

Leadership and Peer Support

*** Student Leadership is a focus at Bill Hogarth S.S. We recommend that Grade 9 students select the Leadership course, GPP3O1.

Why are electives important?● Explore interests and abilities● Meet peers with similar interests● Develop the 6Cs in various contexts for personal

development○ Critical thinking○ Collaboration○ Communication○ Creativity○ Citizenship○ Character

● Explore pathway options20

Choose Wisely

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● The number and type of courses we offer are reflective. of student course selections.

● Course selection requests become final in April.○ Final timetable created.○ Room for course changes after April are difficult.

Making an informed decision is integral to a positive start in high school.

Next Steps

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Coming to a School Near You!● Guidance will visit our elementary partner schools in

early January.● Grade 8 students will bring home the following:

1. Registration packages2. Online course selection instructions3. Grade nine course descriptions

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Not currently in a YRDSB school? Moving into the area?● Share your contact information tonight in the Guidance

office or directly at bit.ly/BHSSreg○ Guidance will contact you to learn more and arrange a

registration appointment.○ If moving into the area, proof of residence within school

boundaries is required.

● September 2020: BHSS is open to transfers.Visit the Guidance Office if you have any questions.

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Helping Our Students Achieve

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STUDENT SUPPORTS

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Student Success

Team

AdministrationStudent Success Teacher

Guidance

Student Support Services

Cooperative Education

Personalized Alternative Education

Literacy Teacher

Classroom Teachers

Student Services● Students receive support according to the needs

outlined in their Individual Education Plan (IEP) ● Supports:

○ Learning Strategies courses at each grade level○ Special Education Resource Teachers (SERTs)

Student Services/Special Education presentation in Rm. 205 at 8 p.m.

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Student Success● Program for tracking and supporting

all students outside of special education

● Student Success Room○ Alternative space for students to complete work, receive

extra help, and/or decompress○ Access counselling and academic support from our Child and

Youth Worker and Student Success teacher.

Visit the Student Success room in room 211.28

Special Programming● Specialist High Skills Major (Gr. 11 and 12)

○ Health and Wellness○ Business

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What’s Happening Now?

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What’s Happening Now?

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Time Activity Location

8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Guided Building ToursSelf-Guided Tours

Sign-up: Front Hall

8:00 p.m. - 8:25 p.m.

French Immersion Presentation

Cafeteria

8:00 p.m. - 8:25 p.m.

Student Services/Special Education

Presentation

Rm. 205

School Tours● Guided tours of school and facilities

(“hop on, hop off”)○ See a student ambassador in the front hall for a start

location (hop on!)○ You can stop and listen/ask questions at any location

(hop off!)○ “Hop on” the next tour to continue around the school

● Self-guided tours available○ Packages are in the front main hall highlighting locations

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Visit Departments and Teachers

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DEPARTMENT LOCATION

Business 222

Computer Studies 220

Dance 142

Drama 148

English 230

Geography 334

Guidance and Registration Info. 115

Health & Phys. Ed. 132 (Gym)

History 237

Learning Commons 247

DEPARTMENT LOCATION

Mathematics 327

Modern Languages/French 201

Music 123/124

Science 300

Social Sciences and Humanities

147

Student Services/ Special Education

205

Student Success 211

Technology Studies 120/122

Visual Arts 126

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Thank you for joining us. Enjoy the rest of your evening.

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