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Welcome to Welcome to Sunnyside’sSunnyside’sHigh School Information High School Information
Session:Session:
Grade 8-9 Grade 8-9 Transition Process Transition Process
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High School
Cameron Heights IB Information: Tues. Nov. 26 6:30pm
Eastwood: Thurs. Dec. 5th 6:30pm
Grand River: Wed., Jan. 15th 7pm
Cameron Heights: Wed., Jan. 15th 7pm
• meet administration, teachers, support staff
• tour the school
• program and course information
Open Houses
DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS 0SSD 0SSD
Ontario Secondary School Diploma Ontario Secondary School Diploma
30 CREDITS
18 COMPULSORY 12 ELECTIVES
Plus
40 hours of Community Involvement & Successful Completion of Literacy Requirement
COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
4 credits in ENGLISH 3 credits in MATHEMATICS 2 credits in SCIENCE 1 credit in GEOGRAPHY 1 credit in HISTORY 1 credit FRENCH 1 credit ARTS 1 credit PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1/2 credit in CIVICS 1/2 credit in CAREER STUDIES
...that makes a total of 15 out of the 18 required credits. Three more credits in specific areas are required.
More Compulsory Credits1 credit from each group
• English• Third Language• Social Science• Canadian and World Studies• Guidance and Career
Education• Cooperative Education*
• French as a Second Language___________________
• Health & Phys. Ed.• Arts• Business• Cooperative Education*
• French as a Second Language_______________• Science, Gr. 11 or 12• Technological Education, Gr.
9-12• Cooperative Education*
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* Note: a maximum of two Cooperative Education courses may be taken
12 ELECTIVES • DRAMATIC ARTS• MUSIC - INSTRUMENTAL• MUSIC - VOCAL • VISUAL ARTS • PHYSICAL EDUCATION• BUSINESS• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY• INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGIES• INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY LIVING
Course Type & Destination
Grade 9 and 10• Academic• Applied• Essential• Open
Grade 11 and 12• University• University/College• College• Workplace• Open
Academic Courses
Offered in core areas: English, Math, Science, History, Geography, French
Students will learn the essential concepts of a subject and explore related materials
Emphasis will be on theory and abstract thinking as a basis for future learning
Lead to senior courses preparing for university and college
Guideline benchmark: 70% and over Students should be independent learners with learning
skills in the good to excellent range
Applied Courses Offered in core areas: English, Math, Science, History,
Geography, French Emphasis will be on the practical and hands-on applications
of the concepts The course focuses on the essential concepts of a subject Lead to senior courses preparing for college, apprenticeship,
skilled trades, and the workplace Guideline benchmark: 50% - 70% Students should be starting to be independent learners
Essential Courses• Emphasis will be in the practical and hands-on applications
that will help students to improve their skills for functioning in everyday life and in the workplace.
• Students who are more successful in an environment with additional teacher direction and varied instruction find success in these courses
• Hands on learning, smaller class sizes• Lead to senior courses preparing students for the workplace
Open Courses
• Set of Expectations that is suitable for all students at a given grade level
• Provides students with a broad educational base
• Available in subjects like Physical Education, Technology, etc.
SAMPLE GR 9 STUDENT TIMETABLESEMESTERED SCHOOL
SEMESTER 1SEMESTER 1
SEPT. TO JANUARY
ENGLISH
SCIENCE
FRENCH
ELECTIVE (e.g. Physical Education)
• SEMESTER 2SEMESTER 2• FEBRUARY TO
JUNE• MATHEMATICS• GEOGRAPHY• ELECTIVE (e.g. art)
• ELECTIVE (e.g. Integrated Technology)
Frequently Asked Questions
•Will there be an opportunity to switch courses during grade 9, e.g., Academic to Applied?Not likely due to timetable constraints
• Is it possible to change course types from grade 9 to 10?Yes, in all core courses except math from applied to academic
Frequently Asked Questions
•What happens when a student or parent chooses a course type other than what is recommended by the teacher?Secondary schools enter the information selected by the student or parent. It may prompt more discussion and a review.
Frequently Asked Questions
•Does a student have to take all the same course types?No, students can select different types for the core courses according to their strengths, work habits, and learning style. E.g. academic English, applied Science
Frequently Asked Questions• I am really nervous about going to high
school. How can I feel better about this?
• There are several opportunities to go and visit the high schools (parent nights, Gala, Gr. 8 visits in May, sporting events, Gr. 9 BBQ in August, etc.). If you become familiar with the building it becomes less intimidating. You can also talk to your teachers or Mrs. Mellow about your fears and we can help.
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What is the Student Success Hub?
“A safe environment in which students come for help and support on with their schooling and education.”
“It helps you get where you want to be.” “A room full of friendly and helpful individuals ready
to listen and do their best to accommodate to your academic wants and needs.”
“You can be yourself in here. You actually have a chance to be in a place that makes you feel at home.”
“It is a place to go and get work done to catch up if you’ve missed something. It is really helpful and there are a lot of resources.” 1717
Why would you use the Student Success Hub?
Academic support. Alternate work environment. Resources if you have a project to do. If you need a break or need to reduce your stress (we have
colouring books and other relaxing activities) Help you make connections with people in the school when
you don’t know where to go or who to talk to. Help you make connections with people in the school even
when you DO know where to go or who to talk to. Alternate learning options. Create positive friendships in this space. To visit our snake named FRANK. Students love him. Student Success will help with anything
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How do you get to use the Student Success Hub?
Just ask your teacher. They will phone to make sure there is space and you can go there to do your work.
Talk to your guidance counsellor or go and see the student success teacher and they can set something up for you.
The Student Success Hub is on the first floor, room 583.
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MAGNET SCHOOL MAGNET SCHOOL OPEN HOUSESOPEN HOUSES
Thursday, December 5, 2013Thursday, December 5, 2013
Integrated Arts ProgramIntegrated Arts Program:: visual, visual, drama, dance, musicdrama, dance, musicHigh Skills MajorHigh Skills Major:: a focus on knowledge and skills required in the Arts & Culture sectorEnglish as a Second LanguageEnglish as a Second Language:: courses courses with English language and literacy with English language and literacy development with a choice of development with a choice of appropriate and engaging programsappropriate and engaging programs
Eastwood C.I.
NEXT STEPS?
• Decide if you would like to apply for a magnet program, if so, find out more about the program and the application process.
• In January Eastwood will send over guidance counsellors to talk about high school courses and hand out a course selection booklet. Most high schools offer the same courses for Grade 9 so if you are going to Grand River or Cameron the courses will be very similar. All course descriptions will also be online.
• Beginning of February - Teachers will fill out a recommendation for each student on whether they should take academic or applied courses in grade 9. Students will receive a paper copy of the course selection form with this information and take it home to discuss courses.
• Between February 10th and 18th guidance counsellors from the high school will work with Sunnyside students and teachers to make their course selections online.
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Important DatesEastwood Arts Package Applications
Due - January 9th, 2014IB program applications due -
February 14th, 2014Course Selection Forms (all high
schools) due February 28th, 2014 (the process will be done online this year)
May 21st – All grade 8 students will visit the high school that they are attending for Grade 9.
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