General Information & Course Selection InformationSelection Information

forGrade 8 StudentsGrade 8 Students

2015-2016 Academic Year

Maureen Weaver, PrincipalVincent Chow, Vice Principal

Krista Pummell, Vice Principal, p

U i ill Hi h S h l i t d Unionville High School is a semestered school

We house one of the four intensive arts We house one of the four intensive arts programs that the York Region District School Board offers – ARTS Unionville

UHS offers the Specialist High Skills Major program in Arts & Culture and Business

New Education and Career/Life Planning Program with a school-wide focus (K-12)

All students leave secondary school with a clear plan for their initial post-secondary destination “Studentsfor their initial post secondary destination. Students are the architects of their lives”

P th thi ki d l i i b dd d i ll Pathways thinking and planning is embedded in all subjects areas

Each student in Grades 7-12 has an Individual Pathways Plan (IPP)

IPP now in effect for Grades 9-12 students and beginning for grades 7-8 students

A vision that all students are confident in their ability to implement and revise their plans throughout school andimplement and revise their plans throughout school and over the course of their lives

IPP tool is found on Career Cruising and is accessed on IPP tool is found on Career Cruising and is accessed on all electronic devices

Students focus on education and career/life interests, Stude ts ocus o educat o a d ca ee / e te ests,choices, goals and plans through a 4-step inquiry process

T b i d d i d b d l i To be reviewed and revised by students at least twice a year.

Please go to www yrdsb ca to the Student and Parent Please go to www.yrdsb.ca to the Student and Parent pages for more information

Successful

12 Optional Credits

Successful completion of

Ontario Secondary School Literacy

Test

18 Compulsory Credits

40 hours of Community Involvement

O.S.S.D

4 Credits in English (1 credit per grade)1 Credit in French as a Second Language3 Credits in Mathematics (at least 1 in Gr 11 or 12)3 Credits in Mathematics (at least 1 in Gr. 11 or 12)2 Credits in Science1 Credit in Canadian History (grade 10)1 Credit in Canadian History (grade 10)1 Credit in Canadian Geography (grade 9)1 Credit in the Arts 1 Credit in Health and Physical Education.5 Credit in Civics & .5 Credit in Career Studies (grade 10)

Plus………..

Group 1:Group 1:

1 additional credit in English or French as a Second LLanguage

or a Native Language/Studies, or a Classical or an International Language,

S i l S i d h H i ior Social Sciences and the Humanities, or Canadian and World Studies, or Guidance and Career Education (including

L i S i )Learning Strategies), or Cooperative Education

Group 2: 1 additional credit in Health and Physical1 additional credit in Health and Physical Education or arts or French as a second language,g g ,or Business Studies,or Cooperative Education

Group 3:1 additional credit in science (grade 11 or 12) or additional French as a Second LanguageLanguage,or technological education (grades 9-12), or Computer Studies,or Computer Studies, or Cooperative Education

Administered in March of the grade 10 year

A test based on language and communication g g(reading and writing) expectations of curricula up to and including grade 9

Accommodations, deferrals and exemptions may be appropriate for some students

If a student does not meet the standard in the first attempt, schools will provide remedial support; the test will be re-administered until the st dent s ccessf ll completes the test orthe student successfully completes the test or alternatively successfully completes the Grade 12 Literacy Course

A diploma requirement Encourages civic responsibility, promotes

i l d i f icommunity values and reinforces importance of volunteerism

Students can start their community service on J l 1 t f h i G d 8 h lJuly 1st after their Grade 8 school year

Complete 40 hours before graduation Student responsibility to keep record of p y p

activities Guidelines and forms will be provided to help

track community involvementtrack community involvement A good way to explore career interests

COURSE TYPESIN GRADES 9 AND 10

APPLIED ACADEMIC OPEN LOCALLY DEVELOPED

TYPE APPROACHAPPLIED Step by step approach to learning

i th d ti l

ABILITYWorking at or above grade l lusing theory and practical

examples.level

ACADEMIC Theoretical and independent approach to learning with a focus

Working at or above grade level

on critical thinking skills

LOCALLY DEVELOPED

Guided approach to learning using practical examples and concrete

Working below grade level in Math, English or p p

objects.

OPEN A i l

gScience

A il bl ll dOPEN An opportunity to explore an area of interest for all students

Available to all students

English

Math

Applied or Academic

EnglishLocally

DevelopedMath

French

Science

Academic Math

Science

Geography

History

Technological Studies

Business Studies The Arts Family

Studies

Exploring Technologies

TIJ1O1Information and Communication Technology in

DanceATC101

Dramatic Arts

Exploring Family StudiesHIF101

Exploring Computer

Technology

BusinessBTT101

Dramatic ArtsADA101

MusicBand

HIF101

TEJ1O1Band,

Instrumental, Woodwinds, Repertoire,

Choral

Visual ArtsAVI101

ENG 1 P 1ENG 1 P 1SUBJECT GRADE COURSE TYPE FOR IN

SCHOOL USEEng = English 1 = Grade 9

2 = Grade 103 = Grade 114 = Grade 12

The fifth character (P in this example) refers to the type of courseP = Applied

The sixth character (1 in this example) is for in school useM = Arts Unionville4 Grade 12 P Applied

D = AcademicL = Locally DevelopedO = OpenE W k l

M Arts Unionville

E = WorkplaceC = CollegeM = University/CollegeU = University

STUDENT TIMETABLESTUDENT TIMETABLEHome Room (HR)8:30 – 8:35

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2

Period 1 ENG1D1-02 BTT101-03Period 18:35 – 9:50

ENG1D1 02 (English)303

BTT101 03 (Business)319

Period 2 PPL108-01 CGC1D1-029:54 –11:09 (Physical Ed)

108(Geography)349

Period 311 13 12 28

Lunch/AMI101132

Lunch/AMI10113211:13 – 12:28 132 132

Period 412:32 – 1:47

SNC1D1-05 (Science)328

FSF1D1-02(French)232328 232

Period 51:51 – 3:06

ADA101-01(Drama)134

MFM1P1-03 (Math)243134 243

ASP

Band InvestmentBand Best Buddies Black History Chinese Student Association Chess

Ch i

Investment Kickboxing Club Library Volunteers Mandarin Club Math Club Film & Movie Club

Choir Computer Science Club Crafting for a Cure Dance Council Debate Club

Film & Movie Club Music Council Prom Committee Robotics Science Club Student Council

DECA Dragonboat Club Enviro / Sustainability Gay-Straight Alliance Health and Motion

Student Council Tech Crew Volunteer Club White Pine Yearbook

Health and Motion Free the Children Drum Club Aboriginal Culture Club

Badminton Baseball Basketball Cross Country Ski

i S

Soccer Special Olympics Table Tennis

Fashion Show Field Hockey Fitness Room

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Table Tennis Terry Fox Walk/Run Track & Field Ultimate Frisbee Golf

Hockey Outdoor Ed.

S h l D

Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball Weight Room

School Dances Ski & Snowboard

Parents and students will select courses in collaboration with elementary school teachers, guidance counselors, student success/support teachers and administratorsstudent success/support teachers and administrators

It is important that students do an honest self-assessment matching their ability with their interests andassessment, matching their ability with their interests and aptitudes

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

Remember that initial decisions made in grade 8 are not Remember that initial decisions made in grade 8 are not “final” decisions. There are many pathways to initial post-secondary destinations

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Important to know:

• How students learn best• Some student interests

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Some student interests• Diploma requirements to graduate• Prerequisites for courses• How to plan for experiential learning

opportunities• Admission requirements for post-secondaryAdmission requirements for post secondary

opportunities (college, apprenticeship, university, workplace)

• Preparing for school-work• Preparing for school-work

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Special Programs/Activities that S t P t S d P thSupport Post-Secondary Pathway

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Most of our secondary schools have one or more SHSM programs

Students can enroll in SHSM for Grades 11 & 12

SHSM students benefit from specializing in specific economic sectors while in secondary schoolsectors while in secondary school

Students contextualize their learning and have many additional secondary school experiences available to them

Students make informed transitions to post-secondary Students make informed transitions to post-secondary

This program is open to students in Grades 11 and 12

Unionville offers the Specialist High Skills Major program in Arts and Culture andMajor program in Arts and Culture and Business

4 Major Courses, 2 Co-op Credits,

Related Courses with Contextualised

Content a bundle of eight to ten Grade 11

and Grade 12 credits;First Aid CPR ;

sector recognised certifications and training courses;

Job Shadowing

First Aid, CPR,WHMIS, and more….

experiential learning activities within the sector;

Job Shadowing,Job Twinning,

Work Experience

Dual Credits,University Visits,

YRDSB Skills

“reach ahead” experiences in the student’s post-secondary destination of choice;

Competitions,Accelerated OYAP,

Fast Track

;

use of the Ontario Skills Passport (OSP) to document development of E ti l Skill d k h bitEssential Skills and work habits.Thinking, Problem

Solving, Computer Use, Numeracy…

• A specialty program for students in grade 11 and 12 with an i d i d finterest and aptitude for:Manufacturing: Huron Heights SSConstruction: Richmond Green SS, Markham DHS Transportation: Alexander Mackenzie HS, Sutton DHS, Thornlea SSThornlea SS.

Healthcare: Sutton DHS• Co op Tech Ed Guidance and compulsory credits• Co-op, Tech. Ed. Guidance and compulsory credits.• Work experience opportunities, technical skills & essential

skills training and certificationsskills training and certifications

CO-OP

ICE -International CO-OP

OYAP -Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program

HPA- High Performance Athlete

Job ShadowingJob Shadowing

Child Development PractitionerAutomotive

Service

Carpentry*

Service Technician

Training Delivery Agencies:

PlumbingR f i ti

Training Delivery Agencies:Seneca CollegeHumber College

George Brown CollegeCentennial College Refrigeration

and Air Conditioning

Systems Mechanic

Centennial CollegeCarpenters’ Local Union 27*

*currently not Dual Credit status

CookElectrician

• Students take a course at college while still in secondary school. Courses subjectto change on a yearly basis

• Partnerships with Seneca, Centennial, Georgian and Humber, GeorgeBrown and Fleming Colleges to offer wide variety of courses to Gr. 11 & 12

dstudents

• Students can earn one secondary school credit and one college credit(students in apprenticeship programs can earn more)(students in apprenticeship programs can earn more)

• Dual Credits give students a head start on learning and training for post-secondary education and careerssecondary education and careers

• Students select courses on Career Cruising. For more information,contact Guidance Services

Through OYAP grade 11 & 12 students earn high school co-op credits while participating in placements in the skilled trades. There are over 150+ skilledin the skilled trades. There are over 150+ skilled trades to choose from!

Students have the opportunity to be registered as Students have the opportunity to be registered as apprentices and begin counting their learning towards their trade certification while still in high school.

For more information, contact your Community Based Education (Co-op) teacher or Guidance Department.

Visit www.oyap.com

Personalized Alternative Education

Example : QUADExample : QUAD

E l ALEPExample : ALEP,SAL

• E-learning

• Cooperative Education andPathways programs

Apprenticeship is a post-secondary pathway that enables you to learn through ‘in-school’ and ‘on-the-job’ education and training in a skilled trade.

There are over 150 skilled trades from which to choose! Skilled trades are in high demand and offer a rewarding educational and career path.

You can apply to Apprenticeship after graduation, OR you can get a head start on apprenticeship while in secondary school through OYAP.

The YRDSB - OYAP program enables high school students to begin their apprenticeship training by participating in a co-op placement in a skilled trade to earn high school credits as well as qualifications towards their apprenticeship. www.oyap.com

For more information, contact your Community Based Education teacher or Guidance.

College programs provide a valuable combination of academic College programs provide a valuable combination of academic and practical/technical skills training for a specific career

Over 1000 programs to choose from including: Business Administration, Biomedical Technology, Computer Animation, Engineering Technology, Paramedic, Social , g g gy, ,Services, Specialized Arts Programs

Every college offers Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Certificates and Bachelor Degrees

Articulation agreements between colleges and universities can earn students a degree and a diploma in four years.

Many students attend college for a year or two as they build self-awareness and knowledge of desired career. Th h i h d i h ll i iThey then either graduate, stay with college or transition to university

Multiple opportunities for transferability between colleges and universities

University programs provide theoretical and some practical training

In general there are 4 main types of programs at most In general, there are 4 main types of programs at most universities:

Arts/Humanities/Social SciencesLife/Health SciencesPhysical/Engineering SciencesPhysical/Engineering SciencesBusiness/Commerce

The Workplace Post-Secondary PathwayThe Workplace Post Secondary Pathway

Many entry level job opportunities for students who have completed their Many entry-level job opportunities for students who have completed their OSSD and have workplace experience

Students who are fast tracking into the workforce/community directly after high school should:

work with Guidance, CO-OP, Student Success Teacher, Classroom Teachers, Personalized Alternative Education Teachers, Employment Centers to create a personal portfolio that students can present to employers

Any experiential education is an advantage

Course and Post-Secondary Pathwaysare changeable and flexibleare changeable and flexible.

As interests, skills and aptitudes , pdevelop and mature, there will bemany opportunities to re-chart yourjourney

York Region District School Board www.yrdsb.ca

For policies programs and curriculum documents:p p gwww.edu.gov.on.ca