Meadowvale Secondary School

Grade 8 Open

House and IBT

Information

Night

This Evening

• Part A: About Meadowvale Secondary School

• Part B: Guidance: The High School Program

• Part C: What is the IBT Program

• Part D: Advantages of the IBT Program

• Part E: IBT Program Requirements

• Part F: How to Apply

• Part G: IBT Transportation Options

PART A:

About Meadowvale

Secondary School

Meadowvale - Home of the Falcons

• About 1250 students and 75 staff

• Sports, clubs, activities

• Specialist High Skills Major in Construction & Design and

Business

• Character and Community Program

Community

Character

Citizenship

Curricular & Co-curricular

Opportunities

Extra-curricular

Opportunities

Julia

Gr. 12

Student

PART B:

Guidance:

The High School

Program

Review of OSSD Requirements

• O.S.S. Diploma Requirements

• 30 Credits (18 Compulsory, 12

Optional)

• 40 Hours of Community Involvement

• Successful completion of the EQAO

Grade 10 Literacy Test

Compulsory Credits

• 4 English

• 3 Math

• 2 Science

• 1 Arts

• 1 Canadian Geography

• 1 Canadian History

• 1 French

• 1 Phys. Ed.

• ½ Career Studies

• ½ Civics

• 1 Art, Business,

Phys. Ed, Co-op, or

Guidance

• 1 Canadian & World

Studies, English /

French / Native /

Classical language,

Social Science, Co-op,

or Guidance

• 1 Science (senior),

Technological

Education, Co-op, or

Guidance

The Grade 9 Program(Compulsory Courses)

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12English English English English

Math Math Math ?

Science Science ? ?

Geography History ? ?

French Careers/Civics ? ?

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The Grade 9 Program (cont’d)

• Optional Courses (3 choices from list)

• Business

• Drama

• Family Studies

• Music (Instrumental, Vocal, or Guitar)

• Physical and Health Education

• Technological Education

• Visual Arts

Choosing Your Electives

• Research all of your options carefully – see page 11

in the Think About It handout.

• Think about areas of interest and enjoyment –

elective courses are supposed to be fun!

• Consider the unique demands associated with

elective courses (e.g. performances in drama,

creative problem solving in technology, use of

computer software in business).

Grade 9 and 10 Courses

• Three levels of study:

• Open (O)

• Applied (P)

• Academic (D)

• Applied and Academic

courses in English,

Geography, History,

French, Mathematics,

and Science

Applied or Academic?

Similarities

Both academic and applied courses:

• set high expectations for all students.

• focus on the essential concepts for the subject.

• prepare students for the Grade 10 Literacy Test.

• can lead to either the Applied or Academic level in Grade 10.

Applied or Academic?

Differences• Applied Courses

• Emphasize

practical, concrete

applications of

concepts

• More teacher-

guided

• Pathways lead to

College and

Workplace

• Academic Courses

• Emphasize theoretical,

abstract applications of

the essential concepts

• Greater opportunities

for independent

learning

• Pathways lead to

University, College

and Workplace

Applied or Academic?

Decisions, decisions…

• Focus should be on student success in Grade 9

courses.

• Consider student learning style, learning

strengths, and areas for growth.

• Consider recommendation of elementary school.

• Students may take applied courses in some

subject areas and academic courses in other

subject areas.

• Refer to the Think About It document to aid you

with your decision.

Open Courses

• Offered in many subject areas

• Based on expectations suitable for all

students and learners

• Combine theory and application

• Prepare students for further study in

Grade 10, 11, and 12 courses

Pathways Reminder

• Grade 9 & 10 academic courses

generally lead to University (U) and

University / College (M) level courses in

Grade 11.

• Grade 9 & 10 applied courses generally

lead to University / College (M), College

(C) and Employment (E) level courses in

Grade 11.

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• Medium via which students create and

track their Individual Pathways Plan (IPP).

• Contains:

• Goal setting applications, learning and interest

inventories, resume and cover letter builder,

high school planners, post-secondary planner,

career planner, financial planner.

• The means by which students will select

their grade 9 courses next year.

40 Hour Community Involvement

• Student responsibility over 4 years

• Students encouraged to complete

this diploma requirement early

• School provides information

regarding requirements and procedures

• Parental support and monitoring required

• Submit hours as you complete them

Grade 10 EQAO Literacy Test

• Administered in March/April of

Grade 10 year

• Test evaluates reading and writing

skills in all subject areas to the end

of Grade 9

• Designed and marked by EQAO

• Student result reported as

”successful" or “unsuccessful”

PART C:

What is the IBT

Program?

@ Meadowvale S. S.

What is IBT?

• Ontario Curriculum taught through a

focus on International Business and

Technology.

• Differentiated by:

• Areas of focus

• Instruction

• Assessment and evaluation tools/methods

Goals of the IBT Program

• Prepare students for success in today’s technology

driven global community.

• 21st century skills

• Working knowledge of the business world

• Familiarity with international issues

The Three Pillars

International Business Technology

Embedded into all IBT courses.

Project Based Learning

• Greater emphasis on group work

and project-based learning

• Project Based Learning

• An instructional approach built upon authentic learning

activities that engage student interest and motivation.

• Activities generally reflect the types of learning and

work people do in the everyday world

outside the classroom.

• Teaches students 21st century skills as well as content.

PART D:

Advantages of the

IBT Program

Technological Benefits

• Our students become fluent users of technology for

productive purposes

• Valuable for all post-

secondary destinations

and all careers

• Wireless learning environment

Business Fundamentals

• All students in IBT take Business and/or Tech in

Grades 9 and 10

• Options for advanced Business and

Tech courses in grades 11 and 12

• Students graduate with a

good base of fundamental

knowledge about the

business world

• DECA chapter

• FIRST Robotics

Specialist High Skills Major

• Students in grade 11 have the option of applying for

one of our SHSM programs – Business or

Construction

• Each requires a package of credits throughout gr. 11

and 12, including 2 credits of Cooperative Education

to get some work experience

• Upon completion, students receive a RED SEAL on

their diploma

• Recognized by Industry and the Ministry of

Education (as well as Post Secondary

Institutions)

Elanya

Gr. 11

SHSM Student

Learning Opportunities

• Grade 9 Technology Workshop

• IBT Retreat - YMCA

• IBT Trip – NYC in Spring 2014

- LA in Spring 2015

• Senior IBT Retreat

• DECA

• FIRST Robotics

• University Competitions

Vishwaa

Gr. 10 IBT

Student

PART E:

IBT Program

Requirements

IBT Program

Requirements

•Number of “R” credits

•Portfolio

•Exit Interview

IBT Credit Requirements

• Grade 9 (6 IBT Credits)

-Business and/or Tech, English, French, Geography, Math, Science

• Grade 10 (7 IBT Credits)

-Business and/or Tech, Careers/Civics, English, French, History,

Math, Science

• Grade 11/12 (4 IBT Credits)

-Select Grade 11 and 12 courses with a focus on business and/or

technology

The Portfolio

• Four successful portfolio reviews

• Students meet with teachers for the review

• Portfolio describes leadership activities, best

examples of academic work, and more

• Useful practice for college, university and/or

employment applications and interviews.

Exit Interview

• Graduating IBT students meet with teachers

to review accomplishments in program

• Ensure all program and graduation

requirements have been met

• Reflect on IBT experience and discuss

future plans

PART F:

How to Apply

IBTP Application

Linked to Website

http://schools.peelschools.org/sec/meadowvale

Admissions Website

Step 1: Tell Us About You

Step 1 Continued:Choose a Program

Step 2: Written Responses

• Two questions

• Affords students an opportunity to share their non-

academic achievements

• Content, spelling, grammar, full sentences, proof-

reading, etc. are all important

Step 3: Application Fee

• Application process begins October 16, 2014

• Application process ends November 11, 2014

• Payment of $40 application fee due by November 11

• Payment of the $40 fee is completed online at the time

the application is submitted via the secure payment

website www.school-day.com

• Submit hard copy of IEP (if applicable)

• Submit hard copy of Gr. 7/8 report card if a non-Peel

middle school student

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Step 4: Achievement Data

• Board uploads achievement data for all applicants

• Grade 8 Progress Report

• Grade 7 Final Report

Selection Process

• Meadowvale’s IBT Program has 109 spaces

Academic: 3 classes x 29 students in each class = 87 students

Applied: 1 class x 22 students in each class = 22 students

• Our admission decisions are based on:

• Marks and learning skills from Grade 7 final report –

must meet or exceed provincial standard

• Indicators and learning skills from Grade 8 progress

report – must meet or exceed provincial standard

• Successful lottery selection

Key Dates

Application deadline: Nov. 11, 2014

Offers will be emailed to successful

applicants on Feb. 2, 2015.

• Students will receive all program offers on this day.

• If students apply to multiple programs, they may receive more

than one offer.

• If students do not receive an offer on this day, it doesn’t mean

they will not be provided a spot in a program. They may get into

a program during the next round of offers.

Offers

Offers must be accepted by no later than Feb. 6, 2015.

• If students do not accept spots in a program by Feb. 6, the

spots will be offered to other students on Feb. 9.

• Once students make program decisions, they cannot change their

minds and accept spots in different regional programs.

• This means the program you accept an offer from by Feb. 6 is

the program you will attend in September 2015.

Regional program schools will send second

round offers on Feb. 9, 2015.

Offer Acceptance

•To accept an offer, you will need to reply by the deadline. You will need

to reply to the offer email you receive.

•When you confirm program participation, you will be asked to pay your

program fees. The IBT Program fee is $200.

•Students will only be officially admitted into the program once program

fees are received.

•Fees will be paid for online using a third-party service provider. If you

don’t have a credit card or bank card, fees can be paid in-person with a

cheque made payable to the school.

Placement

•All students will be placed in regional

programs by Feb. 20, 2015.

•Students will know what regional program

they will be enrolled in for September 2015

by the end of February.

Laptop Requirements

• Will be posted to Meadowvale website after

admission decisions sent out. ( May 2015)

• Specs are modest -- Mac or Windows OK.

PART G:

IBT Program

Transportation

Options

Transportation Options

• Walking, if near to Meadowvale S.S.

• Mississauga Transit

• Car pools

• There are at present no private bussing options

available for students in Meadowvale’s IBT

Program.

IBT Program

Info Link

http://schools.peelschools.org/sec/meadowvale

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