Sir William Mulock Secondary School

General Information and Course Selection Process for Grade 8 Students & their

Parents/Guardians

September 2018

Land Acknowledgement• We are on the traditional territories of the Wendat, the

Haudenosaunee, and the Anishinaabe peoples, whose presence here continues to this day.

• We also would like to acknowledge this is the treaty lands of the First Nations of the Williams Treaty and thank them and other Indigenous peoples for sharing this land with us.

• We would also like to acknowledge the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation as our closest First Nation community and our partners in education.

Tonight’s Presentation

Diploma Requirements Course Selection

Mulock Features

Diploma Requirements

Diploma Requirements (OSSD)18 Compulsory Credits

+ 12 Optional Credits

30 Total Credits (110 hours each)

+ 1 Provincial literacy requirement

+ 40 Hours of Community Involvement

Grade 10 Literacy Requirement• Administered in the spring of their Grade 10 year • A test based on language and communication

(reading and writing) expectations of curricula up to and including Grade 9

• If a student does not pass the first attempt:– Mulock will provide remedial support; the test will be re-

administeredand/or

– the student can successfully complete the Grade 12 Literacy course (OLC)

Community Involvement• A diploma requirement• Must complete a minimum of 40 hours• Student’s responsibility to have activities pre-approved

and submit verification upon completion• Guidelines and forms are provided• A great way to explore career

interests• Students may begin hours after

Grade 8 graduation

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34 Credit Threshold• Most students will complete the 30 credits needed for

graduation in 4 years• If needed, students may earn up to 34 credits within 5 years• After secondary school, going beyond the 34 credit

threshold is possible with e-learning, night school, summer school, adult day school, independent learning centres

• 34 credit threshold does not apply…– if the student has an Individual Education Plan (IEP)– in the first four years of secondary school– to English as a Second Language (ESL) language courses

Grade 9 Course Selection

Course Selection• In order to meet graduation diploma requirements, it is

strongly recommended that students take the following 6 subjects in Grade 9.

1. English 2. Mathematics 3. Science 4. Geography 5. French 6. Health & Physical Education

Elective Course SelectionStudents must choose 2 elective credits from the following:

• Dramatic Arts• Visual Arts (Lilly)• Exploring Family Studies (Olivia)• Information & Computer Use in Business (Rachel)• Music – Instrumental or Vocal or Repertoire (Trinity)• Exploring Computer Technology (co-ed or female only)

(Ava)• Exploring Technologies • Learning Strategies (with IEP or without IEP or UP math)

Note: If a student chooses not to take an Arts course (Music, Visual Arts, Dramatic Arts) in Grade 9, it is strongly recommended to take one in Grade 10

Types of Course in Grades 9 & 10In grades 9 & 10, there are four course types:

• Academic• Applied• Locally Developed• Open

Types of Course in Grades 9 & 10• Academic (D)

– a theoretical/analytical approach– more independent learning and homework

expectations– utilizes abstract thinking– faster pace– maximum class size of 29

Types of Course in Grades 9 & 10• Applied (P)

– a hands-on approach– more time to complete homework during class– slower paced– less theory– maximum class size of 22

Types of Course in Grades 9 & 10• Locally Developed (L)

– for students who are not working at the provincial expectations for Grade 9

– admission based upon elementary principal and grade 8 teacher recommendation

– available for English, math,science and history

– maximum class size of 16

Types of Course in Grades 9 & 10• Open (O)

– an opportunity to explore an area of interest – suitable for all students– class size maximum varies

depending on subject area

Switching Between Course Types• between grades?

– from grade 9 to grade 10• YES! It is possible as long as you have the proper

prerequisite course

• within a grade?– starting in one course and it’s too easy / difficult– changing your mind in September

• It may or may not be possible • Depends on the availability and timing of the course

Changes to French (as of Sept 2016)• If your child has taken French in elementary

school, they have 2 choices for grade 9– FSF1D1 – academic French– FSF1P1 – applied French

• consider grade 8 achievement as an indicator of which course type to choose

• both courses are based on conversational language acquisition

Changes to French (as of Sept 2016)• If your child has not taken French in elementary

school, they have 2 choices for beginner French– FSF1O1 – open French for students who have not

accumulated 600 hours of elementary French language instruction

– FSF1OL – open French for English Language Learners

Prerequisite PlanningGrade 9 & 10 Grade 11 & 12

university (U)academic (D)

university/college (M)applied (P)

college (C)

locally developed (L) workplace (E)

open (O) open (O)

Math Pathway

Mulock Features

Grade 9 Timetable8:05am – 9:25am - Period 1

9:30am – 10:45am - Period 2

10:50am – 12:05pm - Lunch

12:10pm – 1:25pm - Period 4

1:30pm – 2:45pm - Period 5

Modern Learning• All students are invited to bring a

laptop/netbook/tablet to school on a daily basis• Combining the best of traditional teaching with the

integration of 21st century technology into program delivery

• We have loaner laptops available for use

Special Education SupportIdentified students can receive the following supports:• Learning Strategies classes (GLE1O1)• Monitoring/in-class resourcing• Accommodations• Use of the testing centre• Student transition plan to post-secondary education,

work and/or community living• Community programs including ASD, Autism, MID and

ME

Student Success Support• For students struggling with school for a variety of

reasons, including academic and social/emotional concerns

• Individual support and guidance with teacher and child + youth worker

• On-going monitoring and tracking• Use of the Ravens’ Roost as an alternative place to

work• Learning Strategies course (GLS1O1)• Credit salvaging and credit recovery

ELL Support Programs• Students new to Canada may need help to develop the

level of proficiency in English required for success at school

• ESL courses are offered from Level A – E• A maximum of 3 ESL courses can be used as compulsory

English credits.

High Performance Athlete (HPA)• Allows students who

compete at the provincial, national, or international level in a particular sport to earn cooperative education credits through their training

• Available to students in Grades 10-12 (Grade 9 students are eligible if training occurs during the school day)

Specialist High Skills Major• Programs in:

– Health & Wellness – Information & Communications Technology– Business (Sept 2018, pending Ministry approval)

• Combines in-school courses with experiential learning through cooperative education and community involvement

• Opportunities for students start in Grades 11 and 12 for ALL pathways

Co-operative Education• Allows interested students the opportunity to earn

credits through experiential learning in a workplace setting

• Offered as a half-day (2 credit) or full-day (4 credit) program

• Examples include OYAP (Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program), militia co-op, summer co-op

• Available to students in grades 11 and 12

Dual Credit• Allows interested students the opportunity to

attend college while still in high school• The cost of tuition, transportation, and books are

covered by the government • Students will earn both a college credit and an

associated high school credit • Available to students in grades 11 and 12

Field Trips

Travel & Learn

Sports at Mulock• Soccer • Basketball• Swimming• Cross-Country• Golf• Badminton• Track and Field• Lacrosse

Sports at Mulock• Tennis• Baseball• Ultimate (Frisbee)• Special Olympics• Volleyball• Ice Hockey• Field Hockey• Flag Football

…and many more

Clubs at Mulock• School Musical / Play• Mock Trial• Coin• Social Justice• Peer Tutors• Jack Chapter• Peer Mentors• Nintendo• Prefects

Clubs at Mulock• Arts council• Athletic council• Student council• Robotics• Christian• Table tennis• Weight room• Ski/snowboard• Yoga/Pilates

…and many more

http://www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca/

Finally…

School Bus Information• Only students in our community classes (Autism, ASD,

MID, ME) are eligible for bussing• For more information, please go to the YRDSB website

(www.yrdsb.ca) and click on “School Bus Transportation”

Course Selection Packages• Registration packages have been distributed to

our area elementary partner schools• Armitage Village Public School• Clearmeadow Public School• Crossland Public School• Rogers Public School• Terry Fox Public School

• Students not currently attending one of our elementary partner schools may pick up a registration package and sign up for a registration appointment following the presentation this evening in the Student Success Centre (across from the cafeteria).

Follow Up After Tonight• 3 possibilities (outlined on your handout)

depending on if your child:– attends one of our elementary partner schools– attends a YRDSB school and lives outside our

catchment area– attends a non-YRDSB school

Mulock Boundaries

Transfer Policy• Students who live outside the school boundaries must

register at their YRDSB home school and submit an application for transfer to that home school by Friday, February 2, 2018

• Transfer forms are available in the Guidance Department of all YRDSB secondary school

Dates to RememberElementary Feeder School Students:

• Registration & transfer forms due to Mulock:– Friday, February 2, 2018

• Course selections due to Mulock:– Friday, February 23, 2018

Registration Appointments (non-feeder schools) – late February / early March

Thank you for attending this presentation

Questions can be directed to staff members or call us at 905-967-1045