Your Crash Course to Life at Pickering High School

CLASS OF 2020

WHAT IS DIFFERENT ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL? Semesters (Sept-Jan; Feb-June) Different subject teachers for each class Larger number of students in the school Greater student responsibilities Each course is credit bearing WHAT IS DIFFERENT ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL?

DAY AT A GLANCE Students study four courses per semester Classes are 75 minutes long Students have 5 minutes to travel from class to class The day starts at 8:30 and ends at 2:35 Lunch is from 11:10-12:00 DAY AT A GLANCE

GRADE 9 PROGRAM Each grade nine must take: 6 compulsory courses 2 elective courses GRADE 9 PROGRAM

COMPULSORY COURSES English Math Science Geography French Physical Education COMPULSORY COURSES

One Arts (recommended) One other subject ELECTIVE COURSES

ARTS Choose one of the following: Drama Instrumental Music Visual Arts Vocal Music ARTS

OTHER SUBJECTS Choose one of the following: Exploring Family Studies Exploring Technologies Information and Communication Technology in Business Latin- Level 1 OTHER SUBJECTS

Your pathway will determine your course selection PATHWAYS

PATHWAYS Workplace Apprenticeship University College Direct entry to the workforce Trade skill set is learned directly from tradespeople Earn while you learn Preparation for entry into professional fields, higher education, and research Specialized knowledge in specific areas Real-world projects Direct connections to the world of work (placements) PATHWAYS

In grade 9, you must choose a stream for each course Applied (P), Academic (D), Locally Developed (L) for: English, math, science, French, geography All other courses are considered Open (O) STREAMS

Academic Applied Locally Developed Emphasis on THEORY. Emphasis on PRACTICAL APPLICATION. Courses cover material and skills necessary for daily activities. Works independently in a focused manner. May need assistance to organize and complete homework regularly. Completes homework consistently and thoroughly. Only English must be taken for university pathway. Some programs may require other subjects. Courses related to college/apprenticeship pathway Workplace pathway

Do I need to take all courses at the academic level if I’m going to university? No, research your program. For example criminology programs don’t require math or science courses. Math and science can be taken at the applied stream to fulfil graduation requirements FAQs

Can I take academic courses in grade 10 if I took applied level in grade 9? Yes, with the exception of math. You must take a transfer course (summer school) or take grade 9 academic math in semester 1 and grade 10 academic math in semester 2 in your grade 10 year. FAQs

SPECIALTY PROGRAMS Cooperative Education OYAP- Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program SHSM- Specialist High Skills Major Transportation Construction SPECIALTY PROGRAMS

STUDENT LIFE

TEAMS FALL WINTER SPRING MALES Football Soccer Rugby (7s) Volleyball Basketball Hockey Baseball Rugby (15s) FEMALES Field Hockey Fastball Rugby CO-ED Cross Country Golf Tennis Badminton Curling Swimming Wrestling Mountain Biking Track and Field TEAMS

OFSAA CHAMPIONSHIPS Medals in: Baseball Basketball Curling Soccer Track and field Wrestling OFSAA CHAMPIONSHIPS

PHS SUCCESS STORIES Boi-1da Producer Sara Kaljuvie Rugby- PAM AM Gold Bill Lishman Environmentalist and Activist Sara Kaljuvie Rugby- PAM AM Gold Arielle Dubissette Rugby Canada PHS SUCCESS STORIES Cory Joseph Toronto Raptors

CLUBS- ARTS Concert Band Vocal Jazz Jazz Band Quintet Jazz Ensemble Drama Productions Cabaret Improv Team Concert Choir Sears Drama Festival Femtones Woodwind Ensemble CLUBS- ARTS

Design Services Electric Car Club Robotics Club CLUBS- TECHNOLOGY

CLUBS- ACADEMIC Zero Kelvin (Biochemistry Club) Math Club Reach Club Science Olympics CLUBS- ACADEMIC

CLUBS- STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Student Government Muslim Students Association GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Impact Love 146 Task Force DECA Me to We Trojan Times Target Unity Girls Inc. Model United Nations Club Ted X Guidance Ambassadors CLUBS- STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

CLUBS- ATHLETICS Athletics Council Badminton Club Outer’s Club Run 21 Ski/Snowboarding Club CLUBS- ATHLETICS

CLUBS- INTERESTS Scrabble Club Chess Club Anime Club Debate Club Eco Club Prom Committee CLUBS- INTERESTS

SPECIAL EVENTS Arts Retreat Movie Nights Leadership Camp Dances Europe Trip Rivalry Week Music Marathon We Scare Hunger Food Drive The Inside Ride Amazing Race Zumbathon Celebration of Cultures Spirit Week The list goes on and on and on and on…….. Intramurals SPECIAL EVENTS

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER January- Guidance Visit (Course Selection) January- Grade 8 Parents’ Night SPRING (tentative)- Guidance Visits (Review Course Selections) May- Tours of PHS September- Grade 9 Day IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

SUMMARY How the School Day Works in High School Selecting Courses and Pathways Student Life- How to Get Involved Teams Clubs Special Events Next Steps SUMMARY

Name an extracurricular activity at Pickering High School. FOR PRIZES…

What course must you take at the academic stream throughout high school to go to university? FOR PRIZES…

Do you have to take all courses at the same stream? FOR PRIZES…

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