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Minds-On QUIZ! How many credits do you need to graduate high school? What are the three different levels at which you can take your courses? How long are the periods in high school? Which graduation requirement can you begin in the summer between Grade 8 and 9?

Grade 9 Year Snapshot Two Semesters 8:10 – 2:15 75 minutes periods Semester 1: September to January Semester 2: February to June Each semester you have 4 different courses Exams at the end of each semester 4 courses (every day) + Common Lunch 8:10 – 2:15 75 minutes periods

Graduation Requirements 30 credits (18 compulsory & 12 optional) 4 English 3 Math 2 Science 1 Geography 1 History 1 French 1 Physical Education 1 Arts (Drama, Music or Visual Art) 0.5 Career Studies & 0.5 Civics 3 Additional Compulsory Courses + 40 hours of community service (you can start as soon as you graduate Grade 8!!) + Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test

Grade 9 Course Selection 6 Compulsory Courses English Math Science Geography French Physical Education

Choosing courses for success

Academic Courses (1D0) Theory and abstract thinking Faster pace More independent learning More homework Leads to University level courses in Gr. 11 & 12 Ideal for Gr. 8 students achieving Level 3 (70%) or higher

Applied Courses (1P0) Same concepts as academic courses Practical applications and real-life connections Slower pace More hands on and teacher guided instruction Leads to College level courses in Gr. 11 & 12 Ideal for Gr. 8 students achieving Level 1 and 2 (69% or lower)

Locally Developed Your counsellor may suggest you take your math and/or English as the locally developed level (LDC) LDC classes are very small and there is a lot of one on one teacher interaction LDC classes focus on life skills and preparing students to go into an apprenticeship or the workplace

Which level should I pick??! Consider your learning skills and academic achievement Please take teacher’s recommendations into account Think of your post-secondary plans **Remember you don’t have to take ALL academic or ALL applied, you can take a combination of academic, applied and/or locally developed**

All Grade 9 Optional courses are OPEN level

Exploring Technologies – TIJ 1O0 A little bit of everything tech Design process for products Computer aided design Transportation – car and glider design Electronics Career exploration Major Projects Measurement skills and activities Computer Programming and Robotics Autmotive/Welding practices Photoshop Design, build and race a CO2 car made with wood

Exploring Family Studies – HIF 1O0 Topics Studied: Relationships and communication Adolescent development Canadian families Major Projects Food labs Sewing project Creative projects

Information and Communications in Technology and Business - BTT 1O0 Topics Studied: Software: Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher Web design Current trends and issues Presentation skills Major Projects: Newspaper Celebrity letter Travel presentation Design a website

Visual Arts – AVI 1O0 Topics Studied: Major Projects: First Nations Ancient Egypt Drawing realistically Symbolism Elements & Principles of Design Painting & Sculpting techniques Major Projects: Acrylic painting on canvas Clay works inspired by ancient Egypt Animal portraiture Soft cut linoleum printmaking

Dramatic Arts - ADA 1O0 Topics Studied: Theatre games Tableau Voice Story drama Improv Monologues Character building Major Projects Be the Change Tableaux Radio plays Choral reading Story drama (script writing)

Instrumental Music - AMU 103/5 Instrumental Music - AMU 103/5 **if you wish to be in the band, you need to take one of these courses** 103 is for people that have never played before.  105 is for students with a minimum of 2 years playing experience. Topics in both classes include: Performance Music theory Music composition Music and society Major Projects/Performance Opportunities: Performance tests Computer composition project Self assessment project Beginner, Intermediate and senior band, jazz band, single reed ensemble Arts night – winter and spring Feeder school concerts OBA contest Senior concert band annual trip

Link Crew First day of school is for Grade 9s Only! Fun group activities, BBQ lunch and mini tour Year long program consists of: Student mentorship Team building Academic Follow Up Exam Prep

CLUBS & EXTRACURRICULARS Art Shows Dance Team/Club Saxophone, Flute and Clarinet Ensemble Concert Band G.S.A. Science Olympics Black History Month HEAL Team Set Design Club Breakfast Club Jazz Band Stage Play Chess Club Link Crew Talent Show Christian Fellowship (Lifeline) Math Club Tech Club Model UN Computer/Robotics Club Vocal Ensemble Music Council Weight Room One Life Club Culture Connection Club World Issues Club Prom Committee YES Reach for the Top DECA Drama Night S.A.C. OVER 40 CLUBS!!

OVER 35 SPORTS TEAMS!! ATHLETICS ATHLETICS Developing Character Track & Field Table Tennis ATHLETICS Baseball Basketball Wrestling Lacrosse Rugby Tennis Flag Football Volleyball Badminton Archery Hockey Soccer Cross Country Golf Cricket OVER 35 SPORTS TEAMS!!

MUSIC Award Winning Program 2018 OBA Competition Gold Medal and Overall Outstanding Performance Award 2018 New York City Music Festival competition 3rd place 2017 OBA Competition Gold Medal 2017 Seven city performance tour of Italy 2016 OBA Competition Gold Medal 2016 Forum Music Festival Anaheim Silver Medal

Grade 8 Course selection: Opens Nov Grade 8 Course selection: Opens Nov. 12, 2018 Please contact feeder school for exact dates You will access course selection on Peel’s BYOD

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