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ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA (OSSD) 30 CREDITS (110 HOURS EACH)30 CREDITS (110 HOURS EACH) –18 Compulsory Credits –12 Optional Credits Meet the provincial literacy requirement for graduation.Meet the provincial literacy requirement for graduation. 40 Hours of Community40 Hours of CommunityInvolvement **starting July

18 COMPULSORY CREDITS 4 CreditsEnglish ( 1 credit per grade) 1 CreditFrench as a Second Language 3 CreditsMathematics - at least 1 credit at grade 11 or 12 2 CreditsScience 1 CreditCanadian History 1 CreditCanadian Geography 1 CreditArts 1 CreditPhysical and Health Education 0.5 CreditCivics 0.5 CreditCareer Studies

COMPULSORY CREDITS (contd.) ONE ADDITIONAL CREDIT FROM: ONE ADDITIONAL CREDIT FROM: a) The Arts ( Visual Art, Dance, Drama, or Music) a) The Arts ( Visual Art, Dance, Drama, or Music) b) Business Studies b) Business Studies c) Physical and Health Education c) Physical and Health Education d) French as a second language d) French as a second language e) Co-operative Education ** e) Co-operative Education **

COMPULSORY CREDITS (contd.) ONE ADDITIONAL CREDIT FROM: a) Canadian and World Studies a) Canadian and World Studies b) English b) English c) Social Sciences c) Social Sciences d) French as a second language, or a Native Language, or an international language d) French as a second language, or a Native Language, or an international language e) Guidance & Career Education e) Guidance & Career Education f) Co-operative Education ** f) Co-operative Education **

COMPULSORY CREDITS (contd.) ONE ADDITIONAL CREDIT FROM: a) Computer Studies grade grade b) Science - grade 11 or 12 c) Technological Education c) Technological Education d) Co-operative Education ** ** a maximum of 2 credits in co- operative education can count as compulsory credits

OPTIONAL CREDITS 12 ADDITIONAL CREDITS BASED ON: areas of interest & future career goals areas of interest & future career goals required course to enter a future course required course to enter a future course required for entrance to College Apprenticeship or University programs required for entrance to College Apprenticeship or University programs

- Making Your Choices - Academic or Applied Academic (D) Courses cover core concepts plus additional materialCourses cover core concepts plus additional material Emphasis on THEORYEmphasis on THEORY Intended for University- bound studentsIntended for University- bound students Works independently in a focused mannerWorks independently in a focused manner Perseveres when challengedPerseveres when challenged Uses prior knowledge and experience to solve problemsUses prior knowledge and experience to solve problems Completes homework consistently and thoroughlyCompletes homework consistently and thoroughly

Applied (P) Courses cover core conceptsCourses cover core concepts Emphasis on PRACTICAL APPLICATIONEmphasis on PRACTICAL APPLICATION Works in a focused manner – not always independentlyWorks in a focused manner – not always independently May need assistance to organize and complete homework regularlyMay need assistance to organize and complete homework regularly Intended for College/Apprenticeship studentsIntended for College/Apprenticeship students

- Making Your Choices - Open, Locally Developed Open (O) One set of expectations for all students in the subject areaOne set of expectations for all students in the subject area Locally Developed (L) Courses will deepen knowledge and improve understanding of basic conceptsCourses will deepen knowledge and improve understanding of basic concepts Bridge to Applied or Workplace coursesBridge to Applied or Workplace courses

High Level Athletes Planning on studying in the United States ? In order to become an eligible Student – Athlete (competing in the NCAA division), specific courses at the ACADEMIC Level are required. Work as hard in school as you do in your sport !! Make sure you have your child identify self to Student Services in grade 9 !!!!!

SINCLAIR COURSE CODING SYSTEM ENG1D1 1 ST 3 characters = Subject (English)1 ST 3 characters = Subject (English) 4 TH character = Grade4 TH character = Grade 1 = gr. 9 2 = gr = gr = gr TH character = Course stream5 TH character = Course stream D = academic P = applied O = open L = locally developed 6 TH character = Type of course6 TH character = Type of course 1 = regular course F = French Immersion 4 = girls3 = boys9 = Cooperative Education

GRADE 9 COURSES STUDENTS MUST SELECT English Applied ENG1P1English Applied ENG1P1 Academic ENG1D1 Locally ENG1L1 Academic ENG1D1 Locally ENG1L1 Developed Developed ESL/ELD ESL0A1/ELD0A1 ESL/ELD ESL0A1/ELD0A1 French Applied FSF1P1French Applied FSF1P1 Academic FSF1D1 Immersion FIF1DF Academic FSF1D1 Immersion FIF1DF

GRADE 9 COURSES STUDENTS MUST SELECT Geography Applied CGC1P1Geography Applied CGC1P1 Academic CGC1D1 Academic CGC1D1 Immersion CGC1DF Immersion CGC1DF Math Applied MFM1P1Math Applied MFM1P1 Academic MPM1D1 Locally MAT1L1 Developed Academic MPM1D1 Locally MAT1L1 Developed

GRADE 9 COURSES STUDENTS MUST SELECT PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATIONPHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION FEMALE PPL1O4 MALE PPL1O3 IMMERSION PPL1OF

GRADE 9 COURSES STUDENTS MUST SELECT THE ARTS-THE ARTS- DRAMA ADA1O1 VISUAL ARTAVI1O1 MUSIC (INSTRUMENTAL )AMU1O1 MUSIC (INSTRUMENTAL )AMU1O1 MUSIC (KEYBOARDING)AMK1O1 MUSIC (VOCAL)AMV1O1 MUSIC (GUITAR)AMG1O1

GRADE 9 COURSES STUDENTS MUST SELECT Science Applied SNC1P1 Academic SNC1D1Science Applied SNC1P1 Academic SNC1D1 Exploring Technologies TIJ1O1Exploring Technologies TIJ1O1 or another Arts credit or another Arts credit

CHANGING COURSE STREAMS IN GRADE 10 CROSS OVER PACKAGES Gr. 9 academic Gr. 10 academic cross over /transfer cross over /transfer Gr. 9 applied Gr. 10 applied cross over = up to 30 hours of work

IMMERSION FRANÇAISE 10 credits taught in French are required to receive your French Immersion certificate. * 8 mandatory courses & 2 optional courses10 credits taught in French are required to receive your French Immersion certificate. * 8 mandatory courses & 2 optional courses These courses are part of the 30 mandatory credits and count toward the compulsory requirements where applicable.These courses are part of the 30 mandatory credits and count toward the compulsory requirements where applicable. One Français is required each year.One Français is required each year. French Immersion courses are taught at the academic/university level where applicable.French Immersion courses are taught at the academic/university level where applicable.

IMMERSION FRANÇAISE Note:  In addition, all diploma requirements must be completed. PPL 1OF Vie active et santé CGC 1DF Géographie Canadienne FIF 1DF Français Grade 9 CHV 2OF & GLC2OF Éducation à la Citoyenneté & Carrières CHC 2DF Histoire du Canada au XX e siècle FIF 2DF Français Grade 10 CWE 1OF/2OF Education Coopérative (1 or 2 Credits) PPL 3OF Vie active et santé CHW 3UF Histoire mondiale jusqu'au XVI e siècle FIF 3UF Français Grade 11 CWE 1OF/2OF Education Coopérative (1 or 2 Credits) CGW 4UF Le Canada et le monde: une analyse géographique FIF 4UF Français Grade 12 PPL 2OF Vie active et santé Optional Courses (½ Credit Each)

How to Apply??? Check this out.

Changes for Option Selections Go to Login in Username: student number Password – mmddyyyy (birthdate) Once you are logged in you will be on the “Portfolio Homepage” – To begin your next school year choices - click on “Course Planner” from the list of options

Career Cruising – DDSB Login Portal

Portal Login – ddsb-(nine digit number) You can watch the video demo..

Course Planner

English – Applied, Academic, Locally Developed, English Literacy

Course selection complete – Submit button must be pushed cannot be undone!!!!

Do not Do not Do not Hand in the

Remember Once the submit button is hit, it cannot be undone – please contact your school. Print a copy of the Course Request Signoff Sheet and return to Grade 8 teacher.

ORGANIZATION OF COURSES 8 Regular programme TRANSITION COURSES 9Academic Applied Locally Open Courses Courses Developed Courses CROSS OVER COURSES/Transfer 10Academic Applied Open Courses CoursesCourses TRANSFER COURSES 11Univ.Univ./Coll. College Work Open Prep.Prep. Prep. Prep. Courses TRANSFER COURSES 12Univ.Univ./Coll. College Work Open Prep.Prep. Prep. Prep. Courses

Semestered Schools Courses offered on a half-year basisCourses offered on a half-year basis Generally, 8 subjects in two blocks:Generally, 8 subjects in two blocks: - 4 subjects from September to January - other 4 subjects from February to June - other 4 subjects from February to June Exams for the first semester are near the end of January and second semester begins at the end of January or early February.Exams for the first semester are near the end of January and second semester begins at the end of January or early February. There is an EQAO Math test at the end of the semester that math is taken in Grade 9.There is an EQAO Math test at the end of the semester that math is taken in Grade 9.

SINCLAIR’S AREA Conlin Road Rossland Road Brock Street Oshawa/ Whitby Border SINCLAIR S.S. Garden Street Taunton Road

Sinclair’s Grade 8 Feeder Schools Fallingbrook P.S. Glen Dhu P.S. Glen Dhu P.S. John Dryden P.S. John Dryden P.S. Ormiston P.S. Ormiston P.S. Sir Samuel Steele P.S. Sir Samuel Steele P.S. Robert Munsch P.S. (specific area only)Robert Munsch P.S. (specific area only) Dr. Robert Thornton (specific area only) Dr. Robert Thornton (specific area only) Regional Programme- French Immersion: Cpt. Michael VandenBos P.S., Cpt. Michael VandenBos P.S., Brooklin Village P.S., Brooklin Village P.S., Julie Payette P.S. Julie Payette P.S.

Grade 8 Summer School Topics include an introduction of grade 9 math and English, study and homework skills, and time management. Location - Donald A Wilson- Watch for more information in the coming months!

SINCLAIR SECONDARY SCHOOL Important Dates COURSE Request Signoff SHEET DUE TO GRADE 8 TEACHERS Friday, February 21, 2014

SINCLAIR’S NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION & BARBECUE Tuesday, September 2 nd, 2014 Parents Invited AM – Classes PM – Planned Activities

SINCLAIR SECONDARY SCHOOL Registration Procedures See Mr. MacDonald at the back for an instruction letterSee Mr. MacDonald at the back for an instruction letter All information is on our website under Student Services.All information is on our website under Student Services. ** Proof of residence in Sinclair’s area is required at the appointment.

Key Points to Remember 4 year high school programme4 year high school programme 40 hours of community involvement to begin the summer starting40 hours of community involvement to begin the summer starting grade 9 grade 9 Destination courses start in grade 11 and continue in grade 12Destination courses start in grade 11 and continue in grade 12 Contact your grade 8 teacher or Sinclair’s Guidance for clarification of levelsContact your grade 8 teacher or Sinclair’s Guidance for clarification of levels

Sinclair Tours Following this presentation parents wishing tours will meet in the Commons – pick up your tour guide at that time.

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