1. TRANSITION to high school Where students and staff have... Strong Hearts, Bright Minds, and Be the Best We Can.

2. 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? Minds-On QUIZ!

3. Grade 9 Year Snapshot Two Semesters 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

4. 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).5 Career Studies &.5 Civics 3 Additional Compulsory Courses + 40 hours of community service + Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test

5. Grade 9 Course Selection COMPULSORY courses 2 OPTIONAL courses English Visual Arts Drama Instrumental Music Food & Nutrition Business Exploring Technologies Learning Strategies Math Science Geography Physical Education French

6. Choosing courses for success

7. 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

8. 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)

9. Applied or Academic....which one?? 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 both academic and applied courses

10. Optional Courses All Grade 9 Optional courses are OPEN level

11. 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 Design and build a CO 2 car (out of wood) Design and build a glider (out of foam) Build and design a metal detector (using electronics)

12. Family Studies – HFN 1O0 Topics Studied: Food needs and choices Nutritional health and well-being Body Image Canadian food and global perspective Major Projects Food labs- many different types of dishes Food need collage Learning different cooking techniques Dietician website assignment

13. Business Studies - BTT 1O0 Topics Studied: Software: Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher Web design Current trends and issues Presentation skills Major Projects: Newspaper Celebrity letter Plan a dream vacation Design a website

14. Visual Arts – AVI 1O0 Topics Studied: First Nations Ancient Egypt Drawing realistically Symbolism Elements & Principles of Design Painting & Sculpting techniques Major Projects: Picasso-style Superheroes Acrylic native paintings on canvas bags Canopic jars inspired by ancient Egypt Realistic portraiture of animals

15. Dramatic Arts - ADA 1O0 Topics Studied: Theatre games Tableau Voice Story drama Improv Monologues Character building Major Projects Social issues tableau Radio plays Choral reading Monologues Story drama (script writing)

16. Instrumental Music - AMU 103/5 **if you wish to be in the band, you need to take one of these courses** 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 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

17. Learning Strategies - GLS 1O0 Topics Covered: Multiple intelligences Learning styles Memory strategies Time management How does your brain learn? Organization Note-taking Study and test taking skills

18. 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

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

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

21. 1 st Place - 2012 Dallas Music Festival Gold Medal - 2012 Ontario Band Association 1 st Place - 2013 Anaheim Music Festival 1 st Place - 2014 New Orleans Music Festival 3 rd Place - 2015 Festival Disney Orlando Gold Medal - 2016 - Ontario Band Association Competition Silver Medal -2016 Forum Music Festival Anaheim Award Winning Program MUSIC

22. Explore High Skills We offer 2 Explore High Skills Programs: Arts and Culture Information and Communication Technology Please pick one of the following courses as a requirement of the program: Arts and Culture: AVI 1O0 or ADA 1O0 or AMU 1O3 or AMU 1O5 Information and Communication Technology: TIJ 1O0 or BTT 1O0 This year, EHS students will be going to see a play at Second City and doing a workshop there Applications will be available during course selection time on Heart Lake’s Website. Please go under the Explore High Skills Heading or the Student Services Heading/Course Selection.

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24. Or Login to: www.Myblueprint.ca/peel Login: your student number@pdsb.orgyour student number@pdsb.org Password: You’ve made your own Grade 8 Course Selection Opens Monday, November 14 th, 2016