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

2. 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?

3. 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

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 (you can start as soon as you graduate Grade 8!!) + Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test

5. Grade 9 Course Selection
COMPULSORY courses
2 OPTIONAL courses
English
*Visual Arts
*Drama
*Instrumental Music
*Exploring Family Studies
*Information and Communications in Technology & 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. 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 CO2 car (out of wood)
Design and build a glider (out of foam)
Build and design a metal detector (using electronics)

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

13. 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
Plan a dream vacation
Design a website

14. Visual Arts – AVI 1O0 Topics Studied: Major Projects: 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
Story drama (script writing)

16. 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**
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
Art Shows
Dance Team/Club
S.A.C.
Concert Band
Gay-Straight Alliance (G.S.A.)
Saxophone, Flute and Clarinet Ensemble
Black History Month
HEAL Team
Science Olympics
Breakfast Club
Jazz Band
Set Design Club
Chess Club
Link Crew
Stage Play
Christian Fellowship (Lifeline)
Math Club
Talent Show
Computer/Robotics Club
Model UN
Tech Club
Music Council
Vocal Ensemble
Culture Connection Club
One Life Club
Weight Room
Prom Committee
World Issues Club
DECA
Reach for the Top
YES
Drama Night
OVER 40 CLUBS!!

20. 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!!

21. MUSIC Award Winning Program
Gold Medal – 2017 (Intermediate & Senior Band)- Ontario Band Association Competition
Gold Medal Ontario Band Association Competition
Silver Medal Forum Music Festival Anaheim
3rd Place Festival Disney Orlando
1st Place New Orleans Music Festival
1st Place Anaheim Music Festival

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Grade 8 Course Selection Opens Monday, November 13th, 2017