1. Guidance Department Gr. 8 to Gr.9 Transition Presentation

2. HIGH SCHOOL WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?
* Bigger School
* Opportunity for more friendships
* Sports/Clubs
* Locker
* Cafeteria
* More subjects
More teachers
School Day = 8:22 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
* Semester System
- 4 subjects from Sept. to Jan.
- 4 subjects from Feb. to June
* Exams - do not book holidays during those days!
* 4 period day including a 40 minute lunch
* Classes are 75 minutes in length
Uniform

3. Sample Grade 9 Timetable

4. ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA (OSSD)
REQUIREMENTS:
30 credits
18 Compulsory Credits
12 Elective Credits
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Requirement
40 Hours of Community Service
Your ticket to future
post-secondary destinations!

5. ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA
18 Compulsory Credits:
4 English
3 Math
2 Science
1 Canadian Geography
1 Canadian History
1 French as a second language
1 Health and Physical Education
1 Arts (Drama, Visual Art, Music, Dance, Media Arts)
.5 credit in Civics
.5 credit in Career Studies
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3

6. ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Complete 12 additional elective credits.
Note: The religion credit taken each year counts towards these 12 credits.

7. ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Pass the Grade 10
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)
Based on reading and writing expectations in all subjects up to and including Grade 9
Written in March/April of Grade 10 year.
The OSSLT date is fixed for every student in the province. Do not book holidays on this date!!

8. ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Complete 40 hours of
Community Service
(students can begin the summer prior to entering Gr. 9)
Develop an understanding of civic responsibility
Develop a sense of worth
Develop skills
Develop work related skills
Develop self-confidence
Discover your strengths and talents
Discover the world of work

9. WHAT ARE THE CHOICES? Locally Developed? Applied? Academic?
Questions to consider:
How does the student learn?
Where does the student want to go after high school?
Key point:
Go with the Grade 8 teacher’s recommendation!

10. www.myBlueprint.ca An Inquiry Based Approach to
Education and Career/Life Planning

11. ON-LINE COURSE CALENDAR
Under the Guidance Tab it contains information about……
Available courses
Course descriptions
Scholarships
Volunteer Opportunities
Guidance Presentations to Students and more….

12. Administration
Mrs. Glasford A-GAL
Ms. Gizzi GAM-N
Mr. Iarossi O-Z

13. REGISTRATION DEADLINES
PLEASE SUBMIT:
ACTIVITY FEE = $65.00 Online Payment (Please ensure that you are registered through Schoolcash Online – See ‘how to register for schoolcashonline”)
Please note: St. Marcellinus S.S. will be capped at 400 students
COMPLETED Registration Package  
Deadline for feeder school registration packages: 
(St. Barbara, St. Veronica, St. Gregory, St. Julia)
December 17, 2018

14. REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Deadline for non-feeder DPCDSB, Catholic students living in our boundary
Tuesday, December 18, 2018

15. REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Online Registration Process for Grade 9 OPEN ACCESS STUDENTS who reside in the St. Marcellinus boundary area AND ARE NOT CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN A DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL including SIBLINGS OF CURRENT DPCDSB SECONDARY SCHOOLS:
DECEMBER 3-21, 2018 
Closes at 5pm
Online Registration Link:

16. REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Step 1 – Online Registration
Parent/Guardian creates account, completes and submits Online Application Form. Parent/Guardian receives acknowledging receipt of the application form and advising that they will be contacted by a set date, if they are identified through the random selection process.
Step 2 – Application Verification
School reviews applications to verify that the applicant meets eligibility requirements (e.g. resides in school boundary area).

17. REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Step 3 – Random Selection Process January 10th, 2019
An online randomization utility will generate a list of applicants with assigned numbers. The randomly assigned number determines who is selected based upon the number of spaces available at the school. Students who are not identified are referred to the designated overflow school, St. Joseph S.S.

18. REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Step 4 – Parent Notification January 14th, 2019
Selected applicants receive an notification (on or before) January 14th, 2019 and an invitation to visit the school with the required registration documentation (2 pieces of proof of address living within boundary)
Step 5 – Parent Visit January 24th, 2019
Parent/Guardian brings the required registration documentation to the school. They will receive a registration package to be completed and returned to the school on January 24th, 2019 from 1-4pm.

19. REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Step 5 – Parent Visit January 24th, 2019
The School reserves the right to not accept students who do not have complete registration documentation and who do not meet the admission requirements.
Step 6 – Student Enrolled
If documentation is complete and meets the requirement, the student is enrolled.

20. Catholic Dimension

21. Religion Compulsory Religion credit in each of grades 9 to 12
Compulsory Retreat program –which is included in the faith formation activity fee
Begin and end the school year with opening Masses as well as liturgies in Advent and Lent
Students are actively involved in planning and participating as readers, choir members and Eucharistic Ministers.
Each day begins with a prayer
Rosary every Friday morning in Chapel

22. SCHOOL UNIFORM Must be McCarthy apparel only
Full uniform is expected at all times during the school day including the lunch period.
SHOES - Solid black running or traditional dress (closed toe and heel) only NO moccasins/flip flops, etc…
Headwear such as bandanas or hats of any type are not permitted
No-shirt to be visible below outer golf top or rugby sweater
Spirit wear celebrated every Friday

23. ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES
Signing In
Period 1 – up to 9:15
All other times
Sign out Procedures
Prior to the start of the school day is best practice
If a student leaves without signing out, the absence will be considered as a truancy, until communication with parent is made
To verify absence, parents must provide a note or voice message to attendance office
NOTE – Parents must identify that they were aware of a major assignment due during their child’s absence

24. GET READY PROGRAM
Get Ready is a transitions program that focuses on Literacy, Numeracy and Effective Learning strategies
This program allows our incoming Grade 9’s to establish connections with their new peer group and members of the faculty
It is a free 20 hour program that runs towards the end of August
Registration is due at the beginning of June and registration forms will be available on our website
No late registrations will be accepted

25. The end

26. Welcome to
St. Marcellinus