1. Grade 9 Course Programming 2018-2019

2. SCHOOL CAREER K 7 8 9 10 11 12 ONLY 4 YEARS TO GO...... And then…?
SCHOOL CAREER K
ONLY 4 YEARS TO GO......
And then…?
COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY
APPRENTICESHIP
TRAVEL
WORK

3. MYP – Year 4 : Grade 9 Language & Literature Individuals & Societies
Sciences
Mathematics
Physical & Health Ed. or Dance & Health Ed.
Language Acquisition French or Spanish or Squamish
2 Electives (Semestered)
Electives outside of timetable

4. How does the MYP affect course programming?
To receive a MYP Certificate students must take:
A second language (French or Spanish or Squamish)
Three consecutive years, Gr
Community Service hours, 30 total, Gr. 8 – 10
Personal Project, Gr. 10
* language exception made for LC students

6. Grade 9 Electives
…all students will take a minimum of 4 half year elective courses:
Fine Arts Courses
Design Courses
Not including:
Outside of the timetable electives

7. “Outside” of Timetable
Grade 9 Electives Inside the timetable courses are half a year long. Students take 4 electives. Students may register for outside of the timetable electives as well.
Fine Arts
Art Design 9
Theatre Arts 9
Concert Band 9 (full year/2 elect.)
Concert Choir 9 (full year/2 elect.)
Guitar (full year/2 elect.)
Design
Information Technology 9
Design and Technology 9
Engineering 9
Foods and Nutrition 9
Textile Arts 9
“Outside” of Timetable
Vocal Jazz Choir 9
Jazz Band 9
Beginners Band 9
Community Initiatives 9/10 7 7

8. “Outside” of Timetable, check your choices:
Selecting Gr. 9 Electives When choosing your electives on the programming sheet account for both full year and semestered electives, rank 1-6:
Fine Arts
6ALT Art Design 9
3_ Theatre Arts 9
__ Concert Band 9 (full year/2 elect.)
__ Concert Choir 9 (full year/2 elect.)
1&2 Guitar (full year/2 elect.)
Design
__ Information Technology 9
__ Design and Technology 9
4_ Engineering 9
5ALT Foods and Nutrition 9
__ Textile Arts 9
“Outside” of Timetable, check your choices:
__ Vocal Jazz Choir 9
__ Jazz Band 9
__ Beginners Band 9
√_ Community Initiatives 9/10 8 8

9. Other Streams… LAC 9 for referred students
English as a Second Language 9 courses (ELL)
Academies – Peak Performance – External Credits
Choices

10. District Enhanced Programs
Dance Academy Windsor
Hockey Academy Windsor
Soccer Academy Windsor
Basketball Academy Seycove & Mountainside
Volleyball Academy Sutherland
Field Hockey Academy Sutherland
Outdoor Ed Academy Sutherland
Lacrosse (new Sept. 2018) Carson Graham
Peak Performance Program All NV schools
Distributed Learning DL Center

11. District Enhanced Programs
IB MYP/Diploma Program (8-12) Carson Graham
Art Academy (10-12) Carson Graham
VCC Culinary Arts Level 1 (11-12) Carson Graham
Advanced Placement (12) Handsworth & Argyle
Digital Media Academy (9-12) Argyle
Work Experience/Apprenticeship (10-12) All schools
Experiential Outdoor Environmental Outdoor School
Leadership(10-12)

12. In Order to Graduate… LOOKING AHEAD Begin earning credits in Grade 10
Students need 80 credits to graduate
New Graduation Program begins 2018/2019
So, if a student fails a course, it is important that he or she takes it again during summer school, DL or the next year.

13. Graduation Requirements
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
English 10
Social Studies 10
Science 10
A Math 10
French 10 or Squamish 10
PE 10
Careers 10(online)
Elective
English/Comm 11
Social Studies 11/12
A Science 11/12
A Math 11/12
Elective
English/Comm 12
Careers 12
Elective
Note: 80 total credits required for graduation (48 mandatory; 28 elective and 4 Grad Trans)

14. Where can I keep up to date about Graduation requirements?
Check out the Ministry of Education web site for the most recent graduation requirements
Google ‘Ministry of Education’ – graduation requirements or

15. While Courses are Important…
There is more to school than just classes. To be an IB student you must also focus on …
Community and Service
Become reflective on your progress and goals
Be inquisitive, open minded and caring
Be prepared to become globally
minded

16. Get Involved!!!

17. Focus for Grade 9 Take responsibility for your actions.
Keep organized: use agenda!
Attend and stay on track.
Be committed and set goals.
Engage in all your classes.
Be an active participant in school life: get involved in extracurricular activities.

18. Review & Completion Courses
Summer Learning Details
Programs
Review & Completion Courses
​Full Credit
Courses
Elementary
Summer Learning
7/8 Transition:
Regular, IB and French Immersion
ELL
Numeracy (Math 8 & 9)
Literacy (English 8 & 9)
See next slide
Grade 4/5/6 Q or R
Grade 5/6/7 G or D
Locations
Carson Graham Secondary
Westview
Dates
July 4 - July 26
July 4 - August 1
July
August
Times
8:30am - 11:15am
8:30am - 12:30pm
8:30am - 12:00pm

19. Registration
Online only - visit the Summer Learning website at > Schools > Summer Learning
Opens  May 1
Closes  June 29
@ noon

20. Continuous Entry Courses:
Registration:
Continuous Entry Courses:
registration forms are currently on the website
register anytime up until July 5
1 year to complete the course from date of registration
DL Centre access from September to July 31
no DL Centre access or teacher support in August

21. Questions? Refer to the programming guide www.carsongraham.ca
Talk to the teachers
Network – ask around
See your counsellor - Mrs. Weyell (A-L) or Mrs. Robb (M-Z)

23. Please note this date: Programming Sheets are due Friday February 16th at the counselling office