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3. ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA (OSSD)
30 CREDITS (110 HOURS EACH)
18 Compulsory Credits
12 Optional Credits
Meet the provincial literacy requirement for graduation.
40 Hours of Community
Involvement
**starting July 6

4. 18 COMPULSORY CREDITS 4 Credits English ( 1 credit per grade)
1 Credit French as a Second Language
3 Credits Mathematics - at least 1 credit at grade 11 or 12
2 Credits Science
1 Credit Canadian History
1 Credit Canadian Geography
1 Credit Arts
1 Credit Physical and Health Education
0.5 Credit Civics
0.5 Credit Career Studies

5. COMPULSORY CREDITS (contd.)
ONE ADDITIONAL CREDIT FROM:
a) The Arts ( Visual Art, Dance, Drama, or Music)
b) Business Studies
c) Physical and Health Education
d) French as a second language
e) Co-operative Education ** 5

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

7. COMPULSORY CREDITS (contd.)
ONE ADDITIONAL CREDIT FROM:
a) Computer Studies
grade 10-12
b) Science - grade 11 or 12
c) Technological Education
d) Co-operative Education **
** a maximum of 2 credits in co-operative education can count as compulsory credits

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

9. - Making Your Choices - Academic or Applied
Academic (D)
Courses cover core concepts plus additional material
Emphasis on THEORY
Intended for University-bound students
Works independently in a focused manner
Perseveres when challenged
Uses prior knowledge and experience to solve problems
Completes homework consistently and thoroughly 9

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

11. - Making Your Choices - Open, Locally Developed
Open (O)
One set of expectations for all students in the subject area
Locally Developed (L)
Courses will deepen knowledge and improve understanding of basic concepts
Bridge to Applied or Workplace courses 9

12. High Level Athletes Planning on studying in the United States ?
Make sure you have your child identify self to Student Services in grade 9 !!!!!
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 !!

13. SINCLAIR COURSE CODING SYSTEM
ENG1D1
1ST 3 characters = Subject (English)
4TH character = Grade
1 = gr = gr = gr = gr. 12
5TH character = Course stream
D = academic P = applied O = open L = locally developed
6TH character = Type of course
1 = regular course F = French Immersion
4 = girls 3 = boys 9 = Cooperative Education

14. GRADE 9 COURSES English Applied ENG1P1 Academic ENG1D1 Locally ENG1L1
STUDENTS MUST SELECT
English Applied ENG1P1
Academic ENG1D Locally ENG1L1
Developed
ESL/ELD ESL0A1/ELD0A1
French Applied FSF1P1
Academic FSF1D Immersion FIF1DF

15. GRADE 9 COURSES Geography Applied CGC1P1 Academic CGC1D1
STUDENTS MUST SELECT
Geography Applied CGC1P1
Academic CGC1D1
Immersion CGC1DF
Math Applied MFM1P1
Academic MPM1D1 Locally MAT1L Developed

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

17. GRADE 9 COURSES THE ARTS - STUDENTS MUST SELECT DRAMA ADA1O1
VISUAL ART AVI1O1
MUSIC (INSTRUMENTAL )AMU1O1
MUSIC (KEYBOARDING) AMK1O1
MUSIC (VOCAL) AMV1O1
MUSIC (GUITAR) AMG1O1

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

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

20. IMMERSION FRANÇAISE
10 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.
One Français is required each year.
French Immersion courses are taught at the academic/university level where applicable.

21. IMMERSION FRANÇAISE Note:
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 XXe siècle
FIF 2DF
Grade 10
CWE 1OF/2OF
Education Coopérative
(1 or 2 Credits)
PPL 3OF
CHW 3UF
Histoire mondiale
jusqu'au XVIe
siècle
FIF 3UF
Grade 11
CGW 4UF
Le Canada et le monde: une analyse géographique
FIF 4UF
Grade 12
PPL 2OF
Optional Courses
(½ Credit Each)
Note:
Ä In addition, all diploma requirements must be completed.

22. How to Apply???
Check this out.

23. 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

25. Career Cruising – DDSB Login Portal

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

27. Course Planner

28. English – Applied, Academic, Locally Developed, English Literacy

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

30. Do not Do not Do not
Hand in the

31. 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.

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

33. Semestered Schools Courses offered on a half-year basis
Generally, 8 subjects in two blocks:
- 4 subjects from September to January
- 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.
There is an EQAO Math test at the end of the semester that math is taken in Grade 9. 24

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

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

36. 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!

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

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

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

40. Key Points to Remember 4 year high school programme
40 hours of community involvement to begin the summer starting
grade 9
Destination courses start in grade 11 and continue in grade 12
Contact your grade 8 teacher or Sinclair’s Guidance for clarification of levels 19

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

42. HELPING STUDENTS SUCCEED AT SINCLAIR
Sinclair Sinclair Sinclair Sinclair
lair Sinclair Sinclair Sinclair Sinc
GRADE 8 to GRADE 9
HELPING STUDENTS SUCCEED AT SINCLAIR
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Sinclair Sinclair Sinclair Sinclair
lair Sinclair Sinclair Sinclair Sinc