8. Study
Study

9. See these slides on our website: Student Life / This Week in Pictures
northparkss.ca
Student Life / This Week in Pictures
New set each week.
Study
Study

10. Study Study 8:20 in school 8:25 move to class 8:30 O Canada
Make your habits work....
8: in school
8: move to class
8: O Canada
Study
Study

11. Study Thank you ! Please clean and clear your table when
finished your lunch.
Thank you !
Study

12. Tips for a Great Start to Semester 2
- review your notes from last year
- skim through your textbook
- get familiar with your MyClass page
Get
Ready !!

13. Tips for a Great Start to Semester 2
-major due dates in calendar
- plan your study times
- clean up your study space
- divide your binder and get the necessary supplies - now
Get
Organized

14. Tips for a Great Start to Semester 2
- get contact information for at least 3 people in each of your classes
- find out when you can get extra help from your teacher
- ask your teachers about online resources
Get
Connected

15. Study
Study

16. Study NPSS February Friends Photo Contest
Find Mr. Geale ONLY when he is in the Caf.
Period 3 or 4 ONLY. Feb
Show him your “best friends” pic.
One pic. Two people. Nice setting. Nice background. Nice theme. Nice colours.
If it’s REALLY good… you’ll be in the contest !!
Winners on the monitors February 14th !!
Study

18. Tips for a Great Start to Semester 2
Find a “study friend” in each class.
Trade contact numbers and s.
Call when you need help.

21. Tips for a Great Start to Semester 2
Find a “study friend” in each class.
Trade contact numbers and s.
Call when you need help.
Start
Your Semester Right !!

22. Tips for a Great Start to Semester 2
Set up your binder and electronic files first.
Be ready when the notes stack up.
Keep them tidy and up to date.
Start
Your Semester Right !!

23. Tips for a Great Start to Semester 2
Keep your calendar ready at all times.
List ALL assignment due dates and test dates.

24. Tips for a Great Start to Semester 2
Keep your calendar ready at all times.
Put homework and study time IN your calendar. Plan ahead.
Start
Your Semester Right !!

25. Tips for a Great Start to Semester 2
If you have NO assigned work for homework:
Review your last test or unit
Read !!
Start
Your Semester Right !!

26. Tips for a Great Start to Semester 2
Keep up to date at ALL times.
Keeping up is WAAAY easier than catching up.
Start
Your Semester Right !!

27. Tips for a Great Start to Semester 2
See your teacher for extra help - sooner not later.
No procrastinating !!!
Start
Your Semester Right !!

28. Tips for a Great Start to Semester 2
Got a tutor for a difficult subject??
Let your teacher know !! He / she can help guide you and your tutor to work on the right stuff.
Start
Your Semester Right !!

29. Tips for a Great Start to Semester 2
Too much work / study ?
Ask your teacher(s) how much time THEY think you should be spending on study / prep, homework, assignments.
Maybe it’s not as big an assignment as you think !! ??
Start
Your Semester Right !!

30. Tips for a Great Start to Semester 2
Work efficiently.
Don’t just sit there !!
Short concentrated bursts are better than long, slow, not getting much done......
Start
Your Semester Right !!

32. Study Thank you ! Please clean and clear your table when
finished your lunch.
Thank you !
Study

33. For your next year’s course selections
myBlueprint
For your next year’s course selections
Register NOW !!

34. “the provincial standard”. 70% or higher.
Choosing Academic or University Prep courses?
You should be at
“the provincial standard”.
70% or higher.
Diploma Requirements:
18 Compulsory Courses
12 Optional Courses
Grade 10 literacy test
Completion of 40 hours community involvement
CHOOSING
YOUR
COURSES

35. myBlueprint.ca/peel Create your account today using your 9-digit OEN
MyBlueprint is the new Option Selection system for all grades!

36. NPSS Online Course Selections
Workplace?
Apprenticeship training?
University?
College?

37. Consider your commitment to academic success and your academic achievement to date
Teacher recommendations
Consider areas of interest, strengths and learning styles
Consider possible post-secondary destinations
Research requirements for post secondary destinations
College

38. January 7th –February 17th
Research and Plan !
January 7th –February 17th

40. Everything you need to know!
CHOOSING
YOUR
COURSES
Everything you need to know!

41. Everything you need to know!

43. Step 1 – Create an Account
Visit
Now 

44. Step 1 – Create an Account
Visit
Now 
Step 2 - Plan Your Courses
Jan. 7th – Feb.17th

45. Step 1 – Create an Account
Visit
Now 
Step 2 - Plan Your Courses
Jan. 7th – Feb.17th
Step 3 – Submit Your Courses
Feb. 18th-Feb. 20th

46. In the Business Department or your Counsellor
Business Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Grade 11 and Grade 12 Specialist Program
See Mr. Scorcia
In the Business Department or your Counsellor

47. “the provincial standard”. 70% or higher.
Choosing Academic or University Prep courses?
You should be at
“the provincial standard”.
70% or higher.
Choosing Academic or University Prep courses?
You should be at
“the provincial standard”.
70% or higher.

48. “the provincial standard”. 70% or higher.
Choosing Academic or University Prep courses?
You should be at
“the provincial standard”.
70% or higher.
Choosing Academic or University Prep courses?
You should be at
“the provincial standard”.
70% or higher.
Read this one again !!

49. “the provincial standard”. 70% or higher.
Choosing Academic or University Prep courses?
You should be at
“the provincial standard”.
70% or higher.
Choosing Academic or University Prep courses?
You should be at
“the provincial standard”.
70% or higher.
Read this one again !!

51. Senior Math “U” courses ?
For MCR3U0 MHF4U0 MCV4U0 MDM4U0
You should be at
“the provincial standard”.
70% or higher.

52. Senior Math “U” courses ?
For MCR3U0 MHF4U0 MCV4U0 MDM4U0
You should be at
“the provincial standard”.
70% or higher.