1. Welcome to High school Loyola Catholic Secondary School
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Welcome to High school
Loyola Catholic Secondary School
Grade 8 Parent Information Night
Tentative date: October 11, 2018

2. Elements of Secondary School
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Elements of Secondary School
4 year program
Streaming in grade 9
Mandatory community involvement (40 hours)
Literacy test (OSSLT)

3. Diploma Requirements 30 credits in total 18 compulsory and 12 electives
4 English (1 each year)
1 French (grade 9)
3 Math
2 Science
1 Canadian History
1 Canadian Geography
1 Arts (Music, Art or Drama)
1 Physical and Health Education
1 Civics and Career Studies

4. Plus 3 additional credits from each of the following groups:
A fifth English, or grade 10 French, or a third language, or Social Science, or Canadian & World Studies or Guidance or Co-op
Group 2
Phys. Ed., or French, or Arts, or Business, or Co-op
Group 3
Science (gr. 11/12) or Technology (gr. 9-12) or French or Co-op

5. School Structure 2 semesters 4 periods - 75 minutes each
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School Structure
2 semesters
4 periods - 75 minutes each
Period 3 Lunch:
3a 10: :35
3b 11: :15
3c 12:15 – 12:55
School day starts at 8:12 a.m. and ends at 2:15 p.m.
Uniform policy

6. LOYOLA
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Expectations
Religious studies each year. Each one counts towards the 30-credit diploma requirement
Participation in school retreats and liturgies throughout the year

7. Levels for Grades 9 and 10 “O” Open level “D” Academic level
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“O” Open level
“D” Academic level
“P” Applied level
“L” Locally Developed level
Levels for Grades 9 and 10

8. Streaming for Grade 11 and 12
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Streaming for Grade 11 and 12
Locally Developed/ Workplace  Essential (E)
Applied  College (C) or College/University (M)
Academic  University (U) or College/University (M)

9. Understanding Course Codes
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Understanding Course Codes
ENG 1P1
ENG - course/subject
1 - grade 1 – grade 9
2 – grade10
3 – grade 11
4 – grade 12
P - level P- Applied
D- Academic
L - Locally Developed

12. LOYOLA
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On-Line Registration
Counsellors will visit feeder schools to facilitate online registration with the students through myBlueprint
Visits will take place in November
Registration will begin in December

13. Who can help you? Guidance Counsellor Student Success Teacher
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Who can help you?
Guidance Counsellor
Student Success Teacher
Child and Youth Worker
Social Worker
Psychologist
Academic Resource