1. Longfields-Davison Heights Secondary School Grade 9 Program
Planning For Next Year

2. Grade 9 Timetable Semester 1 September to January
Semester 2 January to June
4 classes per day (9:05 – 3:15)
75 minute period
60 minutes for lunch and extra curricular activities
5 exam days each semester

3. Graduation Requirements
30 credits (18 compulsory + 12 optional) • 4 English • 1 French • 3 Mathematics (at least 1 in grade 11 or 12) • 2 Science • 1 Canadian History • 1 Canadian Geography • 1 Arts (Art, Music, Drama) • 1 Health and Physical Education • 0.5 Civics/ 0.5 Career Studies • 3 Additional Compulsory Credits (Group 1, 2, 3)

4. Grade 9 Courses English Mathematics Science – in English or French
French – Core, Immersion or Extended
Geography - in English or French
Health and Physical Education
Art – Music Instrumental Music Vocal, Drama or Visual Art (in English or French)
1 Elective – Foods, Business, Exploring Technology or an Additional Art Course
Repertoire: extra out of school 1/2 credit

5. Other Graduation Requirements
Literacy Test (based on Grade 9 curriculum)
40 hours of Community Involvement

6. In Grade 9 and 10…
Applied
Academic Course Types
Open

7. Open Courses Prepare students for further study
Appropriate for all students
Examples: Tech, Art, Phys Ed, Business…

8. French, Geography, History How do we know which one to choose?
Academic or Applied
Core Subjects
Science, English, Math,
French, Geography, History
How do we know which one to choose?

9. How does your child learn best?
Academic or Applied
How does your child learn best?

10. Academic or Applied Essential Concepts Theory How? And Why?
Reading and Writing
Essential Concepts
Concrete
How?
Doing

11. Academic and Applied Academic “D” Core Courses ENG1D English
MPM1D Mathematics
SNC1D Science
CGC1D Geography

12. Academic and Applied Applied “P” Core Courses ENG1P English
MPM1P Mathematics
SNC1P Science
CGC1P Geography

13. Choose courses in which your student can be successful.
GOAL
Choose courses in which your student can be successful.

14. Academic or Applied
3 tools to help make a decision:

15. Academic or Applied
Report Card:   A mark of 70% or higher indicates Academic courses.
Learning skills with G or E valuations

16. Academic or Applied
2. Learning Skills section of report card. If student has S and N’s then Academic program will be very difficult for them.

17. 3. Talk with Your Students Grade 8 Teacher
Academic or Applied
3. Talk with Your Students Grade 8 Teacher

18. Extended French Certificate
Extended French Certificate: 7 Credits
4 courses in French: FEF1D, 2D, FIF3U, 4U
3 courses in other subjects taught in French.
Grade 9 and 10 courses taught in French
include:
CGC1DF - Geography CGW4UF - Geography
SNC1DF – Science SNC2DF - Science
CHC2DF – History CHA3UF - History
CHV2OF/GLC20F – Civics & Careers

19. French Immersion Certificate
French Immersion Certificate: 10 Credits
4 courses in French: FIF1D, 2D, 3U, and 4U
6 courses in other subjects taught in French
Grade 9 and 10 courses taught in French include:
CGC1DF - Geography CGW4UF - Geography
SNC1DF – Science SNC2DF
CHC2DF – History CHA3UF – History
CHV2OF/GLC20F – Civics & Careers

20. Option Sheet
Consult your student’s teachers to help you choose courses and level of difficulty, fill out paper copy of option sheet and bring to school
Grade 8 teachers will take classes to computer labs to electronically select their courses. Once the online option sheet is filled out students will need to print out and have parents sign and return to Grade 8 teacher.
Return of paper and signed e-option sheet to your Grade 8 teacher by: Feb 15th

21. More Information on Curriculum
Board Website:
School Website:
Pathways:

22. Every Student Wants to be Successful
Two reasons that result in lack of success
1. Lagging Skills
2. Unresolved Problems

23. Lagging Skills
To build skills you need to practice *Skills in school require practice in Reading, Writing, Homework and Organization *How much time is spent at home practicing these skills

24. Unresolved Problems
Regardless of skills unresolved problems can negate the ability to use skills
Just think of Tiger Woods
Unresolved problems can be very powerful

25. Skills and Practice
If boys practiced reading and writing as much as they often play video games imagine their success at school
If girls practiced reading and writing as much as the spend time on social media imagine their success at school
Unresolved problem = addiction to bad habits??

26. Thank you for your Interest If you have Any other Questions?
Speak with the LDHSS Guidance Counsellors Mrs. Brennan Surnames A-Be Mrs. Storey Surnames Bh-Hm Mr. Mochizuki Surnames Ho-My Mr. Rodger Surnames N - Z