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Welcome to Emily Carr Secondary School. Grade 8 Parents’ Information Presentation Tuesday, January 24, 2012. E xcellence with C haracter S uccess with S upport. Registration Process. Students currently enrolled in grade 8 and attending one of our family of elementary schools. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Welcome to Emily Carr Secondary School
Grade 8 Parents’
Information Presentation
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Excellence with
Character
Success with
Support
Registration ProcessRegistration Process
Students currently enrolled in grade 8 and Students currently enrolled in grade 8 and
attending one of our family of elementary schools.attending one of our family of elementary schools.
Emily Carr S.S.
Lorna Jackson P.S.Kleinburg P.S.
Fossil Hill P.S. Blue Willow P.S.
Elder’s Mills P.S. Pine Grove P.S.
Pierre Berton P.S.
Emily Carr S.S. BoundariesEmily Carr S.S. Boundaries
Emily Carr S.S. BoundariesEmily Carr S.S. Boundaries
Registration ProcessRegistration Process For students currently not attending one of our YRDSB schools For students currently not attending one of our YRDSB schools
(home schooled, Catholic, or private school) and who live within (home schooled, Catholic, or private school) and who live within the Emily Carr boundary areathe Emily Carr boundary area::
• Application packages may be picked up starting tomorrow in Application packages may be picked up starting tomorrow in the Main Office.the Main Office.
• Group meetings lead by one of our administrators will be held Group meetings lead by one of our administrators will be held in the order in which the completed application packages are in the order in which the completed application packages are returned to the Main Office.returned to the Main Office.
• After these meetings with an administrator, with a guidance After these meetings with an administrator, with a guidance counsellor, and if necessary, with a SERT, candidates will be counsellor, and if necessary, with a SERT, candidates will be better informed about our expectations and will provide us with better informed about our expectations and will provide us with the essential information to prepare for each candidate.the essential information to prepare for each candidate.
• Finally, a schedule of courses will also be produced together.Finally, a schedule of courses will also be produced together.
About ECSSAbout ECSS
We are a Semestered We are a Semestered SchoolSchool
4 courses from September to 4 courses from September to JanuaryJanuary
4 courses from February to June4 courses from February to June Each semester ends with an exam Each semester ends with an exam
weekweek
Full Time Full Time StudentStudent Status Status
Students are required to carry a full-time Students are required to carry a full-time course load.course load.
Grade 9, 10, & 11 students carry eight Grade 9, 10, & 11 students carry eight courses courses
Four in each semester with no study periodsFour in each semester with no study periods
Grade 12 students carry a minimum of six Grade 12 students carry a minimum of six courses (three in each semester)courses (three in each semester)
About ECSSAbout ECSS
A Typical DayA Typical Day
4 periods per day4 periods per day 75 minutes each75 minutes each Currently 1 common lunch – 1 Currently 1 common lunch – 1
hour in lengthhour in length Currently 8:10 a.m. to 2:25 p.m.Currently 8:10 a.m. to 2:25 p.m.
Diploma Requirements O.S.S.D.
18 Compulsory Credits +
12 Optional Credits +
= 30 Total Credits (110 hours each) +
Successful Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test
(OSSLT) + 40 Hours of Community Involvement
15 Compulsory Single Credits
4 credits in English (1 credit per grade)1 credit in French as a second language3 credits in Mathematics (at least 1 in grade 11 /
12)2 credits in Science1 credit in Canadian History1 credit in Canadian Geography1 credit in the Arts (Music, Visual Arts, or Drama)1 credit in Health and Physical Education1/2 credit in Civics & 1/2 credit in Career Studies
Plus…..
3 Compulsory Group Credits
G1 One additional credit in English, or French, or a Native language, or a Classical or an International language, or a Social Science, or Canadian and World Studies or Guidance and Career Education including Learning Strategies or Cooperative Education*
G2 One additional credit in Health and Physical Education, or Business Studies, or French, or the Arts (Music, Visual Art, or Drama), or Cooperative Education*
G3 One additional credit in Science (grade 11 or 12) or an additional credit in French, or Technological Education (grades 9-12), or Computer Studies, or Cooperative Education*
*A maximum of 2 credits in Cooperative Education may count as *A maximum of 2 credits in Cooperative Education may count as compulsory credits.compulsory credits.
12 Optional Credits12 Optional Credits
Optional credits (a.k.a. Electives) allow
you to custom build your educational program depending on your chosen destination...
The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test-OSSLT
Will be administered in grade 10 In-class & after school preparation
sessions in grades 9 and 10 If unsuccessful retake test in grade or Take the OSSLC if necessary
Community Involvement
A diploma requirement
Complete a minimum of 40 hours before graduation to be completed outside normal instructional hours after June 2012.
See the Guidance link of the ECSS website for details and the form to be completed and signed by the sponsor/supervisor.
“(Parents) …should not act as formal community activity sponsors for their own children.”
Academic Applied Essential
(a.k.a.Locally Developed Courses)
Open
You may choose from four types of Courses in Grades 9
& 10
Grade 9 & 10 Grade 9 & 10 Definitions of Course TypesDefinitions of Course Types
Academic (D) - theoretical in approach, abstract thinkingAcademic (D) - theoretical in approach, abstract thinking• Intended for students who complete their grade 8 expectations quickly and Intended for students who complete their grade 8 expectations quickly and
with little or no difficulty.with little or no difficulty.
Applied (P) - a real-life hands on approach with some theoryApplied (P) - a real-life hands on approach with some theory• Intended for students who complete their grade 8 expectations with Intended for students who complete their grade 8 expectations with
assistance and extra time.assistance and extra time.
Essential or Locally Developed (L) – designed for students who do Essential or Locally Developed (L) – designed for students who do not meet the Grade 7/8 provincial expectations in English, not meet the Grade 7/8 provincial expectations in English, Mathematics, or Science Mathematics, or Science • Intended for students entering grade 9, who have not yet completed the Intended for students entering grade 9, who have not yet completed the
grade 8 expectations.grade 8 expectations.
Open (O) – designed to provide an opportunity to explore an area Open (O) – designed to provide an opportunity to explore an area of interest for all types of learnersof interest for all types of learners• Intended for students in all grades and for all post secondary destinations.Intended for students in all grades and for all post secondary destinations.
Applied AcademicApplied AcademicCrossover from 9 to 10Crossover from 9 to 10
Grade 9 Grade 9 Grade 10Grade 10
Academic Academic Applied Applied
AppliedApplied Academic Academic
Crossover from one type to the other Crossover from one type to the other in in English, French, or ScienceEnglish, French, or Science
Math is DifferentMath is Different
Crossing over from applied to academic in Math Crossing over from applied to academic in Math is not necessaryis not necessary because both pathways may because both pathways may lead to the most intense grade 12 university lead to the most intense grade 12 university Calculus and Vectors if you wish.Calculus and Vectors if you wish.
The only difference is that the academic The only difference is that the academic pathway is shorter by one course.pathway is shorter by one course.
Five Popular Math Five Popular Math PathwaysPathways
Academic Pathway
Grade 9 academic
Grade 10 academic
Grade 11 functions (U)
Grade 12 advanced functions (U)
Grade 12 calculus and vectors (U)
Applied Pathway
Grade 9 applied
Grade 10 applied
Grade 11 functions and applications (M)
Grade 12 math for technology (C)
Grade 12 advanced functions (U)
Grade 12 calculus and vectors (U)
Applied Pathway
Grade 9 applied
Grade 10 applied
Grade 11 functions and applications (M)
Grade 12 data management (U)
AppliedPathway
Grade 9 applied
Grade 10 applied
Grade 11 foundations for college math (C)
Grade 12 foundations for college math (C)
Essentials Pathway
Grade 9 essential
Grade 10 essential
Grade 11Workplace (E)
Grade 12Workplace (E)
Math Pathway for Degree Programs in Math Pathway for Degree Programs in Computer, Math, Science, Engineering, & Computer, Math, Science, Engineering, &
Commerce Commerce
9 Academic
10 Academic 11 University
12 University Advanced Functions
12 University Calculus and Vectors
Math Pathway for Degree Programs in Math Pathway for Degree Programs in Computer, Math, Science, Engineering, & Computer, Math, Science, Engineering, &
CommerceCommerce
9 Applied
10 Applied
11 University/College
12 College Math for Technology
12 University Advanced Functions
12 UniversityCalculus and Vectors
Math Pathway for Diploma Programs in Math Pathway for Diploma Programs in Tech and High Skills Apprenticeship as well as Degree Tech and High Skills Apprenticeship as well as Degree
Programs in Business Management Programs in Business Management
9 Applied
10 Applied 11 University /College
12 University Data Management
OR12 College Tech
Math
Math Pathway for Diploma Programs inMath Pathway for Diploma Programs inBusiness, Science, & TechBusiness, Science, & Tech
9 Applied
10 Applied 11 College 12 College
Math Pathway for Basic Skills Leading to the Math Pathway for Basic Skills Leading to the Workplace Workplace
9 Essentials
10 Essentials 11 Workplace 12 Workplace
Course SelectionCourse Selection
A Grade 9 student at ECSS will take the following 6 A Grade 9 student at ECSS will take the following 6 compulsory subjects:compulsory subjects:
EnglishEnglish – Applied, Academic or Essential – Applied, Academic or EssentialMathMath – Applied, Academic or Essential – Applied, Academic or EssentialScienceScience – Applied, Academic or Essential – Applied, Academic or EssentialGeographyGeography – Applied or Academic – Applied or AcademicFrenchFrench – Applied or Academic – Applied or AcademicPhysical EducationPhysical Education - Open - Open
Course Selection continued…Course Selection continued…
The other two courses will be selected The other two courses will be selected from the following list of Open type from the following list of Open type courses: courses:
Choose from these Choose from these Open courses in Grade 9Open courses in Grade 9
Drama Drama Exploring Computer Exploring Computer
TechnologyTechnology Exploring TechnologiesExploring Technologies Expressing Aboriginal Expressing Aboriginal
Cultures (may be used Cultures (may be used as an Art credit)as an Art credit)
Healthy and Active Healthy and Active Living (Phys. Ed.)Living (Phys. Ed.)
Individual and Family Individual and Family LivingLiving
Information Technology Information Technology in Businessin Business
Instrumental WindsInstrumental Winds Learning StrategiesLearning Strategies Repertoire BandRepertoire Band Visual ArtsVisual Arts Vocal MusicVocal Music
other Open Courses to look other Open Courses to look forward to in later years forward to in later years
Communications Communications TechnologyTechnology
Computer EngineeringComputer Engineering Computer ProgrammingComputer Programming Construction TechConstruction Tech Cooperative EducationCooperative Education Drama ProductionDrama Production Fashion and Creative Fashion and Creative
ExpressionExpression Food and NutritionFood and Nutrition Hairstyling and Hairstyling and
AestheticsAesthetics Hollywood and HistoryHollywood and History Intro to BusinessIntro to Business
Media StudiesMedia Studies Music TheatreMusic Theatre Outdoor EducationOutdoor Education ParentingParenting Personal and Fitness Personal and Fitness
ActivitiesActivities Philosophy: The Big Philosophy: The Big
QuestionQuestion Photography Photography Stage Band RepertoireStage Band Repertoire Technological DesignTechnological Design The Fashion IndustryThe Fashion Industry Travel and TourismTravel and Tourism
E. C. S. S.E. C. S. S.
EExplorexplore CConsultonsult SSelectelect SSign & Submitign & Submit
Explore our course offerings online:Explore our course offerings online:http://www.yrdsb.edu.on.caFollow the instructions in your packages.Follow the instructions in your packages.
SchoolEmployment
College
High Skilled TradesApprenticeship University
National/International Travel/Educ’n
Global Volunteering
Pathways to Pathways to OpportunityOpportunity
All Destinations are Equally Valuable
Community Living
Co-instructional Co-instructional ActivitiesActivities
Athletic CouncilAthletic Council Character Matters! Character Matters! Creative Writers’/Book ClubCreative Writers’/Book Club Dance TeamDance Team Drama CouncilDrama Council Drama NinjasDrama Ninjas Eco-actionEco-action ESPESP French & Italian Language French & Italian Language
Speech Arts ContestSpeech Arts Contest GSAGSA Intra Murals Intra Murals Jazz ChoirJazz Choir Math ClubMath Club Math, Science, Computer Math, Science, Computer
ContestsContests
Music CouncilMusic Council Nintendo ClubNintendo Club Peer Mediation TeamPeer Mediation Team Podcasting & Announcement Podcasting & Announcement
Crew Crew Prom CommitteeProm Committee RoboticsRobotics Science OlympicsScience Olympics Spring Drama ProductionSpring Drama Production Stage BandStage Band Student AmbassadorsStudent Ambassadors Student CouncilStudent Council Student TutorsStudent Tutors Weight room ClubWeight room Club WinterludeWinterlude Yearbook CommitteeYearbook Committee
ECSS Sports TeamsECSS Sports TeamsFALLFALL
Cross CountryCross Country Jr. Girls’ BasketballJr. Girls’ Basketball Sr. Girls’ BasketballSr. Girls’ Basketball Girls’ GolfGirls’ Golf Jr. Boys’ SoccerJr. Boys’ Soccer Sr. Boys’ SoccerSr. Boys’ Soccer Tennis Jr. & Sr.Tennis Jr. & Sr. Jr. Boys’ VolleyballJr. Boys’ Volleyball Sr. Boys’ VolleyballSr. Boys’ Volleyball
WINTERWINTER
Alpine SkiingAlpine Skiing Jr. BadmintonJr. Badminton Sr. BadmintonSr. Badminton Jr. Boys’ BasketballJr. Boys’ Basketball Sr. Boys’ BasketballSr. Boys’ Basketball Swimming (mid-season)Swimming (mid-season) SnowboardingSnowboarding Jr. Girls’ VolleyballJr. Girls’ Volleyball Sr. Girls’ VolleyballSr. Girls’ Volleyball
and even more…….and even more…….
SPRINGSPRING
Boys’ BaseballBoys’ Baseball Jr. Boys’ RugbyJr. Boys’ Rugby Sr. Boys’ RugbySr. Boys’ Rugby Girls’ Slo-PitchGirls’ Slo-Pitch Jr. Girls’ SoccerJr. Girls’ Soccer Sr. Girls’ SoccerSr. Girls’ Soccer Girls’ SoftballGirls’ Softball Table TennisTable Tennis Track & FieldTrack & Field UltimateUltimate
ECSSECSS presents….. presents…..
Mrs. Gault………………………Special Education ProgramMrs. Gault………………………Special Education Program
Ms. Naidu…………....................DramaMs. Naidu…………....................Drama
Mr. Hope….…………………….Athletics, Thunderbird Camp, Weight RoomMr. Hope….…………………….Athletics, Thunderbird Camp, Weight Room
Mr. Uchida………………………Music ProgramMr. Uchida………………………Music Program
Mr. Schenck……………………School CouncilMr. Schenck……………………School Council
Ms. Ventrice……………………Important Dates and Community PartnersMs. Ventrice……………………Important Dates and Community Partners
Ms. Sudhir and Ms. Kaushal …President, Student Council: Next StepsMs. Sudhir and Ms. Kaushal …President, Student Council: Next Steps
Important DatesImportant Dates
Wednesday, January 25Wednesday, January 25 - - Registration Packages Registration Packages available in the Main Office for non YRDSB studentsavailable in the Main Office for non YRDSB students
Friday, February 3Friday, February 3 – – Registration Form from YRDSB Registration Form from YRDSB grade 8s is duegrade 8s is due
Friday, February 17Friday, February 17 – – Course Selections due for Course Selections due for current YRDSB grade 8s and current ECSS studentscurrent YRDSB grade 8s and current ECSS students
At a Later DateAt a Later Date– – Non YRDSB students will be called in Non YRDSB students will be called in order of completed packages received – we encourage order of completed packages received – we encourage you to submit these as early as possibleyou to submit these as early as possible
Tuesday, September 4Tuesday, September 4 – Transition Day - First Day of – Transition Day - First Day of School for our new grade 9Thunderbirds together with School for our new grade 9Thunderbirds together with a parent/guardian.a parent/guardian.
First Day of SchoolFirst Day of School
Tuesday, September 4, 2012Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Transition DayTransition Day
For Grade 9 Students OnlyFor Grade 9 Students Only Accompanied by a Parent/GuardianAccompanied by a Parent/Guardian
Community PartnersCommunity Partners
Al Palladini Community CentreAl Palladini Community Centre Pierre Berton – Vaughan Public LibrariesPierre Berton – Vaughan Public Libraries ECSS School CouncilECSS School Council YRT – York Region TransitYRT – York Region Transit Vaughan Community Health CentreVaughan Community Health Centre Settlement School Workers of York RegionSettlement School Workers of York Region Lattitude Global Volunteering CanadaLattitude Global Volunteering Canada Projects Abroad and Base Camp InternationalProjects Abroad and Base Camp International
Department RepresentativesDepartment Representatives
Some department Some department representatives will be representatives will be in the main hallway. in the main hallway.
Some department Some department representatives are in representatives are in
classrooms.classrooms.
Department Representatives Department Representatives in Classroomsin Classrooms
Cooperative Education, Mrs. Corneman Room 116Cooperative Education, Mrs. Corneman Room 116 Family Studies, Ms. Marinelli, Room 174Family Studies, Ms. Marinelli, Room 174 Mathematics, Mrs.Al-Hassani, Mr.Giralico, Room 144Mathematics, Mrs.Al-Hassani, Mr.Giralico, Room 144 Science, Mr. Cashmore, Room 135Science, Mr. Cashmore, Room 135 Visual Arts, Ms. Farrugia, Room 207Visual Arts, Ms. Farrugia, Room 207 Special Education, Ms. Gault, Room 115 Special Education, Ms. Gault, Room 115 Physical Education, Mr. Hope, Room 138Physical Education, Mr. Hope, Room 138 History, Mr. Cowley, Room 249History, Mr. Cowley, Room 249 Geography, Mr. Fitzgerald, Room 251Geography, Mr. Fitzgerald, Room 251 Technology, Mr. Hines, Room 158Technology, Mr. Hines, Room 158
Some Special ProgramsSome Special Programs
In the LibraryIn the LibraryDual Credits, Ms. MacDougallSHSM’s, Ms. SerioBachelor Degree Programs at Ontario
Colleges, Humber College Representativeontariocolleges.ca, DEMO for College
Requirementselectronicinfo.ca, DEMO for University
RequirementsCareer Cruising, DEMO for Course Selection
for current YRDSB students in all grades
The End of this presentation marks…The End of this presentation marks…
the Beginning of your Transition to the Beginning of your Transition to
Grade 9 at Emily Carr Secondary School.Grade 9 at Emily Carr Secondary School.
ECSS Ambassadors will be available to ECSS Ambassadors will be available to guide you through the school this guide you through the school this eveningevening
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