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BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE Rick Hansen
Rick Hansen Secondary
School
WELCOME
Patricia WhytePrincipal
Julie De MaeyerVice Principal
(A-Ha) Tyler McLeod
Vice Principal
(Hb-N)
Crissa HillVice Principal
(O-Z) Barbara Crease
Head of Counselling
WELCOME
Thank you for turning
off your cell
phones
This Evening's Open House & Information Sessions
Curricular tours at beginning and end of evening
Presentation: 6:45-7:15 PM Opportunity to get information
on compulsory and optional credits throughout the school
Opportunity to become familiar with the building
Rick Hansen’s Mission…
The mission of our school is to prepare all the
learners in our building to be thinking, caring, flexible individuals who can meet the challenges of the 21st
Century.
Rick Hansen Secondary School
STORM
STEWARDSHIPEvery individual in the school works to create, protect and nourish the culture and energy in the building
TECHNOLOGYLearning happens any place, and at any time
We embrace the use of 21st century tools
OPPORTUNITYStudents need to develop socially, emotionally, and academically
We believe everyone is important. We think all students should be involved
RESPONSIVENESSLife is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to itWe are all responsible for what we say and do
METACURRICULUMStudents use inquiry as a means to understanding how they learn best
Focus on critical thinking
Our School 1735 students currently 8:30 AM – 3:05 PM; five 75 minute
periods (lunches are 3rd or 4th) Semestered – grade 9 to 12 Full Ontario curriculum for
diploma Extensive technology program Preparation for
Workplace / Apprenticeship
CollegeUniversity
Our Staff
Caring, enthusiastic and supportive
Committed to high expectations
Connected to their professional communities
Possess a growth mindset
Our Students 3 elementary
schools feed into RHSS
Accepting, safe & supportive
Creative risk takers
Focussed "it's OK to like
school"
CashlessSchools An electronic payment
option for parents CashlessSchools offers
parents an easy to use account with 24/7 access, email alerts, and student fee, cafeteria and purchase history reporting
Manage funds for meals …swipe of the student card
The Course Selection Process
Diploma Requirements
Types of Courses
Submission of Option Sheets
Diploma Requirements - 30 Credits
• 18 Compulsory Credits Every student must pass all 18 courses outlined by the Ministry of Education
• 12 Elective CreditsStudents can choose which elective courses they want to complete over their 4+ years
Other Diploma Requirements
40 Hours of Community Service Activities
Successful completion of the Provincial Literacy Test (written in Grade 10)
Your Grade 9 Program
6 Compulsory Courses English Math Science Canadian
Geography French Health and Physical
Education
2 Optional Courses Choose 1 option from
the Arts (Music, Drama, Dance or Visual Arts)
Choose 1 option from Business, Hospitality, or Integrated Technology
Types of Courses
Grades 9 and 10 Academic Applied Open Students may
take a combination of academic, applied and open courses
Grades 11 and 12 University
Preparation University/
College Preparation
College Preparation
Workplace Preparation
Open
What to take in Grade 9?
Core Subjects Achievement in grade 8 must be taken into
consideration You can mix Applied and Academic courses Ask your Grade 8 Teachers and Counsellor for
advice in choosing the types of courses
Optional Subjects
• Consider exploring something new• Choose something that is of interest at this time• Talk with parents
Courses at a Glance
English:• ENG1D0, ENG1P0,
ENG1L0French:• FSF1D0, FSF1P0Mathematics:• MPM1D0, MFM1P0,
MAT1L0Sciences:• SNC1D0, SNC1P0,
SNC1L0Geography:• CGC1D0, CGC1P0,
CGC1P7Health and Physical Education:• PPL1OF, PPL1OM
Dance
ATC 1O0 Learn technical
skills Choreography Explore a variety of
dance forms Learn to appreciate
the aesthetics of dance
Drama
ADA 1O0 Group and
individual performances
Tableau, movement, costume design
Analyze plays
Music
Instrumental MusicAMI 1O0
Little or no experience in brass, woodwind, or percussion
Music Vocal/ChoralAMV 1O0
Singing in a variety of styles
Visual Arts
AVI 1O0 Elements and
principles of design
Drawing Painting Photography Sculpture
Hospitality
Hospitality and Tourism
TFJ 1O0 Commercial food
handling Preparation for
the school cafeteria
Health and safety Use of specialized
tools and equipment
Information and Communication Technology
BTT 1O0 Word Excel PowerPoint Access Web Page Design Create your own
business plan
Business Studies
Technology
Integrated Technology
TIJ 1O0 • “Hands-On” projects• Work with tools,
equipment and software
• ROBOTICS• Computer electronics • Innovative project
design
Submission of Option Sheets
Counsellor or Home Room Teacher will set the due date in approx. November
Requires student and parent signatures
Use Chart Your Course and other handouts to get descriptions of courses
Course selections should then be completed on-line through myBlueprint.ca/peel
Action Plan
Review Chart Your Course, other handouts, & your IPP
Discuss with Parents Complete Option Sheet Return Option Sheet by assigned due date Complete Option Selection via myBlueprint Submit in November
Get Involved
• Clubs– Robotics– DECA– Weight Room– Debate Team– Muslim Students
Association– Christian
Fellowship– Sikh Association– and more….
• Activities– Student
Council– Peer Mentors– Athletics
Council– Arts Council– Bands– Drama Council– Fashion Show– Math Contests– and more….
• Teams– Badminton– Table Tennis– Rugby– Basketball– Cricket– Golf– Soccer– Swimming– Volleyball– and more…
Current Parents of Grade 9s
At this point, Grade 9 parents are invited to begin their tour of the different curricular areas throughout the school.
At the end of the presentation, parents of Grade 8s may continue their tour.
How is grade 9 different?
No recess! No "homeroom"
teacher like in grade 8
Students are responsible for managing their own deadlines and workload
Four 75-minute classes each day
Final Evaluations
Everyone must complete semester-end assignments
and/or exams Be Organized Be Prepared Final
Evaluation Units in high school occur in January and June
Tips for Success
Good attendance Good time management Positive attitude Active participation Take responsibility Good digital citizenship Healthy habits and choices
(walk, sleep, communicate)
Formula for Success
rickhansenss.peelschools.org/
@RickHansenPDSB
Student Handbook
Code of Conduct
Calendar Newslette
rs
Stay connected!
Thanks for coming!
See you next September!