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90% of our students will be heading to their home school for this area, John Fraser S.S. Peel has recognized that some students require different academic programming and experiences to ensure that they are successful. Peel has developed programs for students in the following areas: The Arts, International Business and Technology, International Baccalaureate, Enhanced, ESL, Vocational/Life Skills, and DD programs. High School’s web sites provide valuable information when making your decision. The following is a list of possible destinations for our students:

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Home School vs Home School vs Regional ProgramRegional Program

ApplyingApplyingVariety/FocusVariety/FocusClientele Clientele TransportationTransportationConvenience Convenience OrganizationOrganization

John Fraser S. S.John Fraser S. S. Parent/Information Night – Thursday, January 07, 2010, 7:00 p.m. .

www.peel.edu.on.ca/~jfraser

John Fraser will be the home school for most of our students, unless students have special needs or are interested in a Regional or Specialty

program. Therefore, upon the completion of grade 8, they will be automatically accepted into the grade 9 program. John Fraser provides excellent facilities with a variety of diverse and exciting opportunities offered throughout the academic and extracurricular programming.

Excellent arts programs including drama, dance and specialty visual arts programs including photography, media arts and design arts. Strong in

design, transportation and communications technology along with computer programming and engineering.

HOME SCHOOLSHOME SCHOOLS

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Leadership SkillsLeadership SkillsDevelopment PathwayDevelopment Pathway

Starting September 2009 John Fraser Secondary School will Starting September 2009 John Fraser Secondary School will be offering a be offering a Leadership Skills Development PathwayLeadership Skills Development Pathway. .

Students who complete all of the requirements will be Students who complete all of the requirements will be granted, upon graduation, a certificate in Leadership Skills granted, upon graduation, a certificate in Leadership Skills Development.  The requirements will include:Development.  The requirements will include:

enrolling in at least one Leadership Development-oriented enrolling in at least one Leadership Development-oriented course each year, course each year,

completion of 40 hours of community involvement in a completion of 40 hours of community involvement in a leadership capacity, leadership capacity,

participation in a leadership capacity in a specified extra-participation in a leadership capacity in a specified extra-curricular activity each year. curricular activity each year. 

Extra-curricular Programming

Amnesty International Arts Council Badminton Team & Club Baseball (Varsity) Bluenotes Book Club Boys Rugby Chess Club Christian Club Concert Band Creative Writing Club Cross Country Skiing Nordic Skiing Cross Country Running DECA Business Club Drawing Club Environmental Club FAC – Fraser Athletic Council Fraser Dance Theatre Fraser on the Fringe – Drama Presentations French Club Fuzion – Dance, Drama, Art Show Girls Flag Football Girls Softball (slo pitch) Girls' Weightlifting Club Golf Team Gr. 9 Band Jazz Band Jr. Boys Basketball Jr. Boys Volleyball Jr. Girls Basketball

•Jr. Girls Soccer•Jr. Girls Volleyball•Law Club•Math Club•Mini Math Contest•Mississauga Marathon•Model UN•Multi-Cultural Club•MSA (Muslim Student Association)•Music Council•Outreach (Mississauga Crime Prevention)•Positive Space (Friends/supporters of Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Trans-Gender, Questioning students)•Robotics Club•Royal Treatment (Student Ambassadors)•S.A.C. – Student Activity Council•Science Contests•Ski Club/Snowboarding•Stage Crew•Student Newspaper•Swim Team•Tech. Crew (Audio-visual)•Tennis•Track & Field•Weightlifting Club•White Pines Reading Club

REGIONAL PROGRAMSREGIONAL PROGRAMS

Cawthra Park S. S.Cawthra Park S. S.Parent/Information Night – Tuesday, November 03, 2009, 7:00 or 8:00 p.m www.cawthrapark.com

The Regional Arts Program at Cawthra Park offers a package of specialized courses to artistically talented students interested in Dance, Drama, Music or Visual Arts. An audition, for only one of the four arts programs is allowed.

Admissions decisions are based on the candidate's talent in his/her chosen art, potential, overall school performance and the student's ability to benefit fully from the program

Applications are available November 4 at the Parent night or online starting November 05, with applications due in person no later than November 04 to December 10 Auditions will be scheduled for Jan. 28, 29 and Feb. 01, 2010 during the day.

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REGIONAL PROGRAMSREGIONAL PROGRAMS

Gordon Graydon S. S.Gordon Graydon S. S.Parent/Information Night – Thursday, December 03, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

www.gordongraydon.com

Gordon Graydon offers south Peel’s International, Business and Technology Program (IBT) and the new Reflexology Program, where there is an emphasis on these three curriculum areas. The integrated nature of the program gives students a variety of learning opportunities including: critical thinking and life management, communication, research and inquiry, international global perspective, business and technology.Applications will be available online at www.ibtprogram.com from December 04 with online applications closed as of January 08, 2010. Final submission date for other documentation is January 15, 2010.

Interviews will be conducted on Saturday, February 06, 2010 for IBT candidates with offers for admission emailed out on February 16, 2010.

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REGIONAL PROGRAMSREGIONAL PROGRAMS

Glenforest S. S.Glenforest S. S.Parent / Information Night – Thursday, November 12, 2009 at

5:30 - 7:00 p.m. or 7:15 – 8:45pm

www.glenforestlibrary.com.

This school offers an International Baccalaureate Program which is available to all students in Peel. Beyond intellectual rigour and high academic standards, strong emphasis is placed on the ideals of international understanding and responsible citizenship. Application packages will be available at the Information Evening and on the school’s website and are due in early January. Updates and further information will be posted on the website so keep checking.

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REGIONAL PROGRAMSREGIONAL PROGRAMS

This school offers the Sci-Tech Regional Program and The Strings Regional Program. The Sci-Tech Program is an exciting option for students with a keen interest in science and technology. In addition, students will gain hands-on experiences through co-op placements, Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Programs, and networking opportunities with colleges, universities and industry. The SciTech program is unique, in that it is open to students who will pursue either academic or applied studies at the secondary level. The Strings Program The Port Credit Secondary School Regional Strings program provides a year-long secondary school program for violin, viola, cello and bass. It is the only secondary school program of its kind in the peel District School Board. Students have the opportunity to explore the many facets of string playing through• Chamber Strings• Intermediate Strings• Beginning StringsMusical opportunities range from full symphonic orchestra to small ensembles, to solo performances accompanied by orchestra. A certificate is granted upon completion of four years of the Regional Strings Program

Please check back in November 2009 for the SciTech 2010-2011 school year application process.

Port Credit S.S.Parent Information Night - Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.

www.pcssonline.com

SPECIALTY PROGRAMSSPECIALTY PROGRAMS

Woodlands S. S.Woodlands S. S.Parent/Information Night – Wednesday, December 09, 2009 , 7:30 p.m. Open House for students only -- Friday, November 13, 2009 from 9:00 - 11:00am.

http://woodlands.peelschools.org.The Woodlands houses the Enhanced Learning Program, and is therefore only available to identified Exceptionally Gifted students. Such programming may include advanced study, independent study, mentorship programming and specific involvement in co-curricular activities.

West Credit S. S.West Credit S. S.Parent / Information Night – Wednesday, February, 2010, 7:00 p.m.

http://westcreditss.peelschools.orgWest Credit offers south Peel's Vocational Program. This setting is reserved for students who would benefit from a more hands-on and entrepreneurial approach to learning, with an emphasis on further developing their life skills. Only students who qualify and are identified through the ISRC process will be accepted.

Separate School BoardSeparate School Board

Please contact interested Please contact interested schools for timelines and schools for timelines and

more information.more information.

HOME SCHOOLSHOME SCHOOLSJohn Fraser Secondary School

Parent/Information Night – Thursday, January 07, 2010, 7:00 p.m.

REGIONAL PROGRAMSREGIONAL PROGRAMSCawthra Park Secondary School - Arts

Parent/Information Night – Tuesday, November 03, 2009, 7:00 or 8:00 p.m. Gordon Graydon Secondary School - International Business + Technology and Reflexology

Parent/Information Night – Thursday, December 03, 2009, 7:00 p.m. Glenforest Secondary School - International Baccalaureate

Parent / Information Night – Thursday, November 12, 2009, 5:30-7:00 p.m. or 7:15-8:45pm Port Credit S.S. - Sci-Tech and Strings

Parent/Information Night - Tuesday, November 25, 7:00 p.m.

SPECIALTY PROGRAMSSPECIALTY PROGRAMSWoodlands Secondary School

Parent/Information Night – Wednesday, December 09, 2009 , 7:30 pm West Credit Secondary School

Parent / Information Night – February 2010

Summary of Grade 8 Secondary School Destinations

What does the Future

Hold?

Global Economic ForecastGlobal Economic Forecast

By 2013, more than 70 per cent of all new jobs and even By 2013, more than 70 per cent of all new jobs and even entry-level positions will need some post-secondary entry-level positions will need some post-secondary education or skills training. education or skills training.

By 2007, more than 1/3 of jobs created in Canada required By 2007, more than 1/3 of jobs created in Canada required a skilled trade designation or college diplomaa skilled trade designation or college diploma

By the year 2020, Canada could be short one million skilled By the year 2020, Canada could be short one million skilled workers due to an aging population and declining birth workers due to an aging population and declining birth rates.rates.

Ontario will face a shortage of 100, 000 skilled trades Ontario will face a shortage of 100, 000 skilled trades workers in the manufacturing sector aloneworkers in the manufacturing sector alone

What happens to OntarioWhat happens to OntarioGrade 9 Students?Grade 9 Students?

~25% Workplace~25% Workplace

~25% College~25% College

~25% University~25% University

~25% Do not finish Secondary School~25% Do not finish Secondary School

A recent Alan King study predicts that, by 2004, approximately 1/4 of students will proceed to each destination

Valuing all 4 Post-Secondary Valuing all 4 Post-Secondary DestinationsDestinations

We are asking students and parents to focus on:

Know YourselfKnow YourselfExplore opportunities Explore opportunities Build a PathwayBuild a PathwayGet ExperienceGet Experience

WorkplaWorkplacece ApprenticeshApprenticesh

ipipCollegeCollegeUniversity

Students prepare to move toStudents prepare to move to 4 post-secondary destinations 4 post-secondary destinations

Students prepare to move toStudents prepare to move to 4 post-secondary destinations 4 post-secondary destinations

ApprenticeshipApprenticeship Paid, hands-on, short in-school sessionsPaid, hands-on, short in-school sessions

– Colleges, training centres (union)Colleges, training centres (union) Career path: supervisor, trainer, entrepreneurCareer path: supervisor, trainer, entrepreneur

CollegeCollege Practical, focused, occupation-drivenPractical, focused, occupation-driven

– dental hygiene, animation, laboratory technologydental hygiene, animation, laboratory technology

UniversityUniversity Theoretical, abstract, general background in subjectTheoretical, abstract, general background in subject

– History, political science, science, fine artsHistory, political science, science, fine arts

WorkWork On-the-jobOn-the-job Continuing Education (colleges, vocational schools)Continuing Education (colleges, vocational schools)

– Certification for specific work-related skills, knowledgeCertification for specific work-related skills, knowledge

What Should I Choose?What Should I Choose?

The right “fit”:The right “fit”:– Daily activities that Daily activities that fitfit interests/passions interests/passions

– Lifestyle & Lifestyle & workstyleworkstyle that that fitfit values values

– Education/training environment that Education/training environment that fitsfits learning stylelearning style

– Requirements that Requirements that fitfit abilities/skills/talents abilities/skills/talents

What to expect inWhat to expect in

Secondary Secondary SchoolSchool

Emphasis on student Emphasis on student developmentdevelopment

Student growth in 3 broad areas of learning Student growth in 3 broad areas of learning emphasizedemphasized– Student developmentStudent development

Learning about learning, setting goals, adapting to change, Learning about learning, setting goals, adapting to change, lifelong learninglifelong learning

– Interpersonal developmentInterpersonal development Self-management, getting along, social responsibilitySelf-management, getting along, social responsibility

– Career developmentCareer development Self-assessment, exploring education, training and careers, Self-assessment, exploring education, training and careers,

education and career decisions, employabilityeducation and career decisions, employability

Features of the O.S.S.D.Features of the O.S.S.D.

Ontario Secondary School DiplomaOntario Secondary School Diploma

– 30 credits (18 compulsory, 12 optional)30 credits (18 compulsory, 12 optional)– 40 hours Community Involvement40 hours Community Involvement– Successful completion of the Grade 10 Literacy Test Successful completion of the Grade 10 Literacy Test

Compulsory Credit Compulsory Credit RequirementsRequirements

4 English (1 per grade)4 English (1 per grade) 3 Math (1 in Gr. 11/12)3 Math (1 in Gr. 11/12) 2 Science2 Science 1 Arts1 Arts 1 Canadian Geography1 Canadian Geography 1 Canadian History1 Canadian History 1/2 Career Studies1/2 Career Studies 1/2 Civics1/2 Civics 1 F.S.L. (French)1 F.S.L. (French) 1 Health and Phys. Ed.1 Health and Phys. Ed.

1 additional credit in one of 1 additional credit in one of Arts, Business, H.&P.E. or Arts, Business, H.&P.E. or Co-opCo-op

1 additional credit in one of 1 additional credit in one of Canadian & World Studies, Canadian & World Studies, English, Social Science, Third English, Social Science, Third Language or Guidance & Language or Guidance & Career Education or Co-opCareer Education or Co-op

1 additional credit in Science 1 additional credit in Science (Gr. 11/12), or Technological (Gr. 11/12), or Technological

Education, (Gr. 9-12) or Co-opEducation, (Gr. 9-12) or Co-op

Compulsory Courses Needed to GraduateCompulsory Courses Needed to Graduate

1 additional credit in one of Arts, Business, H.&P.E. or Co-op 1 additional credit in one of Canadian & World Studies, English, Social Science, Third Language or Guidance & Career Education or Co-op 1 additional credit in Science (Gr. 11/12), or Technological Education, (Gr. 9-12) or Co-op

40 Hours Community 40 Hours Community InvolvementInvolvement

Student responsibility, over 4 yearsStudent responsibility, over 4 years Students encouraged to complete this diploma Students encouraged to complete this diploma

requirement earlyrequirement early School provides forms neededSchool provides forms needed Parental support and monitoring requiredParental support and monitoring required More information available at More information available at

www.peelschools.orgwww.peelschools.org - go to “Student Stuff” and - go to “Student Stuff” and then to "Your time counts".then to "Your time counts".

Starts in grade 9Starts in grade 9

Grade 10 Test Literacy TestGrade 10 Test Literacy TestOSSLTOSSLT

Written in Grade 10Written in Grade 10 Evaluates reading and writing skills in Evaluates reading and writing skills in

all subject areas up to end of Gr. 9all subject areas up to end of Gr. 9 Designed and marked by EQAO staffDesigned and marked by EQAO staff Student result reported as “complete” Student result reported as “complete”

when successfulwhen successful Test may be re-writtenTest may be re-written

Course TypesCourse Types

Grades 11 and 12Grades 11 and 12

• Workplace preparationWorkplace preparation• College preparationCollege preparation• College/University College/University

preparationpreparation• University preparationUniversity preparation

Grades 9 & 10Grades 9 & 10

• Locally Locally DevelopedDeveloped

• AppliedApplied

• AcademicAcademic

Locally Developed CoursesLocally Developed Courses (L) (L)

Lead to Workplace courses (directly)Lead to Workplace courses (directly) Suitable for students who have a pattern Suitable for students who have a pattern

of difficulty or gaps in core subjectsof difficulty or gaps in core subjects Hands-on, real-life problems & examples Hands-on, real-life problems & examples

as much as possibleas much as possible– Develop literacy, numeracy,Develop literacy, numeracy,

problem-solving, decision-making, problem-solving, decision-making, communication skillscommunication skills

Applied Courses (P)Applied Courses (P)

• Lead toward college and work Lead toward college and work level courses (directly)level courses (directly)

• More timeMore time

• More guidance from teacher More guidance from teacher Emphasize: Emphasize:

• Practical, real-life applications Practical, real-life applications

and examplesand examples

Academic Courses (D)Academic Courses (D)

• Lead toward university level courses (directly)Lead toward university level courses (directly)• More independent learningMore independent learning• Emphasize theory, but include some Emphasize theory, but include some

practical, real-life practical, real-life applicationsapplications

Applied or Academic?Applied or Academic?

can lead to either Applied or Academic stream in can lead to either Applied or Academic stream in Grade 10 Grade 10 – Crossover materials recommendedCrossover materials recommended– Transfer course required for Math in the summerTransfer course required for Math in the summer

Students may take Applied courses in some Students may take Applied courses in some subjects and Academic courses in other subjects and Academic courses in other subject areassubject areas

Which Course Type?Which Course Type?

Think about:Think about:

• Teachers’ RECOMMENDATIONSTeachers’ RECOMMENDATIONS

• Work habitsWork habits• Time management, homework, assignmentsTime management, homework, assignments

• Learning preferencesLearning preferences• ““Book-learning” versus “hands-on”Book-learning” versus “hands-on”

• Academic achievement so farAcademic achievement so far

• IndependenceIndependence• How much guidance is needed to get started?How much guidance is needed to get started?

What if I need HELP!What if I need HELP!

Arrange extra help with teacherArrange extra help with teacher Senior ScholarsSenior Scholars

– Lunch & after schoolLunch & after school Learning strategies (GLS 1O0)Learning strategies (GLS 1O0) Learning disability?Learning disability?

– Information passed on – self-advocateInformation passed on – self-advocate Guidance CentreGuidance Centre

– WorkshopsWorkshops– Individual counsellingIndividual counselling– Peer CoachesPeer Coaches

Experiential LearningExperiential Learning

• Co-operative Education (Co-op)Co-operative Education (Co-op)• Earn credits by learning at workEarn credits by learning at work

• Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)• Earn some apprenticeship hours AND finish high Earn some apprenticeship hours AND finish high

school AT THE SAME TIMEschool AT THE SAME TIME

Cooperative Education Cooperative Education coursescourses

Students earn coop education credits by integrating Students earn coop education credits by integrating class work with learning experiences in the class work with learning experiences in the communitycommunity

Allows students to develop job-related skills and Allows students to develop job-related skills and explore possible destinationsexplore possible destinations

Some students will earn cooperative education Some students will earn cooperative education credits in Grade 11, some students in Grade 12credits in Grade 11, some students in Grade 12

Based on a course in which a student is, or has Based on a course in which a student is, or has been enrolledbeen enrolled

Coop PlacementsCoop Placements

UniversityUniversity Teaching, Nursing, Veterinarian, Medicine, Law, Accounting, Teaching, Nursing, Veterinarian, Medicine, Law, Accounting,

Business, Graphic DesignerBusiness, Graphic Designer

CollegeCollege Hotel Management, Nursing, Vet Tech, ECE, Television Hotel Management, Nursing, Vet Tech, ECE, Television

Production, Police, Esthetician, Fitness Instructor, Youth & Child Production, Police, Esthetician, Fitness Instructor, Youth & Child Care Worker, PhotographerCare Worker, Photographer

ApprenticeshipApprenticeship Cook, Auto Service, Technology, Carpentry, Chef, Hair Stylist, Cook, Auto Service, Technology, Carpentry, Chef, Hair Stylist,

LandscapingLandscaping

WorkplaceWorkplace Admin Assistant, Armed Forces, Hair Stylist, Data entry Operator, Admin Assistant, Armed Forces, Hair Stylist, Data entry Operator,

Animal Attendant, PhotographerAnimal Attendant, Photographer

Compulsory Courses Needed to GraduateCompulsory Courses Needed to Graduate

For more informationFor more information

Consult the following web-sitesConsult the following web-sites– Peel District School BoardPeel District School Board

www.peelschools.orgwww.peelschools.org

– Ministry of EducationMinistry of Education www.edu.gov.on.cawww.edu.gov.on.ca

– Secondary and post-secondary institutionsSecondary and post-secondary institutions

– www.makingmyway.cawww.makingmyway.ca

See Mr. Morosin or your homeroom teacherSee Mr. Morosin or your homeroom teacher

The next 4 years of your life may shape your futures and therefore requires very serious consideration.

You have many options and a whole new world to look forward to in high school.

Choose wisely and make an intelligent, informed decision for your futures…you won’t regret it!

GOOD LUCK !

Thank-you !

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