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THE ROAD TO TDSS
General Information at TDSS
Daily SchedulePeriod 1- 8:10-9:30
Period 2- 9:35-10:50Lunch- 10:50- 11:45Period 3- 11:50-1:05Period 4 1:10-2:25
AdministrationPrincipal
Ms. Ann Pace
Vice PrincipalsMs. Diane Conlon
Mr. Stefano Fornazzari
SemesteredSemester 1 Sept.-Jan.
Semester 2 Feb.-June
2017-18 School Population
1280
ExamsEnd of January
End of June
Elementary vs High School
● We understand it isn’t just a transition for students but for parents.
● There are so many differences!
Where should you go for all of the information?
Diploma Requirements (O.S.S.D.)- Ministry of Ed.
Tommy Douglas SS PhilosophyAs a staff we want to develop well rounded, hardworking and resilient students……
...we need your help!
Tommy Douglas 1:1 Program• Teaching and learning environment in which each
participating student and teacher has access to a personal computing device on a direct and continuous basis for educational purposes.
• Students do not share their technology with other students but take ownership over their own particular device.
CONSUMERS
OFTECHNOLOGY
CREATORS
WITHTECHNOLOGY
• PURPOSE: To improve student learning and engagement and to teach students how to be critical thinking CREATORS with technology rather than passive CONSUMERS of technology.
1 :1
A Successful Transition is a Delicate Balance Between...
Pathways
Build on Individual Strengths and Interests . . .
Choosing Courses for Grade 9
● do an honest self-assessment, matching abilities with interests and aptitudes
● choose course types to support different learning interests and styles
● Initial decisions made in grade 8 are not “final” decisions.
Secondary School PlanningIt’s Important to Know:
How Students
Learn Best
Prerequisites for Courses
Student Interests
Diploma requirements to graduate
Type Approach Considerations
APPLIED Step by step approach to learning using theory and practical examples.
Working at or above grade levelClass Size 22
ACADEMIC Theoretical and independent approach to learning with a focus on critical thinking skills
Working at or above grade levelClass Size 29
LOCALLY DEVELOPED
Guided approach to learning using practical examples and concrete objects.
Working below grade level in Math, English, Geography and ScienceClass Size 16
OPEN An opportunity to explore an area of interest for all students
Available to all studentsClass Size 28
Students Receiving Special Education Supports
● Students will receive support according to the needs outlined in their Individual Education Plan (IEP)
● Students receive accommodations not modifications
● Please see Ms. Ciummelli for any questions
Grade 9 Elective Courses● Business Studies● The Arts
○ Drama or Dance○ Music- Vocals, Band or Strings○ Visual Arts
● Family Studies● Technology● Learning Strategies- for Identified Student only
Creating Pathways to Success- IPP
“Students are the architects of their lives”
•Each student in Grades 7-12 has an Individual Pathways Plan (IPP)
•Students create a plan for their INITIAL postsecondary destination.
•Should be reviewed and revised twice per year
Course and Post-Secondary Pathways are changeable and flexible
High School
Work
College
Apprenticeship University
International Travel/Educ’n
Private Training
It is important to seek the
support of experts
Learning Opportunities
Experience New and Relevant Learning in & out of
the classroom. . .
Co-Operative Education (COOP)CO-OP
International CO-OP (under review)
OYAP -Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
HPA- High Performance Athlete
Job Shadowing/twinning/work experience
Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)
● Health and Wellness
● Non Profit
● Arts & Culture
● Hospitality
College Dual Credit
● Students in grades 11 or 12 take a course at college whilst still in secondary school.
● Course can count for a college credit as well as a credit towards high school diploma
TDSS International Trips● Italy/France● Vimy Ridge for the 100th Anniversary● Quebec Ski Trip
YRDSB Exchanges(Grades 10, 11 Students)9 Week Exchange with Switzerland OR 12 Week Exchange with France, Germany, Italy or Spain
http://iseontario.on.ca/
Mental, Physical Health & Wellbeing . . .
A Successful Transition is a Delicate Balance Between...
What are we doing at Tommy Douglas to support your child’s transition?
❏ Grade 8 Visits to Tommy Douglas❏ Guidance Visits to the grade 8 classes❏ Teen Titan Mentorship program for grade 9s❏ Public Health program called Life After Grade
8. Teen Titan Mentors will be visiting feeder schools to make connections early
❏ Presentations for parents ❏ Career Planning/ Pathway Days
Student Success Team
AdministrationStudent Success &
Literacy Teachers
Guidance
Student Support Services
Cooperative Education
Personalized Alternative Education
PARENTS/ GUARDIANS
Classroom Teachers
ParentStrategies
Discuss Changes that your child can
expect
Normalize Feelings of
anxiety
Discuss different ways to
make friends
Pay attention to
how your child is coping
Be available if things get
tough
Stay connected
and informed
Keep lines of communication
open
Encourage your child to get involved!
Extra-Curricular Activities- Teams▪ Alpine (Downhill) Skiing ▪ Badminton▪ Baseball▪ Basketball▪ Cricket▪ Cross Country Running▪ Curling▪ Golf▪ Field Hockey▪ Ice Hockey
▪ Rock Climbing▪ Slo-Pitch▪ Snowboarding▪ Soccer▪ Swimming▪ Tennis▪ Track & Field▪ Ultimate Frisbee▪ Volleyball
Extra-Curricular Activities- ClubsArt CouncilAthletic CouncilBetween the Pages (Reading Club)Board Game and ChessBoys 2 Men CrochetDare to CareDanceDECADrama CouncilEmpowering Student Partnerships (ESP)Environment ClubFrench & French Speech ClubFilmFitness Club
Girl’s ClubGay-Straight Alliance (GSA)Glee ClubGuitarMulticultural ClubMock TrialModel United Nations (MUN)NintendoPhotographyRoboticsScienceSki and Snowboard ClubStudent CouncilTech CrewYearbookYoga
Goals to Success in Secondary School
Good Interpersonal
Skills
Emotionally/ Mentally Ready for
Post Secondary
Successful Graduation
Important Dates for Registration Packages
Registration Packages for Students not at a current YRDSB School due:
February 2nd, 2018*the office will start to receive these in January 2018
Student at a YRDSB feeder school must hand in to their grade 8 teacher by:
January 26th, 2018
Any Questions?
Department/ Group Room(s)
1 to 1 Demo & Information Table Forum
Business Department, Co-op, Special Education, Teen Titans Forum
Computers & Robotics Tech Room 144
Drama & Dance- Performances Start in 10 minutes Room 169
English Room 211
Family Studies Room 134
Geography & History/Literacy Upstairs Hall near Greenhouse
Math- Presentation starts in 5 min Lecture Hall, Forum & 242
Moderns Room 230
Music Room 139 & 141
Physical Education Gym and Room 133
Science Room 257
Technology Studies Rooms 123 & 148
Visual Arts Room 251, 252 & 255
Transfer/New YRDSB RegistrationsStudents that are not at one of Tommy Douglas’s feeder schools (Fossil Hill, Glenn Gould, Johnny Lombardi, Pierre Berton or Vellore Woods), will fit under one of the following 3 categories:1) New Registrations to YRDSB within TDSS’s
boundaries2) Transfer from within YRDSB3) New Registration from outside YRDSB and outside
TDSS’s boundaries
