Welcome to Emily Carr Secondary School

Grade 8 Information Session January 22, 2013

Excellence with

Character

Success with

Support

Agenda

Family of Schools & Registration Process

School Boundaries

Non-YRDSB students & Registration Process

About ECSS

Diploma Requirements

Course Pathways

Course Selections

School Programs

Important Dates

Family of Schools (Registration)

Students currently enrolled in grade 8 and attending one of our family of elementary schools.

Blue Willow P.S. Elder’s Mills P.S. Fossil Hill P.S. Kleinburg P.S. Lorna Jackson P.S. Pierre Berton P.S. Pine Grove P.S.

Emily Carr Secondary

School Boundaries

Emily Carr Secondary

School Boundaries

Registration Process

For students currently not attending one of our YRDSB schools (home schooled, Catholic, or private school) and who live within the Emily Carr boundary area:

Registration packages may be picked up starting tomorrow in the Main office.

Once completed packages are returned to the Main office, you will be contacted in semester 2 for a group or individual meeting lead by one of our administrators to better inform you about our expectations.

If necessary a follow up meeting with a guidance counsellor and/or a SERT may be required.

About ECSS

We are a semestered school:

4 courses from September to January

4 courses from February to June

Each semester ends with an exam week and an exam review day

A Typical Day

4 periods per day

75 minutes each class

Currently 1 common lunch – 1 hour in length

School hours: 8:10 a.m. to 2:25 p.m.

Full Time Student Status

Students are required to carry a full-time course load.

Grade 9, 10, & 11 students carry eight courses.

Four in each semester with no study periods.

Grade 12 students carry a minimum of six courses (three in each semester).

Pathways to Opportunity

School

Employment

College

High Skilled Trades

Apprenticeship University

National/International

Travel/Educ’n

Global Volunteering

Community Living

All Destinations are Equally Valuable

Diploma Requirements (O.S.S.D.)

for the 4 year program

O.S.S.D

18 Compulsory

Credits

12 Optional Credits

Successful completion of Ontario School Literacy Test

40 hours of Community Involvement

18 Compulsory Credits

4 Credits in English (1 credit per grade)

1 Credit in French as a Second Language

3 Credits in Mathematics (at least 1 in Gr. 11 or 12)

2 Credits in Science

1 Credit in Canadian History

1 Credit in Canadian Geography

1 Credit in the Arts

1 Credit in Health and Physical Education

.5 Credit in Civics and Citizenship & .5 Credit in Career Studies (grade 10)

Plus………..

Compulsory Credits (cont’d)

Plus: Group 1: 1 additional credit in English, or French as a

Second Language, or a Native Language, or a Classical or an International Language, or Social Sciences and the Humanities, or Canadian and World Studies, or Guidance and Career Education (including Learning Strategies), or Cooperative Education*

Group 2: 1 additional credit in Health and Physical Education, or Business Studies, or the Arts (music, art, drama, Native Studies), or French as a Second Language or Cooperative Education* Group 3: 1 additional credit in Science (grade 11 or 12) or Technological Education (grades 9-12), or French as a Second Language or Computer Studies or Cooperative Education*

A Minimum of 12 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

Administered in the Spring of the grade 10 year A test based on language and communication (reading and

writing) expectations of curricula up to and including grade 9

Preparation sessions in grades 9 and 10 If unsuccessful in first attempt, schools will provide remedial

support; test is re-administered until student successfully completes the test or the Grade 12 Literacy Course

Community Involvement

A diploma requirement

Complete 40 hours before graduation

Can start the summer after grade 8

Completing more may qualify you for graduation scholarships based on community involvement

Consider activities that will enhance your personal résumé

Requires prior approval

Student responsibility to keep record of activities

For a list of eligible activities please refer to the YRDSB website at http://www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca/communityinvolvement

or the Guidance link of the ECSS website for details and form to be completed.

COURSE PATHWAY OPTIONS

IN Gr. 9 & 10

APPLIED ACADEMIC OPEN LOCALLY

DEVELOPED

PATHWAY APPROACH

APPLIED Step by step approach to learning using theory and practical examples.

ACADEMIC Theoretical and independent approach to learning with a focus on critical thinking skills

LOCALLY DEVELOPED

Guided approach to learning using practical examples and concrete objects.

OPEN An opportunity to explore an area of interest for all students

ABILITY

Working at or above grade level

Working at or above grade level

Working below grade level in Math, English and Science

Available to all students

Course Pathways

English

Math

Science

French

History

Geography

Applied or Academic

English

Math

Science

Locally Developed

Physical Education is

the same for all

students. Classes are

divided by Male and

Female.

Applied Academic Crossover from 9 to 10

Grade 9 Grade 10 Academic Applied Applied Academic Crossover from one type to the other in English, French, or Science

Math is Different

• Crossing over from applied to academic in Math is not necessary because both pathways may lead to the most intense grade 12 university Calculus and Vectors if you wish. • The only difference is that the academic pathway is shorter by one course.

Five Popular Math Pathways 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)

Applied Pathway

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 11 Workplace (E)

Grade 12 Workplace (E)

Course Selection

A grade 9 student at ECSS will take the following 6 Compulsory subjects:

• English • Mathematics • Science • Geography • French • Physical Education

+ 2 Open courses

OPTIONAL COURSES FOR GRADE 9

STUDENTS

Technological Studies

Exploring Computer

Technology

Exploring Technologies

Business Studies

The Arts

Visual Arts

Drama

Music

Expressions of Aboriginal

Cultures

Learning Strategies

Family Studies

To Access On-line Course Selection:

• Start by going online at www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca

• Follow the instructions provided in your package

www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca

Scroll Down

Click on

Click on Course Planner

ECSS presents…..

Mrs. Gault……………………..Special Education Program

Ms. Naidu ..…………………..Drama

Ms. Ogilvie …………………….Thunderbird Camp

Mr. Uchida …………………….Music Program

Mr. Schenck …………………..School Council

Ms. Finelli ……………………..Important Dates and Community Partners

Community Partners

Al Palladini Community Centre

Pierre Berton – Vaughan Public Libraries

ECSS School Council

YRT – York Region Transit

Vaughan Community Health Centre

Settlement School Workers of York Region

Hospice Vaughan

ETA Vaughan

Department Representatives

Some department representatives will be in the main

hallway.

Some department representatives are in classrooms.

Department Representatives in Hallway

Department Teacher

Business Mr. Ioannou

English Ms. McGuire

Internatinal Languages Ms. LoRe

Music Mr. Uchida

Department Representatives in Classrooms

Department Teacher Room

Dramatics Arts Ms. Naidu 173

Family Studies Ms. Inzinger 174

Geography Mr. Fitzgerald 251

Health & Physical Education

Mr. Ogilvie Large Gymnasium (138)

History Ms. Richardson 251

Mathematics Mrs. Al-Hassani Mr. Giralico

144

Science Mr. Cashmore 135

Special Education Mrs. Gault Ms. Gord

115

Technology Mr. Hines 158

Visual Arts Ms. Hess 207

Some Special Programs

In the Library

Program Teacher /Representative

Bachelor Degree Programs at Ontario Colleges

Humber College Representative

Career Cruising Demo for Course Selection for current YRDSB students in all grades

Co-operative Education and SHSM Mrs. Corneman

Dual Credits Ms MacDougall

Ontariocolleges.ca Demo for College Requirements

Electronicinfo.ca Demo for University Requirements

Personalized Alternative Education Mr. Stribopoulos

Important Dates

Wednesday, January 23 – Registration Packages available in the

Main Office for non YRDSB students. Monday, February 4 – Registration Form from YRDSB grade 8s is due. Tuesday, February 19 – Course Selections due for current YRDSB grade 8s and current ECSS students. At a Later Date – Non YRDSB students will be called in order of completed packages received – we encourage you to submit these as early as possible. Tuesday, September 3 – Transition Day – First Day of School for our new grade 9 Thunderbirds together with a parent/guardian.

First Day of School

Tuesday, September 3, 2013 Transition Day

For Grade 9 Student Only

Accompanied by a Parent/Guardian

The End of this Presentation marks…

The Beginning of your Transition to Grade 9 at

Emily Carr Secondary School.

ECSS Ambassadors will be available to guide you through the school this evening.