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