Welcome to Markham District High School

TAKE YOUR GRADE 8’sTO HIGH SCHOOLNovember 4, 2009

2006

Schedule for the day…

10:00 -10:35am Assembly

10:45 -11:40am Tour Electives

11:40 -12:25pm LUNCH!!!!

12:35 -1:50pm Tour Electives

1:50 … Return to your school

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

18 Compulsory Credits +

12 Optional Credits_____

= 30 Total Credits (110 hours per course) +

Successful Completion of Grade 10 Test of

Reading and Writing (EQAO)

+ 40 Hours of Community Involvement

Secondary School Diplomas & Certificates

O. S. S. D. The Ontario Secondary School Diploma• Students who earn 30 credits; 40 hours of

community service and pass the literacy test

(O.S.S.C.) The Ontario Secondary School Certificate

• Students who leave school before earning

the O.S.S.D.; must earn at least 14 credits

The Certificate of Accomplishment

• Students who leave school before earning

the O.S.S.D. or the O.S.S.C.

18 Compulsory Credits + 12 Optional Credits

4 credits in English

1 credit in French

3 credits in Math

2 credits in Science

1 credit in Can. History

1 credit in Can. Geography

1 credit in Arts (music, art, drama)

1 credit in Physical Education

.5 credit in Civics & Careers

Plus a credit in Group 1, 2, & 3 categories

‘Electives’Optional credits allow students to build an educational program that suits their individual interests and meets college, university, apprenticeship or workplace requirements.

Course SelectionIn order to meet diploma graduation requirements,

it is strongly recommended that students take the following 6 subjects in grade 9:

1. English - Applied, Academic, or Locally Developed 2. Mathematics - Applied, Academic, or Locally Developed

3. Science - Applied, Academic, or Locally Developed 4. Geography - Applied, Academic, or Locally Developed 5. French - Applied or Academic 6. Health & Physical Education – Open

All other Grade 9 elective courses will be taken at the open level :

Drama, Visual Art, Business, Technology, Music, Learning Strategies (by recommendation only), Family & Society, Latin, Talented Athlete program (based on qualifications)

Destinations …Four Pathways to Opportunity

• Apprenticeship - Prepare for skilled training

• College - Hands-on training & theory

• University - Theory and reasoning

• Workplace - Prepare for work

WHEN THINKING ABOUTYOUR FUTURE, ASK YOURSELFTHE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

How do you learn best?What are the admission requirements for College, Apprenticeships and University entrance?What courses do you need to prepare for the workforce?

Today you will visit classrooms showcasing the ELECTIVE subject areas …

Elective Areas for Gr.9– Business– Classics/Latin– Drama– Family Studies– Music– Technological

Studies– Visual Arts

• To get a feel for the knowledge and skills covered in these courses.

• To help you to make more informed decisions on which elective courses may be right for you!!

MDHS

Pauline Webb

Gifted Coordinator

Core Gifted Program

Core Gifted Program Grade 9• Gifted Courses

are built on expectations at the Academic level

• Placement in Core Gifted is through the YRDSB IPRC process

• English ENG1DG• Geography

CGC1DG• Math MPM1DG• Science SNC1DG• plus 4 other

courses in integrated settings

Core Program Grade 10

• Courses are built on expectations at the academic level

• Placement in Core Gifted through the IPRC process

• English ENG2DG

• History CHC2DG• Math MPM2DG• Science

SNC2DG• plus 4 other

courses offered in integrated settings

Beyond Grade 10….

Grade 11 Enriched courses in some core subjects including Math, English, Science

Grade 12 Enriched/Advanced Placement courses offered in some subjects

Core Gifted Curriculum• Based on Ministry “academic”

expectations

• Opportunities for integrated study, compacting / expansion of concepts as appropriate

• Learning Strategies and Character Trait emphasis throughout core classes

• Thinking skills emphasis ( critical and creative)

Differentiating for Gifted Learners ….

Provide Content that ….• is advanced beyond current knowledge

and skills

• is complex and abstract

• connects across disciplines

• relates to people in the field, famous people, human situations and problems

• relates to how things work, methods that are used in the field

Create Work Products that….

• are real world

• are presented to experts or a live audience

• represent transformations of what has been learned into visual, dramatic, or other useful form

The Integrated Summative Activities

Involves the demonstration of …Critical and Creative Thinking Skills

Communication Skills

Skills of Inquiry

Social Skills

Conflict Management Skills

Time Management Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Ability to apply Knowledge

Grade 9 2008

Integrated Unit Theme:

Transformation

The Four Core Subjects work together in the study of the theme of Transformation

• Subject –specific Activities based on Theme

• Cross-subject Activities based on Theme

• Culminating Day including a Presentation of Work to an Audience of Students, Parents, Teachers, Administrators

Transforming Interactions..A Scientist shares about…Sickle Cell AnemiaApril 14, 2008Melanie Kirby-Allen, MD The Hospital for Sick Children Staff HaematologistHaematology/Oncology

University of Toronto Assistant ProfessorPaediatrics

Transforming Interactions…

Scientists conduct a

workshop on

DNA and

Gel Electrophoresis

April 28, 2008

Peter & Kruppa Ph.D candidates University of Toronto

Presentation day fun…

Guidance Services Website For links to more information on high school programming, YRDSB course calendar, post-

secondary options and career exploration, please visit the MDHS website or …

www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca/guidance.services

• The MDHS Guidance Counsellors will be visiting your schools in the last week of January to deliver presentations on course selections.

Formation of Groups for Tours

• Students: Return to the Gym through East Foyer doors and find your group number and leader

• Grade 8 Teachers: After groups form, please proceed to the Library