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3. ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA (OSSD) • 30 CREDITS (110 HOURS EACH) • 18 Compulsory Credits • 12 Optional Credits • Meet the provincial literacy requirement for graduation. • 40 Hours of Community Involvement **starting July

4. 18 COMPULSORY CREDITS 4 Credits English ( 1 credit per grade) 1 Credit French as a Second Language 3 Credits Mathematics - at least 1 credit at grade 11 or 12 2 Credits Science 1 Credit Canadian History 1 Credit Canadian Geography 1 Credit Arts 1 Credit Physical and Health Education 0.5 Credit Civics 0.5 Credit Career Studies

5. COMPULSORY CREDITS (contd.) ONE ADDITIONAL CREDIT FROM: a) The Arts ( Visual Art, Dance, Drama, or Music) b) Business Studies c) Physical and Health Education d) French as a second language e) Co-operative Education **

6. COMPULSORY CREDITS (contd.) ONE ADDITIONAL CREDIT FROM: a) Canadian and World Studies b) English c) Social Sciences d) French as a second language, or a Native Language, or an international language e) Guidance & Career Education f) Co-operative Education **

7. COMPULSORY CREDITS (contd.) ONE ADDITIONAL CREDIT FROM: a) Computer Studies grade 10-12 b) Science - grade 11 or 12 c) Technological Education d) Co-operative Education ** ** a maximum of 2 credits in co-operative education can count as compulsory credits

8. OPTIONAL CREDITS 12 ADDITIONAL CREDITS • BASED ON: • areas of interest & future career goals • required course to enter a future course • required for entrance to College Apprenticeship or University programs

9. - Making Your Choices -Academic or Applied Academic (D) • Courses cover core concepts plus additional material • Emphasis on THEORY • Intended for University-bound students • Works independently in a focused manner • Perseveres when challenged • Uses prior knowledge and experience to solve problems • Completes homework consistently and thoroughly

10. Applied (P) Courses cover core concepts Emphasis on PRACTICAL APPLICATION Works in a focused manner – not always independently May need assistance to organize and complete homework regularly Intended for College/Apprenticeship students

11. - Making Your Choices -Open, Locally Developed Open (O) • One set of expectations for all students in the subject area Locally Developed (L) • Courses will deepen knowledge and improve understanding of basic concepts • Bridge to Applied or Workplace courses

12. High LevelAthletes Planning on studying inthe United States ? Make sure you have your child identify self to Student Services in grade 9 !!!!! In order to become an eligible Student – Athlete (competing in the NCAA division), specific courses at the ACADEMIC Level are required. Work as hard in school as you do in your sport !!

13. SINCLAIR COURSE CODING SYSTEM ENG1D1 • 1ST 3 characters = Subject (English) • 4TH character = Grade 1 = gr. 9 2 = gr. 10 3 = gr. 11 4 = gr. 12 • 5TH character = Course stream D = academic P = applied O = open L = locally developed • 6TH character = Type of course 1 = regular course F = French Immersion 4 = girls 3 = boys 9 = Cooperative Education

14. GRADE 9 COURSES STUDENTS MUST SELECT English Applied ENG1P1 Academic ENG1D1 Locally ENG1L1 Developed ESL/ELD ESL0A1/ELD0A1 French Applied FSF1P1 Academic FSF1D1 Immersion FIF1DF

15. GRADE 9 COURSES STUDENTS MUST SELECT • Geography Applied CGC1P1 Academic CGC1D1 Immersion CGC1DF • Math Applied MFM1P1 Academic MPM1D1 Locally MAT1L1 Developed

16. GRADE 9 COURSESSTUDENTS MUST SELECT • PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION FEMALE PPL1O4 MALE PPL1O3 IMMERSION PPL1OF

17. GRADE 9 COURSES STUDENTS MUST SELECT • THE ARTS - DRAMA ADA1O1 VISUAL ART AVI1O1 MUSIC (INSTRUMENTAL )AMU1O1 MUSIC (KEYBOARDING) AMK1O1 MUSIC (VOCAL) AMV1O1 MUSIC (GUITAR) AMG1O1

18. GRADE 9 COURSES STUDENTS MUST SELECT Science Applied SNC1P1 Academic SNC1D1 Exploring Technologies TIJ1O1 or another Arts credit

19. CHANGING COURSE STREAMS IN GRADE 10 CROSS OVER PACKAGES Gr. 9 academic Gr. 10 academic cross over /transfer Gr. 9 applied Gr. 10 applied cross over = up to 30 hours of work

20. IMMERSION FRANÇAISE • 10 credits taught in French are required to receive your French Immersion certificate.* 8 mandatory courses & 2 optional courses • These courses are part of the 30 mandatory credits and count toward the compulsory requirements where applicable. • One Français is required each year. • French Immersion courses are taught at the academic/university level where applicable.

21. Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 FIF 1DF FIF 2DF FIF 3UF FIF 4UF Français Français Français Français Optional Courses Optional Courses CGC 1DF CHC 2DF GéographieCanadienne Histoire du Canada au XXe siècle CHW 3UF CGW 4UF Histoire mondiale jusqu'au XVIe siècle Le Canada et le monde:une analysegéographique CHV 2OF & GLC2OF PPL 1OF Éducation à la Citoyenneté & Carrières Vie active et santé PPL 3OF CWE 1OF/2OF Vie active et santé Education Coopérative (1 or 2 Credits) (½ CreditEach) CWE 1OF/2OF Optional Courses Education Coopérative (1 or 2 Credits) PPL 2OF Vie active et santé IMMERSION FRANÇAISE Note: Ä In addition, all diploma requirements must be completed.

22. How to Apply??? • Check this out.

23. Changes for Option Selections • Go to www.sinclair.ddsbschools.ca • Login in Username: student number • Password – mmddyyyy (birthdate) • Once you are logged in you will be on the “Portfolio Homepage” – • To begin your next school year choices - click on “Course Planner” from the list of options

24. www.sinclair.ddsbschools.ca

25. Career Cruising – DDSB Login Portal

26. Portal Login – ddsb-(nine digit number) You can watch the video demo..

27. Course Planner

28. English – Applied, Academic, Locally Developed, English Literacy

29. Course selection complete –Submit button must be pushed cannot be undone!!!!

30. Do notDo notDo not • Hand in the

31. Remember • Once the submit button is hit, it cannot be undone – please contact your school. • Print a copy of the Course Request Signoff Sheet and return to Grade 8 teacher.

32. ORGANIZATION OF COURSES 8 Regular programme TRANSITION COURSES 9 Academic Applied Locally Open Courses Courses Developed Courses CROSS OVER COURSES/Transfer 10 Academic Applied Open Courses Courses Courses TRANSFER COURSES 11 Univ. Univ./Coll. College Work Open Prep. Prep. Prep. Prep. Courses TRANSFER COURSES 12 Univ. Univ./Coll. College Work Open Prep. Prep. Prep. Prep. Courses

33. Semestered Schools • Courses offered on a half-year basis • Generally, 8 subjects in two blocks: - 4 subjects from September to January - other 4 subjects from February to June • Exams for the first semester are near the end of January and second semester begins at the end of January or early February. • There is an EQAO Math test at the end of the semester that math is taken in Grade 9.

34. SINCLAIR’S AREA Conlin Road Oshawa/ Whitby Border GardenStreet Taunton Road SINCLAIR S.S. BrockStreet Rossland Road

35. Sinclair’s Grade 8 Feeder Schools • Fallingbrook P.S. • Glen Dhu P.S. • John Dryden P.S. • Ormiston P.S. • Sir Samuel Steele P.S. • Robert Munsch P.S. (specific area only) • Dr. Robert Thornton (specific area only) Regional Programme- French Immersion: • Cpt. Michael VandenBos P.S. , • Brooklin Village P.S., • Julie Payette P.S.

36. Grade 8 Summer School • Topics include an introduction of grade 9 math and English, study and homework skills, and time management. • Location - Donald A Wilson- Watch for more information in the coming months!

37. SINCLAIR SECONDARY SCHOOLImportant Dates COURSE Request Signoff SHEET DUE TO GRADE 8 TEACHERS Friday, February 21, 2014

38. SINCLAIR’S NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION & BARBECUE Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014 Parents Invited AM – Classes PM – Planned Activities

39. SINCLAIR SECONDARY SCHOOLRegistration Procedures • See Mr. MacDonald at the back for an instruction letter • All information is on our website under Student Services. ** Proof of residence in Sinclair’s area is required at the appointment.

40. Key Points to Remember • 4 year high school programme • 40 hours of community involvement to begin the summer starting grade 9 • Destination courses start in grade 11 and continue in grade 12 • Contact your grade 8 teacher or Sinclair’s Guidance for clarification of levels

41. Following this presentation parents wishing tours will meet in the Commons – pick up your tour guide at that time. Sinclair Tours

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