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Learn about the transition process from grade 8 to grade 9, make informed choices for grade 9, and explore various program pathways available throughout the Toronto District School Board (TDSB). This presentation covers promotion, transfer, and retention procedures, messages for success, Ontario secondary schools, and specific school information on specialized programs.
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CHOICES FOR NINE Toronto District School Board THE TRANSITION FROM GRADE 8 TO 9 Guidance Program & Services Department Success for all Learners 2010-2011
Our Goals This Evening Are: • To inform students how to make a smooth and successful transition from grade 8 to 9 • To assist parents and students in making informed choices for • grade 9 • To raise student and parent awareness of the various program pathways available throughout the TDSB • Check out Education Planning at www.tdsb.on.ca/programs/
Format of Presentation Part A: Promotion, Transfer, and Retention Procedures Part B: Messages for Success Part C: Ontario Secondary Schools Part D: Specific School Information Specialized Programs
Part A Promotion, Transfer & Retention
Promotion, Transfer & Retention Criteria • A student is transferred when: • The student has not met the criteria as outlined for Promotion • or • Special Education Students who are deemed exceptional and are working on a modified program are transferred. Program recommendations are discussed during the spring IPRC • English Language Learners • ESL/ELD students who may be working on a modified program and may not be meeting grade level curriculum expectations are transferred to the following grade A student is promoted when: 1. The student has successfully completed the curriculum expectations in each of the following grade 8 subjects at a Level 1 or higher: • English • French • Geography • Mathematics • Science & Technology AND 2. The student has achieved an average equivalent to Level 1, or higher, across all grade 8 subjects.
Part B Messages for Success
Where do students go after secondary school? University Apprenticeship Independent living Work with diploma College Workwithout diploma Grade 9 Enrollment
The Importance of Credit Accumulation TDSB Grade 9 Cohort Study: 2000-2004
Part C Ontario Secondary Schools
Credit System Once a course is completed successfully a credit is granted To pass a course one must achieve a level of 50% or higher Students are expected to take 8 courses a year To graduate from high school a student must earn 30 credits
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (O.S.S.D.) • Total of 30 course credits (110 hours per credit) • 18 compulsory courses • 12 elective courses (options) • 40 hrs. Community Involvement • Begins in September of Grade 9 • Ontario Literacy Requirement • Written Test in Grade 10 (OSSLT)
Applied Academic Locally Developed Compulsory Credit (LDCC) Open Course Typesin Grade 9 and 10:
What is an Open Course? • Learning expectations are the same for all students • Designed to prepare students for further study and to enrich general education in a subject • Can be compulsory or elective credits Grade 9 Open Courses Include: Arts (Music, Visual Arts, Drama, Dance) Business Guidance (Learning Strategies) Exploring Technologies Physical Education
Academic & Applied Academic Courses Cover the core content and have an emphasis on the theoretical aspects of the content Applied Courses Cover the core content and have an emphasis on practical applications
Making Your Choice Grade 9 Science
Making Your Choice Grade 9 English
Making Your Choice:Locally Developed Compulsory Credit • For students with gaps in knowledge and skills in the specific discipline • Ideal for students who need support with the curriculum content in grade 9 • Students who require two or more Locally Developed Compulsory Credit Courses or who require significant modification to their program will be assisted in investigating programs/schools that provide a full array of supports and services to meet their unique needs
English Language Learners(ESL/ELD) • • Prepare students for success in English and other courses • • ESL/ELD credits count as compulsory English credits (to a maximum of 3 credits) • Students will be placed in Level A, B, C, D or E • Can move to Academic/Applied/LDCC courses when appropriate
Grades 9 and 10 Academic Applied Locally Developed Open Grades 11 and 12 College College/University Open University Workplace Making Your Choice
Changing Course Type After Grade 9: (except Mathematics) Gr. 9 Academic Gr. 10 Academic Gr. 10 Applied Gr. 9 Applied Gr. 9 LDCC Gr. 10 LDCC
Changing Course Type After Grade 9: Gr. 9 Applied to Gr. 10 Academic Mathematics (Transfer Course worth 0.5 credit) Gr. 10 Academic Gr. 9 Academic Gr. 9 Applied Gr. 10 Applied Gr. 9 LDCC Gr. 10 LDCC
Semestered Schools • Students take 8 courses in 2 blocks of time: 4 courses from September to January 4 courses from February to June • All 4 courses taken daily
Non-Semestered Schools • 8 courses taken throughout the school year • Courses taken every other day
Part D Choices for Nine OptionalAttendance Timelines
Choices: Planning Guides Choices for Nine delivered each fall and Choices: Secondary Schools Course Selection & Planning Guide Arrives each January with Course Selection Sheets
Information Nightsat Secondary Schools • Program and school specific information is shared • Information evening dates are listed in the Choices for Nine brochure and on the TDSB Website www.tdsb.on.ca/programs/
Home School Website: http://www.tdsb.on.ca Click on “Find your School” and enter your home address
Optional Attendance • Students are encouraged to attend their home school • Must use an “Optional Attendance Application Form” when applying to a school other than their home school • Forms available at Grade 8 school • Specific information regarding Optional Attendance Procedures will follow in early January
Important Dates January • List of “Closed” and “Limited” schools made available • Optional Attendance applications available from elementary schools • Distribution of Course Selection Sheets
Specific Dates February • February 1, 2011 - Optional Attendance applications due to secondary schools – delivered by student/parent/guardian • February 14, 2011 - Secondary schools will inform Optional Attendance applicants by this date • Mid to late February 2011 – Course Selection sheets completed and returned to elementary teacher/counsellor • March 1, 2011 - All Course Selection sheets are due to secondary schools – delivered by Elementary Counsellor ** Only ONE course selection sheet per student is submitted for ONE secondary school by the elementary school counsellor
Information Nights at Specialized Schools • If you want to investigate specialized schools or programs, contact the specific school for admission requirements • Other requirements may include auditions, tests, interviews, etc. • Check DEADLINE DATES for application
Where are these specialized schools/programs? • Check Choices for Nine legend • www.tdsb.on.ca/programs select Guidance Programs and Services then Educational Planning then Choices for Secondary School
What Are the Specialized Program? Ontario Secondary Schools