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WELCOME TO ST. MARY!. www. stmarybrockville.ca. GUIDANCE. 3 Guidance Counsellors Mrs. Easter Mrs. Kargus Mrs. Wooller. DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS. Pass the Grade 10 Literacy Test. 30 credits 18 compulsory 12 electives. 40 hours of Community Involvement. English (4) French (1)
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WELCOME TO ST. MARY! www. stmarybrockville.ca
GUIDANCE • 3 Guidance Counsellors • Mrs. Easter • Mrs. Kargus • Mrs. Wooller
DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS Pass the Grade 10 Literacy Test 30 credits 18 compulsory 12 electives 40 hours of Community Involvement
English (4) French (1) Math (3) Science (2) History (1) Geography (1) Arts (1) Phys. Ed (1) (#4) Civics (0.5 credit) Careers (0.5 credit) PLUS 3 credits from specific groupings Diploma Requirements
What courses/levels do I take? APPLIED Develop an understanding of key ideas and terms. Leads to College and Apprenticeship. ACADEMIC Develop more critical and analytical skills. Leads to University.
More Choices LOCALLY DEVELOPED Learn to develop and enhance essential skills. For students with specific learning needs. Lead to Apprenticeship and Workplace. OPEN COURSES Intended for all students with a variety of learning skills and needs.
English French Geography Mathematics Science Healthy Active Living Religious Education Elective Course Visual Art Music Drama Business Information Technology Integrated Technology Musical Theatre Learning Strategies GRADE 9 PROGRAM
What happens after Grade 9 and 10? Grade 11 and 12 University and University/College Grade 9 and 10 Academic Grade 11 and 12 College and some University/College Grade 9 and 10 Applied Grade 11 and 12 Workplace Grade 9 and 10 Locally Developed
Community Involvement • Search and choose needs in the community • Fill out and submit necessary documents to Student Services • Complete 40 hours by Grade 12 Graduation
Community Involvement • Sample Activities: • Humane Society • Hospitals • Tutoring • School Activities (outside class time) • Altar Server or Children’s Liturgy
COURSE CODES • Academic Code • ex. MPM 1D1 • Applied Code • ex. MFM 1P1 • Locally Developed Code • ex. MAT 1L1 • Open Course • ex. PPL 1O1
Life as a High SchoolStudent What is different from elementary school? • Semester System • Four courses = four credits • Each course 110 hours • Semester 1: September – January • Semester 2: February- June • Final Exams • Elective Courses • More Freedom
Things to consider • Consider your teacher recommendations regarding levels • Look at your options • Individual interviews • Prepare questions
WHAT DOES ST. MARY HAVE TO OFFER?
Arts and Culture Specialist High Skills Major • Drama • Music • Visual Arts • Photography Register in Grade 11
Badminton Basketball Cross-Country Curling Golf Hockey Football Rugby Soccer Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Looking to work those muscles?
Drama Club Sears Festival Improv Film Festival Tech Crew Set Design Yearbook Choir Band Musicals Looking to share your talents?
School Liturgies Cuernavaca TFL (God Squad) Amnesty International Retreats LEO Club Lenten Project Advent Project Operation Christmas Child Canned Food Drive How we deepen our Faith…
Student Council Athletic Council Intramurals Brown’s Bay Day Spirit Week Dances Student Exchange Pep Squad France Exchange New York Trip Reach for the Top Math Contest Envirothon Field Trips Construction Hospitality Eco-Club Still looking?
Grade 9 Orientation Night Thursday, February 13th 7:00 p.m