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Pathways Presentation

Learn about making decisions for your child's transition to high school in Ontario, including course types, pathways, and graduation requirements. Discover how to choose courses for student success.

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Pathways Presentation

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  1. A PARENT’S GUIDE : Making decisions about course selection for grade 8 students transitioning to secondary school Pathways Presentation

  2. Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD Requirements) Graduation Requirements ) • 18 Compulsories • 12 Electives • 40 Hours of Community Service • Successfully complete the Grade 10 Literacy Test

  3. Understanding Course Codes Each course code has 3 significant components Year of Study Course Title Prefix Type of Course ENG 2 D 1= grade 9 2= grade 10 3= grade 11 4= grade12 D= Academic L= Locally Developed O= Open P=Applied 16 different beginnings that identify the subject The 6th digit of the code may vary and is an identifier specific to the school board

  4. Grade 9 Elective Courses Grade 9Compulsory Courses • Art, Music or Drama • Business • Family Studies • Latin • Learning Strategies • Physical education • Technology: Hairstyling, Communications, Construction/ Manufacturing, Transportation • English • French • Geography • Mathematics • Science

  5. What type of course should we choose? How are they different? Compulsory courses are offered as: • Academic • Applied • Locally Developed Elective Courses are typically ‘Open’ allowing students to experience an area of interest.

  6. Locally Developed Pathway • most essential concepts of a subject • skills are developed through concrete practical tasks • real-life applications of content For students who… • have gaps in their learning • benefit from greater teacher direction, more one-on-one support, and smaller classes • have difficulty meeting grade 8 expectations or are working on modified expectations

  7. Applied Pathway • explores essential concepts of a subject • knowledge and skills are developed through practical applications • real-life and some theoretical applications of content For students who… • benefit from moderate pacing with teacher direction • Prefer a moderate workload (some homework completion is required) • Are working on grade 8 expectations with achievement below the provincial standard

  8. Academic Level For students who… • learning essential concepts of a subject and exploring related materials and ideas • emphasis on theory and abstract thinking as a basis for future inquiry and problem solving • enjoy thinking, problem solving, researching and reflecting • benefit from pacing that is faster • regularly complete homework • are self motivated learners • meet or exceed grade 8 expectations

  9. Open Content and programming… • Designed to prepare students for further study in particular subject areas • Enrich student’s educational experience • Expectations are designed, differentiated and appropriate for all students • Allows for entry into grade 10 areas of interest without previous experience (eg. a student does not need to have the grade 9 course to be able to explore the grade 10)

  10. Choosing Courses for Student Success • Successful course selection is a match between the expectations of high school and the current abilities of the student • Consult your student’s grade 8 teacher about your child’s abilities and learning style! They are the current ‘expert’

  11. Different Pathways for Different Courses Not all courses are required to be the same pathway. • Eg: A student may take academic English and applied mathematics based on their personal strengths and learning styles. • Post-secondary pathways are not what they used to be!

  12. MCV4U Calculus and Vectors Grade 12 University Math Pathways MPM1D Principles of Mathematics Grade 9 Academic MPM2D Principles of Mathematics Grade 10 Academic MCR3U Functions Grade 11 University MHF4U Advanced Functions Grade 12 University 2 week transfer course MPM 1DH (0.5 cr.) offered at summer school MDM4U Mathematics of Data Management Grade 12 University MCF3M Functions & Applications Grade 11 U/C MCT4C Mathematics for College Technology Grade 12 College MFM1P Foundations of Mathematics Grade 9 Applied MFM2P Foundations of Mathematics Grade 10 Applied MBF3C Foundations for College Mathematics Grade 11 College MAP4C Foundations for College Mathematics Grade 12 College MEL3E Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life Grade 11 Workplace MEL4E Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life Grade 12 Workplace MAT1L Mathematics Grade 9 LDCC MAT2L Mathematics Grade 10 LDCC

  13. Helping Students with Course Selection • There are many supports along the way, including: • Guidance / Special Education • Student Success • Grade 8 Teacher • myBlueprint.ca for pathway investigation • BNC Course Calendar available on the BNC Website

  14. Ready to Choose Courses? • Use the Early Success at North hand-out for course descriptions. • Complete the paper Option Sheet and submit it to the Grade 8 Teacher by January 18th. • Input your courses online by January 30th (to be done at school). • We encourage students to make their choices based on the current information available. If circumstances change before September, we will do our best to change their course selection, whether it be a specific course or a pathway change. We are here to help!

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