David Suzuki Secondary School

2. Curriculum Information Night November 2010 David Suzuki Secondary School

3. David Suzuki Secondary School Opening Tuesday September 6, 2011 Located at 45 Daviselm Drive (Chinguacousy Road North of Queen Street) Enrolment of approximately 737 students in grades 9 and 10

4. David Suzuki Secondary School Principal - Jeanne Gray Vice Principal – Patricia Whyte Office Manager – Nellie Alsop Superintendent – Jan Courtin Trustee – Wards 4, 5, and 6 – Steve Kavanagh

5. David Suzuki Secondary School Who Qualifies to Attend Bovaird Credit View Main Street Queen Street

6. David Suzuki Secondary School Community Feeder Schools Beatty-Fleming Senior Public School Huttonville Public School McCrimmon Middle School Royal Orchard Middle School

7. David Suzuki Secondary School French Immersion Community Feeder Schools Earnscliffe Senior Public School Herb Campbell Public School Sir William Gage Middle School

8. David Suzuki Secondary School David Suzuki Secondary School will be organized to support students to emerge as ……. • confident communicators and strong leaders • successful, independent learners with refined skills

9. David Suzuki Secondary School David Suzuki Secondary School will be organized to support students to emerge as……. • individuals who have a developed awareness of community needs, along with provincial, national and international issues especially as they relate to the environment in which we live

10. David Suzuki Secondary School How will these goals be achieved…continued? Through providing students with exposure to: • industry standard equipment • rich programming and provision of unique learning opportunities – both curricular and extra-curricular • provision of layered learning support

11. David Suzuki Secondary SchoolExtra – Curricular Activities Full range of extra curricular activities and clubs supporting student involvement in sports, student leadership, music, drama, business, and technology that reflect the varied interests and cultural diversity of our students.

12. David Suzuki Secondary School How is secondary school different? • 2 semesters per year • each grade 9 student to take 8 courses, 4 each semester • the school day includes 4 classes and one common lunch in a cafeteria with full services

13. David Suzuki Secondary School Diploma Requirements For Students Entering Grade 9 in September 2011

14. David Suzuki Secondary School Ontario Secondary School Diploma Requirements: 30 Credits to Graduate 18 Compulsory Credits 12 Optional Credits 40 hours of Community Service Successful Completion of Literacy Test or Equivalent - Grade 10

15. David Suzuki Secondary School 40 Hours of Community Service • student responsibility to complete over four years • basic approach is to complete this early (but you cannot start until your grade 9 year has started • Parental/family support and monitoring is required • Information and forms will be available in the Student Services Department • More information is available at www.peelschools.org where you need to go to “Student Stuff”

16. David Suzuki Secondary School Grade 10 Literacy Test • Taken in grade 10 • Administered annually at the end of March • Evaluates reading and writing skills in all subjects up to the end of grade 9 • Designed and graded by EQAO, results in June • Student transcript marked as complete or incomplete • Test can be retaken or student may take OLC 400

17. David Suzuki Secondary SchoolCompulsory Credits • 4 credits in English • 1 credit in French • 3 credits in Mathematics • 2 credits in Science • 1 credit in Canadian History • 1 credit in Canadian Geography • 1 credit in the Arts • 1 credit in Health and Physical Education • .5 credit in Civics • .5 credit in Career Studies

18. David Suzuki Secondary SchoolCompulsory Credits Students must earn an additional credit from each of the following groups: • English ,French, Native Language, Classic or International Languages, Social Science and Humanities , Canadian and World Studies, Guidance and Career Education, Cooperative Education • Health and Physical Education, The Arts , Business Studies , Cooperative Education • Senior Science , Technological Education , Cooperative Education

19. David Suzuki Secondary SchoolOptional Credits Students must earn a minimum of 12 credits from the list of optional courses offered by the school. For example: • Arts – Drama, Music, Visual Arts • Business , Languages • Family Studies • Health and Physical Education • Technology

20. David Suzuki Secondary School The Grade 9 School Program Consists of the following mandatory classes…….. English Math Science French* Geography* Learning Strategies Health and Physical Education AND…….

21. David Suzuki Secondary School The Grade 9 School Program Includes One Optional Course From The Following List: Drama Visual Arts Exploring Technologies Music – Beginner or Experienced Business - Information and Communication Technology

22. David Suzuki Secondary School Types of Courses in Grade 9 and 10 Academic Applied Locally Developed Open

23. David Suzuki Secondary School Academic Courses (Math, English, Science, French, History, Geography) Emphasize theory and abstract concepts and applications Have greater opportunities for independent , self-directed learning. Class size up to 32. Academic courses can lead to college, university, and apprenticeship level courses in grades 11 and 12.

24. David Suzuki Secondary School Applied Courses (Math, English, Science, French, History, Geography) Focus on practical applications and concrete examples More teacher-guided. Class size up to 22. Applied courses lead to college level, apprenticeship level, and the world of work level courses in grades 11 and 12.

25. David Suzuki Secondary School Locally Developed Courses (Math, English, Science) Consolidate skills from earlier grades Are designed for students who are visual and/or concrete, hands on learners Prepare students for grade 11 and grade 12 workplace preparation courses

26. David Suzuki Secondary School Open Level Courses Appropriate for all students and not specific to any particular post-secondary destination Are designed to prepare students for further study in certain subjects Combine theory and application Open courses at David Suzuki S.S. include The Arts, Business Studies, Health and Physical Education, Family Studies, Technology, and Learning Strategies

27. David Suzuki Secondary School Academic, Applied, or Locally Developed? Choosing the correct level is key to your son or daughter’s success.

28. David Suzuki Secondary School Academic, Applied, or Locally Developed? When choosing the course level, consideration must be given to the: • recommendation of elementary school teachers as it relates to the student’s success and past performance in various subject areas • fact that courses are different in emphasis and pace • fact that students can take a combination of academic, applied, and locally developed course

29. David Suzuki Secondary School Academic, Applied, or Locally Developed? When choosing the course level, the focus should be on : • student’s interests and career aspirations • the student’s learning style, strengths • work habits

30. David Suzuki Secondary School Work Habits Can Define Course Level

31. David Suzuki Secondary SchoolChanging Course Levels It is possible to change levels at the end of grade 9 This should be a collaborative decision involving parents, students, teachers, and the school counselor

32. David Suzuki Secondary School What is the next step……..?

33. David Suzuki Secondary School Course Selection Process Students will: • receive course selection sheet • review this sheet with their grade 8 teacher and /or guidance counselor • complete the course selection sheet with the assistance of their parent/guardian • submit the course selection sheet to their current school by November 24 • enter their courses online with the help of David Suzuki Staff

34. David Suzuki Secondary School Course Selection Process Elementary School Staff will: • review the courses selection sheets submitted by the grade 8 students • address any discrepancies with the students and their parent/guardian • assist in the online course selection process that takes place between December 7 and 16

35. David Suzuki Secondary School Advice to Students and Parents: Work closely with the teachers at the elementary schools to ensure that the course selection you submit will support success !