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BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE Rick Hansen

Rick Hansen Secondary School. BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE Rick Hansen. WELCOME. Patricia Whyte Principal Julie De Maeyer Vice Principal (A-Ha) Tyler McLeod Vice Principal ( Hb -N) Crissa Hill Vice Principal (O-Z) Barbara Crease Head of Counselling. WELCOME.

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BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE Rick Hansen

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  1. Rick Hansen Secondary School BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE Rick Hansen

  2. WELCOME • Patricia Whyte Principal • Julie De Maeyer Vice Principal (A-Ha) • Tyler McLeod Vice Principal (Hb-N) • Crissa Hill Vice Principal (O-Z) • Barbara Crease Head of Counselling

  3. WELCOME Thank you for turning off your cell phones

  4. This Evening's Open House & Information Sessions • Curricular tours at beginning and end of evening • Presentation: 6:45-7:15 PM • Opportunity to get information on compulsory and optional credits throughout the school • Opportunity to become familiar with the building

  5. Rick Hansen’s Mission… The mission of our school is to prepare all the learners in our building to be thinking, caring, flexible individuals who can meet the challenges of the 21st Century.

  6. Rick Hansen Secondary School STORM

  7. STEWARDSHIP Every individual in the school works to create, protect and nourish the culture and energy in the building

  8. TECHNOLOGY Learning happens any place, and at any time We embrace the use of 21st century tools

  9. OPPORTUNITY Students need to develop socially, emotionally, and academically We believe everyone is important. We think all students should be involved

  10. RESPONSIVENESS Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it We are all responsible for what we say and do

  11. METACURRICULUM Students use inquiry as a means to understanding how they learn best Focus on critical thinking

  12. Our School • 1735 students currently • 8:30 AM – 3:05 PM; five 75 minute periods (lunches are 3rd or 4th) • Semestered – grade 9 to 12 • Full Ontario curriculum for diploma • Extensive technology program • Preparation for Workplace / Apprenticeship College University

  13. Our Staff • Caring, enthusiastic and supportive • Committed to high expectations • Connected to their professional communities • Possess a growth mindset

  14. Our Students • 3 elementary schools feed into RHSS • Accepting, safe & supportive • Creative risk takers • Focussed • "it's OK to like school"

  15. CashlessSchools • An electronic payment option for parents • CashlessSchools offers parents an easy to use account with 24/7 access, email alerts, and student fee, cafeteria and purchase history reporting • Manage funds for meals …swipe of the student card

  16. The Course Selection Process • Diploma Requirements • Types of Courses • Submission of Option Sheets

  17. Diploma Requirements - 30 Credits • 18 Compulsory Credits Every student must pass all 18 courses outlined by the Ministry of Education • 12 Elective Credits • Students can choose which elective courses they want to complete over their 4+ years

  18. Other Diploma Requirements • 40 Hours of Community Service Activities • Successful completion of the Provincial Literacy Test (written in Grade 10)

  19. Your Grade 9 Program 6 Compulsory Courses • English • Math • Science • Canadian Geography • French • Health and Physical Education 2 Optional Courses • Choose 1 option from the Arts (Music, Drama, Dance or Visual Arts) • Choose 1 option from Business, Hospitality, or Integrated Technology

  20. Grades 9 and 10 Academic Applied Open Students may take a combination of academic, applied and open courses Grades 11 and 12 University Preparation University/College Preparation College Preparation Workplace Preparation Open Types of Courses

  21. What to take in Grade 9? Core Subjects • Achievement in grade 8 must be taken into consideration • You can mix Applied and Academic courses • Ask your Grade 8 Teachers and Counsellor for advice in choosing the types of courses • Optional Subjects • Consider exploring something new • Choose something that is of interest at this time • Talk with parents

  22. Courses at a Glance • English: • ENG1D0, ENG1P0, ENG1L0 • French: • FSF1D0, FSF1P0 • Mathematics: • MPM1D0, MFM1P0, MAT1L0 • Sciences: • SNC1D0, SNC1P0, SNC1L0 • Geography: • CGC1D0, CGC1P0, CGC1P7 • Health and Physical Education: • PPL1OF, PPL1OM

  23. Dance ATC 1O0 • Learn technical skills • Choreography • Explore a variety of dance forms • Learn to appreciate the aesthetics of dance

  24. Drama ADA 1O0 • Group and individual performances • Tableau, movement, costume design • Analyze plays

  25. Music Instrumental Music AMI 1O0 • Little or no experience in brass, woodwind, or percussion Music Vocal/Choral AMV 1O0 • Singing in a variety of styles

  26. Visual Arts AVI 1O0 • Elements and principles of design • Drawing • Painting • Photography • Sculpture

  27. Hospitality Hospitality and Tourism TFJ 1O0 • Commercial food handling • Preparation for the school cafeteria • Health and safety • Use of specialized tools and equipment

  28. Business Studies Information and Communication Technology BTT 1O0 • Word • Excel • PowerPoint • Access • Web Page Design • Create your own business plan

  29. Technology • Integrated Technology • TIJ 1O0 • “Hands-On” projects • Work with tools, equipment and software • ROBOTICS • Computer electronics • Innovative project design

  30. Submission of Option Sheets • Counsellor or Home Room Teacher will set the due date in approx. November • Requires student and parent signatures • Use Chart Your Course and other handouts to get descriptions of courses • Course selections should then be completed on-line through myBlueprint.ca/peel

  31. Action Plan • Review Chart Your Course, other handouts, & your IPP • Discuss with Parents • Complete Option Sheet • Return Option Sheet by assigned due date • Complete Option Selection via myBlueprint • Submit in November

  32. Get Involved • Clubs • Robotics • DECA • Weight Room • Debate Team • Muslim Students Association • Christian Fellowship • Sikh Association • and more…. • Activities • Student Council • Peer Mentors • Athletics Council • Arts Council • Bands • Drama Council • Fashion Show • Math Contests • and more…. • Teams • Badminton • Table Tennis • Rugby • Basketball • Cricket • Golf • Soccer • Swimming • Volleyball • and more…

  33. Current Parents of Grade 9s At this point, Grade 9 parents are invited to begin their tour of the different curricular areas throughout the school. At the end of the presentation, parents of Grade 8s may continue their tour.

  34. How is grade 9 different? • No recess! • No "homeroom" teacher like in grade 8 • Students are responsible for managing their own deadlines and workload • Four 75-minute classes each day

  35. FinalEvaluations • Everyone must complete semester-end assignments and/or exams • Be Organized • Be Prepared • Final Evaluation Units in high school occur in January and June

  36. Tips for Success • Good attendance • Good time management • Positive attitude • Active participation • Take responsibility • Good digital citizenship • Healthy habits and choices (walk, sleep, communicate)

  37. Formula for Success rickhansenss.peelschools.org/ @RickHansenPDSB Stay connected! • Student Handbook • Code of Conduct • Calendar • Newsletters

  38. Thanks for coming! See you next September!

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