Information Session for Grade 8’s

1. Welcome to South Carleton High School Information Session for Grade 8’s Sheri Eady Rhonda Pike Heather Scott Thomas

2. So what do you know about South Carleton?

3. Few things to know. . . . • 2 semesters each year • 4 courses each semester • 1 course successfully completed will give you 1 credit • 1 credits equals 110 hours of study • Early start=Early finish

4. Schedule Day 1 Day 2

5. Graduation Requirements Ontario Secondary School Diploma • 30 credits • 18 compulsory credits

6. Graduation Requirements 18 compulsory credits • 4 English (1 credit per grade – ENG code) • 3 Mathematics • 1 French • 2 Science • 1 Canadian History • 1 Canadian Geography • 1 Arts (Art, Music, Drama,Dance) • 1 Health and Physical Education • .5 Career Studies • .5 Civics 15

7. Graduation Requirements 3 special compulsory credits • Group 1 - 1 of English/Français, French as a Second Language or a third language or Social Science and the Humanities or Canadian and World Studies or co-op* or Guidance and Career Education • Group 2 - 1 additional Phys. Ed, Music, Art, Drama, Dance or 1 Business/Entrepreneurial Studies or co-op* or French* • Group 3 - 1 of Grade 11, 12 Science or Technologyor co-op* or French*

8. Graduation Requirements Ontario Secondary School Diploma • 30 credits • 18 compulsory credits • 12 optional credits • 40 hours of community service • Grade 10 Literacy Test (OSSLT)

9. Levels of Study • Grade 9 & 10: • Academic • Applied • Essentials • Open • Grade 11 & 12: • University • University/College • College • Open • Workplace

10. A Comparison of LevelsMath Based Courses Academic Applied • 70% or higher in math in grade 8 particularly in Patterning and Algebra • EQAO scores in grade 6 were level 3 or higher. • Good mastery of all basic math skills. (multiplication, fractions, managing multi-step problems) • Strong math vocabulary. • Conscientious about completing homework and studying. • Grade 8 teacher recommends this level. • Marks lower than 70% in grade 8 particularly in Patterning and Algebra • EQAO scores in grade 6 were level 2 or below • Relies on a calculator or multiplication charts for basic facts • Difficulty completing assignments • Learns best from a practical hands-on method. • Gr 8 teacher recommends this level.

11. A Comparison of LevelsLanguage Based Courses Academic Applied Marks in the 60’s or lower for reading and writing EQAO scores in grade 6 were level 2 or below Requires additional assistance and support from teachers and parents. Difficulty completing homework Gr 8 teacher recommends this level. • 70% or higher in the course in grade 8 • EQAO scores in grade 6 were level 3 or higher • Works independently • Self-motivated • Conscientious about completing assignments • Grade 8 teacher recommends this level.

12. Changing Levels • It is important for students to start in a level where they can be successful. • It is not fun to fail. • Students will be more successful in a level that best fits their learning style. • Students can change levels.

13. Understanding Course Codes ENG1D MFM2P SBI3U PPL4OQ

14. What are you going to take next year? Levelled Courses Open Phys. Ed. Male Female Business or Tech Arts Music Visual Arts Drama Dance • English • Math • Geography • Science • French

15. After Grade 9? Remember that many upper year courses have prerequisites that you must pay attention to.

16. What are you going to take next year? Immersion Students Levelled Courses Open Phys. Ed. Male Female Business Arts Music Visual Arts Drama Dance • English • Math Immersion Courses • Immersion French • Geography • Science

17. After Grade 9? Immersion Students Remember that many upper year courses have prerequisites that you must pay attention to. Ask me about the DELF!

18. Electives • Arts • Music and Band • Guitar • Drama Creative and Production • Dance • Photography • Visual Arts • Film Studies • Technology Courses • Auto • Manufacturing • Woodworking • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Communication Tech Yearbook Co-op House Construction • CWS and Humanities • Parenting • Politics • World History • Canadian Families • World Religion • World Cultures • Sciences • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Phys. Ed. Courses • Healthy and Active Living • Outdoor Education • Fitness • Phys. Ed Leadership • Exercise Science

19. You Have Lots To Think About! • What is my learning style? • What I do well? • What are my interests? • What might I want to do after High School?

20. Come Visit Us On February 12th Bring your parents and learn more about your school next year.

21. You’re Invited To a Fun Filled Day in August See your friends. Meet your Link Crew leader. Get your timetable. Find your classes.

22. Q & A Wrap-Up

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