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Grand River Collegiate Institute

Grand River Collegiate Institute. GRADE 8 INFORMATION NIGHT Wednesday, January 15 th , 2014. Welcome to High School. The Grand River Experience Graduation Requirements Grade 9 Options and beyond Course Levels. The Grand River Experience. School size: 1400 students 2 semesters

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Grand River Collegiate Institute

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  1. Grand River Collegiate Institute GRADE 8 INFORMATION NIGHT Wednesday, January 15th, 2014

  2. Welcome to High School • The Grand River Experience • Graduation Requirements • Grade 9 Options and beyond • Course Levels

  3. The Grand River Experience • School size: 1400 students • 2 semesters • Each semester – 4 courses • Each day - 4 classes, 75 minutes • School day 8:05 – 2:15 • Lunch -1 hour • Sports, clubs, school activities, leadership opportunities

  4. Graduation Requirements • Successful Completion of 30 Credits • 18 compulsory courses • 12 elective courses • 40 hours of Community Service • Successful Completion of the Grade 10 Literacy Test or Course

  5. Grade 9 Courses • 5 compulsory courses: • English • Math • Science • Geography • French

  6. Grade 9 Courses cont’d • 3 Elective Courses: • Dramatic Arts • Exploring Technologies • Food and Nutrition • Information and Communication Technology in Business • Instrumental Music Band • Instrumental Music Strings • Healthy Active Living • Learning Strategies (for students with an IEP) • Visual Arts

  7. …..and Beyond Grade 9 • Check out Grade 10-12 courses: www.grcicoursecalendar.weebly.com

  8. Specialized Programs at GRCI • System Designated Magnet Programs • Extended French • Fast Forward • Music, Strings • Specialist High Skills Major • Automotive Service • Information and Communication Technologies • Future Forums

  9. Course Levels ACADEMIC - covers essential concepts plus additional material - emphasis on study of theory, abstract problems APPLIED - covers the essential concepts - more emphasis on practical applications

  10. Course Levels cont’d LOCALLY DEVELOPED (Essential) - designed for students entering world of work - Fast Forward students take these courses OPEN - one set of expectations that are appropriate for all - elective courses are offered at Open level

  11. Grand River students are…. • Students who live in the GRCI Boundary • www.wrdsb.ca – School Finder • Students accepted into System Designated Magnet Programs: • Extended French Magnet • Fast Forward Magnet • Strings Magnet

  12. Selecting Courses • Current teachers will make level recommendations • Online course selection will occur at your current Elementary school in February • Fast Forward will submit an application and course selection form

  13. Changing Selections • Course Verification Sheets to Grade 8 School in late spring • Make a change • Talk to your grade 8 counsellor before end of June • Contact GRCI the last week of August • September – only level changes where possible

  14. Frequently Asked Questions • What happens when a student or parent chooses a course type other than what is recommended by the teacher? • GRCI counsellors will be informed. This may prompt more discussion with parents and a review of courses.

  15. Frequently Asked Questions • Does a student have to take all the same level of courses? • No students can select different types of compulsory courses depending on their strengths, abilities and work habits • Is it possible to change course levels from Grade 9 to 10? • Yes, in all core courses except math

  16. Nervous? • Grade 8 Day at GRCI – May • Receive at home mailing- August • First Day of School – Special Time for Grade 9’s only • First Week – Early Lunch Dismissal • September – Grade 9 Night

  17. Experience GRCI First Hand • System Designated Magnet Program: • Extended French Room 1-104 • Fast Forward Room 1-100 • Strings Room T-109 • Open House begins: • Map of Elective areas • Student ambassadors • Experience what GRCI has to offer • Sports and Physical Education • Technology, Visual Arts, Drama, Music, Guidance • French • Hospitality • Library • Learning Services

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