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Grade 8 Parent Information Night
Thursday, January 31, 2013
*Welcome and Opening Remarks* R. Kennelly, Principal
*School Community Council*
G. Heeger
*Grade 9 Program Overview*A. Armstrong
*Special Education and Academic Resource* C. Low
*Optional Laptop Program*
M. McFetters
*Closing Remarks*R. Kennelly, Principal
Refreshments & Student-Led Tours in the Food Court
Richard Kennelly, Principal
Improving Student Achievement◦ Literacy◦ Numeracy
School Pride◦ Welcoming environment◦ Student recognition◦ Value Character & Diversity
◦ Safe No need for cash Daily limit Supervised space
◦ Parent controlled◦ Loaded on the web◦ Purchase tracking◦ Rewards options
Teachers◦ Phone calls, parent-teacher interviews
School◦ Emails – please send us your address with Grade◦ Newsletters – most are emailed and posted to web◦ Website – updated with content and calendars◦ Phone Home system – broadcast and targeted◦ Facebook – Richardson Collegiate◦ Twitter - @jcr_stormIn an emergency, check the twitter, facebook
and the website – please do not call your children – it is a safety issue!
Infrastructure◦ Projectors◦ WiFi
Technology at the point of instruction◦ Projectors◦ Smartboards
Technology at the point of learning◦ Laptop program◦ eReader program◦ Student response systems◦ Mobile technology *** Digital Citizenship
Gina Heeger,Chair of School Community Council
Ann Armstrong,Head of Guidance
Grade 9 Program Grade 9 Program OverviewOverview
Mr. McFettersMrs. NeubauerMrs. ArmstrongMrs. Marshall
Pathways to Student Success
The process of choosing courses for the next school year.
Ontario Secondary School Certificate
Or
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
To be granted an OSSC, a student must have earned a minimum of 14 credits distributed as follows:
7 Compulsory credits, as follows: 2 credits in English 1 credit in Canadian geography or Canadian history 1 credit in mathematics 1 credit in science 1 credit in health and physical education 1 credit in the arts or technological education or computer studies
and
7 Elective credits selected by the student from available courses Students are not required to complete 40 hours of community
involvement. Students are not required to pass the Ontario Secondary Literacy Test.
1.30 credits (18 compulsory, 12 elective)
2.40 hours community involvement
3.Successful completion of the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Requirement
Page 3 of Transitions Guide
Group 1
1 additional credit selected from
Group 2
1 additional credit selected from
Group 3
1 additional credit selected from
•Canadian and World Studies•English•Social Science and Humanities•French as a second language•Native language•Classical or international language•Cooperative Education•Guidance and Career Education
•The Arts (Visual Art, Drama, Music, Dance)•Business Studies•Physical and Health Education•Cooperative Education•French as a second language
•Science •Technological Education, •Cooperative Education•Computer Studies•French as a second language
***A maximum of 2 credits in cooperative education can count as compulsory credits
…plus12 other elective credits
Activities to complete this requirement can begin in the summer before a student enters grade nine.
A single 40 hour activity or a series of shorter activities totaling 40 hours may count towards this requirement.
Activities must be completed outside scheduled class time and must not replace someone who would normally be paid to do this work.
SUBJECT AREA ACADEMIC
APPLIED LOCALLY DEVELOPED
CANADIAN GEOGRAPHY
CGC1D1 CGC1P1
ENGLISH ENG1D1 ENG1P1 ENG1L1
FRENCH FSF1D1 FSF1P1
MATHEMATICS MPM1D1 MFM1P1 MAT1L1
SCIENCE SNC1D1 SNC1P1 SNC1L1
FEMALE MALE
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL
EDUCATION (OPEN)
PPL1O4PAR1O4
PPL1O3
AcademicAcademic courses focus on the essential concepts of the discipline PLUS additional
related concepts.
While course work exposes students to both theory and practical applications, there is a greater emphasis on THEORY as a basis for
future learning and problem solving.
Applied
Applied courses focus on the essential concepts of the discipline.
While course work exposes students to both theories and practical applications, there is a
greater emphasis on PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS.
Locally Developed
Locally Developed courses focus on the most essential concepts of a discipline.
These courses will provide support for students
making the transition to high school by enhancing their skills to allow them to be
successful in secondary school.
Volume of a Cone Example
Yes!
Students are able to move from APPLIED courses in Grade 9 to ACADEMIC courses in Grade 10.
Students are able to move from ACADEMIC courses in Grade 9 to APPLIED courses in Grade 10.
Math is the only course for which you need Grade 9 ACADEMIC in order to take Grade 10 ACADEMIC.
No!
Students are encouraged to take the type of course that best suits their interests, goals and learning styles.
Students may select a variety of course types.
Yes!
For example:
Semester #1: MFM1P1 (Applied Math)
Semester #2: MPM1D1 (Academic Math)
Open courses have one set of expectations for each subject and are appropriate for ALL students.
COURSE NAME COURSE CODE
DRAMA ADA1O1
MUSIC THEATRE – PERFORMANCE2 CREDIT COURSE – DRAMA AND VOCAL
ADB1O1AMV1O2
MUSIC THEATRE – PRODUCTION ADD1O1
MUSIC – GUITAR AMG1O1
MUSIC – INSTRUMENTAL AMI1O1
MUSIC – VOCAL AMV1O1
VISUAL ARTS AVI1O1
INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY BTT1O1
EXPLORING FAMILY STUDIES HIF1O1
EXPRESSIONS OF ABORIGINAL CULTURES NAC1O1
RHYTHM AND MOVEMENT (FEMALE ONLY) orHEALTHY ACTIVE LIVING
PAR1O4PPL1O4
EXPLORING HOSPITALITY & TOURISM TFJ1O1
EXPLORING TECHNOLOGIES TIJ1O1
ENG 1 D 1 School Boards use this final character to distinguish courses
The Letter identifies the course type:Grades 9 & 10 D=Academic P=Applied
L=Locally Developed O=Open
This Number identifies the Grade1= Grade 9 2=Grade 10 3=Grade 11 4=Grade 12
These three letters identify the subject. The first letter in the course code denotes the course’s department area A = Arts B= BusinessC=Canadian & World Studies E = EnglishF = French G= Guidance & Career Ed.S = Sciences H = Humanities & Social Sciences L = International Languages M = MathematicsP = Physical Education T= Technology
SCH 4 C 1
Course Guide
Christie Low,Head of Special Education
Special Education
Academic Resource Room Learning Strategies Multiple Exceptionalities Modified Transition to Work Structured Learning Class
For all students who are identified or at-risk and need individualized assistance with the curriculum, tests, exams
Full time staff available every period as well as before school, at lunch and after school
Assist with organizational skills, time management skills and study skills.
Open to all students at Richardson
Every day from 3- 4 pm in a first floor classroom
Staffed by at least one staff member(all subject disciplines)
Attendance Keeping up with assignments/homework Good test taking skills Good organizational skills Willingness to accept help and ask for help
Page 8 of transitions guide
M. McFettersGuidance Counsellor
Please visit the school website for more details or pick up a flier this evening
Information session◦ March 6, 2013 at
7:00pm
Mr. Kennelly, Principal
You are now invited to join us for refreshments and
participate in a student-led tour of the school.