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Welcome to Unionville High School
General Information & Course Selection Information
for Grade 8 Students &
Parents/Guardians2013-2014 Academic Year
Unionville High School Administration
Maureen Weaver, PrincipalJoe Mancuso, Vice Principal
Lisa Perez, Vice PrincipalMelissa Schmidt, Vice Principal
Unionville High School is a semestered school
We house one of the four intensive arts programs that the York Region District School Board offers – ARTS Unionville
UHS offers the Specialist High Skills Major program in Arts & Culture and Business
General Information About Our School
Diploma Requirements (O.S.S.D.) for the 4 year program
O.S.S.D
18 Compulsory Credits
12 Optional Credits
Successful completion of
Ontario Secondary
School Literacy Test
40 hours of Community Involvement
4 Credits in English (1 credit per grade)
1 Credit in French as a Second Language
3 Credits in Mathematics (at least 1 in Gr. 11 or 12)
2 Credits in Science
1 Credit in Canadian History (grade 10)
1 Credit in Canadian Geography (grade 9)
1 Credit in the Arts
1 Credit in Health and Physical Education
.5 Credit in Civics & .5 Credit in Career Studies (grade 10)
Plus………..
18 Compulsory Credits
Administered in April of the grade 10 year
A test based on language and communication (reading and writing) expectations of curricula up to and including grade 9
Accommodations, deferrals and exemptions may be appropriate for some students
If a student does not meet the standard in the first attempt, schools will provide remedial support; the test will be re-administered until the student successfully completes the test or alternatively successfully completes the Grade 12 Literacy Course
The Grade 10 Literacy Test
Community Involvement A diploma requirement Encourages civic responsibility, promotes
community values and reinforces importance of volunteerism
Students can start their community service on July 1st after their Grade 8 school year
Complete 40 hours before graduation Student responsibility to keep record of
activities Guidelines and forms will be provided to help
track community involvement A good way to explore career interests
COURSE TYPESIN GRADES 9 AND 10
APPLIED ACADEMIC OPEN LOCALLY DEVELOPED
TYPE APPROACHAPPLIED Step by step approach to learning
using theory and practical examples.
ACADEMIC Theoretical and independent approach to learning with a focus on critical thinking skills
LOCALLY DEVELOPED
Guided approach to learning using practical examples and concrete objects.
OPEN An opportunity to explore an area of interest for all students
ABILITYWorking at or above grade level
Working at or above grade level
Working below grade level in Math, English or Science
Available to all students
Course Pathways
EnglishMathFrenchScienceGeographyHistory
Applied or Academic English
MathScience
Locally Developed
Optional Courses For Grade 9 Students At Unionville High School
Technological Studies
Exploring Technologies
TIJ1O1
Exploring Computer
Technology
TEJ1O1
Business Studies
Information and Communication Technology in
Business
BTT101
The Arts
Dance
ATC101
Dramatic Arts
ADA101
Music
Band, Instrumental, Woodwinds, Repertoire,
Choral
Visual Arts
AVI101
Family Studies
Exploring Family Studies
HIF101
Making the Choice…
Parents and students will select courses in collaboration with elementary school teachers, guidance counselors, student success teachers and administrators
It is important that students do an honest self assessment, matching their ability with their interests and aptitudes
Remember that initial decisions made in grade 8 are not “final” decisions. There are many pathways to the destination your child dreams of!
UNDERSTANDING THE COURSE CODE
SUBJECT
GRADE COURSE TYPE FOR IN SCHOOL USE
Eng = English
1 = Grade 92 = Grade 103 = Grade 114 = Grade 12
The fifth character (P in this example) refers to the type of courseP = AppliedD = AcademicL = Locally DevelopedO = OpenE = WorkplaceC = CollegeM = University/CollegeU = University
The sixth character (1 in this example) is for in school useM = Arts Unionville
ENG 1 P 1
STUDENT TIMETABLEHome Room8:30 – 8:35 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Period 18:35 – 9:50
ENG1D1-02 (English)303
BTT101-03 (Business)319
Period 29:54 –11:09
PPL108-01 (Physical Ed)108
CGC1D1-02 (Geography)349
Period 311:13 – 12:28
Lunch/AMI101132
Lunch/AMI101132
Period 412:32 – 1:47
SNC1D1-05 (Science)328
FSF1D1-02 (French)232
Period 51:51 – 3:06
ADA101-01 (Drama)134
MFM1P1-03 (Math)243
ASP3:10 – 4:30
AMR101 (Music)
AMR101 (Music)
To Access On-line Course Selection:
On-line Course Selection
Go to www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca Scroll down to the bottom left Click on CAREER CRUISING – SECONDARY COURSE SELECTION
Then Click On ……….
Click on Course Planner
Questions ?????????