Meadowvale Experience Open House · SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR: BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY Students in...
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Experience Meadowvale Open House
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ExperienceMeadowvale Open House
THIS EVENING’S PRESENTATION:
PART CWhat is IBT?Part DAdvantages of IBTPART E:IBT RequirementsPart F:How to Apply and transportation
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PART AThe Meadowvale ExperiencePart BGuidance - The High School Experience
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About Meadowvale Secondary School
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Part A:
Meadowvale: Home of the Falcons
▰ Mission:
We challenge our students to become engaged global citizens capable of bringing about positive change
▰ About 1100 Students▰ 67 Staff members▰ Have an SHSM program in
Business and Construction/Engineering
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SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR: BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY
▰ Students in grade 11 have the option of applying for one of our SHSM programs – Business or Construction & Engineering
▰ Each requires a package of credits throughout gr. 11 and 12, including 2 credits of Cooperative Education to get some work experience
▰ Upon completion, students receive a RED SEAL on their diploma
▰ Recognized by Industry and the Ministry of Education (as well as Post Secondary Institutions)
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Guidance: The High School Program
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Part B:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma Requirements:
▰ 30 Credits (18 Compulsory, 12 Optional)▰ 40 Hours of Community Service.▰ Successful completion of the OSSLT Literacy
Test
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MYBLUEPRINT.CA/PEEL▰ Course Selection▰ Aptitude/Personality Tests▰ Post-Secondary Planner▰ Career Planning▰ Budget Tool
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Applied
▰ Emphasis concrete, practical applications
▰ More teacher-guided▰ Pathways lead to College
or Workplace
APPLIED VS ACADEMIC:
Academic
▰ Emphasize theoretical, abstract applications of essential concepts
▰ Greater opportunity for independent learning
▰ Pathways lead to University or College
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DECISIONS, DECISIONS...
▰ Focus should be on student success in Grade 9 courses.
▰ Consider student learning style, learning strengths, and areas for growth.
▰ Consider recommendation of elementary school.
▰ Students may take applied courses in some subject areas and academic courses in other subject areas.
▰ Refer to the Think About It document to aid you with your decision.
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You Can Find Us at:
Meadowvale Website:http://schools.peelschools.org/sec/meadowvale/Pages/default.aspx
Student Services Website:www.mdvguidance.com
Meadowvale Twitter Account:@MeadowvaleSS
Student Services Twitter Account:@MDVguidance
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BREAKWe will provide information about our IBT
Program and the regional program applicationProcess after a 10 minute break.
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What is IBT?: International Business & Technology
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Part C:
Welcome to IBTInternational Business and Technology is an innovative regional program based in 21st
century skills, teaching Ontario curriculum through the lens of Business and Technology. Students not only gain knowledge, but acquire the skills to apply their
learning in innovative new contexts.
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What is integrated curriculum?
▰ Integrated curriculum teaches core concepts and skills by connecting multiple subject areas to a unifying theme or issue.
▰ By using the structure of the school day, IBT students will be involved in an innovative way to approach education that will maximize their school day.
INTEGRATED CURRICULUM
How does my child benefit?
▰ Students can make natural connections between subjects, using knowledge in one subject to help them go deeper in their learning in another.
▰ More links to the real world, which will help them after graduation.
▰ More class time to complete assignments.▰ Less repetition of curriculum expectations.▰ Assessment tasks cover more than one subject,
resulting in a smaller workload for students.▰ More opportunities for field trips, with less concerns
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What is Project Based Learning?
▰ A means for students to collaborate with their peers while thinking creatively in real-world contexts.
▰ Students engaging in meaningful tasks using inquiry to help them acquire a deeper understanding.
▰ Students learning and demonstrating their knowledge in innovative ways.
PROJECT BASED LEARNING
Our Goal:
Our goal through PBL is to help shape students who are flexible learners, and who have the skill set to adapt their learning to real world problems.
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PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS
Education is constantly evolving, and learning has shifted from the classroom to real-world settings. Students have the opportunity to go deeper in their
learning, by experiencing what they are learning about first hand, and interacting with the curriculum.
Students tend to become more engaged, and feel more personally connected to the curriculum when they interact with the subject matter they are
studying in class.
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Business
▰ Meadowvale offers the following Business courses:▻ Business Technology, Introduction to Business▻ Marketing, Accounting▻ International Business▻ Business Leadership
▰ DECA business club▰ Focus on building transferrable skills such as communication, critical
thinking and problem solving using current events and situations
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Business
▰ With business fundamentals and French, students create their own bilingual business and pitch them which includes:▻ New technology▻ Building websites ▻ Creating ads, spreadsheets
▰ This also builds their:▻ Communication skills▻ Technical skills▻ Entrepreneurial skills
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Technology
Meadowvale offers the following technology based courses:
▰ Introduction to Technology▰ Technology Design (robotics &
engineering)▰ Communications Technology▰ Computer Science▰ Engineering (Robotics, Physics, Design)
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Technology
Students have access to new and emerging Technology in the classroom:
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● 120+ devices available for sign
out including chromebooks,
ipads & Surface Pro’s
● Digital Design Mac Lab
● Flex Lab / Innovation Studios
● Vex & First Robotics
● Maker Space
● 3D Printers
● CAD CAM equipment
● Design & Manufacturing Lab
THE IMPORTANCE OF STUDENT VOICE
And now a word fromour students…
https://youtu.be/uqOglUpvze4
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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: International Business & Technology
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Part E:
IBT CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
GRADE 9
▰ 6 IBT Credits▰ Business/and or
Technology▰ English▰ French▰ Geography▰ Math ▰ Science
GRADE 10
▰ 7 IBT Credits▰ Business/and or
Technology▰ English▰ French▰ History▰ Civics/Careers▰ Math ▰ Science
GRADE 11/12
▰ Select Gr 11/12 courses with a focus on Business and/or Technology
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HOW TO APPLY: International Business & Technology
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Part F:
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iPHONE PROJECTShow and explain your web, app or software projects using these gadget templates.
IBT Application Linked to Website
http://schools.peelschools.org/sec/meadowvale
Admissions Website
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TELL US ABOUT YOU
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PARENT INFO
STUDENT INFO
CHOOSE A PROGRAM:
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Meadowvale IBT
WRITTEN RESPONSES:
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2 QuestionsNon-
Academic Achievements
Opportunity to share
DATES & FEES:
Applications Begins:
▰ November 6, 2017
Applications Ends:
▰ November 24, 2017
Application Fee:
▰ Payment of $40 due by Nov 24th
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Payment of $40 fee is completed online at the time of application, via the secure website www.school-day.com
School-day: Fee Payment
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Enter Code Received During
Registration
SELECTION PROCESS:
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● Meadowvale’s IBT Program has 109 Spaces○ 87 Spaces in our Academic Program○ 22 Spaces in our Applied Program
● Admission Decisions based on:
○ Marks and learning skills from Grade 7 term 1 report (if final report not available) or Grade 7 final report – must meet or exceed provincial standard
○ Indicators and learning skills from Grade 8 progress report (if available) – must meet or exceed provincial standard
KEY DATES:
▰ Students will receive ALL program offers on this date.▰ If students apply multiple programs, they may receive more
than one offer.▰ If students do not receive an offer on this day, it doesn’t mean
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Application deadline: Nov 24, 2017
Offers will be emailed to successful applicants on February 5, 2018
OFFERS:
▰ If students do not accept spots in a program by February 8th, the spots will be offered to waitlist students on February 9th
▰ Once students make program decisions, they cannot change their minds and accept spots in different regional programs.
▰ This means the program you accept an offer from by February 8th is the program you will attend in September 2018.
Regional program schools will send second round offers on February 9, 2018
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First Round Offers must be accepted by no later than February 8, 2018
PLACEMENT:
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Second Round Acceptances are by February 13th
Waitlist closes by February 22nd 2018
Students will know what regional program they will be enrolled in for September 2018 by the end of February.
OFFER ACCEPTANCE:
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● To accept an offer, you will need to reply by the deadline. You will need to reply to the offer email you receive.
● When you confirm program participation, you will be asked to pay your program fees. The IBT Program fee is $200.
● Students will only be officially admitted into the program once program fees are received.
● Fees will be paid for online using a third-party service provider. If you don’t have a credit card or bank card, fees can be paid in-person with a cheque made payable to the school.
TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS:
▰ Walking, if near to Meadowvale S.S.
▰ Mississauga Transit
▰ Car pooling
▰ Private bussing
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www.meadowvaleibt.ca
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THANKS!Any questions?
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