Information Session

for Grade 8’s

Sheri Eady

Rhonda Pike

Heather Scott Thomas

Welcome to South

Carleton High School

So what do you know about South

Carleton?

Few things to know. . . .

2 semesters each year

4 courses each semester

1 course successfully completed will give

you 1 credit

1 credit equals 110 hours of study

Early start=Early finish

Schedule

Day 1

Time Class

Period 1 Art

Break

Period 2 Math

Lunch

Period 3 Science

Break

Period 4 Phys. Ed

Day 2

Time Class

Period 2 Math

Break

Period 1 Art

Lunch

Period 4 Phys. Ed.

Break

Period 3 Science

Graduation Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Credits

Compulsory Credits

Elective Credits

30

18

12

Electives Technology Courses

•Auto

•Manufacturing

•Woodworking

•Computer Engineering

•Computer Science

•Communication Tech

•Design Tech

Phys. Ed. Courses

•Healthy and Active Living

•Outdoor Education

•Fitness

•Yoga

Arts

•Music and Band

•Guitar

•Drama

•Dance

•Photography

•Visual Arts

Yearbook

Co-op

CWS and Humanities

•Parenting

•Politics

•World History

•Canadian Families

•Foods

•World Cultures

Sciences

•Biology

•Chemistry

•Physics

•Kinesiology

House

Construction

Graduation Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Credits

Compulsory Credits

Elective Credits

Community Service Hours

30

18

12

40

Graduation Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Credits

Compulsory Credits

Elective Credits

Community Service Hours

30

18

12

40

1

Graduation Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Credits

Compulsory Credits

Elective Credits

Community Service Hours

Ontario Literacy Test

30

18

12

40

1

Levels of Study

Grade 9 & 10:

Academic

Applied

Essentials

Open

Grade 11 & 12:

University

University/College

College

Workplace

Open

A Comparison of Levels Math Based Courses

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.

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.

Academic

A Comparison of Levels Language Based Courses

Academic

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.

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.

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.

Understanding Course Codes

ENG1D MFM2P

SBI3U

PPL4OQ

What are you going to take next

year?

English

Math

Geography

Science

French

Phys. Ed.

Regular Phys. Ed.

(male or female)

Fitness (Co-ed)

Arts

Music

Guitar

Visual Arts

Drama

Dance

English Stream

Open

Technology

Course

• Computers

OR

• Trades

OR

2nd Phys. Ed.

OR

2nd Arts

Elective Levelled

What are you going to take next

year?

English

Math

Geography (F)

Science (F)

French (F)

Phys. Ed.

Regular Phys. Ed.

(male or female)

Fitness (Co-ed) (F)

Arts

Music

Guitar

Visual Arts

Drama

Dance

Immersion Stream

Open

Technology

Course

• Computers

OR

• Trades

OR

2nd Phys. Ed.

OR

2nd Arts

Elective Levelled

Selection of Courses Through

Career Cruising

Selecting Courses on Career

Cruising

Login to the Network

Find the Career Cruising Icon

Login Again. . . . But Differently

Now you will be asked for a new

password so get ready and be

prepared with a new one.

Nice and Simple

Select your course in consultation with

teacher recommendations and parents.

Hit blue Submit button.

Print.

Sign.

Return.

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?

Come Visit Us On

Thursday February 7th

Bring your parents

and learn more

about your school

next year.

You’re Invited

To a Fun Filled Day in August

See your friends.

Meet your Link Crew leader.

Get your timetable.

Find your classes.

Q & A

Wrap-Up

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