Grade 9 Course Selection Process / Timelines For 2015-16 Graduation Requirements: • 30 credits (110 hours each) • 18 compulsory credits • 12 optional credits • 40 hours community involvement • Grade 10 Ontario Literacy Test (Reading and Writing ) Compulsory Credits Group 1 - an additional English, French as Second Language , Native language, Classical or International language, Soc. Science and Humanities, Can. & World Studies, Guidance and Career Ed. or Coop Group 2 -1 additional Physical Education, Arts, Business Studies, Coop, or French as Second Language Group 3- 1 additional credit in gr.9-12 Technology, gr. 11-12 Science, gr.11-12 Coop, or French as Second Language What courses do I choose for Grade 10? Regular French Immersion 1. English English 2. Math Math 3. History Histoire* 4. Science Sciences* 5.a Civics Citoyenneté* 5.b Careers Carrieres* 6. Elective Français* 7. Elective Elective 8. Elective Elective Compulsory credit * = en français / in french Types of Courses in Grade 10 ALP or English Academic or Math Applied or History Essential Science Open Civics / Careers Physical Education Technology Arts How am I doing in my courses? • Math • English • Science • Geography • French “Students and parents can be confident that students who are achieving at Level 3 (70%) are well prepared for work in the next grade or the next course.” (Ministry definition of the Provincial Standard – regular programming) May want to reconsider your program choice if: - My marks are lower than I would like - I am struggling a lot in my _____ class Grade 10 Optional Courses Arts Phys. Ed. • Drama • Large Group Activities (M or F) • Instrumental Music • Repertoire (AMR2O1) • Small Group / Individual Activities (co-ed) • Dance Business Studies • Vocal Music French / F.I. • Visual Arts Native Studies Spanish (intro) Grade 10 Technology Courses Communications Technology • Communications-Film Studies (pre-IB) Computer Technology (hardware) Computer Science (software) Construction Hairstyling & Aesthetics Hospitality and Tourism (Cooking) Landscaping Grade 10 Technology Courses (continued) Manufacturing Manufacturing (Robotics) Technological Design Computer Graphic Design Transportation (Automotive) Transportation (Auto Body) Regional Program Trailhead – 1 semester (4 credits) -- outdoor education, environmental leadership at Sidrabene Camp www.trailheadprogram.org Next Steps… • Review your academic success • Level choice for compulsory courses • (think 70+) • Summer school/repeat courses? • Which elective/optional courses would I enjoy? (up to 3) • Discuss with your parents/teachers • Check out course selection materials • Review PowerPoint/materials online (www.wossweb.com) My Blueprint • www.myblueprint.ca - a little demonstration TO DO LIST Over the Winter Break • Log in with user email address + password OR create an account (MUST USE CHATT LOGIN) In January • “How-to” Help Sessions – drop by Student Services during Exam Week / semester 2 lunch “High School Planner” – plan your course selections Info available online at www.wossweb.com Things to Remember •Next to learning, course selection is the most important process that takes place in school •Choose wisely: the course may NOT be offered later on Time Line •Tues. Dec 2 – ALP Grade 9 Parents Info Night •Wed. Dec 17 – Course Selection Assembly • Monday, January 19 – online course selection on My Blueprint enabled •Thurs. Jan. 22 – Wed. Jan. 28 – My Blueprint Exam Week “help sessions” •Monday, February, 16, 2015 - Online course selection DUE DATE QUESTIONS? Consult websites: www.wossweb.com (ALP - IB) www.myblueprint.ca Consult Handout materials Course Selection Sheet (available in January) My Blueprint Handout Contact: • Ms. Mistruzzi - mistruzzina@hdsb.ca – South Student Services • Ms. Morris – morrisj@hdsb.ca – North Student Services (Essential program)