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DAVID SUZUKI SECONDARY SCHOOLGrade 9
Curriculum Information Night December 2012
WELCOME TO THE HOME OF THE GRIZZLIES
AGENDA1. Student Life2. Diploma Requirements3. Course Types4. Course Selection for Grade 9
5. Self Directed Tours – First Floor 3
David Suzuki Secondary School
Principal - Jeanne GrayVice Principals – Rob Lompart,
Patricia Whyte
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David Suzuki Secondary SchoolCommunity Feeder Schools
Beatty-Fleming Senior Public SchoolHuttonville Public School
Ingleborough Public SchoolMcCrimmon Middle School
Mount Pleasant Village Public SchoolRoyal Orchard Middle School
Roberta Bondar Public School * *English
Language Learners Only5
School Boundaries
David Suzuki Community Feeder Schools
Bovaird Mississauga Rd
Highway 10 Queen
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David Suzuki Secondary SchoolRegional French
Immersion Program Feeder Schools
Earnscliffe Senior Public SchoolHerb Campbell Public School
Sir William Gage Middle School
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French Immersion School Boundaries
Regional French Immersion Program
MayfieldWinston Churchill
Highway 410 Highway 407
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David Suzuki Secondary SchoolHow is secondary school different? student population (Sept. 2013- approx.1800) 2 semesters per year School day starts 8:40a.m. and ends at 3:06p.m. each student takes 8 courses, 4 each semester 50% or above is required to pass a course school day includes 4x75 minute classes and lunch
in a full service cafeteria; may leave property individualized timetables and course levels no school bussing (some exceptions)
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STUDENT LIFE Extra – Curricular Activities
Clubs Athletics Student Leadership Arts: (Drama,
Dance, Music, Visual Art)
Environment
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Extra-Curricular
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DECA Club
Cheerleading
Jazz Band
Clubs
Cricket Club
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Outdoor Club
Art Club
Tennis Club
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Football
Soccer
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Track and Field
Volleyball
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Basketball
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Badminton
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ECO
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David Suzuki Secondary School
Diploma RequirementsFor Students Entering Grade 9 in
September 2013
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Ontario Secondary School Diploma Requirements:
1. 30 Credits to Graduate18 Compulsory Credits12 Optional Credits
Note: French Immersion students are required to earn 10 FI credits at
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Diploma Requirements continued….
2. 40 Hours of Community Service
Student responsibility Parental/family support and
monitoring is required Eligible to start the summer
prior to grade 9 year Tracking forms available
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Diploma Requirements continued……
3. Successful Completion of Literacy Test (OSSLT) or Equivalent
Written in grade 10 in March/April Evaluates reading and writing
skills Designed and graded by EQAO Ontario Literacy Course
(equivalent)
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What subjects will your student be taking in Grade 9?
8 SUBJECTS
7 Compulsory 1 Optional
subjects subject
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SEVEN COMPULSORY COURSES
1. English / English as a Second Language
2. Math 3. Science4. French* 5. Geography*6. Learning Strategies *7. Health and Physical Education
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ONE OPTIONAL COURSE FROM:
DanceDramaVisual ArtsMusic – Beginner or ExperiencedExploring TechnologiesBusiness - Information and
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Exception: English as a Second Language
Learners Eligible to take two ESL courses Do not have to take French Potentially, other ESL supported
compulsory courses
Special Education Students Eligible to take Learning Strategies for
Exceptional Students Eligible to select an additional optional
credit Do not have to take French
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O p en L oca llyD ev e lo ped
A pp lied A cad em ic
T yp es o f C o urses
OPEN COURSESE.g., AVI 1O0
♦Suitable for all students and not specific to any particular post-secondary destination
♦Designed to prepare students for further study in certain subject areas
♦Same curriculum expectations for all students, regardless of destination
♦Examples: All Grade 9 Optional Subjects Grade 9 Health and Physical
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LOCALLY DEVELOPEDE.g. ENG 1L0
♦Must be RECOMMENDED by staff at the
the feeder school ♦Focus on essential skills using
relevant and practical activities (hands on)
♦For students who are visual and/or concrete
♦Offered in Math, English and Science♦Lead to workplace courses in grade 11 &
12♦Maximum class size 17
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ACADEMICE.g., ENG1D0
♦Abstract approaches to learning and theoretical applications♦Faster pace (Max. Class Size 29)♦Greater opportunities for independent
learning♦English, Math, Science, Geography &
French♦Leads to university, university/college,
or college courses in Grade 11 and 1233
APPLIEDE.g., ENG1P0
♦Concrete approaches to learning and practical applications♦Slower pace♦More teacher guided ♦English, Math, Science, Geography
& French♦Lead to college courses in grade 11
& 12♦Maximum class size 22
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Applied or Academic? English, Math, Science,
Geography & French
Consider:
1. Current Learning Skills and Academic Achievement
2. Grade 8 Teacher’s Recommendation
3. Post-secondary Plans
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Importance of Making the Best Decision for YOU!♦Student Success!
♦Difficult to change during the semester .
Why? Build our timetable based on student
choices, therefore there may not be any spaces in the class
Complex timetable (hence if a change happens it will NOT likely be during the semester)
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Changing Pathways is it possible? Locally Applied Academic Developed
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• Individual basis
• Student achievement
• In consultation with parents, teacher and student
• On successful completion of a Grade 9 course (not likely to occur during the semester).
• Takes time!
Academic Supports There are numerous programs to support students at David Suzuki S.S.
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• Academic Supports
Contact Program River Room
School Success Program – Project Complete
Student Services
Special Education Monitoring
• Behaviour Supports
Contact Program Rapids Room
Internal and External Referrals
David Suzuki Secondary SchoolWhat is the next step……..?
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David Suzuki Secondary SchoolCourse Selection ProcessStudents will:1. Review/complete the course
selection sheet with their grade 8 teacher and /or guidance counselor
2. Submit the signed course selection sheet to their current school
3. Enter their courses online at their current school
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