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Schedule for the day…
10:00 -10:35am Assembly
10:45 -11:40am Tour Electives
11:40 -12:25pm LUNCH!!!!
12:35 -1:50pm Tour Electives
1:50 … Return to your school
Diploma Requirements (O.S.S.D.)
18 Compulsory Credits +
12 Optional Credits_____
= 30 Total Credits (110 hours per course) +
Successful Completion of Grade 10 Test of
Reading and Writing (EQAO)
+ 40 Hours of Community Involvement
Secondary School Diplomas & Certificates
O. S. S. D. The Ontario Secondary School Diploma• Students who earn 30 credits; 40 hours of
community service and pass the literacy test
(O.S.S.C.) The Ontario Secondary School Certificate
• Students who leave school before earning
the O.S.S.D.; must earn at least 14 credits
The Certificate of Accomplishment
• Students who leave school before earning
the O.S.S.D. or the O.S.S.C.
18 Compulsory Credits + 12 Optional Credits
4 credits in English
1 credit in French
3 credits in Math
2 credits in Science
1 credit in Can. History
1 credit in Can. Geography
1 credit in Arts (music, art, drama)
1 credit in Physical Education
.5 credit in Civics & Careers
Plus a credit in Group 1, 2, & 3 categories
‘Electives’Optional credits allow students to build an educational program that suits their individual interests and meets college, university, apprenticeship or workplace requirements.
Course SelectionIn order to meet diploma graduation requirements,
it is strongly recommended that students take the following 6 subjects in grade 9:
1. English - Applied, Academic, or Locally Developed 2. Mathematics - Applied, Academic, or Locally Developed
3. Science - Applied, Academic, or Locally Developed 4. Geography - Applied, Academic, or Locally Developed 5. French - Applied or Academic 6. Health & Physical Education – Open
All other Grade 9 elective courses will be taken at the open level :
Drama, Visual Art, Business, Technology, Music, Learning Strategies (by recommendation only), Family & Society, Latin, Talented Athlete program (based on qualifications)
Destinations …Four Pathways to Opportunity
• Apprenticeship - Prepare for skilled training
• College - Hands-on training & theory
• University - Theory and reasoning
• Workplace - Prepare for work
WHEN THINKING ABOUTYOUR FUTURE, ASK YOURSELFTHE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
How do you learn best?What are the admission requirements for College, Apprenticeships and University entrance?What courses do you need to prepare for the workforce?
Today you will visit classrooms showcasing the ELECTIVE subject areas …
Elective Areas for Gr.9– Business– Classics/Latin– Drama– Family Studies– Music– Technological
Studies– Visual Arts
• To get a feel for the knowledge and skills covered in these courses.
• To help you to make more informed decisions on which elective courses may be right for you!!
Core Gifted Program Grade 9• Gifted Courses
are built on expectations at the Academic level
• Placement in Core Gifted is through the YRDSB IPRC process
• English ENG1DG• Geography
CGC1DG• Math MPM1DG• Science SNC1DG• plus 4 other
courses in integrated settings
Core Program Grade 10
• Courses are built on expectations at the academic level
• Placement in Core Gifted through the IPRC process
• English ENG2DG
• History CHC2DG• Math MPM2DG• Science
SNC2DG• plus 4 other
courses offered in integrated settings
Beyond Grade 10….
Grade 11 Enriched courses in some core subjects including Math, English, Science
Grade 12 Enriched/Advanced Placement courses offered in some subjects
Core Gifted Curriculum• Based on Ministry “academic”
expectations
• Opportunities for integrated study, compacting / expansion of concepts as appropriate
• Learning Strategies and Character Trait emphasis throughout core classes
• Thinking skills emphasis ( critical and creative)
Differentiating for Gifted Learners ….
Provide Content that ….• is advanced beyond current knowledge
and skills
• is complex and abstract
• connects across disciplines
• relates to people in the field, famous people, human situations and problems
• relates to how things work, methods that are used in the field
Create Work Products that….
• are real world
• are presented to experts or a live audience
• represent transformations of what has been learned into visual, dramatic, or other useful form
The Integrated Summative Activities
Involves the demonstration of …Critical and Creative Thinking Skills
Communication Skills
Skills of Inquiry
Social Skills
Conflict Management Skills
Time Management Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Ability to apply Knowledge
Grade 9 2008
Integrated Unit Theme:
Transformation
The Four Core Subjects work together in the study of the theme of Transformation
• Subject –specific Activities based on Theme
• Cross-subject Activities based on Theme
• Culminating Day including a Presentation of Work to an Audience of Students, Parents, Teachers, Administrators
Transforming Interactions..A Scientist shares about…Sickle Cell AnemiaApril 14, 2008Melanie Kirby-Allen, MD The Hospital for Sick Children Staff HaematologistHaematology/Oncology
University of Toronto Assistant ProfessorPaediatrics
Transforming Interactions…
Scientists conduct a
workshop on
DNA and
Gel Electrophoresis
April 28, 2008
Peter & Kruppa Ph.D candidates University of Toronto
Guidance Services Website For links to more information on high school programming, YRDSB course calendar, post-
secondary options and career exploration, please visit the MDHS website or …
www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca/guidance.services
• The MDHS Guidance Counsellors will be visiting your schools in the last week of January to deliver presentations on course selections.