Lorne Park Secondary
SchoolGrade 9Grade 9
InformationInformation
2014 - 20152014 - 2015
Welcome to Lorne Park S.S.
For most students, high school is a wonderful experience
You are given more independence but with freedom comes responsibility!
You need to make good decisions and choices for yourself
Selecting the right courses and level of programming is crucial for you to experience success!!
A new world………high school !
Larger school (over 1100 students)Larger school (over 1100 students) You are on your own individual timetableYou are on your own individual timetable Students work on a credit system in Students work on a credit system in
order to order to achieve their diploma their diploma You will need to repeat courses if you You will need to repeat courses if you
are unsuccessful in a compulsory areaare unsuccessful in a compulsory area Personal selection of coursesPersonal selection of courses Different course levels are offeredDifferent course levels are offered
The Ontario Secondary The Ontario Secondary School DiplomaSchool Diploma
O.S.S.D. Diploma Requirements. Diploma Requirements 30 Credits 18 Compulsory30 Credits 18 Compulsory
12 Optional 12 Optional
40 Hours of Community Involvement40 Hours of Community Involvement Successful Grade 10 Literacy TestSuccessful Grade 10 Literacy Test
Compulsory Credit Compulsory Credit RequirementsRequirements
4 English4 English 3 Math 3 Math 2 Science2 Science 1 Arts1 Arts 1 Canadian Geography1 Canadian Geography 1 Canadian History1 Canadian History 1/2 Career Studies1/2 Career Studies 1/2 Civics1/2 Civics 1 French1 French 1 Health and Phys. Ed.1 Health and Phys. Ed.
An additional credit in: An additional credit in: Art, Business, Phys.Ed, Art, Business, Phys.Ed, A Second Language A Second Language or Co-op or Co-op
An additional credit in: An additional credit in: Canadian & World Studies, Canadian & World Studies, English, Social Science, English, Social Science, A Second Language, A Second Language, Guidance, or Co-opGuidance, or Co-op
An additional credit in: An additional credit in: Science (grade 11/12), Science (grade 11/12), Technological Education, Technological Education, Computer Studies, French Computer Studies, French or Co-op or Co-op
The The Grade 9 Program 9 Program
Eight Courses including: Six Compulsory Courses
English Mathematics Science Geography French Physical Education
The Grade 9 Program 9 Program Optional Courses Choice of two:
Business Drama Visual Arts Music for Experienced Players Music for Beginners Music Vocal Exploring Technologies Creative Technologies
Grade 9 Courses Three types
Applied Academic Open
Applied and Academic courses: English, Mathematics, Science,
Geography and French. Open level courses are:
Drama, Phys. Ed., Visual Arts, Business, Music and Technological Studies
Applied and Academic Courses
Both set high expectations for all students Both focus on essential concepts of the
subject area Both prepare students for the grade 10
Literacy Test Both can lead to either Applied or
Academic stream in grade 10 A Transfer Course is required to change
from applied mathematics in grade 9 to academic mathematics in grade 10
Applied and Academic and Academic
Applied Courses Emphasize practical,
concrete applications of concepts
Are more teacher-directed
Pathways to College and Workplace
Smaller class size
Academic Courses Emphasize
theoretical, abstract applications of the essential concepts
Have greater opportunities for independent learning
Pathways to University, College and Workplace
Applied or Academic?
Your focus should be on success!! Consider your learning style, learning
strengths, and areas for growth Differences between courses include
emphasis and pace You may take applied courses in some
subjects and academic courses in other subject areas
Pathways to University and Pathways to University and CollegeCollege
Students who plan to go on to university Students who plan to go on to university should take the should take the majoritymajority of their courses at of their courses at the academic level.the academic level.
However, students who plan to go to However, students who plan to go to university may take university may take somesome of their courses of their courses at the applied level. e.g. Students who at the applied level. e.g. Students who take applied level math may go on to take applied level math may go on to university into a program that does not university into a program that does not require math as a prerequisite. require math as a prerequisite.
Students who plan to go on to college Students who plan to go on to college should take the majority of their courses at should take the majority of their courses at eithereither the applied level or academic level. the applied level or academic level.
Open Courses
Offered in many subject areas Based on expectations suitable for
all students Combine theory and application Prepare students for further study
in grade 10, 11, and 12 courses
Choose Wisely If you select inappropriate classes you may be
frustrated, unhappy and unsuccessful!! Due to availability we may not be able to make
course changes at a later date Access all available resources:
"Chart your Course" booklets will be given to you, which include course descriptions
Discuss and ask questions of your teachers, parents and guidance counsellor
Please consider the recommendations of your teachers!!
40 Hours Community Involvement
You are encouraged to complete this diploma requirement early
Students may start any time after completing grade 8 (July 1, 2014).
School provides information regarding requirements and procedures
Parental support and monitoring are required
Grade 10 Literacy Test
Administered in April of Grade 10 Evaluates your reading and writing skills to the end of Grade 9 Results are reported only as “complete”
or “incomplete” Test may be rewritten the following
year if unsuccessful Students failing the test twice are
eligible to take a literacy course
Grade 9 Mathematics Assessment
NOT a diploma requirement Evaluates achievement of your grade
9 math skills Administered near the end of your
grade 9 mathematics course
Extended French Program
Students in an Extended French Program in Students in an Extended French Program in bothboth grade 7 and 8 are eligible for the Extended French grade 7 and 8 are eligible for the Extended French program at Lorne Park S.S.program at Lorne Park S.S.
Students in French Immersion continue at Clarkson Students in French Immersion continue at Clarkson S.S. for the French Immersion Program.S.S. for the French Immersion Program.
French Immersion students living French Immersion students living insideinside the Lorne the Lorne Park boundary may attend Lorne Park to take the Park boundary may attend Lorne Park to take the regular regular English ProgramEnglish Program. Written requests for . Written requests for admission in to our Extended French Program will be admission in to our Extended French Program will be considered, based on availability.considered, based on availability.
French Immersion students living French Immersion students living outsideoutside of the of the Lorne Park boundary may apply on a Lorne Park boundary may apply on a Flex BoundaryFlex Boundary application to attend Lorne Park for the regular application to attend Lorne Park for the regular English Program.English Program.
Enhanced Program
Only students who have been identified by Only students who have been identified by an I.P.R.C. as an I.P.R.C. as GiftedGifted are eligible for the are eligible for the Enhanced Program at Lorne Park S.S.Enhanced Program at Lorne Park S.S.
Students in the Enhanced Program must Students in the Enhanced Program must take take allall 4 of their core subjects at the 4 of their core subjects at the enhanced level: English, Math, Science enhanced level: English, Math, Science and Geographyand Geography
All other subjects are taken at the All other subjects are taken at the academic, applied or open level.academic, applied or open level.
Easing the move to High School
Class visit to Lorne Park S.S. (December) Our Mentors talk to you about the school, answer
questions and take you on a tour. They discuss: Extra curricular programs at Lorne Park
A typical schedule of a Lorne Park student Give an overview of our Mentor program Grade 9 Orientation Day (the week before school)
You pay your student fee, You receive your schedule, agenda and student
card You have your picture taken for the yearbook You go on a tour of the school
MentorsMentors Mentor Day - First week of school we run
interactive and fun activities for grade 9's. You will meet the Mentors assigned to your homeform class
Mentor Program – The Mentors assigned to your class will assist you, if needed and do activities with your class throughout the year
Course Planning Course Planning
Online Course Selection Online Course Selection
Select 6 compulsory and 2 elective Select 6 compulsory and 2 elective courses and submit selectionscourses and submit selections
Confirmation of your coursesConfirmation of your courses
See you in September !
If you have any questions please contact the Guidance Office at Lorne Park
Grade 8 Parents Night is on January 8 at 6:45
Option sheets due January 17