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Welcome to Lisgar Collegiate Institute
www.lisgar.ca
Grade 8 Information EveningJanuary 14, 2016
Mr. Trevor GrillsStudent Services Department Head
AttendanceFeedback Forms
Presentation Available Online
Ms. Tracey PearsonLisgar School Council
Ms. Patsy AgardPrincipal
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Vice-Principals
Matt Gagnier
Deidre Barnabe
Department HeadsRichard Arrigo Arts, BusinessTania Asselstine Math, Technology,
Rob McDonald Computer ScienceDan Case Social Sciences, LawTrevor Grills Student ServicesTricia Jones ScienceChristine Rankin English and LanguagesJohn Ruff Healthy Active Living
Lisgar School Profile
Academic Excellence
Artistic Excellence
Athletic Excellence
Student Involvement
Artistic Excellence• 11 Performing Ensembles• Full Visual Arts Program• Full Dramatic Arts Program• Recipient of several CAPPIES
Awards
Academic ExcellenceCommencement – June 2015
Total Graduates – 227 students
Award Winners included:Ontario Scholars – 149 (66%)Silver Medals – 85 (37%)
Academic ExcellenceOntario Secondary School Literacy Test
2015
Lisgar Success Rate – 96%
OCDSB Success Rate – 88%
Provincial Success Rate – 82%
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Academic ExcellenceAdvanced Placement• 11 AP Scholars • 6 National AP Scholar
International Certificate Program• 5 Students
DELF Proficiency Test• 62 Students
US Applications• Over 10 applicants
Class of 2015• 93 percent to university level programs• 4 percent to college level programs
What makes Lisgar Unique• Congregated Gifted Classes
• Latin – Level 1, 2, 3
• Strings Music and Repertoire
• Spanish – Level 1, 2, 3
• Over 50 clubs including Rowing, KEY Club, SpaceSim, and more
Athletic ExcellenceJunior, Senior, and
Varsity TeamsBoys and Girls
Interscholastic Sports TeamsSoccer
BasketballVolleyballHockey
SwimmingCross Country Running
Rowing
GolfRugby
Snowboard RacingBadminton
Nordic SkiingTrack & Field
Mr. Matt GagnierVice-Principal
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Character Traits
• Respect• Integrity• Perseverance• Acceptance• Responsibility• Optimism• Honesty• Community
Where Are We?Lisgar Collegiate InstituteA Community of Character
COMMITMENT!
Ms. Deidre BarnabeVice-Principal
School Days• Semester System
• Semester One – September to January (4 classes)• Semester Two – February to June (4 classes)
• Daily Schedule• four classes per day• every class, every day
Period 1 8:50am 10:05am
Period 2 10:10am 11:25am
Lunch 11:25am 12:25pm
Period 3 12:25pm 1:40pm
Period 4 1:45pm 3:00pm
LINK Crew• Transition Program to high school
• Orientation before school starts• Placed in a group with grade 11 and grade
12 Link Leaders and ten other grade 9s• Leaders check in throughout the year• Academic and Social Follow Ups
LINK Orientation
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Jessica HannafordGrade 9
Mr. Trevor GrillsStudent Services Department Head
Graduation Requirements• 30 credits (18 compulsory + 12 electives)
• 40 Hours of Community Involvement Activities
• Successful completion of the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Requirement
Graduation Requirements
www.edu.gov.on.ca
Community Involvement• Diploma requirement – each student must make a positive
contribution to the well-being of the community• Students must complete 40 hours before graduation• Must take place after the student has finished grade 8• Must take place outside the regular instructional day
Ontario Literacy Requirement• Successful completion is a graduation
requirement• Literacy Test (OSSLT) takes place in Grade
10 for most students• Preparation and support activities take
place across the curriculum
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Special EducationSpecial Education Staff provide support and
services to students who have special learning needs as documented on an Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Main Roles• Develop education plans• Implement program accommodations• Monitor the progress & learning of students
Mr. David HollGuidance Counsellor
Lisgar Programs• French Immersion Program
• International Advanced Placement Program
• International Certificate Program
• Gifted Program
Extended French CertificateStudents are eligible to receive an extended French certificate by earning seven credits in French, including:• 4 courses in French: FIF1D, 2D, 3U, and 4U• 3 courses in other subjects taught in French:
• CGC1DF – Geography• CHC2DF – History• CHV2OF/GLC2OF – Civics & Careers
Note: Students may earn an Immersion Certificate if they earn 4 French Immersion Courses and 6 other subjects taught in French
Changes French Program• For students entering grade 9 in September
2016 students will take French Immersion, Academic (FIF1D) not Extended French (FEF1D)
• The only difference between these two programs at the secondary level is related to the number of hours of instruction in French
DELF• The Diplôme d’études en langue française (DELF)
is an internationally recognized test of French proficiency
• Based on the Common European Framework of Reference, which defines language proficiency along six global levels
• Proficiency is measured across four competencies: listening, speaking, reading, and writing
• All students taking French at Lisgar have the opportunity to write the DELF in grade 11 and 12
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International Advanced Placement Program
The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program (AP) enables willing and academically prepared students to pursue university level studies with the opportunity to earn university credit, advanced placement or both – while still in high school.
International Advanced Placement Program
Enrichment program available to all students at Lisgar• Calculus AB• English Language and Composition• English Literature and Composition• European History• French Language and Culture• Music Theory• Statistics • Chemistry
International Advanced Placement Program
• AP Program is designed by the College Board• Lisgar is listed on the AP ledger• Our courses are AP approved and we can
include the AP designation on transcripts• Only four Ottawa schools are on the ledger• Lisgar one of the few schools in the country to be
asked to offer the AP Capstone Diploma
International Advanced Placement Program
AP Capstone• AP Capstone is a program highly valued by Colleges and
Universities• The diploma is comprised of Seminar and Research
Course plus four other AP courses• AP Seminar (Grade 11) and Research (Grade 12) prepare
students for the rigorous skills required at higher education
• Involves presentations to an expert panel and a final paper of 5000 words
International Certificate Program• To recognize and honour students who
demonstrate a commitment to being motivated, engaged, and active global citizens
• Participants earn the certificate by:• Studying an international language• Taking internationally-focused classes• Understanding global issues• Participating in an internationally focused project
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Ms. Leila MyersGuidance Counsellor
Course Selection ProcessIf Lisgar is your Designated School:• Course Selection Contract available from feeder
school.• Currently attending non-OCDSB school?
Contract available in main office with proof of residence during regular business hours.
If Lisgar is NOT your Designated School:• Course Selection Contract available upon
granting of transfer.
Course Contract• Considerations when completing course contract:
• Applied vs. Academic programming• Special Education needs• Extended French options• Advice from Grade 8 school staff• See our website – www.lisgar.ca
Return completed contract to grade 8 teachers.
Grade 9 Timetable• English• Geography of Canada• French as a Second Language• Science• Mathematics• Arts• Health and Physical Education• Electives: Latin, Spanish, Computer Science, or
Exploring Technologies
• Repertoire
Grade 9 EnglishApplied, Academic, Gifted
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Grade 9 MathApplied, Academic, Gifted
Grade 9 ScienceApplied, Academic, Gifted
Grade 9 GeographyApplied, Academic, Gifted, French
Grade 9 FrenchCore - Applied, Core - Academic, Immersion
Grade 9 Healthy Active LivingBoys’, Girls’
Instrumental MusicBeginner, Experience, Repertoire
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Strings MusicBeginner, Experience, Repertoire
DramaOpen
Visual ArtsOpen
Visual Arts – CraftsOpen
Grade 9 ElectiveLatin – Level 1, Spanish – Level 1, Computer Science, Exploring Technologies In Grade 9 and 10…
AppliedAcademic 3 Course TypesOpen
Gifted Presentation with Mr. Grills later this evening.
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Open Courses• Prepare students for further study
• Appropriate for all students
• Examples: Technology, Art, Physical Education, Business Studies
Core SubjectsEnglish, French, Geography, Mathematics,
History, Science
How do we know which one to choose?
Applied Academic
EssentialConcepts
EssentialConcepts
& Related
Concepts
Applied AcademicConcreteExamples
Theory and
Abstract Problems
Applied Academic
How? How? and
Why?
Applied Academic
Doing Reading
Writing
Applied Academic
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Familiarcontexts
Newcontexts
Applied AcademicModerate Pace
Learning In Class
Faster Pace
Independent Learning
Applied Academic
Can we just … try it?
Please talk to grade 8 teacher
Applied Academic Course Selection Goal
Choose courses in which students can be successful.
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Pathways
“M” Course Applied
University
College
Academic
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Pathways• Grade 9 academic programs best prepare
students for grade 10 academic programs.
• Grade 9 applied programs best prepare students for grade 10 applied programs.
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Please AskRichard Arrigo Arts, BusinessTania Asselstine Math, Technology,
Rob McDonald Computer ScienceDan Case Social Sciences, LawTrevor Grills Student ServicesTricia Jones ScienceChristine Rankin English and LanguagesJohn Ruff Healthy Active Living
Or any member of our departments. Ms. Patsy AgardPrincipal
School BoundariesSchool Locator at: www.ocdsb.ca
OCDSB Transfer Policy• If Lisgar is NOT your designated school
• Secondary School Transfer Form, available from any OCDSB Secondary School main office
• Returned to Lisgar main office (receiving school)
Cross Boundary TransferCircumstances under which a student may attend a
school other than the designated school:• particular learning needs of or requirements placed
on the student• access to a course package that is not available at
the designated school• exceptional personal circumstances
Not a "first come, first served” process
Cross Boundary Transfer ProcessCross Boundary Transfer Timeline • Monday, February 8 to Friday, February 19, 2016
• Approval letters may be sent after February 19 and option sheets will be sent upon approved transfer
• School Transfer “Cap”
• More Information at www.lisgar.ca
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For More Information
Ms. Jenny DewanLearning Support Consultant
The Gifted Program at Lisgar• Lisgar’s Gifted Program is a continuation of
the OCDSB program for intellectually-gifted students
• Aim: To differentiate learning experiences of the depth and breadth beyond those normally provided in the regular school program
Eligibility • Students who are currently in an OCDSB
Congregated Gifted Program will move directly into their home Secondary Gifted Site
• Students who are not currently in an OCDSB Congregated Gifted Program must provide the documentation required in support of their application
Program RequirementsCanadian Cognitive Achievement Test (CCAT )• Scores at the 98th percentile on two of the three
scales and at least 90th on the third
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-IV or WISC-V)• Full scale or GAI at or above 98th percentile
All documentation must have been completed within the past 2 years and 11 months
Application Process• For OCDSB students, the grade 8 Learning
Support Teachers support the referral process
• For outside applicants, your home gifted secondary school will support you directly in this process
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Jonah LeinwandGrade 9
Mr. Trevor GrillsStudent Services Department Head
How are Gifted Students Grouped at Lisgar?
• Four congregated classes in core subjects: English, Mathematics, Science, Geography
• Congregated means that all of the students in these classes are identified as gifted
• 36 percent of all students at Lisgar are identified as gifted
EligibilityStudents identified by the OCDSB as gifted and
whose public board home school is:
Carine Wilson Secondary SchoolCanterbury High School
Colonel By Secondary SchoolGlebe Collegiate InstituteGloucester High School
Hillcrest High SchoolLisgar Collegiate Institute
Nepean High SchoolOsgoode Township High School
Rideau High SchoolRidgemont High School
Sir Wilfrid Laurier High SchoolWoodroffe High School
Question and AnswerSession
Contact Us for More Information
www.lisgar.ca@LCIStuServices(613) 239-2696
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