Grade 10

When a student graduates from a Catholic School, we don’t only ask “What did you learn?” but “Who did you become?” ….Sister Clare Fitzgerald

The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 10 †a discerning believer formed in our Catholic Faith Community †an effective communicator †a reflective, creative, and holistic thinker †a self-directed, responsible, lifelong learner †a collaborative contributor †a caring family member †a responsible citizen Catholic Graduate Expectations

How SHOULD we decide? HOW am I SMART WHAT are my interests? WHAT am I good at? Have I had enough opportunities to EXPLORE? WHERE will the work be in the future? Consider your Individual Pathways Plan (IPP Results) The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 10

Choosing the correct type of course: The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 10 In order to be adequately prepared for the same type of course (Academic, Applied, Locally Developed) at the next grade level, it is strongly recommended that students be achieving at the provincial standard – Level 3 (minimum 70%)

CategoriesLevel 1Level 2Level 3Level 4 Knowledge of content (e.g., facts, terms, procedural skills, use of tools) demonstrates limited knowledge of content demonstrates some knowledge of content demonstrates considerable knowledge of content demonstrates thorough knowledge of content Understanding of mathematical concepts demonstrates limited understanding of concepts demonstrates some understanding of concepts demonstrates considerable understanding of concepts demonstrates thorough understanding of concepts The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 10 Subject-specific content acquired in each grade (knowledge), and the comprehension of its meaning and significance(understanding) Knowledge and Understanding

RELIGION The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 10 Grade 10 Religion HRE2O Christ and Culture

ENGLISH Select an appropriate course TYPE: o Academic – ENG2D o Applied – ENG2P o Locally Developed – ENG2L The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 10

MATHEMATICS Select an appropriate course TYPE: Academic – MPM2D Applied – MFM2P Locally Developed – MAT2L

Grade 11 U/C (MCF3M) Functions and Applications Grade 9 Academic (MPM 1D) Principles Grade 9 Applied (MFM 1P) Foundations Grade 10 Academic (MPM 2D) Principles Grade 10 Applied (MFM 2P) Foundations Grade 12 (MEL 4E) Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life Grade 11 Workplace (MEL 3E) Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life (MAT 2L) Locally Developed (MAT 1L) Locally Developed Grade 11C (MBF 3C) Foundations for College Mathematics Grade 11 U (MCR 3U) Functions Grade 12C (MAP 4C) Foundations for College Mathematics Grade 12 U (MDM 4U) Mathematics of Data Management Grade 12 U (MCV 4U) Calculus & Vectors Grade 12 C (MCT 4C) Mathematics for College Technology Grade 12 U (MHF 4U) Advanced Functions MATHEMATICS The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 10

SCIENCE Select an appropriate course TYPE: Academic – SNC2D Applied – SNC2P Locally Developed – SNC2L The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 10

CANADIAN AND WORLD STUDIES History - CHC2D CHC2P Civics - CHV2O Combined with GLC2O (Career Studies) The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 10

GUIDANCE AND CAREER EDUCATION Career Studies GLC2O Combined with CHV2O (Civics)

COMPULSORY FRENCH IMMERSION COURSES Gr. 10 Religion - HRE2OZ Gr. 10 French - FIF2DZ New for 2016 – of Grade 10 History - CHC2DZ, Grade 10 Civics/Careers - CHV2OZ/GLC2OZ and Grade 9 Geography CGC1DZ must be completed in French.

Pre-AP New for 2016 – 2017 Grade 10 Pre-AP English Grade 10 Pre-AP Math Grade 10 Pre-AP Science A separate application must be completed. These are located in the guidance office. Student’s who did not complete Grade 9 Pre- AP courses may still apply. Talk to your guidance counsellor.

OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO YOU The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 10

THE ARTS Drama – ADA2O Instrumental Music – AMI2O Vocal Music – AMV2O Visual Arts – AVI2O The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 10

BUSINESS STUDIES Introduction to Business - BBI20 Computer Science - ICS2O There are four Gr. 11 Business courses that you can also take: Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Information and Communication Technology The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 10

PHYSICAL EDUCATION Healthy Active Living PPL20F/PPL2OM Personal Fitness Activities PAF20F/PAF2OM The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 10

MODERN LANGUAGES Spanish - LWSBD French - FSF2D The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 10

SOCIAL SCIENCES AND THE HUMANITIES (Family Studies) Food and Nutrition - HFN2O

TECHNOLOGY Communications Technology - TGJ2O Construction Technology - TCJ2O Technological Design - TDJ20 Computer Programming - ICS2O The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 10

CAREER EXPLORATION Interest inventories Grade 10 Career Studies – GLC2O Career Cruising Cooperative Education Information interviews Specialist High Skills Majors Volunteering Part-time job Internet research Explore different high school courses Dual Credits Talk to your Guidance Counsellor Visit the LDCSB Guidance Web page – The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 10

KEY MESSAGES The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 10

ONLINE REGISTRATION Links to the Course Calendar can be accessed on the LDCSB home page under Students – Secondary School Calendars.LDCSB home page Follow directions on instruction sheet. Chrome seems to work better than Internet Explorer or Safari. Course request sign-off sheet and student fee is due to the main office by Monday, February 22 nd. The Journey Continues: Planning for a Successful Grade 10