Guidance Department Gr. 8 to Gr.9 Transition Presentation www.dpcdsb.org/MARCL

HIGH SCHOOL WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN? * Bigger School * Opportunity for more friendships * Sports/Clubs * Locker * Cafeteria * More subjects More teachers School Day = 8:22 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. * Semester System - 4 subjects from Sept. to Jan. - 4 subjects from Feb. to June * Exams - do not book holidays during those days! * 4 period day including a 40 minute lunch * Classes are 75 minutes in length Uniform www.dpcdsb.org/MARCL

Sample Grade 9 Timetable

ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA (OSSD) REQUIREMENTS: 30 credits 18 Compulsory Credits 12 Elective Credits Ontario Secondary School Literacy Requirement 40 Hours of Community Service Your ticket to future post-secondary destinations! www.dpcdsb.org/MARCL

ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA 18 Compulsory Credits: 4 English 3 Math 2 Science 1 Canadian Geography 1 Canadian History 1 French as a second language 1 Health and Physical Education 1 Arts (Drama, Visual Art, Music, Dance, Media Arts) .5 credit in Civics .5 credit in Career Studies Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 www.dpcdsb.org/MARCL

ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA Complete 12 additional elective credits. Note: The religion credit taken each year counts towards these 12 credits. www.dpcdsb.org/MARCL

ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA Pass the Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) Based on reading and writing expectations in all subjects up to and including Grade 9 Written in March/April of Grade 10 year. The OSSLT date is fixed for every student in the province. Do not book holidays on this date!! www.dpcdsb.org/MARCL

ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA Complete 40 hours of Community Service (students can begin the summer prior to entering Gr. 9) Develop an understanding of civic responsibility Develop a sense of worth Develop skills Develop work related skills Develop self-confidence Discover your strengths and talents Discover the world of work www.dpcdsb.org/MARCL

WHAT ARE THE CHOICES? Locally Developed? Applied? Academic? Questions to consider: How does the student learn? Where does the student want to go after high school? Key point: Go with the Grade 8 teacher’s recommendation! www.dpcdsb.org/MARCL

www.myBlueprint.ca An Inquiry Based Approach to Education and Career/Life Planning

ON-LINE COURSE CALENDAR www.dpcdsb.org/MARCL Under the Guidance Tab it contains information about…… Available courses Course descriptions Scholarships Volunteer Opportunities Guidance Presentations to Students and more….

Administration Mrs. Glasford A-GAL Ms. Gizzi GAM-N Mr. Iarossi O-Z