Information Session for Grade 8’s Sheri Eady Jeff Earle Jane Kendall Rhonda Pike Heather Scott Thomas Welcome to South Carleton High School

So what do you know about South Carleton?

Few things to know....  2 semesters each year  4 courses each semester  1 course successfully completed will give you 1 credit  1 credits equals 110 hours of study  Early start=Early finish

Schedule Day 1 TimeClass Period 1Art Break Period 2Math Break Period 3Science Lunch Period 4Phys. Ed Day 2 TimeClass Period 2Math Break Period 1Art Break Period 4Phys. Ed. Lunch Period 3Science

Graduation Requirements Ontario Secondary School Diploma  30 credits  18 compulsory credits MORE THINGS TO KNOW

Graduation Requirements 18 compulsory credits  4 English (1 credit per grade – ENG code)  3 Mathematics  1 French  2 Science  1 Canadian History  1 Canadian Geography  1 Arts (Art, Music, Drama, Dance)  1 Health and Physical Education .5 Career Studies .5 Civics 15

Graduation Requirements 3 special compulsory credits  Group of English/Français, French as a Second Language or a third language or Social Science and the Humanities or Canadian and World Studies or co-op* or Guidance and Career Education  Group additional Phys. Ed, Music, Art, Drama, Dance or 1 Business/Entrepreneurial Studies or co-op* or French*  Group of Grade 11, 12 Science or Technology or co-op* or French*

Graduation Requirements Ontario Secondary School Diploma  30 credits  18 compulsory credits  12 optional credits  40 hours of community service  Grade 10 Literacy Test (OSSLT)

Levels of Study Grade 9 & 10: Academic Applied Essentials Open Grade 11 & 12: University University/College College Open Workplace MORE THINGS TO KNOW

A Comparison of Levels Language Based Courses Academic  70% or higher in the course in grade 8  EQAO scores in grade 6 were level 3 or higher  Works independently  Self-motivated  Conscientious about completing assignments  Grade 8 teacher recommends this level. Applied  Marks in the 60’s for reading and writing  EQAO scores in grade 6 were level 2 or below  Requires additional assistance and support from teachers and parents.  Difficulty completing homework  Gr 8 teacher recommends this level.

A Comparison of Levels Math Based Courses Academic  75% or higher in math in grade 8  EQAO scores in grade 6 were level 3 or higher.  Good mastery of all basic math skills. (multiplication, fractions, managing multi-step problems)  Strong math vocabulary.  Conscientious about completing homework and studying.  Grade 8 teacher recommends this level. Applied  Marks lower than 75% in grade 8  EQAO scores in grade 6 were level 2 or below  Relies on a calculator or multiplication charts for basic facts  Difficulty completing assignments  Learns best from a practical hands-on method.  Gr 8 teacher recommends this level.

Changing Levels It is important for students to start in a level where they can be successful. It is important for students to start in a level where they can be successful. It is not fun to fail. It is not fun to fail. Students will be more successful in a level that best fits their learning style. Students will be more successful in a level that best fits their learning style. Students can change levels. Students can change levels.

Understanding Course Codes ENG1DMFM2PSBI3UPPL4OQ IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW

What are you going to take next year? Levelled Courses  English  Math  Geography  Science  French Open  Phys. Ed. Male Female  Business or Tech  Arts Music Visual Arts Drama Dance Core French Students Levelled Courses Open  English  Math  Geography  Science  French Levelled Courses Open EVEN MORE THINGS TO KNOW

After Grade 9? Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 English Math (group credits?) History(group credits?)elective Civics/Careerselective Scienceelective spare or elective elective spare or elective Remember that many upper year courses have prerequisites that you must pay attention to. Core French Students NOT AS IMPORTANT RIGHT NOW, BUT IMPORTANT DOWN THE ROAD

What are you going to take next year? Levelled Courses  English  Math  Geography  Science  Immersion French Open  Phys. Ed. Male Female  Business  Arts Music Visual Arts Drama Dance Immersion Students

After Grade 9? Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 English Math Immersion French HistoryImmersion French(group credits?) Civics/Careers(group credits?)elective ScienceOptional Immersionelective Immersion Frenchelective spare or elective elective spare or elective Immersion Students Remember that many upper year courses have prerequisites that you must have in order to take them.

Electives Technology Courses Auto Manufacturing Woodworking Computer Engineering Computer Science Communication Tech Phys. Ed. Courses Healthy and Active Living Outdoor Education Fitness Phys. Ed Leadership Exercise Science Arts Music and Band Guitar Drama--Creative & Production Dance Photography Visual Arts Film Studies Yearbook Co-op CWS and Humanities Parenting Politics World History Canadian Families World Religion World Cultures Sciences and Math Biology Chemistry Physics College Tech Advanced Functions Calculus &Vectors House Construction Writer’s Craft MORE THINGS TO KNOW SO YOU CAN PLAN FOR THEM

You Have Lots To Think About! What is my learning style? What is my learning style? What I do well? What I do well? What are my interests? What are my interests? What might I want to do after High School? What might I want to do after High School?

Come Visit Us On February 13 th

You’re Invited To a Fun Filled Day in August See your friends. Meet your Link Crew leader. Get your timetable. Find your classes.

Q & A Wrap-Up