1. Secondary School Information Sessions!
Thomas Street Middle School
Welcomes our Grade 7+8 parents and students to
Secondary School Information Sessions!

2. More Information GO TO www.peelschools.org Click on SCHOOLS Click HERE
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3. ? Where should YOU go ?
90% of our students will be heading to their home school for this area, John Fraser S.S. Peel has recognized that some students require different academic programming and experiences to ensure that they are successful and have developed programs for students in the following areas:
AP - Advanced Placement
IBT - International Business and Technology
IB - International Baccalaureate
Sci-Tech
Transportation Technology
Vocational/Life Skills
Gifted
ELL
The Arts
Graphic Design Management
ASD /DD programs
Strings
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4. Regional Secondary School Timelines for 2016/2017
Program
School
Information Nights
Electronic Application Period
HOME SCHOOL & Advanced Placement
John Fraser
Oct 06, 2016
Regular-6:00 p.m.
AP – 7:30pm
Nov
Arts
Cawthra Park
Oct. 26, 2016
6, 7, or 8pm
Graphic Design
Management
Gordon Graydon
Oct 13, 2016
7:00pm
IB (MYP/DP)
Erindale
Nov. 03, 2016
5:30pm or 7:15pm
IBT
Meadowvale
TBA – see website
Int’l & Exec. Leadership Academy
T.L Kennedy
Nov 08, 2016
7:00 p.m.
SciTech
Port Credit
Oct. 27, 2016
6:00 p.m.
Sports
Applewood
Oct. 05, 2016
7pm
Strings
Transportation
Technology
Bramalea
7:45pm
French Immersion
Streetsville
Sept 28, 2016 NA
Enhanced Learning Program
The Woodlands
6:30pm
Applied Skills Pathways Program
West Credit
Regional Secondary School Timelines for 2016/2017

5. HOME
SCHOOL
John Fraser S. S John Fraser will be the home school for most of our students, unless students have special needs or are interested in a Regional or Specialty program. JF also houses the ESL program for this area of Peel. Because it is our Home School, upon the completion of grade 8, students will automatically be accepted into the grade 9 program. John Fraser provides excellent facilities with a variety of diverse and exciting opportunities offered throughout the academic and extracurricular programming. Excellent arts programs including drama, dance and specialty visual arts programs including photography, media arts and design arts. Strong in design, transportation and communications technology along with computer programming and engineering.

6. Why Choose John Fraser? THE ARTS SPORTS
If you like TSMS then JF has everything we offer but designed for teenagers. Including:
Incredibly safe and conveniently located
dedicated and caring families and students
Ranked Top 3 Secondary School in Peel by the Fraser Report
Advanced Placement and SHSM – Health and Wellness & Arts and Culture
EQAO results Grade 9 Math 94% and OSSLT 91%
THE ARTS
You can take a variety of Arts courses each year and not have to specialize in just one.
Each year the Arts department hosts an Arts evening showcasing student work from all of their arts and media departments including:
Art Gallery Silent Films Drama, Dance and African dance Performance
Guest Speakers – JF Alumni including Genie Nominated Director/Writer Rickie Mehta (Amal)
 SPORTS
 John Fraser has a very successful athletics program.  In the fall, we have boys volleyball, girls basketball, girls field hockey (ROPSSAA champs this year), cross country running, and girls flag football (ROPSSAA champs a few years ago).  In the winter, we have girls volleyball (ROPSSAA finalists or champs over the last 5 years), boys basketball, boys and girls nordic skiing, table tennis, archery, badminton (ROPSSAA champs last year) and swimming (many winning individuals and teams).  In the spring our teams include (boys and girls) soccer, track and field and rugby (team travels to OHIO for a tournament), girls softball and boys cricket. John Fraser also has an ice hockey team.

7. Extra-curricular Programming
Amnesty International
Arts Council
Badminton Team & Club
Baseball (Varsity)
Blue notes
Book Club
Boys Rugby
Chess Club
Christian Club
Concert Band
Creative Writing Club
Cross Country Skiing
Nordic Skiing
Cross Country Running
DECA Business Club
Drawing Club
Environmental Club
FAC – Fraser Athletic Council
Fraser Dance Theatre
Fraser on the Fringe – Drama Presentations
French Club
Fuzion – Dance, Drama, Art Show
Girls Flag Football
Girls Softball (slo pitch)
Girls' Weightlifting Club
Golf Team
Gr. 9 Band
Jazz Band
Jr. Boys Basketball
Jr. Boys Volleyball
Jr. Girls Basketball
Jr. Girls Soccer
Jr. Girls Volleyball
Law Club
Math Club
Mini Math Contest
Mississauga Marathon
Model UN
Multi-Cultural Club
MSA (Muslim Student Association)
Music Council
Outreach (Mississauga Crime Prevention)
Positive Space (Friends/supporters of Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Trans-Gender, Questioning students)
Robotics Club
Royal Treatment (Student Ambassadors)
S.A.C. – Student Activity Council
Science Contests
Ski Club/Snowboarding
Stage Crew
Student Newspaper
Swim Team
Tech. Crew (Audio-visual)
Tennis
Track & Field
Weightlifting Club
White Pines Reading Club

8. Home School vs Regional Program
Variety
Focus
Clientele
Transportation
Convenience
Organization

9. Brampton
Toronto
Oakville

10. Application Process HOME SCHOOL: All done through TSMS
Nov 14 – Dec 02, 2016
Regional Program
Research
Online application – Nov
Other
Preparation

11. Advanced Placement REGIONAL PROGRAMS @ John Fraser SS
The Advanced Placement (AP) program allows students to pursue university-level studies while in secondary school. Students can earn a first-year university credit for each AP credit achieved. In grades 9 and 10, students in the AP program will fulfill the requirements of the Ontario curriculum, while experiencing additional enrichment to prepare them for the senior level AP courses. At the senior level, students select from available AP courses and work towards successful completion of the AP exams. Subject areas include English, mathematics, science, social science and French. The program is designed to enable students to think deeply and take personal responsibility for their learning.
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12. Arts @ Cawthra Park SS REGIONAL PROGRAMS
 At the secondary level, students accepted into the Arts Program will experience a comprehensive education in an arts discipline of their choice, while learning the Ontario curriculum. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in a variety of arts experiences including guest artists in the classroom, field trips and co-curricular activities. Students must audition to be accepted into the program. Information about the audition is available from each of the schools.
Students can audition for the arts program in grade 9 without having attended the program in middle school. Space permitting, students can audition for entry to the program in grade 10, 11 and 12. Students receive a certificate upon completion of the program.
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13. International Baccalaureate (IB)
REGIONAL
PROGRAMS
International Baccalaureate (IB)
@ Erindale SS
The International Baccalaureate program provides a stimulating academic environment that celebrates learning and connects it to the world outside the classroom. It emphasizes awareness and acceptance of all cultures and attitudes, and fosters an understanding of how and why we learn.
The International Baccalaureate program is designed by the International Baccalaureate Organization, a non-profit Swiss-based educational foundation. It was formed in 1968 with an initial goal of establishing a common curriculum and university entry credentials. Upon completion of the IB program, students earn a diploma that is recognized by universities internationally.   
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14. REGIONAL PROGRAMS @ Meadowvale SS
International Business and Technology (IBT)
@ Meadowvale SS
The International Business Technology (IBT) program provides students with a challenging program in all academic areas. Students enrolled in the program will explore subjects from a global perspective.Since the program began in 1994, it has become a recognized leader in:
business and entrepreneurial innovation
the use of technology to support learning
the development of positive student attitudes towards academics, personal management and teamwork
providing students with lifelong learning strategies that encourage success
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15. SciTech REGIONAL PROGRAMS @ Port Credit SS
The SciTech program integrates a hands-on, minds-on philosophy and provides students with an interactive approach to learning. The program is enhanced through the science and technology curriculum and through participation in activities such as excursions, guest speakers, competitions and clubs.  
 Students can apply for the SciTech program in grade 9 without having attended the program in middle school. In grades 9 and 10, SciTech students will explore a range of technology and science skills, knowledge, applications and career pathways. In grade 11 and 12, students will focus on an interest in a science or technology pathway. Students receive a certificate upon completion of the four-year program.
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16. Strings REGIONAL PROGRAMS For more info, go to www.peelschools.org
Port Credit SS
Students enrolled in the Regional Strings program (for violin, viola, cello and bass) have the opportunity to explore the many facets of string playing through Chamber Strings (for advanced players), Intermediate Strings (for students with one or two years experience), and Beginning Strings (for students with no previous experience). While still completing the Ontario curriculum, students in the strings program will experience a range of musical opportunities including performing with full orchestra and ensemble, professional coaching sessions, attendance at live concerts and rehearsals, master classes with professional musicians, and an educational excursion to Europe in alternate years. Students receive a certificate upon completion of the four-year program.
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17. Skilled Trades Applied Pathways Program
REGIONAL
PROGRAMS
Skilled Trades Applied Pathways Program
@West Credit SS
This new program will be open to grade 8 students who are truly interested in pursuing their passion in one or more skilled trade. It is open to all students (IEP or not) who do not require Vocational Placement. This program meets the requirements of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and would provide a pathway to college or an apprenticeship in a skilled trade.
What makes this program different from a regular applied stream program?
Students will have an opportunity to explore 4 credits in the following trade areas in Grade : Automotive, Child Care, Construction, Cosmetology, Hospitality (Chef training and baking), Horticulture (Green Industries) and Manufacturing.
In Grade students have the opportunity to explore double credits in a trade area of their choice, will be able to make connections with local colleges, gain valuable experience and apprenticeship competencies in a number of trade areas, and have cooperative education placements in the trade area of their choice.
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18. French Immersion @Streetsville SS
French Immersion students from Dolphin, Edenwood, Erin Centre, Hazel McCallion and Thomas Street Middle Schools are eligible to apply to be part of the Secondary French Immersion program at Streetsville SS.
Students in the French Immersion program take one third of their courses (10 credits) in French including:
Grade 9 – French Geography, French, and Science at the Academic Level with non-immersion courses available at either the Academic/Applied levels.
Upon successful completion of the program, students are granted a Certificate of French Immersion Studies.

19. Woodlands S. S. West Credit S. S. SPECIALTY PROGRAMS
The Woodlands houses the Enhanced Learning Program, and is therefore only available to identified Exceptionally Gifted students. Such programming may include advanced study, independent study, mentorship programming and specific involvement in co-curricular activities.
West Credit S. S.
West Credit offers south Peel's Vocational Program. This setting is reserved for students who would benefit from a more hands-on and entrepreneurial approach to learning, with an emphasis on further developing their life skills. Only students who qualify and are identified through the ISRC process will be accepted.

20. Gordon Graydon S.S. T.L. Kennedy S.S. Bramalea S.S. REGIONAL PROGRAMS
Graphic Design Management
T.L. Kennedy S.S.
International and Executive Leadership Academy
Bramalea S.S.
Transportation Technology
* Electronic Application Period - TBD
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21. Please contact interested schools for timelines and more information.
Separate School Board
Please contact interested schools for timelines and more information.

22. More Information GO TO www.peelschools.org Click on SCHOOLS Click HERE
#tsmsguidance
GO TO
Click on SCHOOLS
More Information
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23. Electronic Application Period
Program
School
Information Nights
Electronic Application Period
HOME SCHOOL & Advanced Placement
John Fraser
Oct 06, 2016
Regular-6:00 p.m.
AP – 7:30pm
Nov
Arts
Cawthra Park
Oct. 26, 2016
6, 7, or 8pm
Graphic Design
Management
Gordon Graydon
Oct 13, 2016
7:00pm
IB (MYP/DP)
Erindale
Nov. 03, 2016
5:30pm or 7:15pm
IBT
Meadowvale
TBA – see website
Int’l & Exec. Leadership Academy
T.L Kennedy
Nov 08, 2016
7:00 p.m.
SciTech
Port Credit
Oct. 27, 2016
6:00 p.m.
Sports
Applewood
Oct. 05, 2016
7pm
Strings
Transportation
Technology
Bramalea
7:45pm
French Immersion
Streetsville
Sept 28, 2016 NA
Enhanced Learning Program
The Woodlands
6:30pm
Applied Skills Pathways Program
West Credit

24. Features of O.S.S.D. OSS diploma
30 credits (18 compulsory, 12 optional)
40 hours Community Involvement
Successful completion of the Grade 10 Literacy Test

25. Compulsory Credit Requirements
4 English (1 per grade)
3 Math (1 in Gr. 11/12)
2 Science
1 Arts
1 Canadian Geography
1 Canadian History
1/2 Career Studies
1/2 Civics
1 F.S.L. (French)
1 Health and Phys. Ed.
1 additional credit in one of Arts, Business, H.&P.E. or Co-op
1 additional credit in one of Canadian & World Studies, English, Social Science, Third Language or Guidance & Career Education or Co-op
1 additional credit in Science
(Gr. 11/12), or Technological Education, (Gr. 9-12) or Co-op

26. Compulsory Courses Needed to Graduate
1 additional credit in one of Arts, Business, H.&P.E. or Co-op
1 additional credit in one of Canadian & World Studies, English, Social Science, Third Language or Guidance & Career Education or Co-op
1 additional credit in Science
(Gr. 11/12), or Technological Education, (Gr. 9-12) or Co-op

27. 40 Hours Community Involvement
Student responsibility, over 4 years, start early.
Benefits include: gaining work experience, giving back to the community, learn more about yourself …
Parental support and monitoring required
Starts as soon as you complete grade 8.
School Provides forms with more information at - “Student Stuff” - "Your time counts".

28. Grade 10 Test Literacy Test - OSSLT
Written in Grade 10
Evaluates reading and writing skills in all subject areas up to end of Gr. 9
Designed and marked by EQAO staff
Student result reported as “complete” when successful
Not successful?
Support (lunch, after school)
Re-write until they get it
O.S.S. Literacy Course (g.12)
IF student eligible to write test twice AND IF failed at least once
test may be re-written

29. Course Types Open Locally Developed Applied Academic
Designed to prepare you for further study in certain subjects
Physical Education/Health, Arts, Business, Tech
Open
Focus on essential skills
Provides additional support to upgrade your knowledge and skills through practical activities to develop literacy, numeracy and problem solving skills
Locally Developed
More hands on and teacher guided
Develop knowledge through practical and concrete applications with some theoretical application
Applied
Choices must be made in grade 8 concerning whether to take academic, applied, or locally developed courses. Grade 8 teachers, elementary guidance counsellors, and parents can provide advice with grade 9 course selection. When picking courses ask yourself, have I demonstrated that I have the skills necessary to be successful in these courses? It is really important for you to experience success in grade 9 – studies have shown that students who are unsuccessful with grade 9 courses are at greater risk of not graduating.
More independent learning, faster pace, & higher level thinking
Develop knowledge and skills by emphasizing theoretical and abstract applications of essential concepts and explore related concepts
Academic

30. Course Types Grades 9 & 10 Grades 11 and 12 Locally Developed
Applied
Academic
Grades 11 and 12
Workplace preparation
College preparation
College/University preparation
University preparation

31. Locally Developed Courses (L)
Lead to Workplace courses (directly)
Suitable for students who have a pattern of difficulty or gaps in core subjects
Hands-on, real-life problems & examples as much as possible
Develop literacy, numeracy,
problem-solving, decision-making, communication skills

32. Applied Courses (P)
Lead toward college and work level courses (directly)
More time
More guidance from teacher Emphasize:
Practical, real-life applications
and examples

33. Academic Courses (D) Lead toward university level courses (directly)
More independent learning
Emphasize theory, but include some
practical, real-life applications

34. Applied or Academic?
can lead to either Applied or Academic stream in Grade 10
Crossover materials recommended
Transfer course required for Math in the summer
Students may take Applied courses in some subjects and Academic courses in other subject areas

35. Which Course Type? Think about: Work habits Learning preferences
Time management, homework, assignments
Learning preferences
“Book-learning” versus “hands-on”
Academic achievement so far
Independence
How much guidance is needed to get started?
TEACHER RECOMMENDATION

36. Percentage of Ontario students completing OSSD in 4 or 5 years in relation to the number of courses failed in Grades 9 and 10
89.3
74.7
Percentage of students completing the OSSD 59
The more appropriate they are placed the less issues (social, absentee, anxiety)
The number of courses failed in Grades 9 and 10 was directly related to OSSD completion within five years
Grade 9 marks were a strong predictor of OSSD completion. Students with marks between 50% and 59% were less than half as likely to graduate as those with marks over 75%.
28.2 1 2
# of failures in grades 9 and 10
none
3 or more 36

37. Students prepare to move to 4 post-secondary destinations
Apprenticeship
Workplace
College
University
A recent Alan King study predicts that, by 2004, approximately 1/4 of students will proceed to each destination

38. Students prepare to move to 4 post-secondary destinations
Apprenticeship
Paid, hands-on, short in-school sessions
Colleges, training centres (union)
Career path: supervisor, trainer, entrepreneur
College
Practical, focused, occupation-driven
dental hygiene, animation, laboratory technology
University
Theoretical, abstract, general background in subject
History, political science, science, fine arts
Work
On-the-job
Continuing Education (colleges, vocational schools)
Certification for specific work-related skills, knowledge
A recent Alan King study predicts that, by 2004, approximately 1/4 of students will proceed to each destination

39. What happens to Ontario Grade 9 Students?
6% Apprenticeship
20% College
34% University
25% Workplace (without OSSD)
15% Workplace (with OSSD)

40. 1st year Physics at U of T

41. How many of you would like to become a dentist or a doctor?

42. This Many will make it

43. Many people have a misguided understanding that success resembles the image on the left: a clear, straight path from point A to point B
In reality, success more closely resembles the picture on the right. Life throws us for many loops. The path isn’t always direct or clear and we can face hurdles along the way. Success doesn’t come easily and it can sometimes take us longer to find success than we expect. Sometimes we face experiences that seem to take us away from that path, but those experiences are valuable in their own right, even when they are difficult. It is during challenging times that we often learn important life skills such as determination and resiliency. Ultimately success comes in many shapes, forms, and directions…there isn’t a “cookie-cutter” way of achieving success!
This new government document, ‘Creating Pathways to Success’ emphasizes these ideas.

44. Careers and Success GRIT
Extraordinary People
GRIT

45. Focus Student development Interpersonal development Career development
There are 3 main areas of focus:
Student development – habits and skills necessary for learning
Interpersonal development – the knowledge and skills required to effectively interact with other people
Career development – setting short and long term goals in planning for the future
Creating Pathways to Success considers these 3 areas of learning and how they all relate to career/life planning

46. Emphasis on student development
Student growth in 3 broad areas of learning emphasized
Student development
Learning about learning, setting goals, adapting to change, lifelong learning
Interpersonal development
Self-management, getting along, social responsibility
Career development
Self-assessment, exploring education, training and careers, education and career decisions, employability

47. Experiential Learning
Co-operative Education (Co-op)
Earn credits by learning at work
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
Earn some apprenticeship hours AND finish high school AT THE SAME TIME

48. Cooperative Education courses
Students earn coop education credits by integrating class work with learning experiences in the community
Allows students to develop job-related skills and explore possible destinations
Some students will earn cooperative education credits in Grade 11, some students in Grade 12
Based on a course in which a student is, or has been enrolled

49. Coop Placements University College Apprenticeship Workplace
Teaching, Nursing, Veterinarian, Medicine, Law, Accounting, Business, Graphic Designer
College
Hotel Management, Nursing, Vet Tech, ECE, Television Production, Police, Esthetician, Fitness Instructor, Youth & Child Care Worker, Photographer
Apprenticeship
Cook, Auto Service, Technology, Carpentry, Chef, Hair Stylist, Landscaping
Workplace
Admin Assistant, Armed Forces, Hair Stylist, Data entry Operator, Animal Attendant, Photographer

50. Possibilities College University Post-Grad Applied Degrees
Collaborative programs
Degree +
Diploma
Transfer agreements
College
University
College
Diplomas
University
Degrees

51. Traditional Apprenticeship
More Possibilities
Pre-Apprenticeship
Diploma
Work Apprentice
Apprenticeship
Certificate of Qualification
(“ticket”)
College
Diploma
Work
On-the-job training
Traditional Apprenticeship
Work School Work

52. New Programs SST – Student Success Teacher/Program
Credit Recovery – Up to 2 credits in a semester
Dual Credits – Secondary/College
Substitutions – up to 3 Compulsory
Credit for Community Hours

53. What if I need HELP! Arrange extra help with teacher Senior Scholars
Lunch & after school
Learning strategies (GLS 1O0)
Special Education?
Information passed on
self-advocate
Guidance Centre
Workshops, Individual counselling
Peer Coaches

54. What Should I Choose? The right “fit”:
Daily activities that fit interests/passions
Lifestyle & workstyle that fit values
Education/training environment that fits learning style
Requirements that fit abilities/skills/talents

55. For more information Consult the following web-sites
Peel District School Board
Ministry of Education
Secondary and post-secondary institutions
See Mr. Morosin or your homeroom teacher

56. Thank-you !
The next 4 years of your life may shape your futures and therefore requires very serious consideration.
You have many options and a whole new world to look forward to in high school.
Choose wisely and make an intelligent, informed decision for your futures…you won’t regret it!
GOOD LUCK !
QUESTIONS ?