1. Welcome to Bayview Secondary School
Grade 9 Parent Information & Curriculum Evening
September 22nd, 2016

2. Introductions Principal : Mr. B. Schouten
Vice-Principals: Ms. A. Higgins Wright (A – J)
  Mr. L. Lim (K – R)
Ms. V. Essebag (S – Z)
School Council Co-chairs: Rev. P. Der
Student Council: Jane Lin
Guidance: Mr. A. Mondal

3. Superintendent of Schools
YRDSB Supports
School Trustee
Ms. Carol Chan
Superintendent of Schools
Ms. Rita Russo

4. Key Messages to Grade 9s Responsibility for self, others and community
Transitions to, through and beyond high school
Skill Development (transferrable, learning, activity- specific, subject-related)
Workshops:
Stress & Well-being
Effective Study Skills
Digital & Social Responsibility
Self-exploration

5. How do I Prevent Stress?
Share your feelings and thoughts with someone you trust.
Eat healthy
Get plenty of sleep
Avoid overloading extra-curricular and social activities
Exercise regularly
Divide large tasks into smaller chunks
Set realistic expectations for yourself
Create a calendar for your school work and activities
Unplug

6. How do you manage your stress?

7. How do I manage stress when it happens?
Relaxation exercises are helpful, such as slow and deep breathing (4, 7, 8), stretching the body.  
Take a break from the situation. Activities like listening to music, talking to a friend, drawing, writing, exercising or spending time with a pet can reduce stress.
Speak to a family member, friend or teacher/guidance that you trust and that will listen to and support you.
Use positive self-talk (e.g.  I can do this. I’ve done this successfully before, I am proud of myself because…).

8. HOW TO STUDY…WHAT DO I DO?
Read your notes and mark them up
Take notes from the textbook
Make Flash Cards
Study with a friend or a small group
Do practice problems
Make up your own questions and answer them
Anything else that works for you

9. WHAT ARE BEST TIME MANAGEMENT PRACTICES?
Review what is coming up each week and schedule homework time, study time, and personal time
Set a consistent study time for each day and establish a routine (it takes three weeks to establish a habit)
Keep track of your plan on a calendar, agenda or electronic device
Schedule time for breaks

10. CHANGE RESPONSIBILITY
DIGITAL AND SOCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY
CHANGE
RESPONSIBILITY
High school is a time for learning and change.
With change, comes responsibility.
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11. STAY SAFE & SMART ONLINE
STRANGER DANGER Going on the Internet is like going out on Halloween, everyone’s identity is hidden. If you’re threatened, tell a trusted friend or adult.
BE RESPECTFUL Be as respectful to those you engage with online, as you would to them in real life. Don’t participate in online bullying. Help those in need.
WATCH YOUR TRACKS Manage your privacy and help others protect theirs. Your online activity is tracked. What you post today, will be around forever. Be remembered for your positive contributions to society.

12. STAYRELEVANT BECONSTRUCTIVE NEVEROFFENSIVE
POSTINGTIPS
STAYRELEVANT BECONSTRUCTIVE NEVEROFFENSIVE

13. Diploma Requirements (O.S.S.D.) for the 4 year program
18 Compulsory Credits
12 Optional Credits
Successful completion of Ontario School Literacy Test
40 hours of Community Involvement 13

14. 18 Compulsory Credits 4 credits in English (1 credit per grade)
1 credit in French as a second language
3 credits in mathematics (at least 1 in grades 11 or 12)
2 credits in science
1 credit in Canadian history
1 credit in Canadian geography
1 credit in the arts (music, visual arts, drama)
1 credit in health and physical education
.5 credit in civics & .5 credit in career studies (grade 10)
Plus…

15. Compulsory Credits – Cont’d
Plus:
Group 1
1 additional credit in English, or French as a second language or a Native Language or an International Language, or a Social Science and the Humanities, or Canadian and World Studies or Guidance and Career Education (including Learning Strategies) or Cooperative Education
Group 2
1additional credit in Health and Physical Education, or Business Studies, or the Arts (music, visual arts, drama, or dance) or French as a Second Language or Cooperative Education
Group 3
1additional credit in Science (grades 11 or 12), or Technological Education (grades 9-12) or French as a Second Language, or Computer Studies, or Cooperative Education

16. OSSD Over Four Years Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 English Math
Elective
Science
Geography
History
French
Civics / Careers
Physical Education
Arts*

17. Community Involvement
A diploma requirement
Complete 40 hours before graduation
Encourages civic responsibility, promotes community values and reinforces importance of volunteerism
A great way to explore career interests
Must volunteer at non-profit organizations
Guidelines can be found on the YRDSB website
Students must fill out a form and get pre-approval for the activity by guidance.
Forms are in guidance
Student responsibility to keep a record of activities

18. Course Pathways Applied English English French Math Geography Science
Locally Developed
English
English
French
Math
Geography
Science
History
Academic
Open
Math
Electives
Science

19. Specialized Programs Offered
Alternative Education
Cooperative Education (Co-op) – Grades 11 & 12
English as a Second Language (ESL)
International Baccalaureate Diploma (I.B.)
Special Education
Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) – Grades 11 & 12
Business Studies
Non-Profit

20. The Individual Pathways Plan
A vision that all students are confident in their ability to implement and revise their plans throughout school and over the course of their lives.
The IPP: A Four-Step Inquiry Process:
1. Who am I?
2. What are my opportunities?
3. Who do I want to become?
4. What is my plan to achieve my goals?
Schools are required to put in place a process to support students in Grades 7 through 12 in establishing, reviewing, and revising their IPP twice per year, once before course selection. (This year, Grades is being implemented)

21. IPP – Continued IPP tool is found on Career Cruising
Please go to
Students focus on education and career/life interests, choices, goals and plans through the 4-step inquiry process
The IPP should be reviewed and revised by all students at least twice each year
Grade 9 students will have the opportunity to work on their IPP in school from October

22. Guidance Services Personal Counselling
Study Skills and Time Management
Career Counselling
University and College Information and Applications
Apprenticeship Information and Application
Scholarships
Course Selections

23. Upcoming Events September 29: Grade 9 Conference & Dance
October 14: Interim Report Cards go home
November 2: Take Our Kids To Work Day
November 16: Mid-semester Report Cards
January : EQAO Math Assessment
Jan 26 to Feb 1: First Semester Exams
February 6: First day of semester 2
February 10: Semester One Reports
February : Course Selection Due Grades 9-12

24. Stay Connected Follow BSS on Twitter: Bayview News @bssnews1
Bayview Guidance @BayviewGuidance
Websites:
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25. Presentation 6:30 – 7:15 Tonight’s Programme: Period 1: 7:20 – 7:30
You will follow your child’s timetable to learn more about the curriculum for each subject.
If you do not have your child’s timetable with you, please come to the Main Office following the presentation.
Rooms are posted outside the gym and our Prefects are available to help you.

26. DEPARTMENT LOCATIONS:
ROOMS
STAFF
Business
221
Mr. Stewart
Co-op
Co-op Office
Ms. Sanderson
Drama 81
Mrs. Iaconetti
English
222
Mrs. Graves
E.S.L.
212
Ms. Kirshenblat
Family Studies
112
Ms. Dionisopoulos
French
Portable 1
Mme. Joyce, M. Stevens, Mme. Tsaparis
French IB
Portable 4
Mme. Sukerman
Geography
113
Ms. Nellipuzha
Guidance
Mr. Masciello, Mr. Mondal, Ms. Won
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Library
Ms. Joffe
Mathematics
G03
Mr. Cira
Music
N/A
Music Camp
Physical Education 51
Mr. Armstrong
Science
128
Mr. Rozen
Special Education 29
Ms. Gupta and Mr. Sopman
Student Success
Ms. Jarrett
Exploring Communication Studies 75
Mr. Meldazy
Exploring Technological Design 86
Mr. Tammik
Visual Arts 57
Mr. Tryphonopoulos and Ms. Azan

27. Please follow your child’s timetable