1. A Grade 8 Parent’s Information Session on “Pathway Planning for High School”

2. Understanding Course Codes
ALL COURSES AT SECONDARY SCHOOL ARE CODED WITH 6 DIGITS. The first three digits represent the abbreviated title of the SUBJECT. For example, ENG = English or MFM= Foundations of Math The last three digits represent the grade and program For example, 1D0 = Grade 9 Academic or 2P0 = Grade 10 Applied

3. Understanding the 5th DIGIT in a Course Code
GRADES 9 & GRADES 11 & POST SECONDARY
ENG 1D0 ENG 2D ENG 3U0 ENG 4U University or College
D = Academic Program U = University Program
ENG 1P0 ENG 2P ENG 3C0 ENG 4C College
P = Applied Program C = College Program
AVI 1O AVI 2O AVI 3M0 AVI 4M University or College
O = Open M = University/College (Mixed)

4. Grade 9 Compulsory Courses @ SLSS
1. English ENG 1D/1P
2. Math (Principles) MPM 1D
(Foundations) MFM 1P
3. Science SNC 1D/1P
4. Geography CGC 1D/1P
5. Learning Strategies GLS 1O
6. Physical Education (Female) PPL 1OF
(Male) PPL 1OM
French* FSF 1D/1P
* ESL students and/or students with identified learning challenges
are exempt from French.

5. Grade 9 Elective Courses @ SLSS
8. A Grade 9 Elective Course will be selected from ONE of the
following:
The Arts:
Drama ADA 1O
Instrumental Music
(Beginner Band - No previous experience) AMU 1O
(Experienced Band - Previous experience)* AMI 1O
Visual Arts AVI 1O
Business Studies:
Intro. to Info. Tech. in Business BTT 1O
Social Studies & Humanities:
Exploring Family Studies HIF 10
Technological Education:
Exploring Technologies TIJ 1O
Grade 9 Elective SLSS
All Grade 9 students must choose one elective course.
Access the SLSS website, under Student Services, for details on:
course descriptions
Prerequisites*
deadlines for selecting courses

6. The SKY is the LIMIT when it comes to
CHOOSING ELECTIVES!

7. Explore Gr 9 & 10 ELECTIVE POSSIBILITIES Not Requiring Prerequisites*
THE ARTS
BUSINESS
SOCIAL STUDIES & HUMANITIES
TECHNOLOGY
Drama Gr. 9 & 10
Intro to Info Tech in Business Gr. 9
Visual Arts Gr. 9 & 10
Exploring Technologies Gr. 9
Exploring Family Studies Gr. 9
Computer Technology Gr. 10
Music
Beginner Band Gr. 9
Guitar Gr. 10
Technological Design Gr.10
Food & Nutrition Gr. 10
Intro to Business Gr. 10
Transportation Technology
Gr. 10
* All Grade 9 Students must select ONE Grade 9 Elective from the one of four (4) areas of study listed above.
However, in Grade 10 students can choose an elective in any of the 4 areas of study listed above without completing the Grade 9 prerequisite.

8. English as Second Language (ESL) Students
An ESL Student’s English Language Learning Pathway
The Peel Board’s Welcome the World assessment:
evaluates and identifies English language learners communication strengths in reading, writing and speaking.
places the student into one of the following steps: A,B,C,D, or E.
An ESL student must complete:
the identified placement step and
each sequential step before he or she can transfer into a regular English course.
Depending upon his/her strength in the final step (ESL E), a student will be placed into either:
a Grade 10 Applied (P-coded) course or
a Grade 10 Academic (D- coded) course.
ESL students do not have to study French at high school.
SUPPORT/PLACEMENT
Step 1 = ESL A
Step 2 = ESL B
Step 3 = ESL C
Step 4 = ESL D
Step 5 = ESL E
Step 6 = Grade 10
English
Grade 10 ENGLISH
ESL E
ESL D
ESL C
ESL B
ESL A

9. PATHWAY PLANS TO UNIVERSITY ARE NOT ALWAYS LINEAR!
… sometimes the pathway will point the student to the traditional direct route to university.
… other times the pathway will require the student to take multiple routes directing him/her to the same desired destination - university.
Collaborative
(University & College)
Gr 11 University Coded (U)
University
Gr 12 University Coded (U)
Gr 10 Academic Coded (D)
College
Gr University (U) & College (C) Coded
Gr 9 Academic Coded (D)
DIRECT PATHWAY TO UNVERSITY
Gr 9-10 Academic (D) & Applied (P) Coded

10. Transferring from an Applied to Academic ENGLISH Program
Scenario #1: Grade 9 Applied ENGLISH student with High Average or Teacher Recommendation seeks to enrol in Academic Program
Scenario #2: Grade 9 Applied ENGLISH student with Low Average still wants to enrol in Academic Program
ENG 1P0 (< 80%) ENG 2P0 (Gr 10, Semester 1)
ENG 2D0 (Gr 10, Semester 2)
“This student will need to complete two (2) semesters of Grade 10 English ( Applied & Academic) to prepare for the Grade 11 University U-coded course that requires extensive reading, analytical writing and individual oral presentations.”
ENG 1P0 (> 80%) ENG 2D0
“The transition to Grade 10 Academic will require the student to apply his/her language strengths in English reading, writing and speaking to maintain the “A” average he/she achieved in Grade 9 Applied.”

11. Transitioning from an Applied to Academic Math Program
Scenario #1: Grade 9 Applied Math Student seeks to study math at University
Scenario #2: Grade 9 Applied Math Student seeks to transfer to the Academic Program before Grade 12
MFM 1P0 MFM 2P0 MCF 3M0 Gr. 11, Semester 1 MCT 4C0 Gr. 11, Semester 2 MHF 4U0
MFM 1P0
MPM 1H1
( A 2 week Summer School Course)
MPM 2D0
MCR 3U0
MHF 4U0
“MFM 1H0 is a two week transition course in math. This transition does not fully cover all the Grade 9 content. A student whose Grade 9 math mark was not high should seriously consider Scenario #1.”
“A student who successfully completes all these math courses will be fully prepared to enrol in Advanced Functions
(MHF 4U0) in his/her 4th year at SLSS.”

12. Academic Versus Applied Programming
Academic Courses
Applied Courses
are theoretical and abstract based
student should be working at a
Level 3 or 70% of above
student should have strong self-
regulation and independent skills
to complete outside the classroom
larger classes
are practical and hands-on
student should be working at a
Level 2 or 60% or better
smaller classes

13. Help Open Doors to Your Teen’s Future!
“The 21st century student has access to many pathway destinations… let’s work as a team to help your teen choose the right door to open!”
SLSS’s Student Services strongly recommends:
students select courses that ensure their
success
parents work along-side their sons and
daughters to become better informed as
to the many pathway options available at
high school and post secondary.
Visit to learn more about future options for your son or daughter.