1. TRANSITION to high school #heartofa #HeartOfaHurricane
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2. Minds-On QUIZ! How many credits do you need to graduate high school?
What are the three different levels at which you can take your courses?
How long are the periods in high school?
Which graduation requirement can you begin in the summer between Grade 8 and 9?

3. Grade 9 Year Snapshot Two Semesters 8:10 – 2:15 75 minutes periods
Semester 1: September to January
Semester 2: February to June
Each semester you have 4 different courses
Exams at the end of each semester
4 courses (every day) + Common Lunch
8:10 – 2:15
75 minutes periods

4. Graduation Requirements
30 credits (18 compulsory & 12 optional)
4 English
3 Math
2 Science
1 Geography
1 History
1 French
1 Physical Education
1 Arts (Drama, Music or Visual Art)
0.5 Career Studies & 0.5 Civics
3 Additional Compulsory Courses
+ 40 hours of community service (you can start as soon as you graduate Grade 8!!) + Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test

5. Grade 9 Course Selection
6 Compulsory Courses
English
Math
Science
Geography
French
Physical Education

6. Choosing courses for success

7. Academic Courses (1D0) Theory and abstract thinking Faster pace
More independent learning
More homework
Leads to University level courses in Gr. 11 & 12
Ideal for Gr. 8 students achieving Level 3 (70%) or higher

8. Applied Courses (1P0) Same concepts as academic courses
Practical applications and real-life connections
Slower pace
More hands on and teacher guided instruction
Leads to College level courses in Gr. 11 & 12
Ideal for Gr. 8 students achieving Level 1 and 2 (69% or lower)

9. Locally Developed
Your counsellor may suggest you take your math and/or English as the locally developed level (LDC)
LDC classes are very small and there is a lot of one on one teacher interaction
LDC classes focus on life skills and preparing students to go into an apprenticeship or the workplace

10. Which level should I pick??!
Consider your learning skills and academic achievement
Please take teacher’s recommendations into account
Think of your post-secondary plans
**Remember you don’t have to take ALL academic or ALL applied, you can take a combination of academic, applied and/or locally developed**

11. All Grade 9 Optional courses are OPEN level

12. Exploring Technologies – TIJ 1O0
A little bit of everything tech
Design process for products
Computer aided design
Transportation – car and glider design
Electronics
Career exploration
Major Projects
Measurement skills and activities
Computer Programming and Robotics
Autmotive/Welding practices
Photoshop
Design, build and race a CO2 car made with wood

13. Exploring Family Studies – HIF 1O0
Topics Studied:
Relationships and communication
Adolescent development
Canadian families
Major Projects
Food labs
Sewing project
Creative projects

14. Information and Communications in Technology and Business - BTT 1O0
Topics Studied:
Software: Word, Excel, Power Point,
Publisher
Web design
Current trends and issues
Presentation skills
Major Projects:
Newspaper
Celebrity letter
Travel presentation
Design a website

15. Visual Arts – AVI 1O0 Topics Studied: Major Projects: First Nations
Ancient Egypt
Drawing realistically
Symbolism
Elements & Principles of Design
Painting & Sculpting techniques
Major Projects:
Acrylic painting on canvas
Clay works inspired by ancient Egypt
Animal portraiture
Soft cut linoleum printmaking

16. Dramatic Arts - ADA 1O0 Topics Studied: Theatre games Tableau Voice
Story drama
Improv
Monologues
Character building
Major Projects
Be the Change Tableaux
Radio plays
Choral reading
Story drama (script writing)

17. Instrumental Music - AMU 103/5
Instrumental Music - AMU 103/5 **if you wish to be in the band, you need to take one of these courses**
103 is for people that have never played before. 
105 is for students with a minimum of 2 years playing experience.
Topics in both classes include:
Performance
Music theory
Music composition
Music and society
Major Projects/Performance Opportunities:
Performance tests
Computer composition project
Self assessment project
Beginner, Intermediate and senior band, jazz band, single reed ensemble
Arts night – winter and spring
Feeder school concerts
OBA contest
Senior concert band annual trip

18. Link Crew First day of school is for Grade 9s Only!
Fun group activities, BBQ lunch and mini tour
Year long program consists of:
Student mentorship
Team building
Academic Follow Up
Exam Prep

19. CLUBS & EXTRACURRICULARS
Art Shows
Dance Team/Club
Saxophone, Flute and Clarinet Ensemble
Concert Band
G.S.A.
Science Olympics
Black History Month
HEAL Team
Set Design Club
Breakfast Club
Jazz Band
Stage Play
Chess Club
Link Crew
Talent Show
Christian Fellowship (Lifeline)
Math Club
Tech Club
Model UN
Computer/Robotics Club
Vocal Ensemble
Music Council
Weight Room
One Life Club
Culture Connection Club
World Issues Club
Prom Committee
YES
Reach for the Top
DECA
Drama Night
S.A.C.
OVER 40 CLUBS!!

20. OVER 35 SPORTS TEAMS!! ATHLETICS ATHLETICS Developing Character
Track & Field
Table Tennis
ATHLETICS
Baseball
Basketball
Wrestling
Lacrosse
Rugby
Tennis
Flag Football
Volleyball
Badminton
Archery
Hockey
Soccer
Cross Country
Golf
Cricket
OVER 35 SPORTS TEAMS!!

21. MUSIC Award Winning Program
2018 OBA Competition Gold Medal and Overall Outstanding Performance Award
2018 New York City Music Festival competition 3rd place
2017 OBA Competition Gold Medal
2017 Seven city performance tour of Italy
2016 OBA Competition Gold Medal
2016 Forum Music Festival Anaheim Silver Medal

22. Grade 8 Course selection: Opens Nov
Grade 8 Course selection: Opens Nov. 12, 2018 Please contact feeder school for exact dates You will access course selection on Peel’s BYOD

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