1. St. James Welcome to Catholic High School
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2. Important Dates Grade 8 Fall Visit to St. James November 14, 2018
Grade 8 Parent Information Night
December 6, 2018
Guidance Visits
November January 2019
Option Cards due to Grade 8 Teacher
February 15th, 2019
Grade 8 Cub Crew Orientation at St. James
Last week in August 2019
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3. Ontario Secondary School Diploma
This Diploma is granted to
Your Name
A student of St. James Catholic High School
Who has fulfilled the requirements for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma in accordance with the provisions of the Ministry of Education, Ontario
Dated at Guelph, Ontario Lisa Simpson
This 30th day of June, Minister of Education
Michael MacPherson
Principal
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4. Apprenticeship College Community Living University Workplace
Five Pathways
Apprenticeship
College
Community Living
University
Workplace
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5. Graduation Requirements
30 credits
40 hours of community service
Provincial Literacy Requirement (Grade 10)
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6. Types of Courses
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7. Types of Courses
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8. Grade 9 Compulsory Courses
English
Math
Science
Geography
French
Religion
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9. Grade 9 Optional Courses
Healthy Active Living
Exploring Technologies
Business and Information Technology
Dramatic Arts
Visual Arts
Instrumental Music
Guitar
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10. Making the Best Decision….
Grade 8 teacher recommendations
Discussion at home
Consider student strengths, challenges, learning skills and styles
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