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Secondary School Information Hour!

T h o m a s S t r e e t M i d d l e S c h o o l. Secondary School Information Hour!. Welcomes our Grade 8 parents and students to. ? Where should YOU go ?.

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Secondary School Information Hour!

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  1. Thomas Street Middle School Secondary SchoolInformation Hour! Welcomes our Grade 8 parents and students to

  2. ? 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. Peel has developed programs for students in the following areas: The Arts, International Business and Technology, International Baccalaureate, Sci-Tech, Flexology, Enhanced, ESL, Vocational/Life Skills, and DD programs. High School’s web sites provide valuable information when making your decision. The following is a list of possible destinations for our students: For more info, go to www.peelschools.org

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

  4. Brampton Toronto Oakville

  5. REGIONAL PROGRAMS Cawthra Park S. S. Parent/Information Night – Tuesday, November 01, 2011, 7:00 or 8:00pmwww.cawthrapark.com • The Regional Arts Program at Cawthra Park offers a package of specialized courses to artistically talented students interested in Dance, Drama, Music or Visual Arts. An audition, for only one of the four arts programs is allowed. • Admissions decisions are based on the candidate's talent in his/her chosen art, potential, overall school performance and the student's ability to benefit fully from the program • Applications are available November 2 at the Parent night or online starting November 03, with applications due in person between November 02 to December 13 . • Please refer to the website for application procedures and timelines. • Auditions will be scheduled for late January 2011 during the day. For more info, go to www.peelschools.org

  6. REGIONAL PROGRAMS Gordon Graydon S. S. Parent/Information Night – Thursday, December 01, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. www.gordongraydon.com • Gordon Graydon offers south Peel’s International, Business and Technology Program (IBT) and the new Flexology Program, where there is an emphasis on these three curriculum areas. The integrated nature of the program gives students a variety of learning opportunities including: critical thinking and life management, communication, research and inquiry, international global perspective, business and technology. • Please refer to the website for application procedures and timelines. • Flexography is a package print technology and a growing segment of the printing industry. Students learn to design and manufacture industry-standard packaging products. The program prepares students for entry into post-secondary programs, or a career in the printing industry upon graduation. • A complete application package includes the following: • A completed Student Information Form - to be completed on our website by student & parent/guardian • A completed Student Comments Form (answer questions about goals and extracurricular involvement) - to be completed on our website by student • A completed Teacher Evaluation Form - to be completed by a school representative online or hard copy (for non-Peel Board students) and sent directly to Gordon Graydon Memorial Secondary School • A copy of the student's latest report card - to be sent directly to Gordon Graydon Memorial Secondary School along • The application fee • Interviews will be conducted on a Saturday, in early February 2012 for IBT candidateswith offers for admission emailed out later in the month. For more info, go to www.peelschools.org

  7. REGIONAL PROGRAMS Glenforest S. S. • Parent / Information Night – Thursday, November 24, 2011 at • 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. and 7:15 – 8:45pm • www.glenforestlibrary.com. IB Application Package includes: 1. GFSS School Checklist Form 2. PEEL Regional Application Form 3. 2 completed Teacher Reference Forms (submitted by teachers in sealed envelopes)     Page 1     Page 2 4. Student Resume of Activities (1 page) 5. 1 page Student Written Component 6 . Registration Information Form (2 pages)     Page 1     Page 2 7. Course Selection Form 8. Application Fee $50.00 (non-refundable) 9. Proof of Citizenship status in Canada 10. Proof of address in Peel (south of the 401 only) 11. Immunization Form     Page 1     Page 2 12. Report cards grade 7 and grade 8 This school offers an International Baccalaureate Programwhich isavailable to all students in Peel. Beyond intellectual rigour and high academic standards, strong emphasis is placed on the ideals of international understanding and responsible citizenship. Application packages will be available at the Information Evening and on the school’s website and are due in early January, 2012. Please refer to the website for application procedures and timelines. For more info, go to www.peelschools.org

  8. REGIONAL PROGRAMS Port Credit S.S. Parent Information Night - Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. www.pcssonline.com Sci-Tech Regional Program and The Strings Regional Program. \ The Sci-Tech Programis an exciting option for students with a keen interest in science and technology. In addition, students will gain hands-on experiences through co-op placements, Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Programs, and networking opportunities with colleges, universities and industry. The SciTech program is unique, in that it is open to students who will pursue either academic or applied studies at the secondary level. The Strings Program The Port Credit Secondary School Regional Strings program provides a year-long secondary school program for violin, viola, cello and bass. It is the only secondary school program of its kind in the peel District School Board. Students have the opportunity to explore the many facets of string playing through: Chamber Strings, Intermediate Strings and Beginning Strings Musical opportunities range from full symphonic orchestra to small ensembles, to solo performances accompanied by orchestra. A certificate is granted upon completion of four years of the Regional Strings Program Please refer to the website for application procedures and timelines. For more info, go to www.peelschools.org

  9. West Credit S. S. REGIONAL PROGRAMS Parent Information Night - Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 7 pm. http://westcreditss.peelschools.org • Skilled Trades Applied Pathways Program • 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 9 + 10: Automotive, Child Care, Construction, Cosmetology, Hospitality (Chef training and baking), Horticulture (Green Industries) and Manufacturing. • In Grade 11 + 12 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. • Please refer to the website for application procedures and timelines.

  10. HOME SCHOOLS John Fraser S. S.Parent/Information Night – Thursday, January 12, 2012, 6:00 p.m..www.peel.edu.on.ca/~jfraserJohn 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. For more info, go to www.peelschools.org

  11. Why Choose John Fraser? THE ARTS • The Art s department has experienced major changes in the last few years with new courses and clubs offered including a Grade 9 Musical Theatre course along with the introduction of a Glee Club! • 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 which is always looking for leaders to advance the team to the next level.

  12. Extra-curricular Programming • 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 • Amnesty International • Arts Council • Badminton Team & Club • Baseball (Varsity) • Bluenotes • 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

  13. SPECIALTY PROGRAMS Woodlands S. S. • Parent/Information Night – Wednesday, November 09, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. • Open House for students only -- Wednesday, November 02, 2011 from 9:00 - 11:00am. • http://woodlands.peelschools.org. • 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. • Parent / Information Night – Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 6:45 p.m. • http://westcreditss.peelschools.org • 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.

  14. Separate School Board Please contact interested schools for timelines and more information.

  15. Summary of Grade 8 Secondary School Destinations • HOME SCHOOLS • John Fraser Secondary School Parent/Information Night – Thursday, January 12, 2012, 7:00 p.m. • REGIONAL PROGRAMS • Cawthra Park Secondary School - Arts • Parent/Information Night – Tuesday, November 01, 2011, 7:00 or 8:00 p.m. • Gordon Graydon Secondary School - International Business + Technology and Reflexology • Parent/Information Night – Thursday, December 01, 2011, 7:00 p.m. • Glenforest Secondary School - International Baccalaureate Parent / Information Night – Thursday, November 24, 2011, 5:30 and 7:15pm • Port Credit S.S. - Sci-Tech and Strings • Parent/Information Night - Tuesday, November 29, 2011, 6:30 p.m. • SPECIALTY PROGRAMS • Woodlands Secondary School - Enhanced • Parent/Information Night – Wednesday, November 09, 2011 , 7:00 pm • West Credit Secondary School - Applied Skilled Trades and Vocational • Parent / Information Night – Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 7pm

  16. 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

  17. Did you Know? • http://youtu.be/d8W1WuxGniE

  18. 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

  19. Students prepare to move to4 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

  20. 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

  21. Blurred Lines • Post-Grad • University • College • College • Diplomas • University • Degrees • Applied Degrees • Collaborative programs • Degree • + • Diploma • Transfer agreements • College • University

  22. Pre-Apprenticeship Diploma Work Apprentice Modified Apprenticeship Programs (MAP) School + Work Apprentice Traditional Apprenticeship Work School Work More Blurred Lines • Apprenticeship • Certificate of Qualification (“ticket”) • College • Diploma • Work • On-the-job training

  23. 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

  24. What happens to OntarioGrade 9 Students? ~25% Workplace / Apprenticeship ~25% College ~25% University ~25% Do not finish Secondary School

  25. Students prepare to move to 4 post-secondary destinations What percentage of secondary students do you think go on to each of these destinations? Work/ apprenticeship Leave before OSSD College University 29% 19% 19% 33% grade 9 enrolment = 100% 11% actually complete college programs. 24% actually complete university programs.

  26. 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

  27. 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

  28. 40 Hours Community Involvement • Student responsibility, over 4 years • Students encouraged to complete this diploma requirement early • School provides forms needed • Parental support and monitoring required • Starts in grade 9 • More information available at www.peelschools.org - go to “Student Stuff” and then to "Your time counts".

  29. 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

  30. Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics • Is written by students in Grade 9 in Applied and Academic Math courses. • Is worth up to 20% of the grade 9 math course final mark. • Is administered towards the end of the course.

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

  32. 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

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

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

  35. 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

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

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

  38. 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

  39. 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

  40. Coop Placements University • 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

  41. Compulsory Courses Needed to Graduate

  42. For more information • Consult the following web-sites • Peel District School Board • www.peelschools.org • Ministry of Education • www.edu.gov.on.ca • Secondary and post-secondary institutions • www.makingmyway.ca • See Mr. Morosin or your homeroom teacher

  43. 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 ?

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