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Welcome to Emily Carr Secondary School

Welcome to Emily Carr Secondary School. Grade 8 Parents’ Information Presentation Tuesday, January 24, 2012. E xcellence with C haracter S uccess with S upport. Registration Process. Students currently enrolled in grade 8 and attending one of our family of elementary schools.

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Welcome to Emily Carr Secondary School

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  1. Welcome to Emily Carr Secondary School Grade 8 Parents’ Information Presentation Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Excellence with Character Success with Support

  2. Registration Process • Students currently enrolled in grade 8 and attending one of our family of elementary schools. Kleinburg P.S. Lorna Jackson P.S. Fossil Hill P.S. Blue Willow P.S. Emily Carr S.S. Elder’s Mills P.S. Pine Grove P.S. Pierre Berton P.S.

  3. Emily Carr S.S. Boundaries

  4. Emily Carr S.S. Boundaries

  5. Registration Process For students currently not attending one of our YRDSB schools (home schooled, Catholic, or private school) and who live within the Emily Carr boundary area: • Application packages may be picked up starting tomorrow in the Main Office. • Group meetings lead by one of our administrators will be held in the order in which the completed application packages are returned to the Main Office. • After these meetings with an administrator, with a guidance counsellor, and if necessary, with a SERT, candidates will be better informed about our expectations and will provide us with the essential information to prepare for each candidate. • Finally, a schedule of courses will also be produced together.

  6. About ECSS We are a Semestered School • 4 courses from September to January • 4 courses from February to June • Each semester ends with an exam week

  7. Full Time Student Status • Students are required to carry a full-time course load. • Grade 9, 10, & 11 students carry eight courses • Four in each semester with no study periods • Grade 12 students carry a minimum of six courses (three in each semester)

  8. About ECSS A Typical Day • 4 periods per day • 75 minutes each • Currently 1 common lunch – 1 hour in length • Currently 8:10 a.m. to 2:25 p.m.

  9. Diploma Requirements O.S.S.D. 18Compulsory Credits + 12Optional Credits + = 30Total Credits (110 hours each) + Successful Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) + 40 Hours of Community Involvement

  10. 15 Compulsory Single 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 grade 11 / 12) 2 credits in Science 1 credit in Canadian History 1 credit in Canadian Geography 1 credit in the Arts (Music, Visual Arts, or Drama) 1 credit in Health and Physical Education 1/2 credit in Civics & 1/2 credit in Career Studies Plus…..

  11. 3 Compulsory Group Credits G1 One additional credit in English, or French, or a Native language, or a Classical or an International language, or a Social Science, or Canadian and World Studies or Guidance and Career Education including Learning Strategies or Cooperative Education* G2One additional credit in Health and Physical Education, or Business Studies, or French, or the Arts (Music, Visual Art, or Drama), or Cooperative Education* G3 One additional credit in Science (grade 11 or 12) or an additional credit in French, or Technological Education (grades 9-12), or Computer Studies, or Cooperative Education* *A maximum of 2 credits in Cooperative Education may count as compulsory credits.

  12. 12 Optional Credits Optional credits (a.k.a. Electives) allow you to custom build your educational program depending on your chosen destination. .

  13. The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test-OSSLT • Will be administered in grade 10 • In-class & after school preparation sessions in grades 9 and 10 • If unsuccessful retake test in grade or • Take the OSSLC if necessary

  14. Community Involvement • A diploma requirement • Complete a minimum of 40 hours before graduation to be completed outside normal instructional hours after June 2012. • See the Guidance link of the ECSS website for details and the form to be completed and signed by the sponsor/supervisor. • “(Parents) …should not act as formal community activity sponsors for their own children.”

  15. You may choose from four types of Courses in Grades 9 & 10 • Academic • Applied • Essential (a.k.a.Locally Developed Courses) • Open

  16. Grade 9 & 10 Definitions of Course Types • Academic (D) - theoretical in approach, abstract thinking • Intended for students who complete their grade 8 expectations quickly and with little or no difficulty. • Applied (P) - a real-life hands on approach with some theory • Intended for students who complete their grade 8 expectations with assistance and extra time. • Essential or Locally Developed (L) – designed for students who do not meet the Grade 7/8 provincial expectations in English, Mathematics, or Science • Intended for students entering grade 9, who have not yet completed the grade 8 expectations. • Open (O) – designed to provide an opportunity to explore an area of interest for all types of learners • Intended for students in all grades and for all post secondary destinations.

  17. Applied AcademicCrossover from 9 to 10 Grade 9 Grade 10 Academic Applied Applied Academic Crossover from one type to the other in English, French, or Science

  18. Math is Different • Crossing over from applied to academic in Math is not necessary because both pathways may lead to the most intense grade 12 university Calculus and Vectors if you wish. • The only difference is that the academic pathway is shorter by one course.

  19. Five Popular Math Pathways

  20. Math Pathway for Degree Programs in Computer, Math, Science, Engineering, & Commerce

  21. Math Pathway for Degree Programs in Computer, Math, Science, Engineering, & Commerce

  22. Math Pathway for Diploma Programs in Tech and High Skills Apprenticeship as well as Degree Programs in Business Management

  23. Math Pathway for Diploma Programs inBusiness, Science, & Tech

  24. Math Pathway for Basic Skills Leading to the Workplace

  25. Course Selection A Grade 9 student at ECSS will take the following 6 compulsory subjects: English – Applied, Academic or Essential Math – Applied, Academic or Essential Science – Applied, Academic or Essential Geography – Applied or Academic French – Applied or Academic Physical Education - Open

  26. Course Selection continued… The other two courses will be selected from the following list of Open type courses:

  27. Drama Exploring Computer Technology Exploring Technologies Expressing Aboriginal Cultures (may be used as an Art credit) Healthy and Active Living (Phys. Ed.) Individual and Family Living Information Technology in Business Instrumental Winds Learning Strategies Repertoire Band Visual Arts Vocal Music Choose from these Open courses in Grade 9

  28. Communications Technology Computer Engineering Computer Programming Construction Tech Cooperative Education Drama Production Fashion and Creative Expression Food and Nutrition Hairstyling and Aesthetics Hollywood and History Intro to Business Media Studies Music Theatre Outdoor Education Parenting Personal and Fitness Activities Philosophy: The Big Question Photography Stage Band Repertoire Technological Design The Fashion Industry Travel and Tourism other Open Courses to look forward to in later years

  29. E. C. S. S. Explore Consult Select Sign & Submit Explore our course offerings online: http://www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca Follow the instructions in your packages.

  30. Pathways to Opportunity College Community Living National/International Travel/Educ’n Employment School High Skilled Trades Apprenticeship University Global Volunteering All Destinations are Equally Valuable

  31. Athletic Council Character Matters! Creative Writers’/Book Club Dance Team Drama Council Drama Ninjas Eco-action ESP French & Italian Language Speech Arts Contest GSA Intra Murals Jazz Choir Math Club Math, Science, Computer Contests Music Council Nintendo Club Peer Mediation Team Podcasting & Announcement Crew Prom Committee Robotics Science Olympics Spring Drama Production Stage Band Student Ambassadors Student Council Student Tutors Weight room Club Winterlude Yearbook Committee Co-instructional Activities

  32. FALL  Cross Country Jr. Girls’ Basketball Sr. Girls’ Basketball Girls’ Golf Jr. Boys’ Soccer Sr. Boys’ Soccer Tennis Jr. & Sr. Jr. Boys’ Volleyball Sr. Boys’ Volleyball WINTER Alpine Skiing Jr. Badminton Sr. Badminton Jr. Boys’ Basketball Sr. Boys’ Basketball Swimming (mid-season) Snowboarding Jr. Girls’ Volleyball Sr. Girls’ Volleyball ECSS Sports Teams

  33. SPRING Boys’ Baseball Jr. Boys’ Rugby Sr. Boys’ Rugby Girls’ Slo-Pitch Jr. Girls’ Soccer Sr. Girls’ Soccer Girls’ Softball Table Tennis Track & Field Ultimate and even more…….

  34. ECSS presents….. • Mrs. Gault………………………Special Education Program • Ms. Naidu…………....................Drama • Mr. Hope….…………………….Athletics, Thunderbird Camp, Weight Room • Mr. Uchida………………………Music Program • Mr. Schenck……………………School Council • Ms. Ventrice……………………Important Dates and Community Partners • Ms. Sudhir and Ms. Kaushal …President, Student Council: Next Steps

  35. Important Dates Wednesday, January 25 - Registration Packages available in the Main Office for non YRDSB students Friday, February 3 – Registration Form from YRDSB grade 8s is due Friday, February 17 – Course Selections due for current YRDSB grade 8s and current ECSS students At a Later Date– Non YRDSB students will be called in order of completed packages received – we encourage you to submit these as early as possible Tuesday, September 4 – Transition Day - First Day of School for our new grade 9Thunderbirds together with a parent/guardian.

  36. First Day of School • Tuesday, September 4, 2012 • Transition Day • For Grade 9 Students Only • Accompanied by a Parent/Guardian

  37. Community Partners • Al Palladini Community Centre • Pierre Berton – Vaughan Public Libraries • ECSS School Council • YRT – York Region Transit • Vaughan Community Health Centre • Settlement School Workers of York Region • Lattitude Global Volunteering Canada • Projects Abroad and Base Camp International

  38. Department Representatives Some department representatives will be in the main hallway. Some department representatives are in classrooms.

  39. Department Representatives in Classrooms • Cooperative Education, Mrs. Corneman Room 116 • Family Studies, Ms. Marinelli, Room 174 • Mathematics, Mrs.Al-Hassani, Mr.Giralico, Room 144 • Science, Mr. Cashmore, Room 135 • Visual Arts, Ms. Farrugia, Room 207 • Special Education, Ms. Gault, Room 115 • Physical Education, Mr. Hope, Room 138 • History, Mr. Cowley, Room 249 • Geography, Mr. Fitzgerald, Room 251 • Technology, Mr. Hines, Room 158

  40. Some Special Programs In the Library Dual Credits, Ms. MacDougall SHSM’s, Ms. Serio Bachelor Degree Programs at Ontario Colleges, Humber College Representative ontariocolleges.ca, DEMO for College Requirements electronicinfo.ca, DEMO for University Requirements Career Cruising, DEMO for Course Selection for current YRDSB students in all grades

  41. The End of this presentation marks… the Beginning of your Transition to Grade 9 at Emily Carr Secondary School. ECSS Ambassadors will be available to guide you through the school this evening

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