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Welcome to T.A.B.

Welcome to T.A.B. T. A. Blakelock High School Ms. D. Hartnett, Mr. C. Evans, Mrs. S. Lauzon. What’s today all about?. Introduce T.A. Blakelock Course selection process – courses compulsory vs.optional timelines High School differences Next steps? Q & A.

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Welcome to T.A.B.

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  1. Welcome to T.A.B. T. A. Blakelock High SchoolMs. D. Hartnett, Mr. C. Evans, Mrs. S. Lauzon

  2. What’s today all about? Introduce T.A. Blakelock Course selection process – courses compulsory vs.optional timelines High School differences Next steps? Q & A

  3. Thomas A. Blakelock High School Thomas A. Blakelock was a prominent citizen of Oakville who served the community in a variety of roles. He came to Canada in 1906, founded a lumber company with his brother. While a resident of Oakville he held the positions of Councilor, Deputy Reeve, Reeve and Mayor of Oakville. He served as a Liberal MPP from 1929-1944 and was Building Commissioner for the Oakville Board of Education, personally overseeing the construction of T.A. Blakelock High School in the mid-fifties. He died in 1974 at the age 91

  4. T.A. Blakelock High School Nickname – “Tigers” Semester School – two (2) semesters School Population – 1,100 students Strong Academic Expectations Extensive Co-curricular Program – Music, Drama, Athletics, Student Clubs Graduates travel down different pathways following high school Apprenticeship College University Workplace

  5. Course Selection Timeline Grade 8 Transition Presentation –Jan. 12th Course selection sheets returned –Jan. 16th TAB staff return to assist with on-line registration – end of January

  6. Graduation Requirements TOTAL: 30 credits (18 compulsory and 12 elective): 4 credits in English (1 credit per grade) 1 credit in French as a Second Language 3 credits in Mathematics 2 credits in Science 1 credit in Canadian Geography 1 credit in Canadian History 1 credit in the Arts 1 credit in Health & Physical Education 0.5 credit in Civics 0.5 credit in Career Studies GROUP 1 - 1 additional credit in English, French, OR Native Language, OR a Third language, OR Social Science OR Canadian and World Studies OR Co-op GROUP 2 - 1 additional credit in Health & Physical Education, OR the Arts, OR Business Studies OR Co-op GROUP 3 - 1 additional credit in Science (Grade 11 or 12) OR Technological Education (Grades 9-12) OR Co-op

  7. In Addition… • Successful completion of Grade 10 Literacy Test • 40 Hours of Community Involvement • Can start the summer prior to grade 9

  8. Compulsory Credits in Grade 9 English (you will need 4 English credits) Math (3 required) Science ( 2 required) Physical Education Geography French

  9. Optional Courses You will be required to choose 2 optional courses from those available (9th credit Music allows a third optional choice) Art Drama Music Exploring Technologies Family Studies

  10. Academic vs. Applied Credits Talk to your Teachers. Follow their recommendation. They know your strengths and weaknesses. You (and your family) have the final say. You can choose a mix of Academic and Applied courses. It is possible to move from one level to the other between grade 9 and grade 10. Math – you need an upgrade

  11. Selecting a stream: Applied: Learn by doing Enjoy discussion See connections to real life Develop new ideas from reading Share ideas and develop them to their own lives Academic: Like to work independently Enjoy understating the “whys” Learn from a variety of sources Think creatively and like to problem solve Develop ideas from research

  12. Course Selection What is your starting point? Correct starting point = SUCCESS Student Services will work with you, your teachers and your families to help find the most appropriate plan possible.

  13. Learning ResourcesProviding support to help students realize their full potential Offering courses dealing with the specific learning strategies necessary for success in high school.

  14. So What’s Next? Talk to your family. Talk with your teachers. Read the course descriptions. Follow your strengths and interests. Fill in your course selection sheet. Due: Monday January 16, 2012

  15. Grade 8 Information Night Please join your parents/guardians Thursday, January 12th- 7:00-9:00 p.m. Auditorium session Opportunity to tour the school Subject area highlights

  16. We’ll be seeing more of each other!!!! Our attitude at the beginning Of a task Will affect its outcome More than anything else. John C. Maxwell

  17. T. A. Blakelock High School Keeping in touch with TAB http://tab.hdsb.ca

  18. TIGER Q & A School life at TAB? Course selection clarification? What’s your Hmmmmmm?

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