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AGENDA
Welcome And Opening RemarksMr. Kennelly, Principal
Course Guides And Course SelectionGuidance Counsellor
Student Government
Arts Council
Athletic Council
Closing Remarks
WHAT COURSES DO YOU NEED TO GRADUATE?
The 18 compulsory credits include:
4 credits English (1 credit per Grade)1 credit French as a second language3 credits Mathematics 2 credits Science1 credit Canadian history1 credit Canadian geography1 credit Arts1 credit Health and Physical education.50 credit Career education.50 credit Civics
AND
Group 11 additional credit selected from
•Canadian and World Studies or
•English or
•Social Science and the humanities or
•French as a second language or
•Native language or
•Classical or international language or
•Cooperative Education or
•Guidance and Career Education
Group 21 additional credit selected from
•The Arts (Visual Art, Drama, Music, Dance) or•Business Studies or•Health and physical Education or•Cooperative Education or•French as a second language
Group 31 additional credit selected from
•Science – Grade 11 or 12 or•Technological Education or•Cooperative Educationor•Computer Studies or•French as a second language
COURSE CODES FOR GRADE 9
AMG 101First three characters represents the subject area.
Fourth character represents the Grade. Fifth character represents the level of difficulty
DECODING A COURSE CODE
The first letter in the course code denotes the course’s department area.
For example:
A = Arts (AVI1O1)
B = Business (BTT1O1)
E = English (ENG1P1)
T = Technology (TFJ1O1)
Grade 9 Compulsory Courses
SUBJECT AREA ACADEMIC APPLIED LOCALLY DEVELOPED
CANADIAN GEOGRAPHY
CGC1D1 CGC1P1
ENGLISH ENG1D1 ENG1P1 ENG1L1
FRENCH FSF1D1 FSF1P1
MATHEMATICS MPM1D1 MFM1P1 MAT1L1
SCIENCE SNC1D1 SCN1P1 SNC1L1
FEMALE MALE
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL
EDUCATION (OPEN)
PPL1O4PAR1O4
PPL1O3
MAKING YOUR CHOICES:ACADEMIC, LOCALLY DEVELOPED
OR APPLIED?
ACADEMIC
Academic courses focus on the essential concepts of the discipline PLUS additional related concepts.
While course work exposes students to both theories and practical applications, there is a greater
emphasis on THEORY as a basis for future learning and problem solving.
APPLIED
Applied courses focus on the essential concepts of the discipline.
While course work exposes students to both theories and practical applications, there is a greater emphasis on PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS.
MAKING YOUR CHOICES:ACADEMIC, APPLIED OR LOCALLY DEVELOPED?
LOCALLY DEVELOPED
Locally Developed courses focus on the most essential concepts of a discipline.
These courses are offered in Math, Science and English in Grade 9.
These courses will provide support for students making the transition to high school by enhancing their skills
to allow them to be successful in High School.
MAKING YOUR CHOICES:ACADEMIC, APPLIED, OR LOCALLY
DEVELOPED?
Academic and Applied courses differ in the balance between essential concepts and additional material and in the balance between theory and application.
Grade 9 – Academic
Students develop the formula for finding the
Volume of a Cone and use it to solve problems.
MATH EXAMPLE
Grade 9 – Applied
Teacher supplies the formula for volume of a cone and students use it to solve problems.
MATH EXAMPLE
Grade 9 –Locally Developed
No volume of a cone. Practice numeracy skills – fractions, integers, decimals, BEDMAS,
etc.
MATH EXAMPLE
CAN I CHANGE LEVELS IN GRADE 10?
Yes!Students are able to move from APPLIED courses in
Grade 9 to ACADEMIC courses in Grade 10.
Students are able to move from ACADEMIC courses in Grade 9 to APPLIED courses in Grade 10.
Math requires a Transfer course at summer school.
DO ALL THE COURSES THAT A STUDENT SELECTS HAVE TO BE
AT THE SAME LEVEL?
No! Students are encouraged to take the type of
course that best suits their interests, goals and learning styles.
Students may select a variety of course types.
CAN A STUDENT TAKE MORE THAN ONE COURSE IN THE
SUBJECT AREA?
Yes!
For example:
Semester #1: MAT1L1 (Locally Developed Math)
Semester #2: MFM1P1 (Applied Math)
WHAT IS AN OPEN COURSE?
Open courses have one set of expectations for each subject and are appropriate for ALL students.
COURSE NAME COURSE CODE
DRAMA ADA1O1
DRAMA – PERFORMANCE & VOCAL MUSIC – MUSIC THEATRE(2 CREDIT COURSE: DRAMA – ADB1O1 AND VOCAL- AMV1O3)
ADB1O1
DRAMA - MUSIC THEATRE – PRODUCTION ADD1O1
MUSIC – GUITAR AMG1O1
MUSIC – STAGE BAND AMH1O1
MUSIC – INSTRUMENTAL AMI1O1
MUSIC – VOCAL AMV1O1
VISUAL ARTS AVI1O1
INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY BTT1O1
EXPLORING FAMILY STUDIES HIF1O1
EXPRESSIONS OF ABORIGINAL CULTURES NAC1O1
RYTHYM AND MOVEMENT (FEMALE ONLY) PAR1O4
EXPLORING HOSPITALITY & TOURISM TFJ1O1
EXPLORING TECHNOLOGIES – VERSION #1 TIJ1O1
EXPLORING TECHNOLOGIES – VERSION #2 TIJ1O3
GRADE 9 ELECTIVE COURSES
DramaMusic – GuitarMusic – Stage BandMusic - InstrumentalMusic - VocalVisual ArtsMusic Theatre-Performance( 2 credits – ADB1O1 & AMV1O3)Music Theatre- Production
ADA1O1AMG1O1AMH1O1AMI1O1AMV1O1AVI1O1ABD1O1
ADD1O1
THE ARTS
It is STRONGLY recommended that students complete an art credit in Grade 9
GRADE 9 ELECTIVE COURSES
Information & Communication Technology in Business
BTT1O1
BUSINESS
• Software application • Word • Power point• Excel
GRADE 9 ELECTIVE COURSES
Exploring Family Studies HIF1O1
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Learn:
• to get along better with friends and family• to eat healthy• to improve communication skills• to spend money wisely• to deal with peer pressure
GRADE 9 ELECTIVE COURSES
NATIVE STUDIES
Expressions of Aboriginal Cultures NAC1O1
Counts as an ART credit
Examines Aboriginal Cultures through:
• Painting• Sculpture• Storytelling• Dance• Music
GRADE 9 ELECTIVE COURSES
Rhythm and Movement (females only)
PAR1O4
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Variety of dance forms including:
• Ballet• Jazz• Tap• Hip hop• Cultural and folk• Creative
Exploring Hospitality & Tourism TFJ1O1
Exploring Technologies – Design & Communication Version #1
TIJ1O1
Exploring Technologies – Construction & Transportation Version #2
TIJ1O3
TECHNOLOGY
GRADE 9 ELECTIVE COURSES
TFJ1O1• Food preparation• Food handling• Event planning• Local tourism• Origins of foods
TIJ1O1• Communication Technology• Design – 3D printer
TIJ1O3• Small Engines• Carpentry, Plumbing, etc.
STEP #1: Log In to Career Cruising
Access Career Cruising: 1. Richardson website at
http://richardson.ddsbschools.ca/ or
2. www.careercruising.com/login/ddsb
Richardson website
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Course Guide A listing of all courses available in 2014-
2015.
It has been organized by departments to help you make your course selections.
Grade 9 courses may be searched by 9th Grade Compulsory, 9th Grade Electives or by Subject Area ( i.e. Arts, Business, etc.)
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Course Descriptions
WHAT SATISFIES EACH MANDATORY CREDIT? WHAT DO YOU HAVE LEFT?
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STEP #6: Select your 2 Elective Courses
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Courses in “white”
STEP #7: Choose an Alternate Course
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Step #9: Print the Course Request Sign Off Sheet
This must be signed by a parent/guardian and
returned to your Grade 8 Teacher by February 18,
2014.
WHEN THINKING ABOUT YOUR COURSES FOR NEXT YEAR…….
Ask your
Grade 8
teacher
for
suggesti
ons
Talk with your parentsReflect Personall
y
OPTIONAL LAPTOP PROGRAMIn this optional program, students will attend
their compulsory courses with other laptop students.
Parents and Students must complete a registration form and submit it to Guidance.
Parents who decide to have their children participate in this optional program will be expected to provide their child’s technology.
GRADE 8 TO 9 ADVICE Don’t be scared. Be yourself. Make smart choices. Have the right attitude. Do your work. Ask for help if you need it. Join as many activities as possible. Make new friends.