Welcome to Grade 8 Parents’ Night Thursday, January 30, 2014

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Welcome to Grade 8 Parents’ Night Thursday, January 30, 2014

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Welcome to Grade 8 Parents’ Night Thursday, January 30, 2014. Welcome and Opening Remarks. Richard Kennelly, Principal . Grade 8 Parent Night Agenda. * Welcome and Opening Remarks* R. Kennelly *School Community Council* D. Hayes, Co-Chair of SCC *Extra-Curricular Activities* - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Welcome to Grade 8 Parents NightThursday, January 30, 2014

Welcome and Opening RemarksRichard Kennelly, Principal

Grade 8 Parent Night Agenda*Welcome and Opening Remarks* R. Kennelly

*School Community Council*D. Hayes, Co-Chair of SCC

*Extra-Curricular Activities*Nicole Giouridis & Aren Sammy

*Grade 9 Program Overview*K. Burns

*Special Education and Academic Resource* C. Low

*Optional Laptop Program* M. Cammock

*Closing Remarks*R. Kennelly, Principal

Department Fair, Club Fair, Refreshments & Tours

3Department IntroductionsThe ArtsJ. tMannetjeBusiness Studies & ITD. ReisCanadian & World StudiesC. KirchnerClassical & International LanguagesS. BretonCooperative EducationL. WinchesterEnglishO. BozinovskaGuidance & Career EducationK. BurnsHealth & Physical EducationR. OlmsteadLibraryJ. AndersenMathematicsP. WinkelhorstScienceJ. HuelinSocial Sciences & HumanitiesE. NieuwstratenSpecial EducationC. LowTechnologyJ. Belyea

School DirectionsImproving Student AchievementLiteracyNumeracy

School PrideWelcoming environmentStudent recognitionValue Character & Diversity

Grade 9 Numeracy Test

AppliedAcademic

RichardsonBoardProvinceAcademic

RichardsonBoardProvinceApplied

AppliedAcademicCohort AchievementMoved from below Level 3 to Level 3Parent Survey

Parent Survey - Fall 2012TechnologyLibraryAthleticsArtsTech programsPrograms & FacilitiesSafeNo need for cashDaily limitSupervised spaceParent controlledLoaded on the webPurchase trackingRewards options

Cafeteria swipe card system

CommunicationSchoolEmails please send us your address with GradeNewsletters most are emailed and posted to webWebsite updated with content and calendarsPhone Home system broadcast and targetedFacebook Richardson CollegiateTwitter - @jcr_storm

In an emergency, check the twitter, facebook and the website please do not call your children it is a safety issue!

Richard Kennelly

15Guidance DepartmentSpecial Education DepartmentStudent Success Team

We will know your child before they walk through the door in September.Student SupportQuestions?

School Community Council (SCC)D. Hayes, Co-chair of SCC

Extra-Curricular ActivitiesNicole GiouridisAndAren Sammy

Grade 9 Program Overview

Kim Burns, Head of Guidance

Guidance CounsellorsMrs. ArmstrongMrs. Burns Ms. ForbesMr. McFettersMs. Pearson

Personal CounsellingAcademic CounsellingCareer Counselling

Excellent Resource for Grade 8 parents and students

Page 1 of the Transitions GuideThe process of choosing courses for the next school year. Course/Option Selection

What do you need to graduate?

Page 3 of the Transitions Guide

ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS30 credits (18 compulsory, 12 elective)

40 hours community involvement

Successful completion of the Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test

What Courses Do You Need to Graduate? (Page 3)

ANDCompulsory courses continuedGroup 11 additional credit selected fromGroup 21 additional credit selected fromGroup 31 additional credit selected fromCanadian and World StudiesEnglishSocial Science and HumanitiesFrench as a second languageNative languageClassical or international languageCooperative EducationGuidance and Career Education

The Arts (Visual Art, Drama, Music, Dance)Business StudiesPhysical and Health EducationCooperative EducationFrench as a second language

Science Technological Education, Cooperative EducationComputer StudiesFrench as a second language***A maximum of 2 credits in cooperative education can count as compulsory credits

plus12 other elective creditsCommunity Involvement40 hoursActivities to complete this requirement can begin in the summer before a student enters grade nine.

A single 40 hour activity or a series of shorter activities totaling 40 hours may count towards this requirement.

Activities must be completed outside scheduled class time and must not replace someone who would normally be paid to do this work.Page 12 of Transitions

Community Involvement

To be distributed by Grade 8 teacher in June

Distributed in June by Grade 8 Teacher The Grade 9 Program

6 compulsory courses +2 elective courses =

8 courses

ENG 1 D 1Decoding a Course Code(Page 4)School Boards use this final character to distinguish coursesThe Letter identifies the course type:Grades 9 & 10D=Academic P=AppliedL=Locally Developed O=OpenThis Number identifies the Grade1= Grade 9 2=Grade 10 3=Grade 11 4=Grade 12These three letters identify the subject. The first letter in the course code denotes the courses department area A = Arts B= BusinessC=Canadian & World Studies E = EnglishF = French G= Guidance & Career Ed.S = Sciences H = Humanities & Social Sciences L = International Languages M = MathematicsP = Physical Education T= TechnologySCH 4 C 134Grade 9 Compulsory Courses

Grade 9 Compulsory CoursesSUBJECT AREAACADEMICAPPLIEDLOCALLY DEVELOPEDCANADIAN GEOGRAPHYCGC1D1CGC1P1ENGLISHENG1D1ENG1P1ENG1L1FRENCHFSF1D1FSF1P1MATHEMATICSMPM1D1MFM1P1MAT1L1SCIENCESNC1D1SCN1P1SNC1L1FEMALEMALEHEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (OPEN)PPL1O4PAR1O4PPL1O3

Which One Do I choose?Applied, Academic or Locally Developed? Page 6 of Transitions GuideACADEMICAcademic 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.Which One Do I Choose?Applied, Academic or Locally Developed?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.

Which One Do I Choose?Applied, Academic 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.

Academic , Locally Developed and Applied courses differ in the balance between essential concepts and additional material and in the balance between theory and application.

Math example Grade 8 Volume of a Cube

Math example 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 and students use it to solve problems.

Math example Grade 9 Locally Developed No volume of a cone. Practice numeracy skills fractions, integers, decimals, money sense, measurement, BEDMAS, etc.

Can students 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 is the only course for which you need Grade 9 ACADEMIC in order to take Grade 10 ACADEMIC. There is a transfer course offered at summer school for students wanting to move from Grade 9 Applied to Grade 10 Academic.

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)

Grade 9 Elective Courses

Grade 9 Elective Courses

*Students select 3 courses(2 + 1 alternate)

*All elective courses are offered at the open level only.

What is an Open Course?Open courses have one set of expectations for each subject and are appropriate for ALL students.

COURSE NAMECOURSE CODEDRAMAADA1O1DRAMA PERFORMANCE & VOCAL MUSIC MUSIC THEATRE(2 CREDIT COURSE: DRAMA ADB1O1 AND VOCAL- AMV1O3)ADB1O1DRAMA - MUSIC THEATRE PRODUCTIONADD1O1MUSIC GUITARAMG1O1MUSIC STAGE BANDAMH1O1MUSIC INSTRUMENTALAMI1O1MUSIC VOCALAMV1O1VISUAL ARTSAVI1O1INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGYBTT1O1EXPLORING FAMILY STUDIESHIF1O1EXPRESSIONS OF ABORIGINAL CULTURESNAC1O1RYTHYM AND MOVEMENT (FEMALE ONLY)PAR1O4EXPLORING HOSPITALITY & TOURISMTFJ1O1EXPLORING TECHNOLOGIES VERSION #1TIJ1O1EXPLORING TECHNOLOGIES VERSION #2

TIJ1O3

Course GuideA list of Grade 9 courses and their descriptions.

Distributed to each Grade 8 student on January 8th, 9th and 10th

The Course Guide is available online. You can access it from the Richardson website using the Grade 8 Info link.

http://richardson.ddsbschools.ca/

COURSE SELECTIONCourses are selected online using the Career Cruising website.

Watch this video

Access Cards

Course Request Sign Off Sheet

This must be signed by a parent/guardian and returned to your Grade 8 Teacher by February 18, 2014.

Due date to pick courses for grade 9: February 18, 2014

Christie Low,Head of Special EducationSpecial Education

Special Education Programs/Services

Academic Resource RoomLearning StrategiesMultiple ExceptionalitiesModifiedTransition to WorkStructured Learning Class

Academic Resource Room For all students who are identified or at-risk and need individualized assistance with the curriculum, tests, exams

Full time staff available every period as well as before school, at lunch and after school.

Assist with organizational skills, time management skills and study skills.

Before and after school, as well as at lunch, open to ALL studentsSupporting your child who has an IEPWelcome input on the IEP through communication - on the feedback form, phone call, in person

Attendance at the IPRC meetings is welcome and appreciatedwe begin to encourage attendance from the student him/herself as well

Regular communication and contact with teachers as well as SERT staffTransition PlanningOpportunities available to tour school and Academic resource room prior to school start

Representative from Richardson will be present at all Gr. 8 IPRCs to meet students

Summer program Getting Ready for High School, to assist with transition Homework HelpOpen to all students at Richardson

Every day from 3- 4 p.m. in a first floor classroom

Staffed by at least one teacher (all subject disciplines)

Optional Laptop ProgramM. CammockLaptop Program Coordinator

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 childs technology.Laptop Program INFORMATION NIGHTWednesday, March 5th, 2014 7:00 pm in our Library.

Q&A and Closing RemarksMr. Kennelly, Principal

Thank You for Attending the Information Session this Evening!

You are now invited to participate in the Department Fair, Club Fair and a tour of the school.