be the best you can be rick hansen

BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE Rick Hansen

Rick Hansen Secondary

School

WELCOME

Patricia WhytePrincipal

Julie De MaeyerVice Principal

(A-Ha) Tyler McLeod

Vice Principal

(Hb-N)

Crissa HillVice Principal

(O-Z) Barbara Crease

Head of Counselling

WELCOME

Thank you for turning

off your cell

phones

This Evening's Open House & Information Sessions

Curricular tours at beginning and end of evening

Presentation: 6:45-7:15 PM Opportunity to get information

on compulsory and optional credits throughout the school

Opportunity to become familiar with the building

Rick Hansen’s Mission…

The mission of our school is to prepare all the

learners in our building to be thinking, caring, flexible individuals who can meet the challenges of the 21st

Century.

Rick Hansen Secondary School

STORM

STEWARDSHIPEvery individual in the school works to create, protect and nourish the culture and energy in the building

TECHNOLOGYLearning happens any place, and at any time

We embrace the use of 21st century tools

OPPORTUNITYStudents need to develop socially, emotionally, and academically

We believe everyone is important. We think all students should be involved

RESPONSIVENESSLife is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to itWe are all responsible for what we say and do

METACURRICULUMStudents use inquiry as a means to understanding how they learn best

Focus on critical thinking

Our School 1735 students currently 8:30 AM – 3:05 PM; five 75 minute

periods (lunches are 3rd or 4th) Semestered – grade 9 to 12 Full Ontario curriculum for

diploma Extensive technology program Preparation for

Workplace / Apprenticeship

CollegeUniversity

Our Staff

Caring, enthusiastic and supportive

Committed to high expectations

Connected to their professional communities

Possess a growth mindset

Our Students 3 elementary

schools feed into RHSS

Accepting, safe & supportive

Creative risk takers

Focussed "it's OK to like

school"

CashlessSchools An electronic payment

option for parents CashlessSchools offers

parents an easy to use account with 24/7 access, email alerts, and student fee, cafeteria and purchase history reporting

Manage funds for meals …swipe of the student card

The Course Selection Process

Diploma Requirements

Types of Courses

Submission of Option Sheets

Diploma Requirements - 30 Credits

• 18 Compulsory Credits Every student must pass all 18 courses outlined by the Ministry of Education

• 12 Elective CreditsStudents can choose which elective courses they want to complete over their 4+ years

Other Diploma Requirements

40 Hours of Community Service Activities

Successful completion of the Provincial Literacy Test (written in Grade 10)

Your Grade 9 Program

6 Compulsory Courses English Math Science Canadian

Geography French Health and Physical

Education

2 Optional Courses Choose 1 option from

the Arts (Music, Drama, Dance or Visual Arts)

Choose 1 option from Business, Hospitality, or Integrated Technology

Types of Courses

Grades 9 and 10 Academic Applied Open Students may

take a combination of academic, applied and open courses

Grades 11 and 12 University

Preparation University/

College Preparation

College Preparation

Workplace Preparation

Open

What to take in Grade 9?

Core Subjects Achievement in grade 8 must be taken into

consideration You can mix Applied and Academic courses Ask your Grade 8 Teachers and Counsellor for

advice in choosing the types of courses

Optional Subjects

• Consider exploring something new• Choose something that is of interest at this time• Talk with parents

Courses at a Glance

English:• ENG1D0, ENG1P0,

ENG1L0French:• FSF1D0, FSF1P0Mathematics:• MPM1D0, MFM1P0,

MAT1L0Sciences:• SNC1D0, SNC1P0,

SNC1L0Geography:• CGC1D0, CGC1P0,

CGC1P7Health and Physical Education:• PPL1OF, PPL1OM

Dance

ATC 1O0 Learn technical

skills Choreography Explore a variety of

dance forms Learn to appreciate

the aesthetics of dance

Drama

ADA 1O0 Group and

individual performances

Tableau, movement, costume design

Analyze plays

Music

Instrumental MusicAMI 1O0

Little or no experience in brass, woodwind, or percussion

Music Vocal/ChoralAMV 1O0

Singing in a variety of styles

Visual Arts

AVI 1O0 Elements and

principles of design

Drawing Painting Photography Sculpture

Hospitality

Hospitality and Tourism

TFJ 1O0 Commercial food

handling Preparation for

the school cafeteria

Health and safety Use of specialized

tools and equipment

Information and Communication Technology

BTT 1O0 Word Excel PowerPoint Access Web Page Design Create your own

business plan

Business Studies

Technology

Integrated Technology

TIJ 1O0 • “Hands-On” projects• Work with tools,

equipment and software

• ROBOTICS• Computer electronics • Innovative project

design

Submission of Option Sheets

Counsellor or Home Room Teacher will set the due date in approx. November

Requires student and parent signatures

Use Chart Your Course and other handouts to get descriptions of courses

Course selections should then be completed on-line through myBlueprint.ca/peel

Action Plan

Review Chart Your Course, other handouts, & your IPP

Discuss with Parents Complete Option Sheet Return Option Sheet by assigned due date Complete Option Selection via myBlueprint Submit in November

Get Involved

• Clubs– Robotics– DECA– Weight Room– Debate Team– Muslim Students

Association– Christian

Fellowship– Sikh Association– and more….

• Activities– Student

Council– Peer Mentors– Athletics

Council– Arts Council– Bands– Drama Council– Fashion Show– Math Contests– and more….

• Teams– Badminton– Table Tennis– Rugby– Basketball– Cricket– Golf– Soccer– Swimming– Volleyball– and more…

Current Parents of Grade 9s

At this point, Grade 9 parents are invited to begin their tour of the different curricular areas throughout the school.

At the end of the presentation, parents of Grade 8s may continue their tour.

How is grade 9 different?

No recess! No "homeroom"

teacher like in grade 8

Students are responsible for managing their own deadlines and workload

Four 75-minute classes each day

Final Evaluations

Everyone must complete semester-end assignments

and/or exams Be Organized Be Prepared Final

Evaluation Units in high school occur in January and June

Tips for Success

Good attendance Good time management Positive attitude Active participation Take responsibility Good digital citizenship Healthy habits and choices

(walk, sleep, communicate)

Formula for Success

rickhansenss.peelschools.org/

@RickHansenPDSB

Student Handbook

Code of Conduct

Calendar Newslette

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Stay connected!

Thanks for coming!

See you next September!