Grade 8 Information for Course Selection September 2016 This room is a place for students to come and get help with school work, a place to stop in for a while to de-stress, as well as to get assistance from caring adults. Open all day, for everyone. Basketball, foozeball, air-hockey, board games, bean-bag chairs, fridge, microwave, carpets, books, computers, and school supplies Girls Group, Co-ed Group, Boys Group Conferences, Trips and Events designed to help you enjoy and get support during your first year at high school French Immersion (FI) Advanced Placement (AP) Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) English as a Second Language Special Education (Student Services) Alternative Education O.S.S.D 18 Compulsory Credits 12 Optional Credits including Dual Credits Dual Credits Successful completion of Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test 40 hours of Community Involvement 4 English (1 credit per grade) 1 French 3 Mathematics 2 credits in science 1 Canadian history 1 Canadian geography 1 Arts (music, art, drama) 1 Health and Physical Education 0.5 Civics & 0.5 Career studies Plus.. Group 1: English (including the OSSLC), French as a second language, classical languages, international languages, Native languages, Canadian and world studies, Native studies, social sciences and humanities, guidance and career education, cooperative education. Group 2: French as a second language, the arts, business studies, health and physical education, cooperative education Group 3: French as a second language, science (grade 11 or 12), computer studies, technological education, cooperative education Course Types In Grades 9 & 10 AppliedAcademic Locally Developed Open SCIENCE SNC1P1 Science SNC1D1 Science SNC1L1 Drama ADA1O1 ENG1P1 THE 3 LETTERS ARE THE SUBJECT Letter means Course Type THE 1 MEANS GRADE 9 French is a compulsory subject, mandatory from Grades 4 to 9. Students are encouraged to study French in Grades 10 to 12 FSF101 for students with little knowledge of French or without the 600 hours of core French from elementary schools. FSF1P1FSF1D1FSF1O1 English Math Science French Geography Applied or Academic Physical Education Open Boys PPL109 Girls PPL108 Core French FSF1O1 FSF1P1 FSF1D1 o Allows students to move from MFM1P1 toMPM2D1 o MPM1H1 0.5o credit combined with GLD2O1 0.5o credit o Prerequisite is MFM1P1 The Arts DanceDramaMusic Visual Arts Business Studies Information and Communication Technology in Business Languages Spanish Social Sciences and the Humanities Exploring Family Studies Technological Studies Exploring Computer Technology Exploring Technologies Guidance Learning Strategies Skills for Success Compulsory Subjects (18 required) Required CreditsGrade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade12 English4 English Mathematics3 Mathematics Science2 Science Canadian Geography (Grade 9)1 Geography Physical and Health Education1 Phys. Ed. French1 French* Arts (music, art, or drama)1 Canadian History (Grade 10)1 History Civics (Grade 10)0.5 Civics Career Studies (Grade 10)0.5 Careers 3 additional compulsory credits (see below)3 Optional Credits Required12 Minimum Credits for OSSD30Total (8) Total (6) a diploma requirement must complete a minimum of 40 hours before graduation YRDSB Community Involvement Guide is online Written in January by first semester math students Written in June by all second semester math students 2 days of testing 50 min. each day during the regular math class Not a diploma requirement Part of the test will count 5% towards the final mark Accommodations provided for ESL and Special Education students a diploma requirement will be administered in the grade 10 year test based on the Ontario curriculum expectations for reading and writing up to the end of grade 9. results will be reported as a pass on the transcript Arts & Culture, Business, and Health & Wellness At Trudeau the SHSM Programs are Arts and Culture Business Sector Health and Wellness For more information contact Ms. Diep or Mr. Annett, SHSM Coordinators Here are some of the clubs we have at Trudeau: Yearbook Drama Club Octagon Club Dance Club Leadership Camp DECA Student Council Music Ensembles Art Council Broadcast Team Here are some of the sports offered at Trudeau: Volleyball Basketball Swimming Skiing/Snowboarding Cross-Country Golf Badminton Rugby Education and Career Life Planning Who am I? (Knowing Yourself What is my plan for achieving my goals? (Making Transitions) What are my opportunities? (Exploring Opportunities) Who do I want to become? (Making Decisions and Setting Goals) How to Select Courses Using Career Cruising Scroll Down + will add course to your planner You must choose 2 Alternate Courses Choose these in the same way you choose the Elective courses Your Alternates WILL be used if your Elective courses do not work in your timetable CHOOSE WISELY!!! The blue circle will give you additional information about the course. The red circle prevents you from submitting the course form. Click the SUBMIT button to submit the courses Print your selections and have them signed by your parent or guardian Hand in to your homeroom teacher Your registration form is due to Trudeau High School by: February 1, 2016 Course Selection forms due in career cruising by: February 22, 2016 And in paper copy to Trudeau High School by: February 26, 2016 Explore a variety of subjects Join extra-curricular activities, teams, clubs, sports Meet new people; make new friends Please speak with staff members, call us at (905) Thank You! See you on January 14 th at 7:00!