Lorne Park Secondary

SchoolGrade 9Grade 9

InformationInformation

2014 - 20152014 - 2015

Welcome to Lorne Park S.S.

For most students, high school is a wonderful experience

You are given more independence but with freedom comes responsibility!

You need to make good decisions and choices for yourself

Selecting the right courses and level of programming is crucial for you to experience success!!

A new world………high school !

Larger school (over 1100 students)Larger school (over 1100 students) You are on your own individual timetableYou are on your own individual timetable Students work on a credit system in Students work on a credit system in

order to order to achieve their diploma their diploma You will need to repeat courses if you You will need to repeat courses if you

are unsuccessful in a compulsory areaare unsuccessful in a compulsory area Personal selection of coursesPersonal selection of courses Different course levels are offeredDifferent course levels are offered

The Ontario Secondary The Ontario Secondary School DiplomaSchool Diploma

O.S.S.D. Diploma Requirements. Diploma Requirements 30 Credits 18 Compulsory30 Credits 18 Compulsory

12 Optional 12 Optional

40 Hours of Community Involvement40 Hours of Community Involvement Successful Grade 10 Literacy TestSuccessful Grade 10 Literacy Test

Compulsory Credit Compulsory Credit RequirementsRequirements

4 English4 English 3 Math 3 Math 2 Science2 Science 1 Arts1 Arts 1 Canadian Geography1 Canadian Geography 1 Canadian History1 Canadian History 1/2 Career Studies1/2 Career Studies 1/2 Civics1/2 Civics 1 French1 French 1 Health and Phys. Ed.1 Health and Phys. Ed.

An additional credit in: An additional credit in: Art, Business, Phys.Ed, Art, Business, Phys.Ed, A Second Language A Second Language or Co-op or Co-op

An additional credit in: An additional credit in: Canadian & World Studies, Canadian & World Studies, English, Social Science, English, Social Science, A Second Language, A Second Language, Guidance, or Co-opGuidance, or Co-op

An additional credit in: An additional credit in: Science (grade 11/12), Science (grade 11/12), Technological Education, Technological Education, Computer Studies, French Computer Studies, French or Co-op or Co-op

The The Grade 9 Program 9 Program

Eight Courses including: Six Compulsory Courses

English Mathematics Science Geography French Physical Education

The Grade 9 Program 9 Program Optional Courses Choice of two:

Business Drama Visual Arts Music for Experienced Players Music for Beginners Music Vocal Exploring Technologies Creative Technologies

Grade 9 Courses Three types

Applied Academic Open

Applied and Academic courses: English, Mathematics, Science,

Geography and French. Open level courses are:

Drama, Phys. Ed., Visual Arts, Business, Music and Technological Studies

Applied and Academic Courses

Both set high expectations for all students Both focus on essential concepts of the

subject area Both prepare students for the grade 10

Literacy Test Both can lead to either Applied or

Academic stream in grade 10 A Transfer Course is required to change

from applied mathematics in grade 9 to academic mathematics in grade 10

Applied and Academic and Academic

Applied Courses Emphasize practical,

concrete applications of concepts

Are more teacher-directed

Pathways to College and Workplace

Smaller class size

Academic Courses Emphasize

theoretical, abstract applications of the essential concepts

Have greater opportunities for independent learning

Pathways to University, College and Workplace

Applied or Academic?

Your focus should be on success!! Consider your learning style, learning

strengths, and areas for growth Differences between courses include

emphasis and pace You may take applied courses in some

subjects and academic courses in other subject areas

Pathways to University and Pathways to University and CollegeCollege

Students who plan to go on to university Students who plan to go on to university should take the should take the majoritymajority of their courses at of their courses at the academic level.the academic level.

However, students who plan to go to However, students who plan to go to university may take university may take somesome of their courses of their courses at the applied level. e.g. Students who at the applied level. e.g. Students who take applied level math may go on to take applied level math may go on to university into a program that does not university into a program that does not require math as a prerequisite. require math as a prerequisite.

Students who plan to go on to college Students who plan to go on to college should take the majority of their courses at should take the majority of their courses at eithereither the applied level or academic level. the applied level or academic level.

Open Courses

Offered in many subject areas Based on expectations suitable for

all students Combine theory and application Prepare students for further study

in grade 10, 11, and 12 courses

Choose Wisely If you select inappropriate classes you may be

frustrated, unhappy and unsuccessful!! Due to availability we may not be able to make

course changes at a later date Access all available resources:

"Chart your Course" booklets will be given to you, which include course descriptions

Discuss and ask questions of your teachers, parents and guidance counsellor

Please consider the recommendations of your teachers!!

40 Hours Community Involvement

You are encouraged to complete this diploma requirement early

Students may start any time after completing grade 8 (July 1, 2014).

School provides information regarding requirements and procedures

Parental support and monitoring are required

Grade 10 Literacy Test

Administered in April of Grade 10 Evaluates your reading and writing skills to the end of Grade 9 Results are reported only as “complete”

or “incomplete” Test may be rewritten the following

year if unsuccessful Students failing the test twice are

eligible to take a literacy course

Grade 9 Mathematics Assessment

NOT a diploma requirement Evaluates achievement of your grade

9 math skills Administered near the end of your

grade 9 mathematics course

Extended French Program

Students in an Extended French Program in Students in an Extended French Program in bothboth grade 7 and 8 are eligible for the Extended French grade 7 and 8 are eligible for the Extended French program at Lorne Park S.S.program at Lorne Park S.S.

Students in French Immersion continue at Clarkson Students in French Immersion continue at Clarkson S.S. for the French Immersion Program.S.S. for the French Immersion Program.

French Immersion students living French Immersion students living insideinside the Lorne the Lorne Park boundary may attend Lorne Park to take the Park boundary may attend Lorne Park to take the regular regular English ProgramEnglish Program. Written requests for . Written requests for admission in to our Extended French Program will be admission in to our Extended French Program will be considered, based on availability.considered, based on availability.

French Immersion students living French Immersion students living outsideoutside of the of the Lorne Park boundary may apply on a Lorne Park boundary may apply on a Flex BoundaryFlex Boundary application to attend Lorne Park for the regular application to attend Lorne Park for the regular English Program.English Program.

Enhanced Program

Only students who have been identified by Only students who have been identified by an I.P.R.C. as an I.P.R.C. as GiftedGifted are eligible for the are eligible for the Enhanced Program at Lorne Park S.S.Enhanced Program at Lorne Park S.S.

Students in the Enhanced Program must Students in the Enhanced Program must take take allall 4 of their core subjects at the 4 of their core subjects at the enhanced level: English, Math, Science enhanced level: English, Math, Science and Geographyand Geography

All other subjects are taken at the All other subjects are taken at the academic, applied or open level.academic, applied or open level.

Easing the move to High School

Class visit to Lorne Park S.S. (December) Our Mentors talk to you about the school, answer

questions and take you on a tour. They discuss: Extra curricular programs at Lorne Park

A typical schedule of a Lorne Park student Give an overview of our Mentor program Grade 9 Orientation Day (the week before school)

You pay your student fee, You receive your schedule, agenda and student

card You have your picture taken for the yearbook You go on a tour of the school

MentorsMentors Mentor Day - First week of school we run

interactive and fun activities for grade 9's. You will meet the Mentors assigned to your homeform class

Mentor Program – The Mentors assigned to your class will assist you, if needed and do activities with your class throughout the year

Course Planning Course Planning

Online Course Selection Online Course Selection

Select 6 compulsory and 2 elective Select 6 compulsory and 2 elective courses and submit selectionscourses and submit selections

Confirmation of your coursesConfirmation of your courses

See you in September !

If you have any questions please contact the Guidance Office at Lorne Park

Grade 8 Parents Night is on January 8 at 6:45

Option sheets due January 17