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Huron HeightsGrade 8

Information Evening

Grade 8 to Grade 9Easing the Transition . . . The Guidance Department at Huron Heights

Each student will be assigned a Guidance Counsellor to assist in:

Course selection Academic assistance Long-term educational planning

and Career exploration Other personal concerns

OSSD RequirementsOntario Secondary School Diploma

30 Credits

40 Hours of Community Involvement

(may be completed during summer 2015)

Completion of the Literacy Requirement (Grade 10)

Course Selections: Things to Consider for Success

Diploma Requirements 30 credits in a variety of areas 18 compulsory & 12 elective

Course Types Academic, Applied or Open

Open Level Courses

Appropriate for ALL students

Prepare students for further study in certain subjects

Enrich the educational experience overall

Academic Courses Emphasize theory and abstract

problems

Lead to College, University, or University/College courses in grades 11 and 12

Recommended MINIMUM average of 70%

Applied Courses

Focus on practical learning and concrete examples

Prepare students for entrance to some college and/or apprenticeship programs as well as direct entrance to the workplace

Special Education Students who have been identified

through Special Education will continue to receive support through the Resource Centre at Huron Heights

For more information, please contact Mr. Barth, Head of Special Education at Huron Heights, in Room 1423 throughout the night

Grade 9 Compulsory Courses

Choose Applied (P) or Academic (D) Level

EnglishFrench

GeographyMathematics

Science

Grade 9 Elective Courses

Choose three of the following:

ADA1OI - Drama AMU1OI - Beginner or

AMI1OI - Advanced Instrumental Music

AMV1OI - Vocal Music AVI1OI - Visual Arts BBI1OI - Business BTT1OI - Information

Technology in Business

HIF1OI – Exploring Family Studies

HFN1OI - Food and Nutrition

PPL1OY/PPL1OX - Health and Physical Education (Male/Female)

TIJ1OI - Integrated Technologies

What’s Next!

Course Selection Forms: Complete on-line in

early March Print and return the

paper “working” copy with parent signature

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Not from Jean Steckle, Laurentian or Doon?

Refer to school website for registration packages.

Thank You!For more information,

please contact:

Mrs. Jen Fairhall

896-2631 ext. 1407