Fletcher’s Meadow SSDana Sheahan, Principal

Steve Alderton , Vice Principal

Siobohn Catalano, Vice Principal

Katie Wilson, Vice Principal

MISSION

Inspiring students to develop

and

reach their goals

QUICK FACTS:

Student Population: 1800

Grades 9-12 – Locally Developed, Applied, Academic, College, University Programs

Approximately 70 Clubs and Sports Teams

• Football, basketball, volleyball, wrestling, Kabaddi, badminton, soccer, slo-pitch, baseball, cross-country, track & field, ball hockey, swimming plus intramurals

• Yearbook, choir, media, student council, Leading Arrows, Cultural Club, Culinary Club, DECA, Chemistry Club, Chess Club, band, dance, Rock Climbing, Arts, Improv, Animation, Film, Woodworking, Robotics, Spa, Med Tech, etc.

• 1700 Students…

Caring Staff…

• 70 extra curricular possibilities…

Student Success @FMSS

EQAO math and OSSLT results

Technology based Math, Science and Art

programs

Customized Health Care Co-op with William

Olser Hospital

SHSM in Health & Wellness and Construction

State of the art Robotics and Engineering Labs

Architectural Design and Animation pathways

Community based classroom learning models

OUR VALUES

Personal Excellence

Committed Learners

Caring for Others

Social Responsibility

WELCOMING GRADE 8

STUDENTS TO HIGH SCHOOL

• Feeder School Visits

• Course Selection Support

• Grade 8 Parents' Night

• School Visits (January) and Tours (April)

• Pre-registration (week before school begins in Sept.)

• First Day of School: Follow the Arrows Day

• Grade Assemblies

• Teacher, counsellor and Administrator Support

• School Council

ALL GRADUATES NEED

•A minimum of 30 credits (including 18

Compulsory credits)

•To pass the OSSLT (Literacy Test) or

the OLC (Ontario Literacy Course)

•40 hours of community service – start

the summer after grade 8!

A GRADUATE’S “RESUME”

SHOULD INCLUDE:

• 30 plus credits with good marks

• Evidence of involvement in extra curricular programs

• Community service and volunteerism both in school

and in the community

• Goals and pathways

SUPPORTS AT FLETCHER’S• Homework club

• Counting on You (math and literacy) after school

program & Extra Help

• After school/ March Break OSSLT prep classes

• Boys and girls club

• Guidance Counsellor/ Social Worker/Psychologist

assistance

• Full extra curricular program

• Contact Room & Breakfast /Lunch Club

• Teacher monitors for ELL and identified students

• Project Complete/Credit Rescue

SUCCESS IN GRADE 9

A Guide to Course Selection

At FMSS!

POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS

APPLIED LEVEL

•Course delivery similar to elementary

•Consistently works at a level 1 or 2 in

grade 8

•Works independently - some of the time

•Requires some assistance with course

content and completing homework

ACADEMIC LEVEL

•Grasps concepts quickly

•Retains past learning

•Works independently

•Understands abstract concepts

•Always does homework

•Larger classes

•Works consistently at a Level 3 or 4 in

gr.8

LOCALLY DEVELOPED LEVEL

•Teacher support required for success

•Grade 8 Teacher recommendation required

•Small classes

Looking at Math…Academic

• Supporting gaps

• Attaining a credit by the end of the semester

• Readiness for the next level

• Fusion Program for September

– 3 classes running at the same time each semester

– Students who have selected academic but were recommended for

applied or have gaps (marks at level 1 or 2)

– Ability to progress when ready –at midterm may recommend a

switch to applied with parent approval

UNIQUE PROGRAMS

Emergency Services – 2 Credits

Construction – 2 credits

Anchor course in Health and Wellness

Child and Youth Worker – 2 Credits

Advanced Placement in Science (Chemistry and Biology – Grade 11/12)

COURSE SELECTION

PROCESS

• Link with your child on myBlueprint

(www.myblueprint.ca)

• Use the high school planner to help your child

select courses.

• Refer to Chart your Course and the course

selection sheets to determine best options for

your child.

• Consider teacher recommendations

TIPS FOR NEXT YEAR

• Attend Grade 8 Info Night at Fletcher’s• Visit all department tables on main floor

• Learn about the levels and whatexciting options are available

• Explore the different pathways

• Find out about our Co-op program

• See our displays of extra-curricular activities

• Take a tour