grade 9 reg 2015-16

WELCOME PARENTS/GUARDIANS AND

STUDENTS

PRE-REGISTRATIONFOR GRADE NINE STUDENTS

Two Semesters:Semester 1: September - January

Semester 2: February – June

Assessment Reporting Periods per Semester:

1. Mid-term report card and Student Led Conferences

2. Final report card

• Period 1: 9:00 - 10:02

• Period 2: 10:07 - 11:09

• Period 3: 11:14 - 12:16

• Lunch: 12:16 - 1:05

• Period 4: 1:10 - 2:12

• Period 5: 2:17 - 3:19

Five Periods Per Day

Programs OfferedTMSS offers Three Programs

1. REGULAR PROGRAM

One Class = One Credit

Classes # 10 - Grade 10




2. MODIFIED PROGRAM





3. ALTERNATE PROGRAM




GRADE TEN REQUIREMENTSTen Credits

• English Language Arts A 10

• English Language Arts B 10

• History 10

• Science 10

• Workplace and Apprenticeship Math 10

• Foundations/Pre-Calculus Math 10

• Wellness 10

• 3 Electives (at least one from the Arts Education or Practical & Applied Arts section)

MATH PROGRAM

Workplace & Apprenticeship Mathematics

• This pathway is designed for students entering some trades or the workforce after high school.

• Note: Some technical school programs may require calculus and/or foundations and will not accept this pathway for admission.

Foundations of Mathematics

• This pathway is designed for students who want to attend a university, college, or technical institute, but do not need calculus skills.

• Students will study the greatest variety of mathematical topics in these courses. This path will fulfill most students' needs.

Pre-Calculus• This pathway is designed

for students who want to study mathematics or sciences at a university, college, or technical institute.

• Pre-Calculus is for students who plan to enter post-secondary programs such as engineering, mathematics, sciences, health sciences and some business programs.

MATH PROGRAMGraduation Requirement

Compulsory Mathematics Courses

GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

Foundations & Pre-Calculus 10ORWorkplace & Apprenticeship 10

Foundations of Math 20ORPre-Calculus 20ORWorkplace & Apprenticeship 20

SCIENCE PROGRAMGraduation Requirement

GRADE 10 GRADE 11 or 12

Science 10 Biology 20 or 30ORPhysics 20ORChemistry 20ORComputer Science 20

Compulsory Science Courses

SOCIAL SCIENCESGraduation Requirement

Compulsory Social Science CoursesGRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

History 10 History 20ORPsychology 20OR Psychology 30ORLaw 30

History 30ORNative Studies 30

WELLNESS &PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Graduation Requirement

GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

Wellness 10 OR Phys Ed 20 OR Phys Ed 30

Compulsory Health Education/Physical Education Course

Three Year Planning Guide

A Recommended Strategy for Meeting Minimum Core Curriculum Requirements at Tisdale Middle &Secondary School

For detailed listing of electives please consult the Subject Selection Guide.

Students planning to pursue a post-secondary education of any kind should consult with Student Services

to check program requirements before selecting their classes.

Grade 10

Compulsory:

English 10 A

English 10 B

History 10

Science 10

Math Workplace/App. 10

Math Foundations 10

Wellness 10

Electives:

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Grade 11

Compulsory:

English 20

At least one of:

Biology 20

Chemistry 20

Computer Science 20

Physics 20

At least one of:

Math Workplace/App. 20

Math Foundations 20

Math Pre-Calculus 20

Electives:

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Grade 12

Compulsory:

English 30 A

English 30 B

At least one:

History 30

Native Studies 30

Electives:

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Total minimum classes to take = 10 Total minimum classes to take = 9

Grade 10 + 11 = 16 minimum credits to

be promoted to grade 12.

Total minimum classes to take = 8

To graduate you must have 24 credits.

At least one Social Science:

History 20

Law 30

Psychology 30

At least two: Arts Education or Practical & Applied Arts at the 10, 20, or 30 level:

Accounting, Band, Career & Work Exploration, Design Studies, Drama, Foods, PAA Survey,

Construction and Carpentry, Life Transitions, Visual Art, Welding, Wildlife Management

You must have five 30

level classes to graduate

• If you are employed in an apprenticeship trades program, you can apply to participate in this course. Students must work 100 hours in a trade to receive this credit. There is a possibility to acquire this class over the summer. Applications for this course are made at Student Services, to Ms. Wright-Fulton.

Apprenticeship 20 or 30

Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship

Purpose:1. To introduce apprenticeship and trade certification process2. Create awareness of apprenticeship programs and opportunities3. Make connections between high school programs and skilled trades training

Entry Requirements:Saskatchewan secondary students who are 15 years of age and meet one of the following:· Experience with part-time or seasonal employment· Registered in a trade-related Practical and Applied Arts (PAA) course· Register in Career and Work Exploration 10, 20 or 30

Benefits:· Get a head start on career planning· Record achievements for resumes and career portfolios· Youth registering as an apprentice in a designated trade within three years receive:1. Waiver of registration fee ($150.)2. Waiver of the first level of technical training tuition3. 100 hours of trade time credit per SYA level completed

Clubs and Activities

GET INVOLVED

BadmintonBasketball

Chums (Mentorship)Cross Country

CurlingDramaFit Club

FootballGolf (Spring and Fall)

IntramuralsRobot Rumble

SRCTrack and Field

Volleyball

THANK-YOU PARENTS/GUARDIANS AND

STUDENTS

Questions?

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