preparing for grade 9
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Preparing for Grade 9. A Guide for You and Your Child. Diploma Requirements. Diploma Requirements. Community Involvement. 40 Hours Minimum. Community Involvement. Literacy Test (OSSLT). Spring of Grade 10. Grade 9 Program. 8 Courses. Grade 9 Program. Grade 9 Course Levels. APPLIED. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Preparing for Grade 9A Guide for You and Your Child
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Diploma Requirements
30 Credits
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Diploma Requirements18
Compulsorycredits
12Optionalcredits
Community Involvement(40 hours)
Grade 10 Literacy Test
(OSSLT)
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Community Involvement
40 Hours Minimum
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Community Involvement
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Literacy Test (OSSLT)
Spring of Grade 10
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Grade 9 Program
8 Courses
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Grade 9 ProgramCOMPU
LSO
RY
• English
• Math
• Science
• Geography
• Physical & Health Education
• French
ARTS
• Drama
• Music
• Visual Arts
OPEN
• Family Studies
• Business
• Technology
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Grade 9 Course Levels
Practical Concrete More Teacher-Directed
Practical Concrete More Teacher-Directed
Leads most
directly to
University
APPLIED
ACADEMIC
Leads most
directly to
College
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Open Level Courses
ARTS PHYSICAL EDUCATION
TECHNOLOGY
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Choosing the Right Levels is Important For Successyour timetable can include a mix of levels
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8Optimal Student Success
Less Than Optimal
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Why Applewood Heights?TRADITION• Academics• Athletics• Arts
OPPORTUNITY• French Immersion• Advanced Placement (AP)• SHSM – Sports• York University, Faculty of
Education
LEADERSHIP• Student council• Athletics/arts councils• Clubs, teams
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Art portfolio club bike axetion fashion show black history AXEMEN gourmet society CHORALE golf sketch comedy otesha environment club robotics physics contest recycling AP Spanish club board game club YOUR FRIENDS film society DECA auto Music Council knitting New York Trip CONCERT BANDS grad breakfast basketball field hockey improv Me to We community FRANCE TRIP YOU cricket SHSM track & field concert choir x-country Drama Council AMBASSADORS wondergrad the pond Platinum Chef volleyball semi-formal soccer science challenge badminton A-TEAM audio-visual club rugby FORMAL computer club SEARS DRAMA FESTIVAL Student Activity Council
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Advanced Placement (AP) ProgramStudents get head start on University-level
workDevelop study habits for rigorous
courseworkWrite AP exams in grade 12Pre-AP classes in grades 9-11 with your peers
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Is AP for me?Level 4 achievement in desired subjectConsistent demonstration of a strong work
ethicHome support for schoolingSubject teacher recommendation required
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What Do I Take?G
RADE 9
PRE-AP
• Math
• Science
•Pre- AP Courses continue in grades 10 & 11
GRADE
12 AP EX
AMS
•Calculus•Biology•Chemistry•Physics•French•History
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Is the SHSM -SPORTS program for me?
Specialist High Skills Major – Sports (SHSM)
Interest in Fitness & Athletics
Leadership Opportunities
Career Aspirations follow all
Pathways
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5 Program Components•Physical Education, Fitness, English, Math, Science/Other and Co-op
8 to 10 Bundled Credits
•Standard first-aid, CPR, WHMIS, AED, wrapping and taping, fitness, coaching
Certification and Training
•Job shadowing, twinning, work experience and virtual work experience
Experiential Learning and Career
Exploration Activities
•Field trips, training courses, site visits, partnerships with college/university
Reach Ahead Experiences
•Students develop, recorded using the Ontario Skills Passport
Essential Skills and Work Habits
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Sample Career AspirationsPathways to College, Apprenticeship, Workplace & University
Recreation leadershipPersonal fitness instructorKinesiologistRecreation facility management or
maintenancePhysiotherapistEvent planner
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What Do I Take?Grade
9
Take Physical Education@Applewood
Grade
10
Choose Open Gym and/or FitnessApply in Grade 10 to start in Grade 11
Grade
11
&
12
Two-year Program in Grades 11 & 12
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Thursday December 1 6:30 pm
OPEN HOUSE @ Applewood Heights