Looking Ahead to Grade 9. St. Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary School

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2 Looking Ahead to Grade 9 St. Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary School

3 Elements of the Secondary School System 4 year program Streaming in Grade 9 Demanding curriculum Mandatory community involvement Literacy test

4 Compulsory Credit Description 4 Core English Courses One credit per grade 1 French As a second language 3 Mathematics 2 Science 1 Canadian History Grade 10 1 Canadian Geography Grade 9 1 Arts Credit (Visual Arts, Music, Drama, Dance) 1 Health and Physical Education ½ Credit Civics Grade 10 ½ Credit Career Studies Grade 10

5 Compulsory & Optional Credits Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Description 1 of English, French, Third Language, Social Science, Canadian World Studies, Guidance/Career Education or Cooperative Education 1 of Health and Physical Education, Business Studies, Arts, French or Cooperative Education 1 of Grade 11 or 12 Science, grade 9-12 Technology, Computer Studies, French or Cooperative Education 12 Optional Credits 4 Religious Studies (one per year) 8 Optional Courses

6 Grade 10 Literacy Test Must Pass to Graduate Achievement is recorded on your transcript Based on Language & Communication Failure on first attempt: Extra Help provided Retake the test Take OLC 4O1 (Grade 12) Community Service Encourages civic responsibility Supports student s career aspirations Reinforces the importance of volunteering Minimum of 40 hours Start Early July 2017

7 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 O Open O Open O- Open O Open D Academic D Academic U University U University P Applied P Applied M Mixed M Mixed L Locally Developed L Locally Developed C College E Workplace C College E - Workplace

8 Using Skill Sets as a guide in course selection for high school students

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10 Concrete Leaner Smaller Classes Review of Basic Skills Frequent Review by the teacher Emphasis on Learning Skills

11 Benefits from laid out tasks Seeks teacher support Step by step approach problem solving Applies curriculum to everyday life Extra Time to learn key concepts and skills Concrete and Practical Thinker Hands on Leaner

12 Daily Detailed Homework & Prepared for Class Independent Worker Very Organized/Able to Solve multi-step Problems/Good Initiative & Work Ethic Divergent Thinker / Strong Communication Skills Solid Problem Solver and High Level of Thinking

13 Open Courses One Set of Expectations Appropriate for all Students Introduction Courses

14 Students may choose a combination of Academic, Applied and Locally Developed Compulsory Credit courses Example: a student may take Academic English and Applied Math

15 Students may be able to move from APPLIED courses in Grade 9 to ACADEMIC courses in Grade 10 Depending on the student s achievement, with the exception being math where a student is required to successfully complete the Grade 9 Academic math prior to Grade 10 Academic math

16 Everyone is different. Be realistic in course selection. Consult with your grade 8 teacher to assess academic performance and RECOMMENDATIONS. Consider your skill set

17 Skill Set + Academic Ability = Success in high school Be realistic and plan!

18 Applied or Academic English Mathematics Science French Geography Locally Developed English Mathematics Theology Music Art Drama Business Open Health and Physical Education Sticks Course Integrated Technology

19 REGISTRATION FORMS DUE: Monday January 16, 2017 And 2 elective courses: as my elective courses I choose: (Please circle and rank 1, 2, 3) Rank 1 2 3

20 Navigate 8 to 9 booklet Course Calendar of the grade 9 program, required courses and electives. Student transportation information WI-FI Network Use And Personal Devices form Network User Application and Agreement Religious Expectations and Requirements Registration / Course Selection form Forms to be Completed, Signed and Returned

21 ANY QUESTIONS? Semester One Period / Teacher / Course / Room Lunch Semester Period Two Personal Information Period / Teacher / Name Course / Room Grade Lunch Period Student Number Homeroom Homeroom teacher OEN Locker Number

22 An Inquiry Based Approach to Education and Career/Life Planning

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24 Visual IPP requirements so staff don t need to be experts

25 Period Start Time Finish Time Duration Period 1 8:20 AM 9:38 AM 78 Minutes Period 2 9:43 AM 10:58 AM 75 Minutes Period 3A 11:03 AM 11:43 AM 40 Minutes Period 3B 11:43 AM 12:23 PM 40 Minutes Period 3C 12:23 PM 12:58 PM 45 Minutes Period 4 1:03 PM 2:18 PM 75 Minutes

26 Religious Studies School Liturgies & Retreats School Uniform

27 Tops Short-Sleeve School Golf Shirt Long-Sleeve School Rugby Shirt Zip Gonzaga Sweater Bottoms McCarthy ONLY Khaki pants with bulldog logo Alterations to length and waist only Footwear All Black Closed toe shoes Closed heel shoes Below the ankle NO boots

28 A-C Mr. Eagles D-J Ms. Thuss L-Me Mrs. Santin K, Mi-R Mrs. Lajoie S- Z Mrs. Zanatta Youth Worker Mrs. Raposo SST Mr. Curry Guidance Assistant Ms. Gomes

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31 Key Information Thursday March 23 rd Delivery of Boys and Girls Night In Permission forms Thursday March 30 th Permission forms are due Friday April 28 th Boys Night In Event 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday May 5 th Girls Night In Event 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm May Grade 8 Students Receive Gonzaga House Info & Starters Kit Packages Friday June 23 rd Starters Kit Order Forms are Due August 28 th Grade 9 Orientation Day

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33 Girls Football Girls Basketball Boys Volleyball Golf Cross Country Tennis

34 Girls & Boys Hockey Boys Basketball Girls Volleyball Wrestling Curling Swimming

35 Soccer Track and Field Baseball Softball Badminton Lacrosse

36 Band Gonzaga Players Choir JAG

37 Chess Law Society DECA Chaplaincy OSAID

38 Jr. Leaders Prefects Yearbook United Nations Harry Potter Club Gonzaga Science Club Robotics Club

39 Gonzaga Bulldogs Go Zags! Go Zags!

40 Registration forms are due Monday January 16, 2017

41 Welcome to Gonzaga!