John F. Ross CVI Respect: it works both ways. Give it and get it. Everyone Benefits

TONIGHT 1. Pathways 2. Programs at Ross 3. Which Stream? Applied or Academic 4. Graduation Requirements 5. Supporting your Child 6. Course Selection 7. Questions

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Think Pathways What is a pathway?

It is a combination of the following: Student interests, and goals

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Appropriate sequence of courses in secondary school

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Knowledge, skills, and experience

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A successful transition beyond secondary school!

Think Pathways Individual Pathway Plan (IPP) • • • •

Students are required to maintain IPP electronically Students use “myBlueprint” (web-based, via ugcloud)) IPP requirements change with grade Basically, an IPP is about knowing oneself and using that information to plan, now and into the future

How can parents support their child with the IPP? • review IPP with your child • help them make informed course choices this year • myBlueprint demo in the Guidance office

Think of Careers, Not Jobs CAREER: FOOD AND AGRICULTURE APPRENTICESHIP Equipment Maintenance and Food Processing (Millwright, Electrician etc.), Truck and Coach Mechanic COLLEGE Arborist, Agri-business, Agronomy, Food Processing Technician, Animal Production, Industrial Packaging, Pet And Animal Services, Aquaculture, Landscape Design, Forest Production DIRECTLY TO WORK Office Work, Data Processor, Dispatcher, Food Processing, Shipping, Sanitation UNIVERSITY Agri-business, Agronomy, Bio Technology/Engineering, Policy Analysis, Veterinary Medicine, Landscape Design, Agricultural Economics, Forest Production, Environmental Conservation, Agricultural Consulting, Food Inspection, Agri-food Security

Think of Careers, Not Jobs recent statistics show…

Think of Careers, Not Jobs

“The conclusion for college graduates is the same as for university graduates: it’s hard to say what kind of work a certificate, diploma or degree might lead to and many pathways exist.” “EduData – Where Graduates Work" ItsNotAcademic. The Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario, 2015. Web. 08 Jan. 2017. .

One last thought about pathways. Whether your child’s pathway is… Apprenticeship College

University

Eventually, we all go to work! So why not pursue something you would enjoy doing that aligns with your interest and strengths? The paths could be many!

Programs Available at Ross for Grade 8 Students ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪

Regular Program (Applied, Academic) Accelerated Programming in Gr. 9 English and Math French Immersion Program ESL /International Program Essential Programming: Math only in Grade 9

A note about College Heights S.S. • More programming at the essential/workplace level • Smaller class sizes • Enhanced literacy support

Which Stream? Academic or Applied Consider these things about your child: ▪ Past achievement ▪ Their needs ▪ Future plans ▪ Learning style ▪ Interest ▪ Teacher recommendation from Grade 8 Regardless of stream, teachers hold high expectations for all students.

Academic or Applied? APPLIED

ACADEMIC Theoretical

Heavier workload Regular homework Independent learning expected

Same expectations for all

Focus on the essential concepts Similar content

Practical

Concrete/ hands on Less homework More teacher contact

Grade 9 Pathway to Senior Years Academic

Applied

Can Lead to …

Can lead to …

University (“U”) level courses or University/College (“M”) level courses

College (“C”) level course or University/College (“M”) level courses

Grade 9 and 10 applied courses in Math, English, Science, Geography, and History can still lead to senior level “U” or “M” courses

Consider Class Size…. Class Caps for Grade 9: • Academic 31 • Applied 23 • Essential 15 (Math Only) Course options are not an “all or nothing proposition”. You can take academic and applied level course at the same time.

French Immersion Students must complete 10 Courses in total: ▪ 4 “core” courses (“FIF”) in each year from grade 9 to 12 ▪ 6 “other” F.I. courses taught in other subjects (available from grade 9 through 12) ▪ Of the 6 “other”, at least 2 must be at the senior level (grade 11-12)

Ontario High School Diploma ▪ 30 Credits

▪ 18 compulsory / 12 electives ▪

Mandatory community involvement (40 hours before graduation. Can be started in the summer of grade 8 )

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Provincial Secondary School Literacy Requirement (A test written for the first time in Grade 10)

Compulsory Courses (18) ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪

4 English (1per grade ) 3 Math (at least 1 credit in grade 11 or 12) 2 Science 1 Canadian History (grade 10) 1 Canadian Geography (grade 9) 1 Arts 1 Healthy Active Living (Physical & Health Education) 1 French as a Second Language 0.5 Career Studies (grade 10) 0.5 Civics (grade 10) 1 each from group 1, 2, and group 3 (details on web site)

Grade 9 Program Compulsory English Mathematics Science French Geography All offered at Academic or Applied levels. Math and English offered as “Accelerated” requiring teacher recommendation. Math is offered as Essential in Grade 9.

Electives Business Computer Applications Dance Dramatic Arts Family Studies Healthy Active Living Integrated Technology Music: Instrumental/Vocal Visual Arts

Offered as “Open” Level. Appropriate for ALL students. Same curriculum for ALL students.

“Typical” Grade 9 Semester Timetable SEMESTER 1 ENG1D or ENG1P

SEMESTER 2

(Academic or Applied English)

(Academic or Applied Science)

FSF1D or FSF1P

CGC1D or CGC1P

(Academic or Applied French)

(Academic or Applied Geography )

MPM1D or MFM1P

ELECTIVE

(Academic or Applied Math)

ART recommended to meet diploma requirement

ELECTIVE

ELECTIVE

HEALTH & PE recommended to meet diploma requirement

SNC1D or SNC1P

Supporting Your Child • Begin to explore realistic possibilities that align with your child’s interests and strengths • Begin with pathways in mind • All students learn differently – help them choose courses that align with their learning • Get involved but try not to take over – listen

• Make sure they enjoy the scenery while at Ross – encourage them to get involved!

Support for Grade 8’s @ Ross 1. School visits by Counselors to talk about course selection (start next week).

2. Tech days at the School during grade 8 year. 3. Sidekicks • Connect senior students with grade 9 students • Summer orientation session (team building, school tour, BBQ etc.) • Sessions during school year

Course Selection Process 1. We will visit grade 8 schools next 2 weeks to talk to students about course selection. 2. Students will be given an option sheet they can use with parents to plan courses. Parent sign. 3. With the help of their teachers and parents, students select courses using myblueprint before February 17

4. In April, a second confirmation sheet will be sent to confirming courses and personal information

For course selection info go to www.ugdsb.on.ca/jfr and follow Guidance Links

Wrap Up Department Information Sessions

• 10 minute visits, announcement will move you on • 3-4 visits will be possible in this format

Registration: Out of Board/Private School • VP’s are set up outside Fox with information packages • Registration days are Jan 17, 19 from 4-6. • Out of area students must meet with Principal Burns

QUESTIONS?