LESTER B. PEARSON HIGH SCHOOL Grade 9 Course Selection - September 2017 Last Name

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Parent email

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A. COMPULSORY COURSES: SUBJECT

APPLIED

Present School

Please circle your choice for each subject area indicated below (5 total).

ACADEMIC

OPEN

EXTENDED FRENCH

TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS

English

ENG 1P1

ENG 1D1

Applied

Academic

Math

MFM 1P1

MPM 1D1

Applied

Academic

Science

SNC 1P1

SNC 1D1

Applied

Academic

French

FSF 1P1

FSF 1D1

FEF 1D4

Applied / Open

Academic

Geography

CGC 1P1

CGC 1D1

CGC 1D4

Applied

Academic

FSF 1O*

CHV 2O4/ GLC 2O4

Civics/ Careers

*Please note that FSF 1O must be approved by the secondary principal in consultation with the elementary school and/or student’s family. It is intended for students who have accumulated less than 600 hours of core French Language instruction.

B. ADDITIONAL COURSES. Please circle your choice for each of the subject areas indicated below (3 total). Integrated Technologies Rotation TIJ 1O1

Physical Education (circle one) PPL 1OM (Male)

Student Signature: ___________________________________

PPL 1OF (Female)

Arts (circle one) ADA 1O1 – Dramatic Arts AMU 1O1 – Instrumental Music AVI 1O1 – Visual Arts

Parent Signature: _________________________________________

This form is to be returned to the homeroom teacher by ___________________. Students will complete the online process between Jan 16-27, 2017.

GRADE 9 AND 10 COURSES Academic and applied courses set high expectations for all students. Academic and applied courses differ in the balance between essential concepts and additional material, and in the balance between theory and application. APPLIED COURSES Applied courses focus on the essential concepts of the discipline, develop students’ knowledge and skills by emphasizing practical, concrete applications of these concepts and incorporating theoretical applications as appropriate. ACADEMIC COURSES Academic courses focus on the essential concepts of the discipline and explore related concepts. Academic courses develop students’ knowledge and skills by emphasizing theoretical, abstract applications of the essential concepts while incorporating practical tasks. OPEN COURSES Open courses are appropriate for all students. They are designed to broaden a student’s knowledge and skills in subjects that reflect their interests and prepare them for active and rewarding participation in society. They are not designed with the specific requirements of university, college, or the workplace in mind. The code contains an “O” for the 5 th character, e.g. TIJ 1O1. Selecting courses where students are going to be successful in grade 9 is important because this will build a strong foundation, both academically and personally, for success throughout high school. If you have questions or concerns about student placement, please speak with your student’s grade 8 teacher. Please give careful consideration to the ‘Teacher Recommendations’.

KEY DATES: TRANSITION TO GRADE 9 at LBP November 21, 23: Grade 8 Roadshows @ CHN, SEM November 24 (7-8:30 pm): Grade 8 Parent Information Evening January 12 (3-7 pm): Grade 8 Course Selection Appointments January 16-27: Course Selections entered into www.myblueprint.ca/halton at current school May 17: Spring Orientation – Grade 8 students visit Pearson

August: -Summer mailing with key dates and registration information September -First day of school and orientation -Grade 9 Parent Evening -Grade 8-9 Transition Activities October -5th week reports sent home -Grade 8-9 Transition Activities November -Midterm reports sent home -Grade 8-9 Transition Activities ….and much more throughout the year!

Course Descriptions can be found at www.myblueprint.ca/halton or lbp.hdsb.ca. All HDSB students have an account that will be used throughout high school to develop their Individual Pathways Plan (IPP) . Some features include: *Research course descriptions and prerequisites for courses at Pearson *Build customized course plans *Identify post-secondary and career options based on their high school plan *Explore apprenticeships, college, university, and workplace pathways *Create a data-base of their extra-curricular and community activities *Parents are encouraged to make their own account on myBlueprint and connect it with their child’s at www.myblueprint.ca/halton