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Welcome to Welcome to Sunnyside’sSunnyside’sHigh School Information High School Information

Session:Session:

Grade 8-9 Grade 8-9 Transition Process Transition Process

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High School

Cameron Heights IB Information: Tues. Nov. 25 7pm

Eastwood: Thurs. Dec. 4th 5pm

Grand River: Thurs., Jan. 15th 7pm

Cameron Heights: Wed., Jan. 14th 7pm

• meet administration, teachers, support staff

• tour the school

• program and course information

Open Houses

DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS 0SSD 0SSD

Ontario Secondary School Diploma Ontario Secondary School Diploma

30 CREDITS

18 COMPULSORY 12 ELECTIVES

Plus

40 hours of Community Involvement & Successful Completion of Literacy Requirement

COMPULSORY SUBJECTS

4 credits in ENGLISH 3 credits in MATHEMATICS 2 credits in SCIENCE 1 credit in GEOGRAPHY 1 credit in HISTORY 1 credit FRENCH 1 credit ARTS 1 credit PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1/2 credit in CIVICS 1/2 credit in CAREER STUDIES

...that makes a total of 15 out of the 18 required credits. Three more credits in specific areas are required.

English Third Language Social Science Canadian and World

Studies Guidance and Career

Education Cooperative

Education*

French as a Second Language

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• Health & Phys. Ed.• Arts• Business• Cooperative Education*

• French as a Second Language_______________• Science, Gr. 11 or 12• Technological Education, Gr.

9-12• Cooperative Education*

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* Note: a maximum of two Cooperative Education courses may be taken

12 ELECTIVES • DRAMATIC ARTS• MUSIC - INSTRUMENTAL• MUSIC - VOCAL • VISUAL ARTS • PHYSICAL EDUCATION• BUSINESS• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY• INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGIES• INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY LIVING

Grade 9 and 10 Academic Applied Essential Open

Grade 11 and 12• University• University/College• College• Workplace• Open

Offered in core areas: English, Math, Science, History, Geography, French

Students will learn the essential concepts of a subject and explore related materials

Emphasis will be on theory and abstract thinking as a basis for future learning

Lead to senior courses preparing for university and college

Guideline benchmark: 70% and over Students should be independent learners

with learning skills in the good to excellent range

Offered in core areas: English, Math, Science, History, Geography, French

Emphasis will be on the practical and hands-on applications of the concepts

The course focuses on the essential concepts of a subject

Lead to senior courses preparing for college, apprenticeship, skilled trades, and the workplace

Guideline benchmark: 50% - 70% Students should be starting to be independent

learners

Emphasis will be in the practical and hands-on applications that will help students to improve their skills for functioning in everyday life and in the workplace.

Students who are more successful in an environment with additional teacher direction and varied instruction find success in these courses

Hands on learning, smaller class sizes Lead to senior courses preparing students for

the workplace

Set of Expectations that is suitable for all students at a given grade level

Provides students with a broad educational base

Available in subjects like Physical Education, Technology, etc.

SEMESTER 1SEMESTER 1SEPT. TO JANUARYENGLISHSCIENCEFRENCHELECTIVE (e.g.

Physical Education)

• SEMESTER 2SEMESTER 2• FEBRUARY TO

JUNE• MATHEMATICS• GEOGRAPHY• ELECTIVE (e.g. art)

• ELECTIVE (e.g. Integrated Technology)

Will there be an opportunity to switch courses during grade 9, e.g., Academic to Applied?Not likely due to timetable constraints

Is it possible to change course types from grade 9 to 10?Yes, in all core courses except math from applied to academic

What happens when a student or parent chooses a course type other than what is recommended by the teacher?Secondary schools enter the information selected by the student or parent. It may prompt more discussion and a review.

What if I do not want to go to my home school? Please see Mrs. Mellow so we can discuss the

reasons and possible options for you.

Does a student have to take all the same course types?No, students can select different types for the core courses according to their strengths, work habits, and learning style. E.g. academic English, applied Science

I am really nervous about going to high school. How can I feel better about this?

There are several opportunities to go and visit the high schools (parent nights, Gala, Gr. 8 visits in May, sporting events, alternate schedule the first day of school, etc.). If you become familiar with the building it becomes less intimidating. You can also talk to your teachers or Mrs. Mellow about your fears and we can help.

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What is the Student Success Hub?

“A safe environment in which students come for help and support with their schooling and education.”

“It helps you get where you want to be.” “A room full of friendly and helpful individuals ready

to listen and do their best to accommodate to your academic wants and needs.”

“You can be yourself in here. You actually have a chance to be in a place that makes you feel at home.”

“It is a place to go and get work done to catch up if you’ve missed something. It is really helpful and there are a lot of resources.” 1717

Why would you use the Student Success Hub?

Academic support. Alternate work environment. Resources if you have a project to do. If you need a break or need to reduce your stress (we have

colouring books and other relaxing activities) Help you make connections with people in the school when

you don’t know where to go or who to talk to. Help you make connections with people in the school even

when you DO know where to go or who to talk to. Alternate learning options. Create positive friendships in this space. To visit our snake named FRANK. Students love him. Student Success will help with anything

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How do you get to use the Student Success Hub?

Just ask your teacher. They will phone to make sure there is space and you can go there to do your work.

Talk to your guidance counsellor or go and see the student success teacher and they can set something up for you.

All high schools have a student success room.

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Thursday, December 4, 2014Thursday, December 4, 2014Integrated Arts ProgramIntegrated Arts Program:: visual, drama, visual, drama, dance, musicdance, musicHigh Skills MajorHigh Skills Major:: a focus on knowledge and skills required in the Arts & Culture sectorEnglish as a Second LanguageEnglish as a Second Language:: courses with courses with English language and literacy development English language and literacy development with a choice of appropriate and engaging with a choice of appropriate and engaging programsprograms

Eastwood C.I.

• Decide if you would like to apply for a magnet program, if so, find out more about the program and the application process.

• In January Eastwood will send over guidance counsellors to talk about high school courses and hand out a course selection booklet. Most high schools offer the same courses for Grade 9 so if you are going to Grand River or Cameron the courses will be very similar. All course descriptions will also be online.

• Beginning of February - Teachers will fill out a recommendation for each student on whether they should take academic, applied or essential courses in grade 9.

• Between February 26th and March 6th Mrs. Mellow and core teachers will work with Sunnyside students to make their course selections online using My Way.

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Consider applying for magnet programs Learn my PAL password so you can

access My Way Figure out what my home school is Work to the best of my best ability so my

teachers can make accurate recommendations for me for high school

Ask lots of questions and talk about high school with my family

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Recognize your talents Get to bed early Pick the right courses Get involved – it makes high school more

fun! The media makes you afraid of high school –

it’s not like that at all with the different social groups and stuff. I wish I knew that before I came, that it’s not that scary

I was worried about getting lost but it’s really not a big deal.

There is a lot more homework! Don’t be late for class!

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