Welcome to Earl Haig

Carpe Diem

Earl Haig SS is a full year schoolSeptember – June

Students take 4 of their courses each day on an alternative basis

Graduation Requirements

The Grade 9 Program at EHSS includes 6 compulsory courses:

• English• Math• Science• Canadian Geography• French• Healthy Active Living (open level)

And 2 electives:Students can select from various courses including:• arts (visual, dance, music, photography, drama) •technology course (exploring technologies)•business technology•languages (Spanish, Japanese)

Students can take several different types of courses:

• Enriched (math, English, French)

• Academic• Applied• Open

Eligibility for

Enriched Courses:

FSF1D3• Fluent/proficient in oral and writtenAnd/or• Coming from an immersion or extended

programAnd/or• Speak French at home (French parent(s))

MPM1D3•Grade 8 teacher recommendation only

ENG1D3•Grade 8 teacher recommendation only

Academic Courses:• Grade 9 and 10 academic

courses lead to Grade 11 and 12 University and/or Mixed Courses

• Focus is more on theory• More opportunities for

independent study

Applied Courses:• Grade 9 and 10 applied courses lead to

grade 11 and 12 Mixed and/or College courses

• Follow an applied learning or hands on learning approach

• More opportunities for in-class, group based and experiential learning

Open Courses:• Appropriate for all learning styles

and abilities• All electives in grade 9 and 10 are

open courses

Course Selection Process• In February, students select their grade 9

course in their feeder schools using the Course Selection Form and MyBlueprint

• These forms are collected and delivered to us• Timetables are created based on requests• Elective choices subject to timetable

scheduling

Visiting Earl Haig• Incoming students have many

opportunities to visit EHSS:• Various dance/music/drama

productions• Moving On Up day in August

Guidance Department/Student Services

• Our role is to support students in their learning and development:• Academic: pathways

(uni/college/apprenticeship/work), summer school, night school, enrichment opportunities

• Social/Emotional: personal counselling, confidential, conflict management/resolution

• Wellness: promoting physical and emotional health• Community Resources: liaise with various partners to

meet dynamic needs of students

Support Services• Settlement Workers:Farsi: Faheze HayesMandarin: Jane WuKorean: Iona Seo• Social WorkerSarabjeet Janjua• PsychologistHelena Zajedman

Thank You and

Enjoy your Evening