WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? The process where students choose their courses for the next school year. Students drive the timetable! Timetable.

Welcome to the Grade 9 Course Selection Assembly

February 2014

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU

GROW UP?

The process where students choose their courses for the next school year.

Students drive the timetable!

Timetable changes are limited so…do your research, talk to teachers, your parents and choose your courses carefully.

WHAT IS OPTION SELECTION?

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO GRADUATE?

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What Courses Do You Need to Graduate?

The 18 compulsory credits include:

4 credits English (1 credit per Grade)1 credit French as a second language3 credits Mathematics 2 credits Science1 credit Canadian history1 credit Canadian geography1 credit Arts1 credit Health and Physical education.50 credit Career education.50 credit Civics

AND

Group 11 additional credit selected from

•Canadian and World Studies or

•English or

•Native Studies

•Social Science and the humanities or

•French as a second language or

•Native language or

•Classical or international language or

•Cooperative Education or Guidance and Career Education


•The Arts (Visual Art, Drama, Music, Dance) or•Business Studies or•Health and physical Education or•Cooperative Education or•French as a second language


•Science – Grade 11 or 12 or•Technological Education or•Cooperative Educationor•Computer Studies or French as a second language

5 Compulsory Courses+3 Elective Courses

= 8 Courses

Grade 10 Program

Grade 10 Compulsory Courses

English

History

Mathematics

Science

Career Education/Civics

Compulsory Subjects

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MAKING YOUR CHOICES:


APPLIEDACADEMIC LOCALLY DEVELOPED

ACADEMIC

Academic courses focus on the essential concepts of the discipline PLUS additional related concepts.

While course work exposes students to both theories and practical applications, there is a greater emphasis on

THEORY as a basis for future learning and problem solving.

Making Your Choices:Academic or Locally Developed or Applied

Students planning to pursue Post Secondary Studies at the UNIVERSITY Level should select courses in the Academic Pathway.

LOCALLY DEVELOPED

Locally developed courses focus on the most essential concepts of the discipline.

These courses provide support for students by enhancing their skills to allow them to be successful at secondary school.

Making Your Choices:Academic or Locally Developed or

Applied

AppliedApplied courses focus on the essential concepts of the

discipline.

While course work exposes students to both theories and practical applications, there is a greater emphasis on PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS.

Making Your Choices:Academic or Locally Developed or

Applied

Students planning to pursue Post Secondary Studies at the COLLEGE Level should select courses in the Applied or Academic Stream.

Can I change levels in Grade 10?

Yes!Students are able to move from APPLIED courses in

Grade 9 to ACADEMIC courses in Grade 10.

Students are able to move from ACADEMIC courses in Grade 9 to APPLIED courses in Grade 10.

Students wishing to switch from MFM1P1 to MPM2D1 must complete a transfer course at SUMMER

SCHOOL.

Do all the courses that a student selects have to be at the same level?

No! Students are encouraged to take the type of

course that best suits their interests, goals and learning styles.

Students may select a variety of course types.

Can a student take more than one course in the subject area?

Yes!

For example:

Semester #1: ENG2P1

Semester #2: ENG2D1

A prerequisite is a course deemed essential for the successful understanding and completion of a subsequent course.

For example:

◦ MPM1D1 is the prerequisite for MPM2D1

Prerequisites

Grade 10 Elective Courses

31 available Courses

Students select 4 ELECTIVE COURSES: 3 plus 1 alternate

Decoding a Course Code


ALL ELECTIVE COURSES ARE

OFFERED AT THE “OPEN LEVEL”

What is an Open Course?

Open courses have one set of expectations for each subject and are appropriate for ALL students.


Course Name Code Prerequisite

DanceDramaMusic – GuitarMusic – Stage BandMusic – InstrumentalMusic - VocalMedia Arts Visual ArtsVisual Arts – Information/Consumer Design

ATC2O1ADA2O1AMG2O1AMH2O1AMI2O1AMV2O1ASM2O1AVI2O1 AWE2O1

NoneNoneAMG101 RecommendedAMI101 RecommendedAMI101 RecommendedAMV1O1 RecommendedAVI101 RecommendedAVI101 RecommendedAVI101 Recommended

THE ARTS


MUSIC THEATRE PROGRAMDramatic Arts – Performance(2 credits- ADB2O1& AMV203)

Dramatic Arts – Production

Visual Arts – Stage Design

Instrumental Performance

ADB2O1

ADD201

AWJ2O1

AMT2O1

Interview, Audition & Application

Interview & Application

Interview, Portfolio & Application

Interview, Audition & Application

THE ARTS continued


COURSE NAME COURSE CODE PREREQUISITE

Introduction to Business

BBI2O1 None

Information & Communication Technology in Business

BTT2O1 None, antirequisite BTT1O1

BUSINESS



Introduction to Computer Skills

ICS2O1 None, MPM1D1 Recommended

COMPUTER STUDIES



Literacy Skills: Reading and Writing

ELS2O1 ENG1D1 orENG1P1 orENG1L1

ENGLISH


COURSE NAME COURSE CODE

Healthy Active Living Recreational Sport

PPL2O4 (Female)PPL2O3 (Male)

Individual and Small Group ActivitiesFit for Life: yoga, pilates, step

PAI2O4 (Female)

Large Group Activities– Sports Skills & TheoryFootball, Fitness, Rugby

PAL2O3 (Male)

Personal and Fitness ActivitiesWeight Training & Fitness

PAF2O3 (Male)

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION (Students may select more than one Grade 10 Phys.

Ed. courses)


COURSE NAME LEVEL COURSE CODE PREREQUISITE

French Academic FSF2D1 FSF1D1

French- Bring Your Own Technology Version

Academic FSF2D3 FSF1D1

Spanish Academic LWSBD1 None

LANGUAGES

Technology and Software Requirements

Laptop or tablet with at least a 7” screen Keyboard (physical or virtual)

iOS (Apple), Windows, Android or Linux operating system

Ability to multi-task Wifi enabled

Microsoft with Access

Bring Your Own Technology



Clothing HNL2O1

SOCIAL SCIENCE


Construction Technology TCJ2O1

Technical Design TDJ2O1

Hospitality and Tourism TFJ2O1

Communications Technology TGJ2O1

Transportation Technology TTJ2O1


TECHNOLOGY

Course Fair

WHEN?: Thursday, February 19th – Period 1

WHERE?: Double Gym

WHY?: Find out about courses!

How to Read Your Student Status Sheet

Student Information

Previous Courses Current Courses

Credit History & Diploma RequirementsCommunity Involvement Hours

COURSE SELECTION

You will select your courses online using the Career Cruising website.

Access Career Cruising:1. Richardson website at http:www.ddsb.ca/school/jclarkerichardson/

or

2. www.careercruising.com/login/ddsb

STEP #1: Log In to Career Cruising

http://richardson.ddsbschools.ca/

http://richardson.ddsbschools.ca/

http://www.careercruising.com/login/ddsb

Richardson website – new!

Watch this

video

STEP #2: Review your IPP Progress

9 short tasks that mustbe completed

STEP #3: Click “Choose My Courses”

STEP #4: View the Course Guide by clicking on the “blue book”

A listing of all courses available in 2014-2015.

It has been organized by departments to help you make your course selections.

Grade 10 courses may be searched by 10th Grade Compulsory, 10th Grade Electives or by Subject Area ( i.e. Arts, Business, etc.)

Course Guide

Course Calendarhttps://www.careercruising.com/individual/CP_CourseCalendar.aspx?SID=3598&DID=13092Screen clipping taken: 05/01/2014 4:13 PM

Course Descriptions

STEP #5: Select your 5 Mandatory Courses

My Course Planhttps://www2.careercruising.com/my/courseplan/plannerScreen clipping taken: 05/01/2014 4:52 PM

STEP #6: Select your 3Elective Courses

Courses in “white”

STEP #7: Choose an Alternate Course

Step #8: Submit Your Choices to Guidance

WARNING: This step cannot be undone!

Step #9: Print the Course Request Sign Off Sheet

Hand in the Course Request Sign Off sheet to the teacher that

escorted you to the assembly!

Due date to pick courses for grade 10:

February 21, 2014

DUE DATE TO PICK COURSES FOR GRADE

10

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Please note: Failure to hand in your Course Sign Off Sheet on time may

result in not getting all of your requested courses.

Now let’s move to the computers.

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? The process where students choose their courses for the next school year. Students drive the timetable! Timetable.

Documents

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language slide

developed slide

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career education slide

arts continued slide

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