Welcome to the OKM Course Selection Meeting: Grade 8 Students Going into Grade 9

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Welcome to the OKM Course Selection Meeting
Grade 8 Students Going into Grade 9
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OKM Students are Achieving Academic Excellence!

• Some Academic Highlights from Last Year
• OKM Grade 9 District Science and Math Exam
  Results were 10 above the rest of the school
  district.
• OKMs Grade 10 11 Provincial Exam Marks were
  substantially above the provincial average Math
  10 - 6.0, English 10 - 2,Science 10 5.3,
  Socials 11 8
• 19 Provincial Scholarships by last years grads
• Grade 12 Provincial Exam Results well above the
  district and provincial average.

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Single and Multiple course failures at OKM
2003/04 to present.
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of Grade 12 Students Eligible to Graduate Who
Graduate
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Course Selection Timeline

• A parents signature is required on course
  selection forms, which must be returned to the
  counseling center on or before Thursday, February
  19th in order to complete the course selection
  process.

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Timeline continued

• Course descriptions and information can be found
  on our website http//www.okm.sd23.bc.ca
• Students should receive timetables for the
  2009/2010 school year in June.
• Should a timetable change be necessary, students
  will receive instructions and guidelines for that
  process when they receive their timetables.

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Why is accurate course selection so important?

• The master timetable is developed by determining
  how many students have selected each course, then
  creating enough classes in each subject area to
  meet those needs.
• If students decide to change courses, there may
  not be room for them in another course or it may
  not fit into their timetables.

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Grade 9/10 Course Selection

• Grade 9
• 1. English 9
• English 9 Honours
• English 9 Dynamics
• 2. Social Studies 9
• 3. Science 9
• 4. a Math 9
• .. Core
• .. Extension
• .. Honours
• 5. a P.E 9
• 6. Health and Career Ed 9 option ( some by
  application)
• 7. _____________
• 8. _____________

• Grade 10
• 1. English 10 or
• English 10 Honours
• 2. Social Studies 10
• 3. Science 10 or Science 10 Honours
• 4. Math 10
• .. Essentials
• .. Applied
• .. Principles
• .. Honours
• 5. a P.E 10
• 6. Planning 10
• 7. ______________
• 8. ______________

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Unique Curricular Programs

• Hockey Canada Skills Academy Program
• OKM Soccer Academy
• Enrichment 9
• Debate, Speech, Science Fair, Math contests, etc.
• Honours Programs in English and Math
• Health and Career Education/Leadership 9
• Health and Career Education/Production Graphics 9
  
• Health and Career Education/Drama 9

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• Unique Curricular Programs
• Continued.
• Honours Courses
• Math 10, Science 10, English 10,
• Advanced Placement in Grade 12
• English Literature Composition
• Biology

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English 9 Course Options

• English 9 The study of the English language and
  literature with emphasis on reading, writing,
  viewing, listening, speaking and informational
  literacy skills.
• English 9 Honours An option for students who
  have a strong interest in reading and writing.
  This course is designed to meet the needs of
  students who thrive in an enriched English
  curriculum. Prerequisite a B in English 8

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Math 9 Options

• Grade 9 Math Courses include
• Core Extensions Honours
• Math 8 teachers will recommend the appropriate
  Math 9 course based on grades, work ethic and
  understanding of Math 8.
• A math committee will meet to review student math
  selections and may contact parents in an effort
  to ensure students are placed in the course that
  will allow them to achieve success while trying
  to meet their needs for future studies.

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Math 9 Core

• Math 9 Core Slower pace and less depth than
  Math 9 extensions.
• Prerequisite Math 8 (C- or lower)
• Topics geometry, trigonometry, algebra,
  calculator skills, designing experiments, drawing
  graphs,
• 3-D objects
• Math Pathways Math Essentials 10 Applied
  of Math 10

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Math 9 Extensions

• Math 9 Extensions More concepts covered to
• prepare for principles pathway.
• Prerequisite
• Math 8 (C or higher) and good work habits at
  school and at home.
• Topics same as Core Math 9, as well as
  co-ordinate geometry, exponents, polynomials and
  higher level algebra.
• Math Pathways Applied Math 10
• Principles of Math 10

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Math 9 Honours

• Prerequisite Math 8 (A standing), excellent
  work habits, enjoys math. Teacher recommendation
  is required.
• Topics All those covered in Math 9 Extensions as
  well as advanced problem solving, involvement in
  math contests, extension of the co-ordinate
  geometry unit and some Applications topics. The
  purpose of this course is to challenge students
  and enrich their understanding of math concepts.
• Student Assessment Students will receive the
  same exams and assessments as students in Math 9.
• Math Pathway Principles of Math 10 or Honours
  Math 10

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Math Course Summary

• Math 9 Core Develops Foundational Math Skills
• Math 9 Extensions Prepares students for
  Principals 10. Prerequiste Math 8 C or
  higher
• Math 9 Honours Prerequisite Math 8 A. Enjoys
  math. Teacher recommendation is required.
• Principals Math 10, Applied Math 10, or Honours
  Math 10 For students who completed Honours Math
  9 this year.

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Social Studies 9

• Social Studies 9 is a course that all grade nine
  students must take.

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Science 9

• Science 9 is a course that all grade nine
  students must take.

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P.E Course Options

• P.E. 9 Male
• Covers the standard outcomes of the physical
  education curriculum. A variety of different
  sports and skills are covered.
• P.E. 9 Female
• Covers the standard outcomes of the physical
  education curriculum. A variety of different
  sports and skills are covered.

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Health Career Education(Mandatory for all gr.
9 students)

• Course Overview
• This course covers a variety of topics and
  outcomes. These outcomes include career
  exploration, healthy living, personal
  development, basic business communication,
  finance, entrepreneurship, marketing, and
  relevant computer applications, and extra
  technology education and business skills.

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Health Career Education(Mandatory for all gr.
9 students)

• HCE Leadership 9 Covers the core outcomes of
  HCE 9 and an additional 2 credits of leadership
  education.
• HCE Enrichment 9 Covers the core outcomes of HCE
  9 and an additional 2 credits of enrichment
  opportunities.
• HCE Production Graphics 9 Covers the core
  outcomes of HCE 9 through the creation of student
  films while learning video techniques related to
  Production graphics.

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Health Career Education(Mandatory for all gr.
9 students)

• HCE Drama 9 Covers the core outcomes of HCE 9
  and an additional 2 credits of drama.
• HCE Support Covers the core outcomes of HCE 9
  and also provides students with additional
  support in complete course work.

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Do I need a second language?

• French is optional in grade 9 and beyond.
• Students may take Introductory Spanish 11 or
  Introductory German 11 in grade 10 but should be
  aware that these are rigorous academic courses.
• A second language is not required for graduation.
  
• Some university and college programs do require
  students to have a second language to at least
  the grade 11 level for admission. It is the
  responsibility of the students to consult
  individual institutions for more information.

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What is meant by Fine Arts and Applied Skills?

• Fine Arts are courses that foster creativity and
  self expression such as art, drama and music.
• Applied Skills courses involve practical,
  hands-on application of skills that are useful in
  daily life such as woodwork, home economics or
  drafting.
• Students are required to take one 4 credit fine
  arts or applied skills course in their grade
  10-12 years.

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Applied Skills

• Applied Tech 9
• Metalwork 9
• Woodwork 9
• Drafting 9
• Food Studies 9
• Home Ec. 9
• Textiles Arts and Crafts 9-12

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Fine Arts

• Production Graphics 9
• Drama 9
• Band 9
• Jazz Band 9
• Choir 9
• Art 9

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Electives

• Students will choose their top four electives.

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When I have a specific question, who do I see?

• General Course Questions and Timetable Changes
• Mr. Watson (Last names A-L)
• Ms. Green (Last names O-Z)
• Career Preparation and Work Experience
• Mrs. Ruzicka
• Mrs. Dahle
• Graduation Requirements and Post Secondary
  Options Ms. Green and Mr. Watson

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More people who can help.

• Learning Assistance
• Mrs. Kirsch, Mrs. Lindsay
• Administration
• Mr. McLean
• Mrs. Voros
• Mr. Kormany

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OKM Unique Programs Information Night
Wednesday, February 18th

• Hockey Canada Skills Academy
• OKM Soccer Academy
• OKM High Performance Program
• Meetings start in the
• Multi Purpose room

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Opportunity - for excellence! Be actively
engaged in your academics Kindness - be
respectful of yourself/others/ and property Me
you have the accountability for the choices
that you make
O.K.M. Huskies
Packed with Pride!!!
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Thank You for Attending