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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Course Selection Timeline

• A parents signature is required on course
  selection forms, which must be returned to the
  counseling center on or before Monday, February
  25th 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
  2008/2009 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
• Honours Eng 9
• Dynamics Eng 9
• 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 or
• HCE option ( some by application)
• 7. _____________
• 8. _____________

• Grade 10
• 1. English 10 or
• Honours English 10
• 2. Social Studies 10
• 3. Science 10 or Honours Science 10
• 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 Reading Covers the core outcomes of HCE 9
  and also provides students with additional
  support in developing their reading skills.

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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.
• A complete listing of Fine Arts and Applied
  Skills courses is available on the back of your
  course selection sheet.
• 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

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Fine Arts

• Production Graphics 9
• Drama 9
• Band 9
• Choir 9
• Art 9
• Musical Theatre 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 ( Grades 8,9,and 12 a-m)
• Ms. Green ( Grades 10, 11, and 12 n-z)
• Career Preparation and Work Experience
• Mr. Ruzicka
• Mrs. Long
• 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. Horne
• Mr. Robinson
• Mr. Kormany

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OKM Unique Programs Information Nights

• Hockey Canada Skills Academy
• February 21st at 715
• OKM Soccer Academy
• February 21st at 830
• OKM High Performance Program
• See Ms. Wignall
• All meetings held in the Multi Purpose room

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Thank You for Attending