Grade 8 Information Evening - Lisgar Collegiate Institute

Welcome to
Lisgar Collegiate Institute
www.lisgar.ca
Grade 8 Information Evening
January 15, 2015
Attendance
Feedback Forms
Presentation
Mr. Trevor Grills
Student Services Department Head
Introducing Student Services
Department Heads
Jenny Dewan
Learning Support Consultant,
Gifted
Richard Arrigo
Paul Kronberg
Sarah Hawn
Learning Support Teacher
Shannon Hendrycks
Guidance Counsellor,
AP Coordinator
David Holl
Guidance Counsellor
Dan Case
Trevor Grills
Susan Hewitt
Christine Rankin
John Ruff
Arts, Business
Math, Technology,
Computer Science
Social Sciences
Student Services
Science
English and Languages
Healthy Active Living
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Ms. Stacey Moreau
Ms. Carol Ryan
Co-Chairs, Lisgar School Council
Mr. David McMahon
Principal
Introducing
Vice-Principals
Patsy Agard
Ashley Shaw
Bruce Summers
Lisgar School Profile
Academic Excellence
" Artistic Excellence
Student
Involvement
Artistic Excellence
• 11 Performing Ensembles
• Full Visual Arts Program
• Full Dramatic Arts Program
• Recipient of several CAPPIES
Awards
3Athletic Excellence
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Academic Excellence
Academic Excellence
Commencement - June 2014
EQAO Literacy Test – 2014
Total Graduates - 226 students
Lisgar Success Rate – 94%
OCDSB Success Rate – 87%
Award Winners included:
Ontario Scholars - 161 (71%)
Silver Medals – 90 (40%)
Academic Excellence
Advanced Placement
• 9 AP Scholars
• 1 National AP Scholar
International Certificate Program
• 9 Students
DELF Proficiency Test
• 45 Students
Provincial Success Rate – 83%
What makes Lisgar Unique
• Congregated Gifted Classes
• Latin – Level 1, 2, 3
• Strings Music and Repertoire
US Applications
• Over 10 applicants
• Spanish – Level 1, 2, 3
Class of 2014
• 93 percent to university level programs
• 4 percent to college level programs
• Over 50 clubs including Rowing, KEY Club,
SpaceSim, and more
International Certificate Program
• To recognize and honour students who
demonstrate a commitment to being motivated,
engaged, and active global citizens
• Participants earn the certificate by:
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Studying an international language
Taking internationally-focused classes
Understanding global issues
Participating in an internationally focused project
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Athletic Excellence
Interscholastic Sports Teams
Soccer
Basketball
Volleyball
Hockey
Swimming
Cross Country Running
Rowing
Junior, Senior, and
Varsity Teams
Boys and Girls
Golf
Rugby
Snowboard Racing
Badminton
Nordic Skiing
Track & Field
Character Traits
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Respect
Integrity
Perseverance
Acceptance
Responsibility
Optimism
Honesty
Community
Lisgar Collegiate Institute
Where
Are We?
A Community
of Character
Ms. Ashley Shaw
COMMITMENT!
Vice-Principal
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School Days
LINK Crew
• Semester System
• Transition Program to high school
• Semester One – September to January (4 classes)
• Semester Two – February to June (4 classes)
• Daily Schedule
• four classes per day
• every class, every day
Period 1
8:50am
Period 2
10:10am 11:25am
10:05am
Lunch
11:25am 12:25pm
Period 3
12:25pm 1:40pm
Period 4
1:45pm
3:00pm
• Orientation before school starts
• Placed in a group with grade 11 and grade
12 Link Leaders and ten other grade 9s
• Leaders check in throughout the year
• Academic and Social Follow Ups
LINK Orientation
Nicolas Werschler
Grade 12
Graduation Requirements
• 30 credits (18 compulsory + 12 electives)
• 40 Hours of Community Involvement
Activities
Mr. Trevor Grills
• Successful completion of the Ontario
Secondary School Literacy Requirement
Student Services Department Head
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Graduation Requirements
Community Involvement
• Diploma requirement – each student must make a positive
contribution to the well-being of the community
• Students must complete 40 hours before graduation
• Must take place after the student has finished grade 8
• Must take place outside the regular instructional day
www.edu.gov.on.ca
Ontario Literacy Requirement
• Successful completion is a graduation
requirement
• Literacy Test (OSSLT) takes place in Grade
10 for most students
• Preparation and support activities take
place across the curriculum
Lisgar Programs
• Gifted Program
• Special Education
• Extended French Program
• International Advanced Placement Program
Special Education
Special Education Staff provide support and
services to students who have special learning
needs as documented on an Individual
Education Plan (IEP).
Main Roles
• Develop education plans
• Implement program accommodations
• Monitor the progress & learning of students
Extended French Program
• Extended French Certificate:
• 4 courses in French: FEF1D, 2D, 3U, and 4U
• 3 courses in other subjects taught in French:
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CGC1DF – Geography
CHC2DF – History
CHV2OF/GLC2OF – Civics & Careers
PAD3OF – Outdoor Activities
EMS3OF – Media Studies
GPP3OF – Leadership and Peer Support
CLU3MF – Canadian Law
HSP3MF – Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology,
and Sociology
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International Advanced
Placement Program
Ms. Shannon Hendrycks
The College Board’s Advanced Placement
Program (AP) enables willing and
academically prepared students to pursue
university level studies with the opportunity
to earn university credit, advanced
placement or both – while still in high
school.
Guidance Counsellor, AP Coordinator
International Advanced
Placement Program
Large enrichment program available to all
students at Lisgar
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Calculus AB
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
European History
French Language and Culture
Music Theory
Statistics
International Advanced
Placement Program
• The AP Course Ledger lists secondary school courses
offered worldwide that are authorized to include the AP®
designation when listed on students' transcripts.
• These courses were reviewed by the Advanced
Placement Program® (AP) as part of the AP Course
Audit for the academic years listed on the school's
"Authorized AP Courses" page.
• There are currently only 4 Ottawa schools with courses
approved on the ledger. Lisgar is one of these schools.
International Advanced
Placement Program
AP Capstone
• AP Capstone is an innovative diploma program that provides
students with an opportunity to learn and practice the core
academic skills necessary for successful university completion
• AP Seminar, Grade 11 and AP Research, Grade 12
• Designed to complement and enhance the in-depth, disciplinespecific study provided through AP courses
• Lisgar is the only school in the Ottawa region that has been
approved by the College Board to offer the AP Capstone
Diploma
Course Selection Process
If Lisgar is your Designated School:
• Course Selection Contract available from feeder
school.
• Currently attending non-OCDSB school?
Contract available in main office with proof of
residence during regular business hours.
If Lisgar is NOT your Designated School:
• Course Selection Contract available upon
granting of transfer.
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Course Contract
• Considerations when completing course contract:
• Applied vs. Academic programming
• Special Education needs
• Extended French options
• Advice from grade 8 school staff
• See our website – www.lisgar.ca
Return completed contract to grade 8 teachers.
Grade 9 Timetable
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English
Geography of Canada
French as a Second Language
Science
Mathematics
Arts
Health and Physical Education
Electives: Latin, Spanish, Business Technology, or
Computer Science
• Repertoire
Grade 9 English
Applied, Academic, Gifted
Grade 9 Math
Grade 9 Science
Applied, Academic, Gifted
Applied, Academic, Gifted
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Grade 9 Geography
Grade 9 French
Applied, Academic, Gifted, French
Core - Applied, Core - Academic, Extended
Grade 9 Healthy Active Living
Instrumental Music
Boys’, Girls’
Beginner, Experience, Repertoire
Strings Music
Drama
Beginner, Experience, Repertoire
Open
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Visual Arts
Visual Arts – Crafts
Open
Open
Grade 9 Elective
Latin – Level 1, Spanish – Level 1, Business Technology, Computer Science
Mr. David Holl
Guidance Counsellor
In Grade 9 and 10…
Open Courses
• Prepare students for further study
Applied
Academic
Open
3 Course Types
• Appropriate for all students
• Examples: Technology, Art, Physical
Education, Business Studies
Gifted Presentation with Mr. Grills later this evening.
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Applied
Academic
Core Subjects
English, French, Geography, Mathematics,
History, Science
Applied
Essential
Concepts
How do we know which one to choose?
Academic
Essential
Concepts
&
Related
Concepts
Applied
Academic
Applied
Academic
Concrete
Examples
Theory
and
Abstract Problems
How?
How?
and
Why?
Applied
Academic
Applied
Academic
Doing
Reading
Familiar
contexts
New
contexts
Writing
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Applied
Academic
Applied
Moderate Pace
Faster Pace
Can we just … try it?
ÖLearning In
Class
ÖIndependent
Learning
Please talk to grade 8 teacher
Course Selection Goal
Pathways
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Choose courses in which
students can be successful.
Applied
16 by 16
Academic
Pathways
• Grade 9 academic programs best prepare
students for grade 10 academic programs.
• Grade 9 applied programs best prepare
students for grade 10 applied programs.
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College
“M” Course
University
Please Ask
Richard Arrigo
Paul Kronberg
Dan Case
Trevor Grills
Susan Hewitt
Christine Rankin
John Ruff
Arts, Business
Math, Technology,
Computer Science
Social Sciences
Student Services
Science
English and Languages
Healthy Active Living
Or any member of our departments.
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School Boundaries
School Locator at: www.ocdsb.ca
Mr. David McMahon
Principal
OCDSB Transfer Policy
• If Lisgar is NOT your designated school
• Secondary School Transfer Form, available
from any OCDSB Secondary School main
office
• Returned to Lisgar main office (receiving
school)
Cross Boundary Transfer Process
Cross Boundary Transfer
Circumstances under which a student may attend a
school other than the designated school:
• particular learning needs of or requirements placed on
the student
• access to a course package that is not available at the
designated school
• exceptional personal circumstances
Moves away from "first come, first served”
For More Information
Cross Boundary Transfer Timeline
• Monday, February 9 to Friday, February 20, 2015
• Approval letters may be sent after February 20 and
option sheets will be sent upon approved transfer
• School Transfer “Cap”
• More Information at www.lisgar.ca
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Question and Answer
Session
The Gifted Program
Mr. Trevor Grills
Student Services Department Head
The Gifted Program at Lisgar
• Lisgar’s Gifted Program is a continuation of
the OCDSB program for intellectually-gifted
students
Program Differentiation
• Program of study is similar to the core
curriculum but it is differentiated in a
manner that is appropriate to the nature of
the subject
• Aim: to help students with a high level of
“general intellectual ability” to reach their
potential
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Differentiation – How?
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Interaction with intellectual peers
Widened variety of learning tools
Open-ended tasks and assignments
Independent and self-directed study
Emphasis on development of research and
inquiry skills
• Opportunities for leadership
How are Gifted Students
Grouped at Lisgar?
• Four congregated classes in core subjects:
English, Mathematics, Science, Geography
• Congregated means that all of the students
in these classes are identified as gifted
• 36 percent of all students at Lisgar are
identified as gifted
Eligibility
Students identified by the OCDSB as gifted and
whose public board home school is:
Carine Wilson Secondary School
Canterbury High School
Colonel By Secondary School
Glebe Collegiate Institute
Gloucester High School
Hillcrest High School
Lisgar Collegiate Institute
Nepean High School
Osgoode Township High School
Rideau High School
Ridgemont High School
Sir Wilfrid Laurier High School
Woodroffe High School
Margot Ghersin
Grade 11
Gifted Program
Advantages
• Wide variety of courses offered
• Gifted-only sections
• Gifted and Extended French combination
• More sections of each course – timetable
flexibility
• Larger peer groups
Other Gifted Learners
• Coming from another Board?
• Identified Intellectually Gifted by a
psychologist?
Submit recent supporting documents directly to
Lisgar’s Student Services Office for evaluation
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Contact Us for More Information
www.lisgar.ca
@LCIStuServices
(613) 239-2696
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