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Meadowvale Secondary School
Grade 8 Open
House and IBT
Information
Night
This Evening
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Part A: About Meadowvale Secondary School
Part B: Guidance: The High School Program
Part C: What is the IBT Program
Part D: Advantages of the IBT Program
Part E: IBT Program Requirements
Part F: How to Apply
Part G: IBT Transportation Options
PART A:
About Meadowvale
Secondary School
Meadowvale - Home of the Falcons
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About 1250 students and 75 staff
Sports, clubs, activities
Specialist High Skills Major in Construction & Design and
Business
Character and Community Program
Community
Character
Citizenship
Curricular & Co-curricular
Opportunities
Extra-curricular
Opportunities
Julia
Gr. 12
Student
PART B:
Guidance:
The High School
Program
Review of OSSD Requirements
• O.S.S. Diploma Requirements
• 30 Credits (18 Compulsory, 12
Optional)
• 40 Hours of Community Involvement
• Successful completion of the EQAO
Grade 10 Literacy Test
Compulsory Credits
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4 English
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3 Math
2 Science
1 Arts
Phys. Ed, Co-op, or
Guidance
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1 Canadian Geography
1 Canadian History
1 French
1 Phys. Ed.
½ Career Studies
½ Civics
1 Art, Business,
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1 Canadian & World
Studies, English /
French / Native /
Classical language,
Social Science, Co-op,
or Guidance
1 Science (senior),
Technological
Education, Co-op, or
Guidance
The Grade 9 Program
(Compulsory Courses)
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
English
English
English
English
Math
Math
Math
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Science
Science
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Geography
History
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French
Careers/Civics
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The Grade 9 Program (cont’d)
• Optional Courses (3 choices from list)
• Business
• Drama
• Family Studies
• Music (Instrumental, Vocal, or Guitar)
• Physical and Health Education
• Technological Education
• Visual Arts
Choosing Your Electives
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Research all of your options carefully – see page 11
in the Think About It handout.
Think about areas of interest and enjoyment –
elective courses are supposed to be fun!
Consider the unique demands associated with
elective courses (e.g. performances in drama,
creative problem solving in technology, use of
computer software in business).
Grade 9 and 10 Courses
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Three levels of study:
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Open (O)
Applied (P)
Academic (D)
Applied and Academic
courses in English,
Geography, History,
French, Mathematics,
and Science
Applied or Academic?
Similarities
Both academic and applied courses:
• set high expectations for all students.
• focus on the essential concepts for the
subject.
• prepare students for the Grade 10 Literacy
Test.
• can lead to either the Applied or
Academic level in Grade 10.
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Applied or Academic?
Differences
Applied Courses
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Emphasize
practical, concrete
applications of
concepts
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Academic Courses
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More teacherguided
Pathways lead to
College and
Workplace
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Emphasize theoretical,
abstract applications of
the essential concepts
Greater opportunities
for independent
learning
Pathways lead to
University, College
and Workplace
Applied or Academic?
Decisions, decisions…
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Focus should be on student success in Grade 9
courses.
Consider student learning style, learning
strengths, and areas for growth.
Consider recommendation of elementary school.
Students may take applied courses in some
subject areas and academic courses in other
subject areas.
Refer to the Think About It document to aid you
with your decision.
Open Courses
• Offered in many subject areas
• Based on expectations suitable for all
students and learners
• Combine theory and application
• Prepare students for further study in
Grade 10, 11, and 12 courses
Pathways Reminder
• Grade 9 & 10 academic courses
generally lead to University (U) and
University / College (M) level courses in
Grade 11.
• Grade 9 & 10 applied courses generally
lead to University / College (M), College
(C) and Employment (E) level courses in
Grade 11.
www.myblueprint.ca/peel
• Medium via which students create and
track their Individual Pathways Plan (IPP).
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Goal setting applications, learning and interest
inventories, resume and cover letter builder,
high school planners, post-secondary planner,
career planner, financial planner.
• The means by which students will select
their grade 9 courses next year.
40 Hour Community Involvement
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Student responsibility over 4 years
Students encouraged to complete
this diploma requirement early
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School provides information
regarding requirements and procedures
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Parental support and monitoring required
Submit hours as you complete them
Grade 10 EQAO Literacy Test
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Administered in March/April of
Grade 10 year
Test evaluates reading and writing
skills in all subject areas to the end
of Grade 9
Designed and marked by EQAO
Student result reported as
”successful" or “unsuccessful”
PART C:
What is the IBT
Program?
@ Meadowvale S. S.
What is IBT?
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Ontario Curriculum taught through a
focus on International Business and
Technology.
Differentiated by:
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Areas of focus
Instruction
Assessment and evaluation tools/methods
Goals of the IBT Program
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Prepare students for success in today’s technology
driven global community.
21st century skills
Working knowledge of the business world
Familiarity with international issues
The Three Pillars
International
Business
Technology
Embedded into all IBT courses.
Project Based Learning
• Greater emphasis on group work
and project-based learning
• Project Based Learning
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An instructional approach built upon authentic learning
activities that engage student interest and motivation.
Activities generally reflect the types of learning and
work
people do in the everyday world
outside the classroom.
Teaches students 21st century skills as well as content.
PART D:
Advantages of the
IBT Program
Technological Benefits
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Our students become fluent users of technology for
productive purposes
Valuable for all postsecondary destinations
and all careers
Wireless learning environment
Business Fundamentals
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All students in IBT take Business and/or Tech in
Grades 9 and 10
Options for advanced Business and
Tech courses in grades 11 and 12
Students graduate with a
good base of fundamental
knowledge about the
business world
DECA chapter
FIRST Robotics
Specialist High Skills Major
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Students in grade 11 have the option of applying for
one of our SHSM programs – Business or
Construction
Each requires a package of credits throughout gr. 11
and 12, including 2 credits of Cooperative Education
to get some work experience
Upon completion, students receive a RED SEAL on
their diploma
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Recognized by Industry and the Ministry of
Education (as well as Post Secondary
Institutions)
Elanya
Gr. 11
SHSM Student
Learning Opportunities
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Grade 9 Technology Workshop
IBT Retreat - YMCA
IBT Trip – NYC in Spring 2014
- LA in Spring 2015
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Senior IBT Retreat
DECA
FIRST Robotics
University Competitions
Vishwaa
Gr. 10 IBT
Student
PART E:
IBT Program
Requirements
IBT Program
Requirements
•Number of “R” credits
•Portfolio
•Exit Interview
IBT Credit Requirements
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Grade 9 (6 IBT Credits)
-Business and/or Tech, English, French, Geography, Math, Science
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Grade 10 (7 IBT Credits)
-Business and/or Tech, Careers/Civics, English, French, History,
Math, Science
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Grade 11/12 (4 IBT Credits)
-Select Grade 11 and 12 courses with a focus on business and/or
technology
The Portfolio
• Four successful portfolio reviews
• Students meet with teachers for the review
• Portfolio describes leadership activities, best
examples of academic work, and more
• Useful practice for college, university and/or
employment applications and interviews.
Exit Interview
• Graduating IBT students meet with teachers
to review accomplishments in program
• Ensure all program and graduation
requirements have been met
• Reflect on IBT experience and discuss
future plans
PART F:
How to Apply
IBTP Application
Linked to Website
http://schools.peelschools.org/sec/meadowvale
Admissions Website
Step 1: Tell Us About You
Step 1 Continued:
Choose a Program
Step 2: Written Responses
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Two questions
Affords students an opportunity to share their nonacademic achievements
Content, spelling, grammar, full sentences, proofreading, etc. are all important
Step 3: Application Fee
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Application process begins October 16, 2014
Application process ends November 11, 2014
Payment of $40 application fee due by November 11
Payment of the $40 fee is completed online at the time
the application is submitted via the secure payment
website www.school-day.com
Submit hard copy of IEP (if applicable)
Submit hard copy of Gr. 7/8 report card if a non-Peel
middle school student
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Step 4: Achievement Data
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Board uploads achievement data for all applicants
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Grade 8 Progress Report
Grade 7 Final Report
Selection Process
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Meadowvale’s IBT Program has 109 spaces
Academic: 3 classes x 29 students in each class = 87 students
Applied: 1 class x 22 students in each class = 22 students
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Our admission decisions are based on:
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Marks and learning skills from Grade 7 final report –
must meet or exceed provincial standard
Indicators and learning skills from Grade 8 progress
report – must meet or exceed provincial standard
Successful lottery selection
Key Dates
Application deadline: Nov. 11, 2014
Offers will be emailed to successful
applicants on Feb. 2, 2015.
• Students will receive all program offers on this day.
• If students apply to multiple programs, they may receive more
than one offer.
• If students do not receive an offer on this day, it doesn’t mean
they will not be provided a spot in a program. They may get into
a program during the next round of offers.
Offers
Offers must be accepted by no later than Feb. 6, 2015.
• If students do not accept spots in a program by Feb. 6, the
spots will be offered to other students on Feb. 9.
• Once students make program decisions, they cannot change their
minds and accept spots in different regional programs.
• This means the program you accept an offer from by Feb. 6 is
the program you will attend in September 2015.
Regional program schools will send second
round offers on Feb. 9, 2015.
Offer Acceptance
•To accept an offer, you will need to reply by the deadline. You will need
to reply to the offer email you receive.
•When you confirm program participation, you will be asked to pay your
program fees. The IBT Program fee is $200.
•Students will only be officially admitted into the program once program
fees are received.
•Fees will be paid for online using a third-party service provider. If you
don’t have a credit card or bank card, fees can be paid in-person with a
cheque made payable to the school.
Placement
•All students will be placed in regional
programs by Feb. 20, 2015.
•Students will know what regional program
they will be enrolled in for September 2015
by the end of February.
Laptop Requirements
• Will be posted to Meadowvale website after
admission decisions sent out. ( May 2015)
• Specs are modest -- Mac or Windows OK.
PART G:
IBT Program
Transportation
Options
Transportation Options
• Walking, if near to Meadowvale S.S.
• Mississauga Transit
• Car pools
• There are at present no private bussing options
available for students in Meadowvale’s IBT
Program.
IBT Program
Info Link
http://schools.peelschools.org/sec/meadowvale
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