Welcome to LDSS

Course Selection

• Visit our Future Beaver Website to explore all we have to offer:

Guidance - Future Beaver Information

• Use the handout to plan courses

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OSSD Graduation Requirements

• 30 credits
• 17 compulsory
• 13 electives
• 2 /30 elearning credits
• 40 hours of Community Service
• OSSLT- grade 10 Literacy Test

OSSD Graduation Requirements

• Grade 9 Compulsory Courses:
• English
• French
• Geography
• Math
• Science
• Physical and Health Education*

OSSD Graduation Requirements

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• Hard Technology
• Soft Technology
• Business
• Visual Arts

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• Grade 9 Elective Courses:
• Choose 2 of:

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• Drama
• Instrumental Music
• Family Studies
• Learning Strategies

Destreaming in Grade 9

• Students will learn together in destreamed subject areas (Math, Science, English and Geography)
• Locally developed courses will be available in English, Math, Science and French
• With high expectations for every student, teachers will employ strategies that are responsive to the learning needs of the students in their classroom

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Locally Developed vs. Destreamed/Single Pathway

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• Locally developed courses are meant for students who had a modified curriculum in elementary school
• They can also be used as a bridge course to prepare students for the grade 9 destreamed curriculum
• They are NOT meant for students who simply dislike a subject
• Entrance into these will be based on the recommendation of the elementary school
• Students make take one or several L level classes based on their IEP/strengths
• Options: English, Math, Science and French
• Destreamed/single pathway grade 9 classes are designed for most students and delays the decision about post secondary pathways until grade 10

Steps to Register from a TVDSB School:

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1. Plan your courses using the Course Selection Planner
2. Login to myBlueprint username: schoolusername@gotvdsb.ca and school password
3. Submit courses and send an approval email to parents/guardians
4. If applying from out of area please complete the Out of Area Application form- February 14th, 2025 at NOON
5. In-area course selections due February 10th

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Steps to Register from a non-TVDSB School:

Email the following to k.sauve@tvdsb.ca by February 10th:

1. Complete Online Pre-registration Tool
2. Select Courses by printing, circling and emailing the Course Selection Form
3. Provide proof of address via email (e.g. copy of a utility bill, phone bill, rental agreement, etc)
4. Copy of most recent report card
5. Provide proof of citizenship via email (e.g. copy of passport, birth certificate, permanent residence)
6. If applying from out of area please complete this form: Out of Area Application form- February 14th, 2025 at NOON
7. Copy of Individual Education Plan (I.E.P.) - if applicable

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Other information on the website

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• Introduction to the Learning Commons
• Course Calendar and Course Selection Guide
• Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Programs
• Get Involved Form
• Parent/Guardian & Student FAQs

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High School Here I Come!

• Registration is OPEN- myBlueprint- Continuing Education
• Takes Place the 3rd week of August
• Monday- Thursday mornings students attend LDSS
• Topics that will be discussed:
• The reality of High School
• Academic expectations and study skills
• Getting and staying organized
• Getting involved in the school community
• Literacy and Numeracy learning skills

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TimeTable Tours~last week of August

More questions? Join me at 7PM in the Cafe or speak to a member of the student success team!