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Grade 9 Registration

2020-2021 School Year

Principal:

• Mr. Chad Cobbe

Vice Principals:

• Mrs. Veronica Adams, Mr. Sean Brown

& Ms. Brooke Williams

Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School

1930 – 1st Street, Brandon School population – approximately 1140

École secondaire Neelin High School

1020 Brandon Avenue, Brandon Principal:

• Mr. Ken Seekings

Vice Principals:

• Mrs. Suzanne Sullivan

School population – approximately 500

Vincent Massey High School

715 McDiarmid Drive, Brandon Principal:

• Mr. Bryce Ridgen

Vice Principals:

• Mr. Kurt Hunter &
• Mr. Murray MacMillan

School population – approximately 1050

Graduation Diplomas

PROVINCIAL ENGLISH:

Crocus Plains, École secondaire Neelin and Vincent Massey

FRENCH IMMERSION: École secondaire Neelin TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION:

• 1. Applied Commerce Education:

Crocus Plains, École secondaire Neelin & Vincent Massey

• 2. Vocational Education:

Crocus Plains & Vincent Massey

English Diploma – 30 Credits

Compulsory Credits

Grade 9 English Mathematics Social Studies Science Physical Education Grade 10 English Mathematics Geography Science Physical Education Grade 11 English Mathematics History Physical Education Grade 12 English Mathematics Physical Education

Technology Education Diploma

(Applied Commerce or Vocational) Compulsory Credits

AS PART OF THE 30 GRADUATION CREDITS: Applied Commerce Minimum 8 credits from Applied Commerce Program Vocational Minimum 8 credits from one vocational area

French Immersion Diploma

Compulsory Credits AS PART OF THE 30 GRADUATION CREDITS:

• Students must have a minimum of 14 credits in the

Immersion Program to receive an Immersion Diploma (10 credits for an Immersion Certificate).

• Students need to complete 4 French Immersion credits at the

grade 9 level; 4 at the grade 10 level; 3 credits at the grade 11 level; and 3 at the grade 12 level.

French Immersion Diploma – 30 Credits

Compulsory Immersion Credits

Grade 9 Français English Mathématiques Sciences humaines Éducation physique Sciences de la nature Grade 10 Français English Mathématiques Géographie Éducation physique Sciences de la nature Grade 11 Français English Mathématiques Histoire du Canada Éducation physique Grade 12 Français English Mathématiques Éducation physique

Advanced Academic Programs

• Vincent Massey High School - Advanced Placement Program –

Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, English Literature, Physics, Psychology & World History

• Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School - Advanced Placement

Program – Calculus, Computer Science, Environmental Science, English & Studio Art

• École

secondaire Neelin High School

• The

International Baccalaureate Diploma will no longer be offered at Neelin High

• School. We are in the process of implementing the Advanced

Placement program, with specific courses still to be determined

BSD Special Programs

LIFE SKILLS: students are referred for Life Skills programming through Brandon School Division student services. EAL: Crocus Plains and Vincent Massey offer programming for EAL students in Stage 1 and 2. EAL students in Stage 3+ may register at all three high schools. Programming for EAL students will be discussed during the transition process. Prairie Hope High School: Registration at Prairie Hope High School for students within Brandon School Division is through a referral process from the other 3 high schools. Prairie Hope programming is best suited for students who are over 16 years of age and who are pursuing a Mature High School Diploma. There is no direct entry for students moving from Grade 8 into Grade 9.

Timetable Format

• Semester Timetable
• Semester I – September, October, November, December, and

January

• Semester II – February, March, April, May, and June
• 5 Regular Scheduled Slots and Non-Standard Slots (before

school, lunch hour, after school)

Grade 9 Sample Timetable

Period Semester 1 (Sept-Jan) Semester 2 (Feb-June)

1 English Language Arts English Language Arts 2 Mathematics (Elective) ___________ 3 (Elective) ___________ Science

12:20 - 1:20 PM

Lunch Hour Transportation to Alternate School 4 (Elective) ___________ Physical Education 5 Social Studies (Elective) ___________

Optional Courses

Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School École secondaire Neelin High School Vincent Massey High School

• American History 20G
• Business Innovations 10S
• Chamber Choir/Ensemble 10S
• Concert Band 10S
• Concert Choir 10S
• Creative Promotions 20S
• Drama 10S
• Entrepreneurship 20S
• French 10S
• Geography 20F
• Indigenous Languages 11G

(Anishinaabemowin/Ojibwe, Cree, Dakota & Michif)

• Jazz Band 10S
• Keyboarding 25S/Print Communications

25S

• Musical Theatre 10S
• Personal Finance 20S
• Science 20S
• Visual Arts 10S
• Vocal Jazz 10S
• Wind Ensemble 10S

Optional Courses

Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School

• Applying ICT
• Jazz Combo
• Applying ICT
• Dance – Beginner or Intermediate
• Geographic Information Systems - Introduction
• Hardware & Software Essentials
• Introduction to Music Theory
• Jazz Combo
• Math Essentials
• Spanish
• Visual Art – Printmaking

École secondaire Neelin High School

Vincent Massey High School

• Textile Arts
• Drafting Design Technology
• Family Studies
• Food and Nutrition
• Graphic Communication

Technology

• Math Essentials

Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School Vocational Technology Programs

• Automotive Technology
• Electronic Science & Technology
• Applied Commerce
• Graphic Design
• Carpentry
• Hairstyling
• Collision Repair Technology
• Health Care Aide
• Culinary Arts
• Photography
• Design Drafting
• Sound Engineering
• Early Childhood Education
• Welding Technology

Technical-Vocational Curriculum Model

Sampling + Exploration Specialization Transition

Technical-Vocational Curriculum Model

Grade 9 + Grade 10: Sampling and Exploration

Students will explore the specific technology area. Students are encouraged to explore various technical vocational areas.

Grade 11: Specialization

Students will specialize within the technical vocational subject area of their choice. The learning

• utcomes will be linked to post-secondary training or apprenticeship.

Grade 12: Transition

Students will continue to specialize and develop the skills to facilitate transition to the workplace or post-secondary education. The learning outcomes will be linked to post-secondary training and apprenticeship.

Sampling + Exploration Specialization Transition

Grade 10

1 - 3 Credits

Grade 9

1 Credit

Grade 11

3 – 4 Credits

Grade 12

3 – 4 Credits

Automotive Technology Sample Program

• Chamber Ensemble
• Communication Media Technology
• Geographic Information Systems 11G and 21G
• Spanish

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Intro to Auto Tech 10S Auto Systems and Service 20S Chassis Fundamentals and Service 30S Vehicle Systems Part 2 40S Drive drain Fundamentals and Service 30S Engine Fundamentals and Service 30S Automotive Electrical Systems 40S Applied Diagnostic Strategies 40S Vehicle Systems Part 1 40S

Vincent Massey High School Vocational Technology Media Arts Program

• Exploration of Broadcast

Media and Technology 10S

• Introduction to Broadcast

Media Technology 20S

• Multi-Camera Production 30S
• Video Post Production 30S
• Single Camera Production

30S

• Electronic News Gathering

40S

• Documentary and Film

Production 40S

• Applied Broadcast Media

Technology40S

Registration Form

Your child has brought home a registration package, it includes:

• Demographic Information
• Medical Information
• Academic History
• Declaration of Non-Residency
• Aboriginal Identity Declaration
• Course Selection
• Technology and Communication Resources User Agreement
• Registration Authorization

Please verify that the auto-filled information is correct. Update any information that has changed.

On page 2, you will find a list of student contacts. Please update and verify as necessary.

Complete or update the attached URIS forms, and the Locker Agreement Form and return to your school by March 6th, 2020.

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School of Choice – Out of Division If you currently live out of division and attend a BSD K-8 school, you have to fill out school of choice – out of division forms, and include them with your registration

• packages. (4 copies)

The forms can be found on the BSD website under the Parents/Student tab

https://www.bsd.ca/Studentsparents/Admissi

• nsRegistration/schoolofchoice/Pages/default.

aspx

• Math 10F is a compulsory course for all Grade 9 students.
• Math 10F is offered in all 3 high schools as a single semester course.
• Each high school offers full year math to students based on recommendation from

their sending school teams (Grade 9 teacher, Resource teacher, Administration)

• Students recommended for full year math will receive a Math10F credit and a

Transitional Math 10F credit.

• Full year math is for students who have a difficult time with mathematic concepts, students who

excel in math who are looking for a math based elective should consider Math Essentials 20S (VM, NHS) or Personal Finance 20S (CP, VM, NHS)

Grade 9 Math

• February 24th – Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School
• February 25th – École secondaire Neelin High School
• February 26th – Vincent Massey High School

TOUR THE FACILITIES & MEET THE STAFF

High School Open House 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Other Important Dates

• February 27th
• EAL Parent Information Session at New Era School 7 -9 pm
• representatives from all 3 High Schools, and translators will be

present to help parents complete registration forms

• February 27th
• First day to return Grade 9 registration forms to your K-8

school.

• March 6th
• Deadline to return Grade 9 registration forms to your K-8

school.

School Assignment Procedures

Grade 9 Student/School Placement Meeting (school selection/school capacities)

• Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School – 43% of students
• Vincent Massey High School – 37% of students
• École secondaire Neelin High School – 20% of students

School Assignment Procedures

When students need to be assigned to their second school selection to ensure that the Grade 9 registration allotment targets are met, the following guidelines will apply to the assignment of students to schools.

• Every attempt will be made to place students at the

school they identify as their first choice.

• If that is not possible as the population of schools are
• versubscribed the following will be considered:
• Students Second School Choice
• Programming
• School Proximity
• Siblings

School Assignment Procedures

School Assignment Procedures

• Families requesting reconsideration of school

placement should communicate in writing their request and rationale to both the assigned and preferred schools by May 11, 2020.

• Students will be able to explore programming at
• ther high school for their grade 10 year.
• Student and School Placement Confirmation to

K-8 Schools and Parent/Guardians (Spring Break).

Bus Transportation

• Students who live within Brandon School Division boundaries are

entitled to bus transportation if they live 2.4 KM or greater from their high school.

• Grade 9 students who are double-registered at two high schools

for Vocational and/or Band programs will receive bus transportation between the two schools.

Question and Answer Session