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What You Need to Know about High School!
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A quiz that asks grade 8 students questions about #transitioning to high school
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1
Which volunteer experience would NOT count towards your Community Service Hours?
A charitable event
A summer camp you hope to get a job at in the future
A religious program or community event
Chores or babysitting done at home
2
What are the benefits of attending the grade 9 Spartan Games in September?
All of these are great benefits!!
Have a fun-packed day
Develop social & team building skills
Make and build new friendships
3
What is FALSE about choosing courses for grade 9?
You should speak with your teachers & parents before choosing courses
You will choose your subjects using "My Pathway Planner/MyBlueprint"
You must choose 6 compulsory and 2 elective subjects
Your gr 9 course selection will impact your post-secondary pathway
4
What can a student do if they are struggling in or not passing a course?
Visit your Guidance Counsellor, SERT and/or Student Success teacher
Work at learning skills/habits in and out of class
All of these things will support greater success
See teacher for extra help if available and/or visit Study Hall
5
What statement is FALSE about friendships in high school?
Will not change from grade 8 to grade 9
They will increase if you join clubs/teams
Can start and develop during classes
Are important and impact your mental health
6
What behaviours lead to suspension or expulsion from school?
Possession or use of illegal things/substances
Bullying or violence
All of these lead to suspension or expulsion
Opposition to authority
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What NEW subjects can I learn about in high school?
Business courses
Technology courses
Social Science courses
Computer Studies courses
8
What is FALSE about homework?
Effective use of class and lunch time will reduce homework
Best if completed in a quiet place without distractions
Completing homework supports learning & success
All students in gr. 9 will have the same amount of homework
9
What is FALSE about the lunch period at SDSS?
All students at SDSS have the same lunch period
It is 55 minutes long
You can only be in the cafeteria during lunch
You do NOT need parent permission to leave the building
10
Why would you see a Guidance Counsellor?
All of these are reasons to see a Guidance Counsellor
To discuss high school programs & career pathways and decisions
To discuss social or emotional problems
To make changes to your timetabled classes
11
What is TRUE about the Literacy Test (OSSLT)?
You can write the test only once
You must pass the test in grade 10 to graduate
You need a score of 50% to pass the test
You can take a Literacy Course if you fail the test
12
What is FALSE about Community Involvement Hours?
Any safe volunteer experience in your community can be counted
You need 40 hours of service to graduate high school
You should pre-approve volunteer experiences in Guidance
You can only start collecting hours when you are in high school
13
What is true about a semester's classes?
All of these statements are true about classes
A bell rings at the beginning & end of each 75 min class
You will have the same classes in the same order every day
5 min are provided to travel between classes
14
Why is it important to work hard in grade 9?
Must repeat compulsory courses if you don't earn 50%
All of these are important reasons to work hard in grade 9
Developing good work habits builds confidence & self esteem
Knowledge and skills learned in grade 9 support success in grade 10-12
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What statement is FALSE about learning skills?
Transfer into work-related skills
Greatly impact your grades & success
Can develop & improve over time with a focused effort
Your grades are more important than your learning skills
16
What is TRUE about exams in grade 9?
Exams can vary in format and weight from course to course
You will fail a course if you get less than 50% on the exam
Occur in your regular classroom during a regular school day
Every course will have an exam at the end
17
How can I find out about clubs and teams?
All of these provide info about clubs and teams
Announcements
TV's in the foyer
Guidance, PhysEd & Main Office
18
What is true about a semester?
A semester is half a school year
All of these statements are true
Each semester is 5 months long
There are 4 subjects/credits earned in each semester
19
Who or where can a student report bullying to?
Bullying can be reported to any of these people/places
Teacher or Guidance Counsellor
Main office
"Report It!" tool on school or board website
20
What is FALSE about lockers.
You should not share your locker combination with anyone
You must use the school provided lock on your locker
You will have the same locker from gr 9-12
Your locker is private and cannot be searched
21
How can I find out about opportunities to volunteer?
All of these will provide opportunities
Charity or Volunteer Websites
Guidance Google Classroom & Bulletin Board
Follow Guidance on Instagram
22
Which of the following is NOT a requirement to be successful or pass grade 9 Phys. Ed.?
Good attendance and punctuality
Wearing appropriate attire/uniform
Regular participation in classes
Good athletic/sport skills
23
What is true about credits?
12 out of 30 credits are electives
All of these statements about credits are true
You earn a credit when you pass a course
You need 30 credits to graduate high school
24
What strategies can help you find your way around the school?
Get a map of the school from the main office and review it
Pay attention to your surroundings during transition events
All of these strategies will help you find your way around
Ask a teacher or student for directions
25
Which is NOT an appropriate place to meet with your friends while at school?
The library or Study Hall during lunch
Chill Zone Room or clubs during lunch
The washrooms
The cafeteria or foyer during lunch
26
What is FALSE about absences from class?
Parents are called and emailed when you are absent
You are responsible for completing all missed classwork
They usually don't impact your success
Must be authorized by a parent by phone call, email or note
27
Which of the following is a reason for attending Summer School?
To alleviate a future heavy course load
All of these are reasons that students attend Summer School
To fast track
To repeat or recover a failed course
28
Which statement is FALSE about teams/clubs?
Develop leadership and other skills
Have no impact on my education pathway/goals
A great way to make new friends
Make school more enjoyable
29
What is FALSE about the music program?
Allows you to earn more than 8 credits/year
Allows you to learn how to play a wind instrument
You must have music experience to take music in grade 9
Allows you to attend classes before and/or after school
