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Duplicate of 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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How can I find out about clubs and teams?
All of these provide info about clubs and teams
Announcements
"The Hub" Bulletin board
Guidance and Phys. Ed. Office
2
What is NOT true about choosing courses for grade 9?
You must choose all your subjects at the same level
You will choose your subjects using "Career Cruising"
You must choose 6 compulsory and 2 elective subjects
You should choose subject levels that suit your abilities
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Which volunteer experience would NOT count towards your Community Service Hours?
A church program or event
A charitable event
A school event outside of class time
A summer camp you hope to get a job at in the future
4
What are the benefits of attending the Spartan Games?
Make and build new friendships
All of these are great benefits!!
Have a fun-packed day
Develop leadership skills
5
What is NOT true about the music program?
Allows you to earn more than 8 credits/year
Requires you to attend classes before and/or after school
You must have experience to take music in grade 9
Offers courses in band and vocals
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What is TRUE about exams in grade 9?
You will fail a course if you get less than 50% on the exam
Occur in your regular class during a regular school day
Every course will have an exam at the end
All are 1.5 hours but vary in format from course to course
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Why are grades important in grade 9?
Higher grades lead to greater success in grade 10+ courses
All of these are reasons grades are important in grade 9
Must repeat compulsory courses if you don't earn 50%
Higher grades build your confidence & self esteem
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What is true about a semester?
All of these statements are true
A semester is half a school year
Each semester is 5 months long
There are 4 subjects/credits earned in each semester
9
What is NOT true about the lunch period in high school?
It is 75 minutes long
You can only be on the main floor during lunch
You need parent permission to leave the building
All grade nine students have the same lunch period
10
What strategies can help you find your way around the school?
Pay attention to your surroundings during orientation days
Ask a teacher or student for directions
Get a map of the school from the main office and review it
All of these strategies will help you find your way around
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What is NOT true about applied level courses in grade 9?
They are smaller and more practical and hands-on
They have less homework and are slower paced
They lead to college & mixed level courses in grade 11 & 12
Taking them will not allow you to go to university
12
What behaviours lead to suspension or expulsion from school?
Bullying or violence
Opposition to authority
All of these lead to suspension or expulsion
Possession or use of illegal things
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement to be successful or pass grade 9 Phys. Ed.?
Good attendance and punctuality
Good athletic/sport skills
Wearing appropriate attire/uniform
Regular participation in classes
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How can I find out about opportunities to volunteer?
School Announcements
Charity Websites
All of these will provide opportunities
Guidance Office & Bulletin Board
15
What does NOT true about absences from class?
You are responsible for completing all missed work
They usually don't impact your success
Parents are called for each day absent
Must be authorized by a parent by phone call or note
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Who or where can a student report bullying to?
Teacher
Bullying can be reported to any of these people/places
Guidance Counsellor
Main office
17
What is TRUE about the Literacy Test (OSSLT)?
You must pass the test in grade 10 to graduate
You can take a Literacy Course if you fail the test
You need a score of 50% to pass the test
You can write the test only once
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What is true about credits?
You need 30 credits to graduate high school
12 out of 30 credits are electives
You earn a credit when you pass a course
All of these statements about credits are true
19
Which of the following is a reason for attending Summer School?
To repeat a failed course
To fast track
To alleviate a future heavy course load
All of these are reasons that students attend Summer School
20
What is NOT true about lockers.
You should not share your locker combination with anyone
You might have trouble opening your lock
You will be assigned a locker & must pay for a lock in gr 9
Your locker is private and cannot be searched
21
What is true about classes/periods?
All of these statements are true about classes
Classes are the same and in the same order every day
A bell rings at the beginning & end of each 75 min class
5 min are provided to travel between classes
22
What statement is NOT true about friendships in high school?
Are important and impact your mental health
Can develop during classes
Will not change from grade 8 to grade 9
They will increase if you join clubs/teams
23
What NEW subjects can I learn about in high school?
Computer Studies courses
Technology courses
Social Science courses
Business courses
24
What is NOT true about homework?
Completing homework supports learning & higher grades
Best if completed in a quiet place without distractions
All students in gr. 9 will have the same amount of homework
Effective use of class and lunch time will reduce homework
25
Which is NOT an appropriate place to study or do homework while at school?
Study Hall during lunch period 4
The halls
The cafeteria
The library
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What can a student do if they are struggling in or not passing a course?
Work at learning skills/habits in and out of class
See teacher for extra help if available or visit Study Hall
All of these things will support greater success
Visit your Guidance Counsellor or Student Success teacher
27
Which statement is NOT true about teams/clubs?
Make school more enjoyable
Develop leadership and other skills
A great way to make new friends
Have no impact on my education pathway
28
What statement is NOT true about learning skills?
Greatly impact your grades & success
Your grades are more important than your learning skills
Can develop & improve over time with a focused effort
Transfer into work-related skills
29
What is NOT true about Community Service Hours?
You need 40 hours of service to graduate high school
You must pre-approve volunteer experiences in Guidance
Any volunteer experience in your community can be counted
You can start collecting hours before you start high school
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Why would you see a Guidance Counsellor?
To discuss social or emotional problems
To make changes to your timetable (courses or levels)
All of these are reasons to see a Guidance Counsellor
To discuss education & career pathways and decisions
