GRADE 9 PRE-IB REGISTRATION PACKAGE
The package will be posted today, December 13, by 10:00 AM. as new form have to be included in the registration information.
IB DP Coordinator
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GRADE 9 PRE-IB REGISTRATION PACKAGE
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Experiential Learning Trips
Camp Ooch Trip
Camp Ooch is a privately funded, volunteer-based organization that provides children affected by childhood cancer with unique opportunities for growth through challenging, fun, enriching and magical experiences. The purpose of the trip was to learn about the organization and how these volunteers work along-side doctors, nurses and technicians who work on the oncology floor at Sick Kids Hospital. Students assisted in organizing activities for their March Break Day Camp, as well as spoke to a nurse from 8A, and learned about the various support camp ooch provides for children who are separated from normal life activities (attending school) due to treatment and side effects from the treatment.
On the roof top patio where campfire, and movies happen!
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Reach Ahead
Dragon's Den Event at Humber College with SHSM Hospitality & Tourism students
McMaster University - Nursing
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Canadian and World Studies
Welcome to the Canadian and World Studies
Social Science & Humanities Department
Mission Statement
Our vision is to create an inclusive and engaging atmosphere for students where they can critically examine the world in which they live through history, politics, humanities, and environmental studies. Students will have opportunities to build their knowledge, shape their virtues, and grow in their abilities as set out in the Ontario Curriculum and Catholic Graduate Expectations.
Our Team
Mr. J Cormier Mrs. S Cormier Mrs. DiMichelle Mr. Francis (Dept Head) Mrs. Gountzounis Mrs. Gullace-Isidori Mr. Leung Ms. Machado Ms. McQuaid Mr. Morrissey Mr. Paldino Mr. Petrusa Mrs. Rozario Mrs. Severino Mrs. Sorbara Mr. Stan
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What's Happening 2016-2017
Trip to Queen's Park
On Tuesday March 28th, the grade 10 Civics classes attended Queens Park to watch a live session of Parliament. It was a great opportunity for students to learn about the roles and responsibilities of MPPs.
Remembrance Day 2016: Walking Forward Together
On November 11th, St. Francis Xavier celebrated Remembrance Day. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the First World War thankfully came to an end. This year we were honored to pay special tribute to the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme and Beaumont Hamel (July 1st, 1916) where sadly 24000 Canadian soldiers became causalities. These men were true heroes which inspired our central theme entitled Walking Forward Together to remind students that when we come together as a community, there is no obstacle that we cannot overcome.
Orange and White Day
On Sept 30th members of the Canadian and World Studies Department celebrated Orange and White Day to honour survivors of the Indian Residential School system and to support ongoing Reconciliation in Canada
Crawford Lake Field Trip
On October 31st our grade 10 Canadian History Classes had an opportunity to visit Crawford Lake in Milton. Ontario’s First Nations heritage came to life during this guided exploration of a reconstructed 15th century Iroquoian village. Students had a unique opportunity to see what life in the longhouse were like over 600 years ago. Activities included: Multimedia presentation, guided tour of the Iroquoian Village, longhouse exploration, traditional fire starting and sampling of cornbread and maple syrup. It was a great day for all who attended
Tour of Humanity
On Nov 22nd, students in grades 10 through 12 got on board the Tour for Humanity (T4H) bus. The T4H bus is a mobile human rights education center created to teach students and educators about topics of diversity, democracy, and Canadian civic rights and responsibilities. Students attended the workshop where they discussed topics around the Holocaust, Genocide, and Real World Heroes. A great opportunity for students to think critically about issues impacting our society and to discuss ways to make our world a better place.
2015-2016 School Year Celebrations & Accomplishments
Remembrance Day
On November 11th, St. Francis Xavier celebrated Remembrance Day. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the First World War thankfully came to an end. At the end of that battle, 700 000 men and women would serve as part of the Canadian Armed Forces. Almost 170 000 of these individuals would be injured and 70 000 would never return home again.
To honor these men and women who serve in our armed forces, our presentation focused on four key themes: Love, Freedom, Hope and Mercy.
Lest we never forget their sacrifice and courage.
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Field Trip to the War Museum
On November 2nd, 2015, our Canadian History classes had an opportunity to visit the Canadian Heritage War Plane Museum. Students had a blast examining bombers and fighter jets, learning about training for the Royal Canadian Air Force, rationing and deciphering Morse Code. This was an outstanding experience as students were exposed to the roles Canadians played during war and peacetime.
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Games of Survival
On Nov 23rd, as part of our Native studies awareness campaign, Johnny Issaluk treated our students to an interactive presentation about life in the Arctic and the traditional Inuit Games of Survival. These games are an important part of the Inuit culture as they help to mentally and physically prepare individuals for the grueling conditions of the region.
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Baby Care
HPC301- Raising Healthy Children
The Parenting Class is an excellent elective course for students who are interested in learning about skills and knowledge needed to become good parents, guardians and/or caregivers. It focuses on maternal health, pregnancy, birth and the early years of human development (birth to six years). Here is the class of 2015-2016 holding their RealCare Babies. Wonderful students who took great care of them as if it were their own.
A quote form Celina Leo: "The RealCare baby was a great experience! It helped me see how hard being a parent is and also taught me how to care for my future children."
Grade 9 Geography
Mrs. Sorbara's PreIB Geography class participated in a cultural diorama for the Cultural Connections Unit. Students showcased outstanding visual effort.
This team portrayed themselves as members of Google's Newest Interns and developed the Google Apps Pro. This App makes translating the Aboriginal Language simple.
This team took a relatively simple topic, Short Stories, and presented through the use of a puppet show. 'The Canadian Aboriginal Storytelling Association' retold four short stories an explained the significance the story and characters to the culture
The Culinary Arts team came up with their own restaurant called Aboriginally. Students brought in various berries to sample, made delicious bannock (a native bread), and finally made a sweet treat made with maple syrup.
Discover Deca Xavier!
Deca Ontario is Canada's largest youth business organization. It has over 215,000 members internationally that complete in a variety of events that involve improvisational role play or prepared business proposals. Our executive team has created a Facebook group that will be filled with reminders and opportunities to get involved. If you aren't yet part of the group and wish to learn more about us, please visit our website at www.deca-xavier.weebly.com<http://www.deca-xavier.weebly.com/
Silver Creek
On January 7th, 2016 Mr. Leung’s grade 9 Geography class went on a school field trip to Silver Creek Conservation Area to take part in a Geo-caching activity. Fun was had by all.
Visit from Mississauga Mayor ![]()
Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie spoke our Grade 12 students about Canada's Place in the World. Mississauga is the sixth largest city in Canada. Young adults today are fortunate to live in a city with such vast business opportunities. What our future graduates may remember the most is Mayor Crombie's advice for the future.
- "If it is meant to be, it is up to me."
- Take a risk: If invited to a function make the effort to attend it. You may meet a unique individual who recognizes your talents and may even offer you a job.
- Network: Make as many friends as possible and more importantly, find a mentor.
- Volunteer: It is worthwhile to give back to the community.
Mayor Crombie privately spoke to our Deca students. She congratulated their accomplishments at provincials and wished them success at internationals.
Many thanks to Jordan Gray who organized the event.
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Graduation and Prom
Graduation 2017
♥ Graduation: grad is on June 29, 2017
♦ Location: The International Centre (Conference Centre)
6900 Airport Road, (SE Corner of Derry and Airport Road)
Mississauga, ON. (905) 677-6131
♣ Need a suit / dress for the prom? http://www.insidethedream.org/ ♥ The Corsage Project ♥ New Circles
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IB Examinations
IB EXAMINATIONS
RE-MARKING DEADLINE: September 15, 2017
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EXAMINATION SCHEDULE:
2017-05 Examination Schedule (IBO official) *
2017-05 STFXSS Examination Schedule *
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REQUIRED FOR EXAMINATIONS:
Academic Honesty Flyer *
Academic Honesty Pamphlet *
Answer Booklet Guide *
Conduct of Examinations-Notice to Candidates *
Conduct of Examinations-Items Not Permitted *
Minimum Requirements for Calculators from May 2014 *
Use of Calculators in Examinations2017 *
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INVIGILATORS:
2017-05_The conduct of IB Diploma Programme examinations
2017-05 Examination Session Stationary - Your Questions Answered
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EXAMINATION SESSION ATTENDANCE POLICY:
2017-05 STFXSS Attendance Policy Before, During, and After IB Examinations-Grade 11 *
2017-05 STFXSS Attendance Policy Before, During, and After IB Examinations-Grade 12 *
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REGULATIONS:
General_regulations_-_Diploma_Programme_(first_examinations_May_2015)
IB_Diploma_Programme_-_Simplifying_the_diploma_requirements_and_failing_conditions *
IBO Policy and Rules for Use of IBO Intellectual Property
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IB SCHOOLS OF ONTARIO TABLE OF EQUIVALENT GRADES:
IB Schools of Ontario Table of Equivalent Grades
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GRADE BOUNDARIES:
2016-05 Examinations-Grade Boundaries
2015-05 Examinations-Grade Boundaries
2014-05 Examinations-Grade Boundaries
GRADE DESCRIPTORS:
IB DP Grade Descriptors
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STUDY GUIDES:
Oxford Study Guides and Courses: IB Preparation, Revision and Review
UNIVERSITY RANKINGS:
Macleans University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
QS Worldwide University Rankings, Guides and Events
B2 - REQUEST FOR RESULTS SERVICE (IBO TRANSCRIPTS)
(Grade 12-Year 2 IB students only)
The free of charge B2 Request for results service for universities in North America is due by July 1. If you have not submitted your request for your transcript to be sent to your chosen university by the last day of school in June, you will have to request an electronic transmission or a hard copy to be sent to your school on your own. Please contact the appropriate office for this service (it is at a cost to you).
Universities in Canada and the USA: transcripts.ibna@ibo.org.
All other countries: transcripts.row@ibo.org
More information at: http://www.ibo.org/iba/transcripts/
http://www.ibo.org/iba/transcripts/electronic.cfm
Universities in North America -- Deadline: 01-July
Universities in Australia and New Zealand -- Deadline: 15-October (after May exam session)
All other countries -- Deadline: 01-May
For the free service, please submit the B2-Request for Results Service Form to the IB DP Coordinator.
MAY IB EXAMINATIONS -- B2 SERVICE:
If a university appears on the list of institutions which accept electronic results (http://ibo.org/university-admission/benefits-to-universities-and-colleges-of-accepting-ib-students/receiving-student-results/), results will be made available to the universityimmediately after July 6 12:00:00 GMT. For allother universities, IB Americas will process, print and mail all transcript requests submitted by IB coordinators to universities in the US and Canada around the third week in July. Transcripts to Canadian institutions are expected to arrive no later than 30 July.
MAY IB EXAMINATIONS -- RESULTS:
The results will be published 15:00:00 GMT on 05-Jul-2017a thttp://results.ibo.org. The IB Coordinator will be available to handle your questions and concerns on a daily basisfor one week following the publishing of the results. In order to contact the IB Coordinator, please send a message using the following website: http://www.ibo.org/school/001096/
Starting from the May 2014 session you have access to your component grades.
If you would like to have your examinations re-marked, please contact the IB coordinator for further details right after the component grades are posted. The firm deadline is September 15.
B4 ENQUIRY UPON RESULTS SERVICE
(re-marking) [Deadline: 15-September]
This service is intended for cases where performance is lower than expected.
Additional information on the performance of candidates entered by a school is available through the enquiry upon results service. This includes remarking of externally assessed components (Category 1: the externally assessed components of a candidate’s work are re-marked by a senior examiner). As a consequence of Category 1 Enquiry upon results service (re-marking), a grade may be raised, remain the same or be lowered.
For fees information relating to Enquiries upon Results, please contact the IB Coordinator (2017 Category 1: per candidate/subject/level -- USD 120.00 = C$161.72 on April 20, 2017)
B3 REQUEST FOR LEGALIZATION OF RESULTS SERVICE
Universities in certain countries require that Diploma results be legalized by the appropriate authority in Geneva. If your university requires such legalization, please contact:legalization@ibo.orgfor further information.
BILINGUAL DIPLOMA
A bilingual diploma is awarded to candidates who complete and receive a grade 3 or higher in two languages selected from the DP course studies in language and literature.
Students who gain a grade 3 or higher in studies in language and literature and a grade 3 or higher in an individuals and societies or science subject, completed in a different language, will also receive the bilingual diploma.
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Cooperative Education
What is Cooperative Education?
Co-op is an opportunity to earn secondary school credits while completing a work placement in the community.
• Make connections between school and work
• Develop Essential Skills and Work Habits required in a work setting
• Gain valuable work experience to help build a resume for postsecondary programs and future employment
What is OYAP?
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
Students who would like to explore a trade (Hairstyling, Cook, Baker, Special Events, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Auto and Carpentry etc.) you are strongly encouraged to apply for the 3 or 4 credit co-op programs to ensure your hours, competencies and hours are met.
Forms:
Informed Consent for Students Participating in Co-operative and PIP Workplace Experience Program
Co-operative Education Work Experience Confidentiality Statement
Promotional Video for Co-op/SHSM/OYAP/Dual Credit June 2015
Grade 8 Night
Dragon's Den, Humber College with SHSM Hospitality & Tourism Students
Numeracy is integrated throughout the Co-op Department as follows: It is integrated in our Co-op classes as it is taught as one of the nine essential skills. Numeracy is used at all Co-op placements in many forms, such as measuring oil in an auto placement, in math lessons in an elementary school placement, in restaurants, hotels and bakeries in food prep and customer orders and transactions, and with clients and patients at sports fitness, physio, and chiropractic placements. As well, it is applied in measuring patients' vital signs and with additional patient information in hospital and other health care oriented placements, such as dental offices, clinics, pharmacies, and veterinary hospitals and clinics. Additionally, numeracy takes place on a regular basis in all hospitality and tourism classes as ingredients and food portions are measured. Senior students participate in food costing, recipe conversion and measurement activities. They also have hands on application of math while running a restaurant for a profit. In the Nutrition and Health Classes, students use numeracy to calculate calories for nutrients and for food costing in both Hospitality and Nutrition courses as well. In the health care classes, numeracy is present when learning about all aspects of a health care setting and patients' medical information. In addition, numeracy and accuracy in measurements is reinforced when taking and collecting patient data such as vital signs, height and weight, utilizing laboratory equipment and taking measurements of microscopic organisms and samples. In the library, numeracy is present in various forms such as student identification cards, and a wealth of resources found online and in written text formats.
Numeracy is integrated throughout the SHSM programs of Health & Wellness, Hospitality & Tourism, and Sports, via the many required Reach Ahead and Experiential Learning Trips, as well as the several mandatory certifications, some of which include: CPR/1st Aid, S. A. L. T., Infection Control, Smart Serve, Safe Food Handling, Leadership, Coaching, and Customer Service.
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English
Numeracy is integrated throughout English classes as students are given opportunities to develop their reading, writing, oral communication and viewing skills in many areas. Informational texts are selected which promote financial literacy as well as examine statistics in media. Specific reading strategies for Graphic texts are introduced and practised so students can develop cross-curricular literacy skills. Students use Venn Diagrams and Graphs to visually represent events in literature and evaluate a character’s actions and motivations. In addition, students regularly build their vocabulary to increase their understanding of word problems and task instructions.
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STFXSS IB Graduation Award
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme strives to develop well rounded individuals. As such, the I.B. D.P. Student Award should be presented to a student who is an active participant in the activities of the school as well as those of the community. These may include artistic / musical /athletic / academic accomplishments and / or involvement in various school related clubs or teams.
This student
should achieve and maintain an average of 35 points or higher (including
predicted bonus marks) and in addition, should participate in class and possess
self-motivation, helping others and giving their time and effort to encourage
success in their fellow students whenever possible. The recipient of this award
should be a student who is well-liked and respected by their classmates and
teachers; an overall representative of the I.B. D.P. program at St. Francis
Xavier Secondary School.
In addition
to the above, all the IB DP Award candidates should have support of the DP core
teachers/coordinators. The DP core is made up of the three
required components (Extended Essay,
Creativity-Activity-Service, and Theory of Knowledge) and the core aims to
broaden students’ educational experience and challenge them to apply their
knowledge and skills.
If you are
in Year 2 and interested in being considered for this award, please list the
following and submit your resume (application) to the I.B. D.P. Coordinator
(via e-mail at eugene.ladna@dpcdsb.org):
support of at least one subject teacher and the core teachers/coordinators (TOK, EE, CAS). Please approach the teachers/coordinators for their support and state that you have received their backing in your CV/Resume)
participation in the activities of the school;
participation in the activities of the community;
class participation;
service to your peers;
IB Diploma Programme achievement (total predicted points);
short description of your personal qualities.
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