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Grade 9 Registration 2020-2021 School Year - Brandon School Division

Grade 9 Registration
2020-2021 School Year

Crocus Plains Regional
                 Secondary School
                    1930 – 1st Street, Brandon

Principal:         Mr. Chad Cobbe
Vice Principals:   Mrs. Veronica Adams, Mr. Sean Brown
                   & Ms. Brooke Williams

          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              Grade 10             Grade 11             Grade 12
English              English              English              English
Mathematics          Mathematics          Mathematics          Mathematics
Social Studies       Geography            History              Physical Education
Science              Science              Physical Education
Physical Education   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                 Grade 10                Grade 11             Grade 12
Français                Français                Français             Français
English                 English                 English              English
Mathématiques           Mathématiques           Mathématiques        Mathématiques
Sciences humaines       Géographie              Histoire du Canada   Éducation physique
Éducation physique      Éducation physique      Éducation physique
Sciences de la nature   Sciences de la nature

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                    Semester 2
                 (Sept-Jan)                   (Feb-June)
   1       English Language Arts    English Language Arts

   2       Mathematics              (Elective) ___________
   3       (Elective) ___________   Science
 12:20 -         Lunch Hour         Transportation to Alternate
1:20 PM                                       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                 Indigenous Languages 11G
                                          (Anishinaabemowin/Ojibwe, Cree, Dakota
   Business Innovations 10S
                                          & Michif)
   Chamber Choir/Ensemble 10S           Jazz Band 10S
   Concert Band 10S                     Keyboarding 25S/Print Communications
   Concert Choir 10S                     25S
                                         Musical Theatre 10S
   Creative Promotions 20S
                                         Personal Finance 20S
   Drama 10S
                                         Science 20S
   Entrepreneurship 20S                 Visual Arts 10S
   French 10S                           Vocal Jazz 10S
   Geography 20F                        Wind Ensemble 10S

Optional Courses
         Crocus Plains Regional
           Secondary School                         École secondaire Neelin
   Applying ICT                                          High School
                                       Applying ICT
   Jazz Combo                         Dance – Beginner or Intermediate
                                       Geographic Information Systems - Introduction
                                       Hardware & Software Essentials
                                       Introduction to Music Theory
                                       Jazz Combo
                                       Math Essentials
                                       Spanish
       Vincent Massey High School      Visual Art – Printmaking

   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
              Technical-VocationalCurriculum
                                   CurriculumModel
                                             Model
                Sampling + Exploration             Specialization     Transition

                   Grade 9         Grade 10           Grade 11           Grade 12
                    1 Credit       1 - 3 Credits      3 – 4 Credits      3 – 4 Credits

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
outcomes 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.

Automotive Technology
               Sample Program
  Grade 9            Grade 10           Grade 11            Grade 12
                                         Chassis
                                                         Vehicle Systems
                                      Fundamentals
                                                           Part 2 40S
                   Auto Systems      and Service 30S
                  and Service 20S      Drive drain
                                      Fundamentals
Intro to Auto                        and Service 30S
  •Tech
      Chamber
        10S   Ensemble
                                      Automotive
 •   Communication Media Technology Electrical          Applied Diagnostic
                     Engine                               Strategies 40S
 •   Geographic Information           Systems
                             Systems 11G
                  Fundamentals            and 40S
                                              21G
 •   Spanish     and Service 30S        Vehicle
                                   Systems Part 1 40S

Vincent Massey High School
        Vocational Technology Media
                Arts Program
 Exploration of Broadcast       Single Camera Production
  Media and Technology 10S        30S
 Introduction to Broadcast      Electronic News Gathering
  Media Technology 20S            40S
 Multi-Camera Production 30S    Documentary and Film
 Video Post Production 30S       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.

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
                                     onsRegistration/schoolofchoice/Pages/default.
                                     aspx

Grade 9 Math
   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)

High School Open House
                       7:00 – 9:00 pm
   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

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.

School Assignment Procedures

 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
  oversubscribed the following will be considered:
              Students Second School Choice
              Programming
              School Proximity
              Siblings

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
  other 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.