James Whitehouse
Meagan Enticknap
Head of School jwhitehouse@elmwood.ca
Deputy Head menticknap@elmwood.ca
Jason Levesque
Alyson Bartlett
IBDP Coordinator jlevesque@elmwood.ca
Academic Counsellor, MYP Coordinator, Associate University Counsellor abartlett@elmwood.ca
Dimple Patel
Katie Fraser
Director of University Counselling dpatel@elmwood.ca
Director of Student Success kfraser@elmwood.ca
A Glimpse at the Curriculums
PYP
MYP
JK-Grade 5
Grade 6-10
Transdisciplinary programme of international education that is designed to foster development of the child in many aspects.
A balanced program of academic challenges and life skills that enhance and extend traditional subject disciplines of OSSD.
DP/OSSD
Grade 11 & 12 A program designed to prepare students for post-secondary options, fostering compassionate thinking, international understanding, and more.
All Ontario’s official high school program that allows students to explore options and form their education based on their interests.
Transitioning from Grade 8 ⇨ Grade 9 Grade 8 students:
Grade 9 students:
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Rotate with their Homeroom
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Rotate to classes of their choosing
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Follow MYP achievement chat and levels 1- 8.
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Follow MYP achievement chat and levels 1- 8.
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Take 8 courses and enrichments
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Take 7 compulsory courses and choose 1 elective.
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Begin accumulating credits towards graduation
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Start accumulating volunteer hours toward graduation
Differences in Graduation Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ● ● ●
30 Credits (with compulsory credits) ○ 50% or higher to earn each credit Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test 40 hours of Community Service
International Baccalaureate (IBDP) ●
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Courses from the 6 groups ○ Minimum 24 points ○ Minimum 12 High Level subject points ○ Minimum 9 points from Standard Level subject points Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Extended Essay (EE) Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)
OSSD Graduation Requirements
IBDP Overview and Expectations ●
The Diploma Programme is designed to help students develop international mindedness and critical thinking while preparing them for the rigour of post-secondary education.
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Students may complete the full diploma or certificates based on their goals and priorities. ○ Full Diploma: Six IB courses as well as the three Core Components ○ Certificates: Students may complete a certificate in any IB course at either the HL or SL level.
IBDP Full Diploma Requirements ●
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Courses from the six groups are assessed on a seven point scale. At least three courses must be Higher Level. Requirements for point totals: ○ Minimum 24 points ○ Minimum 12 Higher Level subject points ○ Minimum 9 points from Standard Level courses
New IBDP Course Offering (2021) ●
Current Grade 12s (Class of 2021) ○ Data showed that the number of students interested in Social Sciences was quite high ○ Wanted to offer additional opportunities for students to explore their interests in this field
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This year, we are offering IB Psychology SL/ HL (HSB3U - Intro. To Anthro/Psych/Soc) HSP4U (Challenge & Change) will be offered the following year.
Core Components - More Information There are three Core Components of the full diploma, which are requirements all students must satisfy in order to complete the programme: 1. 2. 3.
Theory of Knowledge: A Grade 11 course designed to promote depth of thinking and the forging of divergent connections. Extended Essay: A 4000 word paper, written over the course of a year, that develops a deeper understanding of a topic of choice. CAS (Creativity, Activity and Service) Experiences
IB Certificates ●
While the benefits of the full diploma are exceptional, some students may choose an alternative path to success through the IBDP.
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Reasons for pursuing individual certificates as opposed to the full diploma: ○ A well-defined plan for university that requires focused attention and consideration. ○ A rigourous extra-curricular schedule as experienced by high performance athletes, musicians or artists.
● As of 2021, Elmwood will no longer be charging a fee should your daughter wish to pursue the IBDP ●
Elmwood teachers are trained in both curriculums to deliver lessons that fulfill the curriculum requirements and expectations of both the IBDP and OSSD.
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Students, regardless of the program that they are pursuing, are able to engage in the lessons, activities, and content without a defined separation, furthering their learning experience regardless of the program
Mission & Vision ● ● ● ●
Prepare young women to make a difference Broad-based educational programs Explore all subject areas, find, and pursue their passions Learning environment that encourages girls to respond with imagination to their world
Preparing your daughters for the world beyond to... Become more engaged learners Become curious of the world around Engage with the community
Reach/perform beyond their potential Practice open-mindedness Become global citizens
Discuss the information thus far as a family. Consider the factors presented next.
How do I know which program to pick?
Think about your Academic or Intellectual Goals
Think about your Interests and Strengths in Subjects
Think about your Post-Secondary Programs and Goals
Think about Potential Universities
Think about Extracurriculars, Other Commitments, and Balance
Your Mental Health and Well-Being
How do I know which program to pick?
Think about your Academic or Intellectual Goals
Think about your Interests and Strengths in Subjects
Think about your Post-Secondary Programs and Goals
Think about Potential Universities
Think about Extracurriculars, Other Commitments, and Balance
Your Mental Health and Well-Being
Which university outlines your post-secondary future?
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Where?
Program Choice for Admissions?
Ontario/Canadian Universities
Both OSSD & IBDP allow students to meet the Requirements
Selective/Highly Selective Universities (UK/US/Europe)
Low Acceptance Rate (25-30% or below)
Australia/New Zealand Europe Asia
North American Universities
(prerequisites needed for certain programs)
Additional Items for Applications Need Leadership & Community Involvement (for scholarships/awards, specific programs only)
IBDP or IB Certificate (3+ classes) OSSD alone may not suffice
Strong Leadership & Community Involvement (inside/emphasis outside of school)
OSSD & IBDP/ IB Certificate
Both suffice but will depend on selectivity of the school.
IBDP/ IB Certificate
Depending on score, select universities may grant up to 1 year of university credits.
Other Items to Consider in the University Process Time Management Organization Number of Courses Scholarship Extracurricular Involvement Sports Me Time
Overall Well-Being
Additional Items (Applications) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Academic achievement & evidence Portfolios Motivation statement Personal essay/statement Supplementary essays Resume/CV Letter(s) reference Nomination from school Standardized tests (BMATs, SATs, ACTs, TOEFL, IELTS) Interviews
Room 1:
Grade 9&10, Mrs. Bartlett
Room 2:
IB DP, Mr. Levesque
Room 3:
University Counselling, Ms. Patel
Next Steps ●
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Students will receive an email to book an appointment with their appropriate school counsellor (based on Grade) ○ Mrs. Bartlett (9-10) ○ Ms. Patel (11-12) ○ Course selections are aimed to be completed before March 1 ○ Parents will receive instructions on how to upload course choices on to MyBackpack along with a document that shows courses to take discussed between daughter and advisor
abartlett@elmwood.ca
Grade 9&10
jlevesque@elmwood.ca
IB DP
dpatel@elmwood.ca
University Counselling