Grade 7 to 8
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Transcript Grade 7 to 8
Carson Graham Secondary
2014 – 2015
Course Programming
Gr. 7 Parent evening
Evening Overview
Introductions
IB MYP Program
Grade 8 Program
The International Baccalaureate
Programmes
There are 3 distinct programs offered by the
International Baccalaureate Organization:
• The Primary Years Program (K-5)
• The Middle Years Program (6-10)
• The Diploma Years Program (11-12)
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop
inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people
who help to create a better and more peaceful world
through intercultural understanding and respect.
To this end the organization works with schools,
governments and international organizations to develop
challenging programmes of international education
and rigorous assessment.
These programmes encourage students across the
world to become active, compassionate and lifelong
learners who understand that other people, with their
differences can also be right.
We strive for excellence in all endeavours,
encourage personal and social responsibility,
respect diversity and work to develop a life
long commitment to learning.
Our aim is to develop inquiring,
knowledgeable, confident and caring
students who create a better world through
intercultural understanding and respect.
MYP 3 Fundamental Concepts
Holistic Learning
› Educating the whole child beyond just
the ‘academic subjects’ and linking
curriculum to the “real world”
Intercultural Awareness
› Understanding your own culture and
that there are other cultures that have
different views
Communication
› Clearly being able to express yourself
in many ways and in more than one
language
What does the MYP classroom
look like?
A consistent experience
across disciplines
Learner profile attributes
Approaches to teaching and learning
Global contexts (Why is this important to learn?)
Key concepts (How does this connect with other
ideas?)
Related concepts (What is the significance to this
discipline?)
MYP Inquiry Questions
Science 8 body systems unit
Statement of Inquiry: In order to function effectively,
systems need to work in tandem.
Factual
›
Conceptual
›
How do things connect?
How are systems reliant on one another?
Debatable
›
When should ethical considerations limit scientific innovation?
MYP Inquiry Questions
Design 8 body systems unit
Statement of Inquiry: In order to function effectively,
systems need to work in tandem.
Factual
›
Conceptual
›
How do things connect?
How are systems (or processes) reliant on one another?
Debatable
›
When should form be considered over function?
Summative Assessment
Design 8 (Textiles): Sew a model of the body systems
Science 8: Dissect a heart
MYP Assessment
4 criteria, scale of 8
Clear expectations
Formative & Summative
Best fit approach
Community and Service
10 hours of service each year
In school or outside of school
Reflections
School wide service learning
projects
MYP Personal Project
Culminating Project
Participate in a sustained, self-directed inquiry
Develop deeper understandings through in-depth
investigation
Demonstrate the learner profile traits
Communicate effectively
Demonstrate responsible action through learning
Take pride in accomplishments
What Gr. 7’s Look Forward to:
Having their own locker
More than one teacher
Cafeteria
Electives – trying new courses
Meeting new friends
Playing new sports, new clubs
Increased independence
More freedom
What Gr. 7’s worry about:
Figuring out their timetable
Remembering their combination lock #
Finding their classes
Being late for class
Too much homework
Different teachers, different rules
Peer Pressure
Friendships change
Successful transition into Sec. School
Academic & social success
Will they really know my child’s needs?
Communication with teachers
Who do I go to with questions, concerns?
Autonomy & independence
Opportunities to stay involved
Resist peer pressure
Time to eat…..
Café or brown
bagging it?
Striving for Excellence
Pursuing Our Goals
Celebrating Successes Together
Life at High School…
Grade 12 and beyond
Grade 11
Grade 10
Grade 9
Grade 8
SCHOOL CAREER
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7
8 9 10 11 12
YOU HAVE ALMOST FINISHED 8 YEARS....
ONLY 5 YEARS TO GO......
THEN ??????
COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY
APPRENTICESHIP
TRAVEL
WORK
•8 teachers
•8 courses 8 classrooms
•Individual lockers
•More homework
•More accountability
•More responsibility
•More extra curricular activities
•MORE FUN!!!!
8:35 am start
80 min class (Period 1)
15 min break
80 min class (Period 2)
80 min class (Period 3)
40 min lunch
80 min class (Period 4)
3:00 pm finish
Regular schedule 8:35 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday IB/ Staff Development Late Start 9:55am
Core Courses:
English 8
Math 8
Science 8
Socials 8
PE 8 (boys or girls)
French 8, Squamish 8
Life Skills Rotations:
Life Skills 8A
› Drama, Health & Careers, Wood
Life Skills 8B
› Home Ec., Info Tech. & Art
Electives (outside the timetable):
Choir
Jazz Band
Concert Band
Sewing
Drama
Art
Info
Tech
Carson Graham Website
http://www4.nvsd44.bc.ca/school/carso
n/Pages/default.aspx
Learning Center 8
› for referred students
English Language Learner (ELL) 8
› for referred students
Choices 8
› for referred students
Students need 80 credits to graduate
You begin earning credits in Grade 10
It is very important for you to pass all your
courses because if you fail a course in
Grade 8 then you may have to take summer
school or repeat the class
Take responsibility for your actions
Keep organized-use your agenda
Attend regularly
Be committed
Engage in all your classes
Get Involved
Check the school website www.carsongraham.ca
Help set up regular homework time
Keep in contact with teachers – all located on school website
Keep tabs on your child’s agenda book
Attend Parent – Teacher Conferences
Create reasonable restrictions
Enforce timelines and curfews
• Artists 4 Kids Art Academy (10 -12)
• VCC Culinary Arts Level 1 ( 11 -12)
• IB MYP & Diploma Program (8 – 12)
- Carson Graham
- Carson Graham
- Carson Graham
• Digital Media Academy (10 – 12)
- Argyle
• Distributed Learning (9 -12)
- Online
• Hockey Academy (8 – 12)
• Soccer Academy (8 – 12)
• Volleyball Academy (8 -12)
• Basketball Academy (8 –12)
- Windsor
- Windsor
- Sutherland
- Seycove/Parkgate
• Peak Performance Program
- all NV schools
• Apprenticeship Training
- all NV schools
January 20th Gr. 7 Parent evening at Carson 7pm
January 27th Programming visits to Carson FOS
Feeder Elementary Schools begins
February 21st Programming sheets due to teachers
March 5th
Gr. 7 MYP Personal Project Visit
March 7th
Cross Boundary Transfer Deadline
May 1st
Gr. 8 Buddies visit Gr. 7’s
May 12/13th Gr. 7 Tour at Carson
May 20th
Articulation at Carson FOS begins
Carson 7 – 8 Buddy Program
Grade 7 paired with Grade 8 student
Buddies attended the same elementary
school
Mentorship Program
Increase sense of belonging
Learn from the Pros’
NVSD 44 Summer School at Carson
Focus includes:
Curriculum preview
Time management
Organizational skills
Stress management
Guest speakers
The Teen Brain
Teen Brain HD - YouTube
Refer to the Carson website for course
descriptions www.carsongraham.ca
Ask Gr. 7 teacher for recommendations
Contact Gayle Weyell
Counselling Team
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mrs. Gayle Weyell
[email protected]
Gr. 8 Counsellor
Ms. Celine Kaufman
[email protected]
ELL / International
Mr. Tom Larisch
[email protected]
Athletic Director
Mrs. Kristy Dolha
[email protected]
MYP Coordinator