Transcript Lloydminster Comprehensive High School

Lloydminster
Comprehensive High School
Grade 9 Parent and Student
Information Evening
2015
.
Agenda for Evening
● Overview of LCHS
● Overview of Programs
available at LCHS.
● Overview of the Transition
to High School Program
● Overview of the High
School Academic Program
● A look at a Grade 10
Timetable
● Selecting Courses
● Advisory
● Career Education
● School Community
Council – Parents of the
Barons
Overview of LCHS
• Comprehensive High School
• Grades 10- 12
• Averaging 950 Students
• 60 Teaching Staff
• Educational Support Teachers
• Comprehensive Student Services
Department
Diverse Programming
● Regular Program
● Modified Program in the Core Subjects
● Transitions Classroom
● Advanced Placement (ELA and Math) Program
● Functionally Integrated Program (FI)
● Alternative Program (ALT)
● English as an Additional Language Program (EAL)
• Extensive Course Offerings
•137 different courses offered.
• Extensive Extra Curricular Program –
something for every student.
A Time of Transition
● The transition to the high school coincides with a teenager’s
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desire to increase their level of independence.
Students will experience an increase in freedom which is both
demanded by teens and required by the structure of the high
school
Students might have 10 different teachers in one year (more
teachers and expectations to learn about)
Students may or may not bring the information home.
Parents are encouraged to communicate directly with
teachers. Email has become a strong communication tool for
parents and teachers at LCHS.
In order to support this transition, LCHS has Student Advisory.
2015 Transition to High School
Program Overview
● Showcase and Parent Information Evening
● Transition Talk to Grade 9 students at Bishop Lloyd , E.S.
Laird and College Park (March 23rd , 24th and 25th)
● Grade 9 Tours at LCHS (March 30th and 31st)
● Registration process (March 24 – April 14th )
● Middle Schools collect course selections and review /
confirm with students & parents.
● Middle Schools collect and forward final course selections
to LCHS by April 14th or sooner.
● Advance Placement talks at middle schools – April 1/2
● Confirmation of course selections will be sent from LCHS
to the feeder schools in May
● LCHS Schedule will be created based on student course
requests.
● Any questions/concerns can be made through LCHS
student services
● Final grade nine marks may result in course changes in
some cases - ultimately we want to ensure that students
are successful when they come to the high school.
● In August, a welcome package will be mailed out which
will include Schedule and additional information for the
2015-2016 school year.
Overview of the High School
Academic Program
● Saskatchewan Curriculum
● To graduate high school – students require a minimum of 24 credits.
● Each course = 1 credit.
● Course numbers are used to identify the year or level and the orientation
of the course
● Ie: 10 – core grade 10, 20 = core grade 11, 30 = core grade 12
● Ie: 11 = modified grade 10 21 = modified grade 11 31 = modified grade 12
● Many courses at the 10 level are prerequisites for the 20 and 30 level...
It is best to map out a three year high school plan.
● A typical grade 10 student will take 10 credits.
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
minimum 8 credits
minimum 16 credits
minimum 24 credits
(5 must be 30 level)
Compulsory courses:
ELA A10 and ELA B10;
Compulsory courses:
English Language Arts 20;
Compulsory courses:
ELA A30 and ELA B30;
History 10 or
Native Studies 10;
1 - 20 Level Math (3 options)
- Workplace &
Apprenticeship 20
- Foundations 20
- Pre Calculus 20
History 30 or Native Studies
30;
History 20, Law 30, or Native
Studies 20, Psychology 20;
3 additional electives
Science 10;
Math 10 (2 options):
-Workplace &
Apprenticeship 10
- Foundations & Pre
Calculus 10
3 electives at level 10 or
higher.
Environmental Science 20,
Health Science 20 or
Physical Science 20
4 additional elective credits at
level 20 or 30.
2 additional credits at the 30
level
Electives to include
** 1 credit in Wellness or PE
(20 or 30)
** 2 credits in Fine Arts or
Practical & Applied Arts
Area.
Courses at LCHS
● Sciences – Environmental Science 20, Health Science 20
and Physical Science 20. Biology 30, Chemistry 30 and
Physics 30
● Social – History, Native Studies, Law, Psychology
● Math – Foundations/ Pre-Calculus, Workplace and
Apprentice
● English – English, Creative Writing, Media Studies
● Fine Arts – Drama, Visual Art, Choral, Band, Jazz Studies,
Garage Band
● Language – French
● Physical Education– Wellness, Phys Ed 20 and Phys Ed 30
● Practical and Applied Arts
○ Industrial Arts
■ Welding
■ Machining
■ Mechanical & Automotives
○ Construction, Carpentry and Cabinet Making
○ Drafting & Computer Aided Design (CAD)
○ Design Studies
○ Clothing, Fashion & Textiles
○ Cosmetology
○ Electrical
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Food Studies
Interior Designs
ICT (Information & Communication Technology)
Com Media (Communication Media)
Accounting
Life Transitions
Housing
Job Safety
Apprenticeship
Career & Work Exploration
Please check our school website at www.lpsd.lchs.ca to view elective videos under
New Registrations.
Driver’s Education
● A non Credit Course
● Offered during Early Bird or Noon Hour
● 30 hours of classroom instruction
● 6 hours in car driving
AB students… not required, however, by having the course – you
may pay reduced insurance rates in Alberta if you can
demonstrate successful completion of the course. AB students
are required to have their learners license before beginning the
Driver’s Education Course.
Sask. students… required to complete this course to be eligible for
a Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s license.
How might a time table look?
It is
important
that the core
and elective
courses are
balanced
each
semester
AT LCHS we have a two day timetable. Day 1 and 2 only are applicable for Band
students.
Band Student Schedule
Band will
alternate with
another core
class like
History or
Science all
year.
Jazz Studies is
shown in block
8 and is an after
school program.
Students will
receive a credit.
Key Considerations for
Course Selections
●Natural academic ability
●Future plans and interests
●Motivation and work habits
●Recommendations from Teachers
in Middle School
LLOYDMINSTER COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL
2015 -2016 Course Selection Form
Next Year GRADE 10
ESL
Other:
LAST NAME:
FIRST NAME:
BL
CP
Grade 9 Home Room Teacher:
COMPULSORY SUBJECTs
GRADE 10
Two credits of English at the Grade 10 level
ENGLISH
LANGUAGE
ARTS
SOCIAL
SCIENCE
100
101
102
103
104
105
108
109
ELA A10
ELA A10 (Sem 1)
ELA B10
ELA B10 AP (sem 2)
* ELA A11
* ELA B11
*LA A18
*LA B18
One credit in a Social Science at the Grade 10 level
110 History 10
114 Native Studies 10
112 *Social Studies 11
MATHEMATICS
Minimum of One credit of Mathematics at the Grade 10 level
121 Wrkpl& App 10
124 Fnd&PreCalc 10
125 Fnd&Pre Calc 10 PreAP and Non AP taking Foundations20 in
Semester 2 (sem 1)
127 Foundations20 PreAP(sem 2)
120 Foundations20 Non AP (sem 2)
128 *Math 11
129 * Math 18
NATURAL
SCIENCE
One credit of Science at the Grade 10 level
130 Science 10
131 *Science 11 (modified)
GRADE 11
GRADE 12
A non credit subject made up:
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30 hours of class time
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6 hours in car driving
Students who are going to be 16 before June 1, 2016 must take Driver Ed A10.
Students who are going to be 16 after June 1, 2016 must take Driver Ed. B10.
AB students must have Learners prior to Driver’s Ed
Semester 1
190 Drivers Ed A10 (7:50)
192 Drivers Ed A10 (noon)
Semester 2
194 Drivers Ed B10 (7:50)
196 Drivers Ed B10 (noon)
Students must take one credit from Wellness or Physical Education for graduation requirements
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
148 Wellness 10
149 Wellness 10/Life Trans 20 (PASS)
Students Must Complete a minimum of 2 credits from Arts Ed or PAA in Grades 10, 11 or 12
ARTS
EDUCATION
140
142
143
144
145
147
146
Visual Art 10
Drama 10
Band 10(woodwinds)
Band 10(brass and percussion)
Jazz 10L
Garage Band 10L
Choral 10
PRACTICAL
AND
APPLIED
ARTS (PAA)
151
152
155
160
168
170
176
179
180
184
185
Food Studies 10
Clothing Fashion 10
ICT 10
Cosmetology 10
Accounting 10
Industrial Arts 10
Const. & Carp. 10
Com Media 10
Electrical/Electronics 10
Drafting & CAD 10
Design Studies 10
OTHER
ELECTIVES
107 French 10
106 * Strategic Reading
111 * EAL B10L or Tutorial(EAL)
In addition to the primary electives chosen,
please circle two additional electives in the
event the ones that are checked are not
available. Please indicate your preference
with a number. Example, #1 would mean it is
your first choice if an original selection is not
available.
Drama 10
211 * EAL A20L
A. Staff comments and recommendations regarding student’s choice of subjects. (Current Mark)
Current Math Mark: _________
Teacher: ____________________
Current ELA Mark: __________
Teacher: ____________________
Approved
Approved with the following recommendations:
B. Students recommended for, or wishing to take modified courses must complete the required
documentation at the sending school.
ELA
Social Studies
Science
Math
Testing Completed
Form Signed
In Progress
C. Student currently has adaptations to support his / her learning (Attach ROA)
EST: ________________________________________
_____ EST Tracking
D. Student has been recommended to take the following pathway.
EAL
Regular
Modified
ALT
Transitions
FI
Advance Placement
Strategic Reading
Please note: LCHS will do its best to accommodate the subject selections made by the student.
This is a preliminary registration and is subject to final grade nine results and availability of classes.
Timetables will be mailed to students in August.
High School Math Program
Three Math Pathways in High School
● Workplace & Apprenticeship Mathematics
● Foundations of Mathematics
● Pre – Calculus
Think of the Maths like the Sciences
Biology
Chemistry → What you take will depend on
Physics
your future plans.
What Math Should I
recommend for my son or
daughter?
Recommended Mathematics Pathways for
Grade 10
Math 9 Mark
Semester One
Semester Two
Foundations/PreCalc
10
Foundations 20AP
Foundations/PreCalc
10
Foundations 20
AP Program
Math 9 Mark
87% or above
Math 9 Mark
85% or above
Math 9 Mark
70% or above
Math 9 Mark
56% - 69%
(Consultation
Math 9 Mark
40%-55%
Modified Math 9 Mark
OR
Math 9 Mark Below 40%
Foundations/PreCalc 10
AND
Workplace and Apprenticeship 10
Workplace and Apprenticeship 10
AND/OR (depending on consultation/success)
Foundations/PreCalc 10
Math 10 Workplace and Apprenticeship 10 ( Semester 1)
AND/OR ( depending on success) Math 10 Foundations and Pre Calc 10 ( Semester 2)
Math 11
(Modified)
OPTIONAL
Workplace and Apprenticeship 10
Or
No Math until Grade 11
OUTCOMES FOR ADVISORY
Advisory at LCHS occurs daily, at the end of block three for a fifteen minute period.
Attendance Tuesdays- Each Tuesday advisory teachers receive an attendance print out for their advisory class (
block three). If a student has missed three classes (unexcused), the teacher will have a conversation with
the student around the importance of attendance at LCHS. At five unexcused absences, the teacher will
assign the student to make up an hour in Student Success.
During other days of the week, teachers will schedule activities during advisory time that may include, current
events, character education, homework support, career education, as well as building positive relationships
with peers and staff.
Students will:
● develop the abilities to contribute to the well being of self and others.
● seek and value the learning experience and become lifelong learners
● Create a three year plan for academic success
● develop personal skills by building a positive relationship with peers and staff.
● become active participants within the school and community.
Career Education
● All Students will have opportunities to work on
www.myblueprint.ca to complete activities pertaining to
their future.
● Activities include learning styles inventory, career
explorations assessment, resume building, cover letters,
goal setting, high school planner, post secondary planner,
occupation planner and student financial budgeter.
● Students and parents may access this website at home as
well.
School Community Council
Parents of the Barons
•Works in partnership with the school
•Teams / Clubs
• School wide activities such as:
•Tube Steak Bakes
• Bake Sales
• Pancake Breakfasts....
● Monthly Meetings where parents can learn about the
education their son or daughter is receiving at LCHS.
● Course Outlines
● Graduation
● Assessment
● Programs
Parents can access information on the LPSD Website
under the School Community Council Link
Common Questions:
● When does my
son/daughter get their
locker?
● What about parking
passes?
● In the August Mailout,
there is a set time when
they come and pick out
their locker.
● LCHS Student Parking lot
is rush parking. Students
can park on a first come
first served basis.
Upcoming Important Dates…..
Bishop Lloyd Grade 9 Important Dates:
Feb 9
Grade 9 Staff meet with LCHS staff
Time: 3:30 – 4:30
Location: LCHS VC Suite
Refreshments will be provided
E S Laird Grade 9 Important Dates:
Feb 9
Grade 9 Staff meet with LCHS staff
Time: 3:30 – 4:30
Location: LCHS VC Suite
Refreshments will be provided
Feb. 26
Grade 9 Parent and Student Night at LCHS
Time: 7:00 – 8:30
Small Group Presentations, followed
by Show Case of Programs/Courses
Feb. 26
Grade 9 Parent and Student Night at LCHS
Time: 7:00 – 8:30
Small Group Presentations, followed
by Show Case of Programs/Courses
March 24
LCHS Student Services Team do
Transition Talks at Bishop Lloyd
March 23
LCHS Student Services Team do
Transition Talks at ES Laird
March 31
Bishop Lloyd go to LCHS for Tours
March 30
ES Laird go to LCHS for Tours
April 1
LCHS goes to Bishop for AP Presentation
April 2
LCHS goes to ES for AP Presentation
April 14
Course Registration Forms are due (or sooner)
April 14
Course Registration Forms are due (or sooner)
August
Students are mailed timetables and
Information for the fall
August
Students are mailed timetables and
information for the fall
Upcoming Important Dates…..
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College Park School Grade 9 Important Dates:
Feb 9
Grade 9 Staff meet with LCHS staff
Time: 3:30 – 4:30
Location: LCHS VC Suite
Refreshments will be provided
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March 25 LCHS Student Services Team do
Transition Talks at College Park
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March 30 College Park go to LCHS for Tours
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April 1 LCHS goes to BLMS or AP Presentation interested College students to attend
meeting.
Feb. 26
Grade 9 Parent and Student Night at LCHS
Time: 7:00 – 8:30
Small Group Presentations, followed by showcase of Programs/Courses
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April 14 Course Registration Forms are due (or sooner)
August
Students are mailed timetables and
information for the fall
Additional Notes
• If your son/daughter is not currently enrolled in LPSD, you
can pick up a registration package in Student Services.
• Registration packages should be submitted prior to April
14th in order to maximize elective options in the student
timetable.
• A copy of this powerpoint is available on the LCHS
webpage
http://lchs.lpsd.ca/
Other Questions ?
Thank you!