Transcript Grade 7 Student & Parent Night January 23, 2002

South Delta Secondary
Gr. 8 Course Selection
Mrs. Kilpatrick- Counsellor
Overview
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Our School
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Services & Programs
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School Timetable
4.
Grade 8 Program
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School Clubs
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Athletics
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Advice for New Students
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Important Dates
OUR SCHOOL
South Delta Secondary School currently enrolls 1306
students,
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330 of whom are in the French Immersion Program
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aprox.100 of whom are enrolled in an Academy
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aprox.100 of whom are in the International Program
We provide a comprehensive secondary program offering a
wide range of curricular and extra-curricular opportunities for
students.
OUR SCHOOL CONT’D
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In addition to a full range of academic courses we offer a
variety of elective courses to meet the needs of all our
students. These include:
• Fine Arts courses
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Applied Skills courses
Challenge courses
Core courses
AP courses (English and Psychology)
University bridge courses (Calculus)
Second Languages (French and Spanish)
Career Preparation and Apprenticeships
Academies
We also offer a range of special education programs.
SOUTH DELTA
SECONDARY
SERVICES & PROGRAMS
Counselling Services
 Counsellors are available for students and parents to
discuss concerns related to:
 school
 education and careers
 personal situations
 There are four Counsellors at SDSS - one for grade 8,
9, 10, and 11. The grade 12’s are split among all four
counsellors by alphabet.
 The Counsellors start with the students in Grade 8 and
work with them through to graduation in Grade 12.
Career Center
The Career Center is available to students
and parents for information on career and
post-secondary planning, as well as
scholarships.
Career Advisor: Ms. Foster
[email protected]
Learning Centre
The Learning Centre offers a variety of services to the
students and staff of SDSS.
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Learning Assistance – for students needing extra academic
support
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Strategies – for students who may need extra academic
support in a specified high need area
Students in grades 8 -12 are referred by their teacher to the
counsellor who, upon assessing the need, makes a referral to
place the student in the appropriate support block.
South Delta School Timetable
South Delta School Timetable
Day 1 / Day 2 Timetable
Four classes are held on each day
Day 1 - Blocks A,B,C,D
Day 2 - Blocks E,F,G,H
South Delta School Timetable
TIMES
DAY 1
DAY 2
1
8:30- 9:50
A
E
2
9:56-11:19
B
F
11:19-12:04
LUNCH
LUNCH
3
12:04-1:24
C
G
4
1:30-2:50
D
H
Collaboration Days
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Days (Pro-D) for teachers
are held on various Wednesdays
throughout the year.
 School starts at 9:30 am for students on
collaboration days and blocks are shorter
and run on a different bell schedule.
 A list of these collaboration days will be
posted on our website for your reference.
Grade 8 Program
Grade 8 Schedule
Grade 8 students will be enrolled in a
combination of the following courses:
1. English 8
2. Social Studies 8 (Science Humaines 8)
3. Math 8 – Regular or Core (Challenge starts in Gr. 9)
4. Science 8 (Science Naturelles 8)
5. P.E. 8
6. French 8 (Francais Langue 8)
7. Applied Skills 8 – Home Ec.(sewing/cooking)
Tech Ed (woodwork/drafting)
8. Fine Arts Elective of your choice :
Fine Arts Elective Options:
Beginning Band 8 if you have not played a band
instrument before (woodwind)
OR
Band 8 if you have elementary school band
experience (woodwind)
OR
Choral Music 8 (choir)
OR
Fine Art 8 - a combination of Art, Drama and Music
Math
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OR
 Core
Math 8
Students, with teacher and parent input, choose
the course which best suits their ability.
Most students choose Math 8.
Math Challenge?
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Math Challenge will now be available to students in Gr. 9
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Math 8 teachers will recommend students for Math 9
Challenge based on their mark, ability, participation, and
work ethic
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If you are a student interested in the Math Challenge
program be sure to let your Math 8 teacher know
Core Math
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Core Math is designed for students who will be
taking an adapted Math with support
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It should only be chosen after consultation with
your teacher and LA, or Resource Room teacher
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Do NOT choose this course yourself
L’Immersion Française
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Français Langue 8 (French Language)
Sciences Humaines 8 (Social Studies)
Sciences Naturelles 8 (Science)
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Français Langue 9 (French Language)
Sciences Humaines 9 (Social Studies)
Sciences Naturelles 9 (Science)
L’Immersion Française
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Français Langue 10 (French Language)
Sciences Humaines 10 (Social Studies)
Planification 10 (Planning)
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Français Langue 11 (French Language)
Sciences Humaines 11 (Social Studies)
L’Immersion Française
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12
Français Langue 12 (French Language)
**Both Francais Langue 10 and 12 have a required
provincial exam
ACADEMIES
The Delta School District offers Academies in the following
areas:
Hockey (South Delta)
Soccer (South Delta)
Film Acting (DMEC)
Film Production (DMEC)
Dance (Delta Sec.)
Lacrosse (Delta Sec.)
Softball (Seaquam)
Golf (Seaquam)
Baseball (Sands)
Bantam Gr. 8 & 9
Midget Teams U16 & U18 (tryouts)
Gr. 8-10
Gr. 8-12
Gr. 8-12
Gr. 8-12
Gr. 8-12
Gr. 8-12 *girls only*
Gr. 8-12
Gr. 8-12
(proposed: Cadets (Seaquam) Gr. 8/9) …
New! Army Cadet Academy
Seaquam Secondary: Open to Gr 8 & 9
This academy operates in partnership with the Dept. of Nat’l Defense.
This program begins at the Red Star training level, however, Green
Star level will be accommodated. Both programs will be enhanced with
optional training activities and outdoor pursuits such as: abseil, archery,
canoeing, orienteering, ropes courses, Duke of Edinburgh, and
citizenship tours. Additional opportunities to participate in free summer
camp training courses.
(2 block program every other afternoon – C/D or G/H)
ACADEMIES
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Academies are specialized electives for students who
are serious and passionate about a particular sport,
film/acting, or dance.
Academies take 2 blocks in your schedule: athletic? PE
and one elective, otherwise two electives.
Each academy has a cost attached to it.
Transportation is provided between some sites.
Application forms and further information is available :
web.deltasd.bc.ca/programs/academies
Contact person : Teresa Phillips at [email protected]
or 604.592.5374
Health & Career Education 8 & 9
The aim of Health and Career Education (HACE) 8 & 9 is
to provide students with the knowledge, skills and
attitudes that will assist them in making informed
decisions related to health, education and future careers
while providing a foundation of learning for Planning 10.
The 45 hour curriculum is integrated into the existing
subjects taught in grades 8 & 9
A mark will be provided on the final report card.
CLUBS
South Delta School Clubs
Student Council
30 Hour Famine
Green Team
Film Club
Robotics Club
Alliance Club
Grad Council
Outdoor Science Club
Stand Up
Ski Club
Me to We
School Newspaper
Interact
Fashion Club
Juggling Club
Gr. 8 Drama Club
*You are welcome to start your own club! All you
need is:
 An idea, a group, and a teacher sponsor!
SOUTH DELTA
ATHLETICS
South Delta Athletics
Aquatics
Badminton
Basketball
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Gymnastics
Lacrosse
Rugby
Soccer
Curling
Tennis
Volleyball
Cross Country
Regular Athletic updates regarding schedules
and game times are posted on our Web Site:
http://www.deltasd.bc.ca/sd/athletics/index.html
What this year’s Grade 8’s
have to say . . .
The Best Things about Grade 8:
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Seeing all your friends
Orientation day – Grade 8
retreat
Rugby and cinnamon buns
Lockers
Cafeteria
Meeting new people
Variety of courses
Different teachers
Sports teams
Coming to a new school and
starting fresh with friends
Get out in June early
Day 1 Day 2 gives time to do
homework
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Class choices
Bigger school
Vending machines
Good teachers
6 minutes breaks
Get out early (2:50)
Elective courses
PE
Extravaganza
More freedom
Having fun
Cooking because you get to
eat food
School clubs
Intermurals
ADVICE for new students:
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Be kind to everyone
Be yourself and have your
own style
Get to know your teachers in
September by speaking up in
class
Keep work and binders
organized – papers firmly in
binder
Have lots of paper and
pencils
Do your homework and hand
it in on time
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Know the bell schedule
Don’t skip class
Don’t be scared – it is
not scary
Try the cinnamon buns
Obey traffic rules in the
halls
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(stay to the right)
Have fun!!!
 Get involved!!!
At Your Locker:
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Use different coloured binders so you can tell at
a glance which to take
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Get a shelf, rack, or locker organizer
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Label binders clearly on the spine. Stack them
so the spines face out so you can see them
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Keep locker clean and organized – check it once
a month
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Don’t share your locker or your combination.
In Class:
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Be on time
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Have everything you need.
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Be organized. Put items you are not using under
your desk
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Glance back at your desk as you leave a class—
did you forget anything?
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Look at the homework chart part of the
blackboard before you leave the classroom.
Write it in your agenda book!
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Participate in class
Good Work Habits = Success
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Do homework or review daily
Organize your binder daily
Keep your agenda up to date
Remember your supplies
Be on time and attend classes
Ask teacher for extra help if needed
Study for tests
“Learning
to Learn”
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‘Learning to Learn” is a course designed to prepare
students to succeed at high school.
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A ten hour course, offered in July.
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Taught by an LA/LD teacher, it gives students valuable
learning strategies and organizational tools. Students will
also learn our school’s layout, practice opening a lock,
and see how to set up a locker for maximum efficiency.
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Brochures will be available soon via Continuing Ed.
Spaces are limited.
Important Dates:
Wednesday, February 19 @ 7:00pm
Grade 7 Parent Night in SDSS Theatre
Thursday, February 20th
Course selection on Parent Connect is open.
*There is no first come, first served – until after the system is
closed. Computer randomly schedules student requests. Selection
process may be in place for limited courses (ie. Challenge
courses)
Monday, March 3rd
Course selection on Parent Connect is closed.
*After this date, course requests cannot be guaranteed. Last-in
(after the 3rd), first-out rule in place if a course is over-subscribed.
Do not leave it until the last day!
Wednesday, June 4th SDSS Spirit Day for all incoming Grade 8
students : 1:30 -2:30 pm in the SDSS Theatre.
**Please watch for news regarding our August Welcoming Day
sponsored by our Link Crew!**
Parent Connect
Your link to the school – can be used to track:
attendance / missed assignments / marks
(Note: Optional marks program. Most, but not all
teachers use)
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Course selection must be done through Parent Connect
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Link to Connect can be found on our school website
http://sd.deltasd.bc.ca/
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Need:
Personal Education Number (PEN)
Password (available at your home school office)
Postal code (no spaces – ie. V4M3B7)
Click both “SAVE” buttons
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When you have finalized your child’s course
selections, please remember to click the final
rectangular save box (white, outlined in blue)
AND the blue save box in the upper right hand
corner of the course selection form.
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Clicking both of these SAVE boxes allows the
computer program to process your child’s course
selections.
Contacts
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Principal/ Gr. 12: Mme. Gaudreault
Gr. 8/11 Vice Principal: Mr. Johnstone
Gr. 9/10 Vice Principal: Ms. Hunt
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Gr. 8 Counsellor: Ms. Kilpatrick
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French Immersion: Mme. Dane (Languages Dept. Head)
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Career Advisor: Ms. Foster
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School Website: www.deltasd.bc.ca/sd/ We invite
you to refer to our school website often.
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