Programming meeting Jan/Feb, 2016

7 8 Transition Welcome & Introductions Seycove Programs High School Structures Programming Questions

Seycove Programs Music - Choir(s) & Band(s) Athletics Basketball Academy Performance Learning Program (PLP)

Student Seycove Student Impressions of Seycove… Welcoming & Friendly Excellence in Academics Great Athletics & Fine Arts programs Opportunities to Be Involved Strong feeling of community

Seycove Secondary School At Seycove we believe in C.L.A.S.S. C onsideration L eadership A chievement S cholarship S portsmanship

Things that are exciting about high school ….

What are you nervous about ….

Encouraged to explore the website! Encouraged to explore the website! Click on “Students” Click on “Students” Will Give you lots of programming information Will Give you lots of programming information

More exploring More exploring Programming Guide Programming Guide NVSD44 Enhanced Programs Link NVSD44 Enhanced Programs Link This Presentation This Presentation Programming Sheets Programming Sheets

School year Tri 1 Tri 2 Final Sept – Dec Dec – MarchMarch – June Structures …

School times start 8:30 & ends at 3:00 Late start (9:50) - Last Wednesday of the month (District-wide Staff Development time) X-block classes are outside the regular time Choir / jazz band Year long classes “Linear” Electives are rotations - one semester each Consistent timetable across the district Morning rotations only Day 1 & Day 2 (allows for Enhanced program access)

Student Timetable 8(+) classes 4 classes per day (school starts at 8:30 & ends at 3:00) 80 minute classes 15 minute coffee break (11:15 to 11:30) Lunch from 12:50 to 1:40 Classes meet 2 or 3 x/ week Extra help before / after school / lunch

Apprenticeship (10-12) Artists for Kids (10-12) Basketball Academy (8-12) Dance Academy (8-12) Digital Media Academy (9-12) Distributed Learning (10-12) Experiential Outdoor environmental Leadership (10) Field Hockey Academy 8-12 Hockey Academy 8-12 Carson (8-12) Peak Performance (8-12) PLP Program ( 8-11) Semester System (8-12) Soccer Academy (8-12) VCC Culinary Arts (12) Volleyball Academy (8-12)

Self Advocacy asking for help 8 different teachers Skills to continue Independence, time management, organization and planning Get involved ( students) Being busy = engagement = success Stay involved !! (parents) Transition Changes….for success

Counsellor’s role To support students‘transition into high school in a broad spectrum of ways. (Academic & Social) Changes to expect: Eight or more teachers Workload – Organization and time management Expectations – did I mention eight or more different teachers? Activities - sports, clubs, trips, events

Student’s role Growing independence New experiences New peers Technology Problem solving Conflict Resolution

Parents’ role Support growth and independence Support and Encourage Learning Expect responsibilities Communication Be aware of friends and activities

Student Timetable Each Grade 8 Student has 8(+) classes 4 classes per day (school starts at 8:30 & ends at 3:00) 80 minute classes 15 minute coffee break (11:15 to 11:30) Lunch from 12:50 to 1:40 Each class meets 2 or 3 times a week (alternating) Therefore each class meets 5 times in two weeks. Teachers offer extra help before and after school and at lunch

Grade 8 courses Required courses Humanities 8 English 8 Social Studies 8 Math 8 Science 8 PE 8 / Sport Academy French 8 Two Electives (Choose from Right) Health & Career Education (embedded) Electives Fine Arts Rotation Art, Drama Applied Skills Rotation Foods, Textiles, Technology Band Choir Learning Strategies (by recommendation – often replaces French)

Program Humanities English 8 Social Studies 8 SciMathics Math 8 Science 8 Inquiry & Design Art, Design, Engineering, & Info Tech PE 8 / Sport Academy French 8 One Elective (Choose from Right) Health & Career Education (embedded) Electives Fine Arts Rotation Art & Drama Applied Skills Rotation Foods, Textiles, & Technology Band Choir Learning Strategies (by recommendation– often replaces French))

Challenge Language Challenge French Immersion placement Lower mainland challenges Math Challenge What are you doing now? Math 8 challenge exam- Seycove June exam schedule Factors to consider… Academic & Social Future grades Is it the best fit????

Math - Grades 8 to 10 Math 8 Math 9 / Math 9 Numeracy Math 10 Foundations Math 10 Applications & Pre- Calculus & Workplace

Learning Strategies Academic support for your learning One class in your timetable Replaces one course usually French 8 Referral - grade 7 teacher & parent

Elective Courses Fine Arts Rotation

Elective Courses Applied Skills Rotation

Elective Courses Music Electives

Elective Courses Music Electives

7-11 Program Tour on January 26 th Grade 11’s visit you - April Grade 7’s visit Seycove - May September welcomes and events Gr 8/12 BBQ CLASS afternoon Parent/ Teacher evening

Resources Teachers Grade Counsellor – Ms. Arnold EA’s Youth worker Parkgate support workers Nurse Police Liaison Officer Principal – Mr. James Vice Principal - Ms. Roberts Peer Tutors Homework club Librarian 7-11 buddy Seycove website:

Extra Curricular Activities Fall Sports - cross country, field hockey (girls), rugby, soccer (boys), swimming, volleyball (girls) Winter Sports- basketball, gymnastics, ski/snowboard Spring Sports - badminton, soccer (girls) tennis, mountain biking, track & field, ultimate, golf Clubs & Events – Students’ Council, International Ambassadors, tech crew, concerts, volunteering, contests, intramurals

In September First day of school Meet in the gym Meet homeroom teacher Go to homeroom Pictures 2 nd Day Full Classes

In September Rest of the days! Start classes Bring timetable, agenda book, pen/pencil, binder with paper.’ Parent night, BBQ and CLASS afternoon

Activity What excited you about high school??? What are you nervous about???