A. R. MacNeill Secondary School Program Planning Information Evening January 25, 2018 Grade 7 Presentation 6:30pm Open House 7:00 – 8:30pm Incentive Academy Info Mtg. (Room 226) 7:30pm

Overview Principal’s welcome – Ms. Timmins Introductions Vice Principals – Ms. Garr and Mr. Ghaug Counsellors –Mrs. Cantwell and Ms. Pasin School information Program planning

Our School… Enrols approx. 780 students in Gr. 8-12 Maintains a safe & friendly learning environment that fosters positive relationships – Advisory Gr. 8-12 Offers an Outdoor Incentive Program and Advanced Placement Courses –AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP English Highlights student learning through year-end Portfolio Presentations Offers excellent curricular and extra-curricular opportunities Builds in time for teacher collaboration and planning to enhance student achievement

Our School… Teaching Staff = 53 Career Advisor = 1 Educational Assistants = 14 Library Technician = 1 Science Lab Assistant = 1 Noon Hour Supervisors = 2

Advisory Class Home Room Class 20-25 students Students in Advisory for 5 years Same Teacher for 5 years Class every day: Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. 25 minutes; Wed. 35 minutes Silent Reading, Social Responsibility, Personal Planning, Portfolio

MacNeill has… POSITIVE ATTITUDE– We participate enthusiastically POWER MacNeill has… POSITIVE ATTITUDE– We participate enthusiastically OWNERSHIP– We are accountable for our actions WE NOT ME – We are safe, empathetic, and welcoming EXCELLENCE – We strive to do our best RESPECT– We care for ourselves, each other, and our environment

POWER

Core Classes in Grade 8 Humanities (Social Studies & English) Mathematics Science French Physical Education

Grade 8 Elective “Wheels” Fine Arts Art, Drama/Dance, Music Introduction Applied Skills Home Economics, Technology Education Band 8 Students may sign up to take Band as a ninth course. Band 8 is offered as a full year course, every second day at 7:30am.

Daily Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Time Day One Day Two 8:30-9:45 Period 1-1 Period 2-1 9:48 – 11:03 Period 1-2 Period 2-2 11:03 – 11:21 Nutrition Break 11:21 – 12:36 Period 1-3 Period 2-3 12:39 – 1:04 Advisory (Silent Reading) 1:04 – 1:44 Lunch 1:44 – 2:59 Period 1-4 Period 2-4

Daily Schedule: Wednesday Time Day One Day Two 8:30-9:34 Period 1-1 Period 2-1  9:37-10:41 Period 1-2 Period 2-2   10:44-11:19 Advisory Class (Silent Reading)  11:19-11:49 Nutrition Break 11:49-12:53 Period 1-3 Period 2-3  12:56-2:00 Period 1-4 Period 2-4 Each class is shortened, Nutrition Break instead of lunch, Students are dismissed at 2:00pm

Student Support English Language Learning (ELL) Learning Centre Life Skills Counselling After school Math Help Centre

English Language Learning (ELL) ELL Level 1 ELL 1 PE ELL 1 APPLIED SKILLS WHEEL ELL 1 FINE ARTS WHEEL MATH ELECTIVE ELL Level 2 ELL 2 SCIENCE ELL 2 PE ELL 2 APPLIED SKILLS WHEEL MATH FINE ARTS WHEEL ELL Level 3 ELL 3 PE ELL 3 SOCIAL STUDIES MATH HUMANITIES SCIENCE ELECTIVE WHEEL ELL Level 4 ELL 4 ENGLISH MATH SOCIAL STUDIES SCIENCE APPLIED SKILLS WHEEL PE FINE ARTS WHEEL

Counselling Counsellors: Ms. Cantwell – A-Le Ms. Pasin – Li– Z Career Advisor: Ms. Mayer Academic Planning (school, post-secondary, career) Individual Personal & Social Counselling Consultation Referral to Community Resources Parents are encouraged to contact their child’s counsellor at any time regarding any of these topics.

Extracurricular Activities Dance Team The Buzz Business Club Yearbook Raven Review Raven Readers Choir Rainbow Club Global/Multicultural Club Eco-Power Green Team Student Council Library Club Theatre Productions Ski/Snowboard Club Animal Rescue Club Unity Club

Athletic Programs Badminton Cross Country Running Volleyball Basketball Table Tennis Track and Field Golf Swimming Soccer Ultimate Frisbee

Grade 8 Program Planning Timeline First day Transfers accepted January 11 Visits to Elementary Schools January 15-19 Program Planning Info. & Open House January 25 Program Planning Sheets due January 31 to elementary teacher Last day Transfers accepted February 2 MacNeill Gr. 7 Basketball Tournament March 7-8 Transfer application results emailed March 5, 2018 Program Planning for April 4 2PM Non-Catchment / Transfer / New Students School tours for all incoming TBA Grade 8 students

Program Planning Form All students complete a program planning sheet – to be returned to Elementary School Teacher by Jan. 31 Out of catchment students also complete a transfer form.

Student Perspectives Questions & Answers Grade 8 Student Perspective Grade 12 Student Perspective

School Tours In May, all incoming Grade 8 students will be invited to MacNeill for an orientation tour. Non-feeder students will receive an invitation in the mail. TBD

For more information… A Program Planning Guides were sent home following counsellor visits to elementary school. MacNeill website: http://macneill.sd38.bc.ca Grade 8 Program Planning Guide This PowerPoint presentation Lots of other helpful information about our school! Summer welcome newsletter

Thank You for coming! Website: http://macneill.sd38.bc.ca Email: macneill@sd38.bc.ca Twitter: @ARMacNeill Phone: 604-668-6212

English Language Learning (ELL) ELL Level 1 ELL 1 PE ELL 1 APPLIED SKILLS WHEEL ELL 1 FINE ARTS WHEEL MATH ELECTIVE ELL Level 2 ELL 2 SCIENCE ELL 2 PE ELL 2 APPLIED SKILLS WHEEL MATH FINE ARTS WHEEL ELL Level 3 ELL 3 PE ELL 3 SOCIAL STUDIES MATH HUMANITIES SCIENCE ELECTIVE WHEEL ELL Level 4 ELL 4 ENGLISH MATH SOCIAL STUDIES SCIENCE APPLIED SKILLS WHEEL PE FINE ARTS WHEEL