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

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

3. 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

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

5. Advisory Class
Home Room Class 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

6. 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

7. POWER

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

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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

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

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

14. 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.

15. 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

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

17. 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 ed March 5, 2018
Program Planning for April 4 2PM
Non-Catchment / Transfer / New Students
School tours for all incoming TBA
Grade 8 students

18. 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.

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

20. 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

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

23. Thank You for coming! Website: http://macneill.sd38.bc.ca Email:
Twitter:
@ARMacNeill
Phone:

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