1. Please - hats and phones off
Welcome To MBSS
Please - hats and phones off

2. Make Your Mark… Have an ALL-STAR Year!

3. Make Your Mark… Have an ALL-STAR Year!
A chance to get things off to a good start.
Time to shift gears from “Summer” mode to “School” mode.
You can be who YOU want to be!
Administrators
Mr. Thachyk Student last names A - G
Mr. Kuhn Student last names H - N
Mrs. Malfair Student last names O – Z
Mrs. Steen Principal

4. Make Your Mark… Have an ALL-STAR Year!
A chance to get things off to a good start.
Time to shift gears from “Summer” mode to “School” mode.
You can be who YOU want to be!
Counsellors
Mr. Harbour Student last names A - G
Mrs. Corothers Student last names H - N
Mrs. Dobbin Student last names O – Z

5. Make Your Mark… Have an ALL-STAR Year!
A chance to get things off to a good start.
Time to shift gears from “Summer” mode to “School” mode.
You can be who YOU want to be!
Counsellors
Peer Counsellors

6. Make Your Mark… Have an ALL-STAR Year!
A chance to get things off to a good start.
Time to shift gears from “Summer” mode to “School” mode.
You can be who YOU want to be!
Support Programs
Aboriginal Education
International Education
Behavior Intervention
Learning Assistance
Resource Program
RCMP Liaison
Drug and Alcohol Counselling
Mental Health Clinician
LGBTQ Club
Library
Career Programs

7. Make Your Mark… Have an ALL-STAR Year!
Career Coordinators
Ms. Bedwell
Mr. Hurd
Mr. McParland
Center Managers
Mrs. Rouleau- Career
Mrs. Gonzales - Counselling
Becker

8. Please use your proper first and last name when asked!
Please pull out your phones.
(250)
@mbsclp
Please use your proper first and last name when asked!

9. GRADE 10 IS NOT TOO EARLY TO START PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE
Make Your Mark… Have an ALL-STAR Year!
Your Career Goal in Gr 10
Start exploring in my Blueprint
Work towards your 30 hours of Career Exploration
job shadows,
work experience
volunteer hours
Becker
GRADE 10 IS NOT TOO EARLY TO START PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE

10. Make Your Mark… Have an ALL-STAR Year!
Job shadows
Spotlights
Volunteer opportunities
Finding a job
Post-secondary exploration
Resume and cover letter help
Transition & trades programs
Becker

11. Make Your Mark… Have an ALL-STAR Year!
A chance to get things off to a good start.
Time to shift gears from “Summer” mode to “School” mode.
You can be who YOU want to be!

12. YOUR Graduation Program
A three year program
Courses = Credits Recommended 88 credits
Provincial Literacy Assessment
Provincial Numeracy Assessment
Career Exploration
Volunteer/Work Experience
Daily Physical Activity
In 2004, the Ministry of Education changed the Graduation Program. Some of the more substantial changes include…
A three year program (grades 10, 11 and 12)
Provincial Exams in Grades 10, 11 and 12
Planning and Portfolio

13. Graduation Requirements
Grade 11
Language Arts
Social Studies
Mathematics
Science
Planning 10
Electives aimed towards Focus Area
Grade 10
English
Social Studies
Mathematics
Science
PE or Dance
12 credits of electives
Grade 12
Language Arts
At least 4 Grade 12 Courses
Graduation Transitions
Electives aimed towards Focus Area
Grade 10 must have a full time schedule

14. Three Year Rule
Students in our School District now have 3 years from the time they enter Grade 10 to complete graduation requirements in their District Secondary School.

15. Preparing for the Future
Further education…
Universities, colleges, and training programs have specific requirements that vary with each institution
GRADE 10 IS NOT TOO EARLY TO START TO CHECKING POST SECONDARY WEBSITES

16. Make Your Mark… Have an ALL-STAR Year!
A chance to get things off to a good start.
Time to shift gears from “Summer” mode to “School” mode.
You can be who YOU want to be!

17. Make Your Mark… Have an ALL-STAR Year!
A chance to get things off to a good start.
Time to shift gears from “Summer” mode to “School” mode.
You can be who YOU want to be!

18. Integrity Make Your Mark… Have an ALL-STAR Year!
A chance to get things off to a good start.
Time to shift gears from “Summer” mode to “School” mode.
You can be who YOU want to be!
Integrity

19. Kind Respect Make Your Mark… Have an ALL-STAR Year!
A chance to get things off to a good start.
Time to shift gears from “Summer” mode to “School” mode.
You can be who YOU want to be!
Kind
Respect

20. Make Your Mark… Have an ALL-STAR Year!
A chance to get things off to a good start.
Time to shift gears from “Summer” mode to “School” mode.
You can be who YOU want to be!
Resilience

21. Responsibility Make Your Mark… Have an ALL-STAR Year!
A chance to get things off to a good start.
Time to shift gears from “Summer” mode to “School” mode.
You can be who YOU want to be!
Attend and be on time every day to every class!
Behave and cooperate – be reasonable
Apply yourself: 3 Year Rule
Responsibility

22. Make Your Mark… Have an ALL-STAR Year!
A chance to get things off to a good start.
Time to shift gears from “Summer” mode to “School” mode.
You can be who YOU want to be!

23. DISTRICT POLICY 401 Role of the STUDENT
Display integrity and consideration of self and others
Strive to achieve your academic goals
Attend school regularly
Complete all learning tasks
Apply yourself to your studies
Obey the code of conduct
Follow policies and procedures
Respect school property

24. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
If you have to miss a class a parent/guardian must phone the attendance line
If you arrive late or leave early, you must sign in and out at the office
If you will be away for a long period of time, please your teachers and contact the office
Students are expected to be in class on time and prepared to learn. If they are not they can be withdrawn from a course

25. CODE OF CONDUCT Attendance Academic dishonesty Dress Smoking
Offensive language
Drinking and drugs
Skateboard/Bike

26. CODE OF CONDUCT OFF LIMIT AREAS OFF LIMIT AREA DURING CLASS
City of West Kelowna buildings
Arenas
Ball Diamonds
Swing Set in Regional Park
OFF LIMIT AREA DURING CLASS
Smoke Pit
Parking lots - unless you are arriving or leaving school

27. CODE OF CONDUCT OPEN CAMPUS REMEMBER
MBSS has an open campus, which means you may leave school grounds at lunchtime and return for afternoon classes
REMEMBER
More freedom is a privilege
Help each other keep this privilege
Be responsible

28. CODE OF CONDUCT Cell Phones Usage
Cell phone and I-pods should not be used during class time unless teachers have given you permission as a part of the lesson plan

29. GOOD NEIGHBORS
RESPECT

30. Make Your Mark… Have an ALL-STAR Year!
A chance to get things off to a good start.
Time to shift gears from “Summer” mode to “School” mode.
You can be who YOU want to be!

31. FIND OUT WHAT IS HAPPENING AT MBSS
Bear Necessities
TV Monitors
Website
Bear Tracks
Announcements
Career Center
Ask ????
Don’t miss out…GET INVOLVED

32. STAY
INFORMED

33. The Well-Rounded Student
CLUBS
FUNDRAISERS
ACADEMICS
DRAMA
VOLUNTEERING
LEADERSHIP
SPORTS
SPIRIT DAYS
ACTIVITIES
MUSIC
THEATRE

34. Have a great year!