1. WELCOME TO CENTENNIAL 2019/2010 Programming Presentation for Middle School Students and Their Parents

2. AGENDA Welcome and Introductions Graduation Requirements
Grade 9 Program of Studies
General Information
Keys to Success
Questions and Discussion
AGENDA

3. SEMESTER SYSTEM z

4. There are two semesters each year
Semester 1 goes from Sept to Jan
Semester 2 goes from Feb to June
Most students will have four courses in each semester to equal eight courses a year
Some students may have more that eight courses per year if they are taking courses outside the timetable (before or after school or during lunch) such as music or fitness & conditioning

5. DAILY TIMETABLE z

6. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays
AM block :09 am - 8:25 am
Period :25 am - 9:43 am
Period : :09 am
Period : :31 pm
Period :35 - 1:53 pm
Period :57 - 3:15 pm
PM block :15- 4:31 pm

7. Wednesday Schedule
AM block : :25 am
Tutorial : :35 am
Period : :37 am
Period : :47 am
Period : :53 pm
Period : :59 pm
Period : :05 pm
PM block : :21 pm

8. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

9. Your son or daughter will be in the three year, 80 credit graduation program. All Grade 10, 11 and 12 courses will be part of your transcript. Some Grade 9's will have 10- or 11-level courses in their schedule.
They must complete:
12 Required Courses credits
Career Life Education credits
Elective Courses (Grade 10, 11, and 12) credits
TOTAL credits

10. REQUIRED COURSES FOR GRADUATION
English 10, 11 and credits
Social Studies credits
A Social Studies 11 or credits
Science credits
a Science credits
a Mathematics credits
a Mathematics credits
Physical Education credits
A Fine Art/Applied Skill 10, 11 or credits
Career Life Education credits
Career Life Connections credits
Literacy and a Numeracy Assessments

11. GRADE 9 PROGRAM OF STUDIESz

12. Each student must take 8 courses:
5 required courses plus 3 elective courses
Required Courses:
English 9
Science 9 or Pre-AP Science 9
Social Studies 9
Math 9 or Math 9/10 Accelerated
PE 9

13. Explanation of Math Courses:
Math 9 is the math course that most Grade 9's will take at Centennial. Some students may need LEC and/or tutorial support
Math 9/10 Accelerated is designed for students who are excellent math students who are interested in taking higher level math courses

14. Foundation of Math and Pre-Calculus 10 usually follows math 9 and leads directly to the academic math that will be required for direct entry into university and many post-secondary programs

15. A student who finds math very difficult, you might receive Learning Centre (LEC) support or Numeracy 9 instead of Math 9.
A student who does not satisfactorily complete the Math 9 course requirements due to attendance, effort or work completion issues, will repeat the course at summer school or in Grade 10.
A student may, with teacher recommendation, go directly into Workplace Math 10 in grade 10

16. Mathematically advanced students are encouraged to take the challenge exam for mathematics 9. The first sitting of this exam was on January 25th at Centennial.
Students who are successful in this exam will be able to take Math 9/10 Accelerated in Grade 9

17. Students who continue to excel in this accelerated math program will be able to take AP Calculus or even register for a Douglas College or SFU math course in grade 12
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18. Pre-AP Science 9
Students who excel in sciences may want to consider applying for the Pre-AP Science program. There is an application form for this program and they will need to be recommended by their science teacher but there is no exam for acceptance
If they are accepted into the program they will take Science 9 in Semester 1 and Science 10 Honours in Semester 2

19. Grade 9 Elective Courses
Art Education 9
Beginner Guitar 10
Business 9
Business Computer Applications 11
Drafting, Design and Animation 9
Drama 9
Food Studies 10
French 9* (French 8)
Hockey Academy – Hockey Skills 10
Information & Communications Technology 9
Japanese 9
Music 9 Jazz Band/ Vocal Jazz (lunch)
Music 9 Concert Band/ Concert Choir (lunch)
Music Composition & Technology 10
Photography 10
Power Technology 9
Spanish 9
Fitness & Conditioning 10 (A.M)
Technology 9 Metal/Wood
Technology 9 Electronics/Power & Energy
Textiles Arts & Crafts 9
Textiles 9 Sewing

20. Band & Choir Courses
The majority of courses are one semester in length. Band 9 and Choir 9, however, are full year courses.
Students meet on alternate days from September until June.
Interested students will also have the opportunity to participate in Jazz Band 9 and vocal Jazz 9 this year. These courses are OUTSIDE the timetable.
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21. Hockey Academy Meeting
Centennial Hockey Academy is a block in the timetable followed by a lunch block
Hockey Academy Meeting
January 30th at 6 p.m.
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22. ADDITIONAL SERVICES z

23. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
-Learning Enrichment Centre
-Peer Tutoring

24. MORE THAN JUST CLASSWORK

25. TIME WITH FRIENDS………
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26. EXPLORING OTHER COUNTRIES

27. Automotive Service Technician
COOK TRAINING
Automotive Service Technician
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28. Clubs After School Friendship Group Aquatic Conservation Team
B.C. Co-op Club
Book Club
Bubble Cents
Business Club
Cancer Awareness
Debate Club
Drag Racing Club
Dragonboat
Eurotour
French Club
Games Club
Homework Club
Manga Club
Math Crew
Pete's Place
Photography Club
Recycling Group
Red Cross
Salmon Club
Science Club
Success Club
Swagga Dance Crew
VOX
Me to We Team
World Vision
Writer's Society

29. PERFORMING…..

30. ATHLETICS
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31. Aquatics Field Hockey Soccer - Sr. Girls
Badminton Field Lacrosse Tennis
Basketball – Gr. 9 Boys Football - Jr. & Sr. Track and Field
Basketball – Gr. 9 Girls Golf Volleyball – Gr. 9 Girls
Basketball – Jr. Boys Rugby – Jr. Girls Volleyball – Jr. Boys
Basketball – Jr. Girls Rugby – Sr. Boys Volleyball – Jr. Girls
Basketball – Sr. Boys Soccer – Sr. Girls Volleyball – Sr. Boys
Basketball – Sr. Girls Soccer – Jr. Girls Volleyball - Sr. Girls
Curling Soccer – Sr. Boys Wrestling

32. Taking Part in Student Organized Activities

33. Being a Part of School-Wide Eventsz z
Being a Part of School-Wide Events

34. KEYS to SUCCESS at Centennial
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35. Careful course selection
Choose electives carefully
Second language requirements
Consult your Middle School

36. Good homework habits Regularly scheduled homework time
Use planner or app effectively to record assignments/tests
Ask for help from teachers, attend tutorials
Ask for missed assignments if student is away from classes

37. Attendance and School Involvementz
Attendance and School Involvement
or phone for absences
Avoid holidays during school time if possible but if you are going away your student will need to pick up a Vacation Form from their school counsellor

38. Full Use of Programs and Resources -tutorials -student support services -extra-curricular opportunities -counselling and career resource centre -library services

39. Home and School Communication -newsletters -daily bulletin & MyschoolDay app -anecdotals and report cards -websites -phone calls, s, and counsellor contact

40. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions
Mrs. Thomas A-Ha
Mrs. Norlin He-Pa
Mrs. Temlett Pe-Z
Thank you for coming to our Information Session! We look forward to working with you and your child next year.