1. Monarch Park Collegiate
Grade 8 Parent & Student
Information Night

2. Who are we? Community School with Specialized Programs
Monarch Park Collegiate
Who are we?
Community School with Specialized Programs
International Baccalaureate
Mobility Resource Program
Independent Living Program

3. 2 # of semesters/year Semester 1: September to January
Monarch Park Collegiate 2
# of semesters/year
Semester 1: September to January
Semester 2: February to June

4. Combination of compulsory & elective courses
Monarch Park Collegiate 4
# of classes/semester
Combination of compulsory & elective courses
All classes will have a summative evaluation at the end of the semester

5. 76 # of minutes/class 4 classes per day + 55 minute lunch
Monarch Park Collegiate 76
# of minutes/class
4 classes per day + 55 minute lunch
School begins at 9:00 am & finishes at 3:15 pm

6. # of grade 9 students this year
Monarch Park Collegiate
218
# of grade 9 students this year
And growing!

7. Monarch Park Collegiate total student population
907
Monarch Park Collegiate total student population
And growing!

8. # of courses a grade 9 student will take
Grade 9 Course Selection 8
# of courses a grade 9 student will take

9. 1 Elective Course 7 Compulsory Courses Grade 9 Course Selection
English
Academic
Math
Science
Academic or Applied
Geography
French
Academic or Open
Health & Physical Education
Open
Art (Drama, Instrumental, Visual or Vocal)
1 Elective Course
Introduction to Business Technology
Learning Strategies
Art
All courses are Open

10. ENG1D1 How to Read a Course Code
This letter identifies the stream/destination.
D= Academic P= Applied
L= Locally Developed O=Open
This number identifies the grade
1 = Grade 9, 2=10, 3+11, 4=12

11. Course Levels Academic Applied Locally Developed Open Course Options
Focus on essential concepts and development of knowledge and skills through practical applications and concrete examples.
Prepares students for grade 11 & 12 courses at the university/college or college levels.
Focus on development of knowledge and skills through theory and abstract thinking as a basis for future learning and problem-solving.
Prepares students for grade 11 & 12 courses at the university, university/college and college levels.
Locally Developed
Open
Designed to broaden students’ knowledge and skills in subjects that reflect their interests.
Courses do not have specific requirements and prepare students for active participation in society.
Courses that are developed locally to meet educational and career preparation needs of students.
Prepares students for grade 11& 12 workplace courses.
Only available in Math at MPC.

12. Enhanced Literacy & Numeracy Program
Student Support
Enhanced Literacy & Numeracy Program
Who?
What?
students whose IEP indicates that they are working below grade expectations
students who would benefit from more practice in these subjects before entering the academic level
Literacy and/or Numeracy course in first semester that assists students in preparing for Academic English or Math in second semester
Full year of English and/or Math courses instead of a single semester
Why?
How?
Small class size
One full credit
Focused curriculum that provides the foundation for success in the corresponding academic course
Select “Academic Bridging” on course selection sheet for the desired Math and/or English courses.
Select one to two fewer elective courses.  A Guidance Counsellor is available to discuss timetable options for students interested in this program.

13. Course options is grades 10 – 12
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Course options is grades 10 – 12
Cooperative Education Marketing Culinary Arts
Music & Computers Law Personal Fitness
Media Arts Psychology Kinesiology
Parenting Travel & Tourism Accounting
Earth & Space Science Philosophy Computer Science
International Business Spanish Guitar

14. Caring Adults in the Building
Student Support
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Caring Adults in the Building
Teachers Administration Guidance Counsellors
Student Success Social Worker Child & Youth Worker Special Education Educational Assistants

15. Grade 9 Orientation Program
Student Support
Grade 9 Orientation Program
Orientation Camp
Head Start to High School
Half day before school starts at the end of August
Camp for grade 9 students in the fall

16. clubs that students can get involved in at Monarch Park
Getting Involved
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clubs that students can get involved in at Monarch Park
Anime Art DECA-Business
K-POP Gender Equity Gaming
MAC - Athletic Muslim Student Mental Health
Council Association & Wellness
Reach for the Top Chess Breakfast
Radio Monarch Drama Model UN
MINGA Social Justice Jazz Choir Student Council
Afro Canadian Club Math Contests QSA
Debate Yearbook Afro Canadian Club
MEND – Environment Humans of MPC Dungeons & Dragons
Makers Library Volunteers Concert Band
Stage Crew Mural and growing!

18. teams that students can get involved in at Monarch Park
Getting Involved
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teams that students can get involved in at Monarch Park

19. Winter Monarch Park Athletics Fall Spring Girls’ Basketball
Girls’ Field Hockey
Boys’ Volleyball
Boys’ Soccer
Rugby 7s
Tennis
Girls’ Ultimate Frisbee
Winter
Boys’ Basketball
Boys’ Hockey
Swimming
Girls’ Volleyball
Badminton
Wheelchair Hockey
Spring
Girls’ Soccer
Girls’ Softball
Track & Field
Boys’ Baseball
Boys’ Rugby
Ultimate Frisbee
Co-ed Volleyball

21. Important Dates
Optional Attendance
January 31st at 4 pm – Deadline for Optional Attendance forms to be received at Monarch Park Collegiate in person.
February 14th – Deadline for parent(s)/guardian(s) to be informed of the status of their application requests. Students accepted through optional attendance will receive an on this day.
February 28th – Parent(s)/Guardian(s) and students must confirm the offer of admission by submitting a course selection sheet to Monarch Park Collegiate in person.