IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A DRAGON

Welcome –Parents & Students of the Class of 2023

SchoolTourGrade7MusicConcertWelcome&IntroductionsPrograms&CoursesWaystoSupportYourChildGettinginvolved:Clubs&TeamsTimelineforGr.7ArticulationGrade8Paneldiscussion

Administration:Principal Mr. HignellVice Principal Mr. Chambers Vice Principal Ms. ShierCounselors:Ms. PorterMr. JouzyMs. CareyMrs. Watson/ Mr. Grant

INTRODUCTIONS

P.A.C.(Parent Advisory Committee)

Open to all Fleetwood Park parentsMeetings held on the last Monday of the month (Sept, Oct, Nov, Feb, Apr, May)Engaging conversations/presentations on issues of interest for parents of teens

CODE OF CONDUCT

Ø Respect Yourself & Others

Ø Respect the Environment

Ø Respect Learning

Grade 8 Timetable

Linear (Year long) system to get to know studentsBridge between Elementary and SecondarySame teacher for Ma/Sc, HumanitiesGrade 8 Electives are sample courses taken each semester.

COURSESStudents in grade 8 typically take:üHumanities 8üMath and Science 8üFrench 8üPhysical Health Education (PHE) 8üArts Education 8

üArt, Choir, Dance and Drama rotation üBand

üApplied Design Skills and Technology (ADST) 8üHome Economics, Technology Education, Information

Technology rotationüCareers 8 integrated into ADST and Arts courses

Sample Timetable for most Gr 8 students

Semester 1 (September –January)

Semester 2 (February – June)

A Humanities 8 Humanities 8B Arts Rotation ADST RotationC Math 8 / Science 8 Math 8 / Science 8D French 8 / Physical Health

EducationFrench 8 / Physical Health Education

Sample Timetable for a Gr 8 Band student

Semester 1 (September –January)

Semester 2 (February – June)

A Math 8 / Science 8 Math 8 / Science 8B ADST Rotation French 8C Band 8 / Physical Health

EducationBand 8 / Physical Health Education

D Humanities 8 Humanities 8

Concert Band 8 is a year-long that alternates with PHE 8 and replaces the Arts RotationAll Band students take the ADST rotation and a semestered French 8

Grades 8 + 9 lay the foundation for success in the Graduation Program (Grades 10-12)Developing good work habits now is key!Students can explore a variety of elective areas

BELL SCHEDULE

COUNSELLING DEPARTMENT

Course selectionPersonal counselling (no permission required)Career counsellingGraduation requirementsPost-secondary requirements and scholarships

Ways You Can Support Your Child

Encourage Responsibility

Encourage your child toØUse his/her electronic device to access AppØUse ‘FPDragons’ App to access the school

calendar of school eventsØAsk for help if neededØAttend tutorialsØHave a study buddy in each class (+ their telephone # & email address)

Study RoutinesProvide a quiet and comfortable placeAssist with organization of bindersRegularly check teachers’ websites or email teachers (see website for directory)Create a study system with your childEmphasize importance of work habits:

G = Good S = SatisfactoryN = Needs improvement

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Classroom teachers

LST – Homework Club

Mon-Thu, 2:45-4:00pm

Math Help

Mon-Fri, 7:45-8:15am

Mon-Thu, 2:45-3:30pm

Stay ConnectedWe are here to help! Contact us anytime you have questions or concerns!

Attend Parent-Teacher Interviews (November + March)Contact the school when help is needed by email (teachers’ e-mail addresses available on the school website) or by telephone 604-597-2301Listen for phone messages from the Synervoice voice mail systemSubscribe to our email list for newsletters and Principal’s Blog, and Twitter Feed

COMMUNICATION

Information and support for students and parents through:– Student-Parent meetings, telephone

conversations and email, Schoology– FP Dragons App, School Sign, School TVs, and

Synrevoice voice mail

On the Internet– https://www.surreyschools.ca/schools/fltsec– Twitter: Follow us @FPSSDRAGONS– Principal’s Blog: www.FleetwoodParkNews.com

STUDENT INVOLVEMENT

Clubs: Student Council and many more

Assemblies ... Spirit Weeks

Intramurals and Athletics (Sports Teams)

GET INVOLVED!!

ATHLETICS

Fall – Soccer (boys), Volleyball & Cross-country

Winter – Basketball & Ice Hockey

Spring – Soccer (girls), Rugby (boys and girls), Badminton, Ball Hockey, Cricket, Ultimate, Track & Field

LOCKERS

Locker selection is done on-line in late August. You will receive information about this in the August newsletter.

School Supplies

For the first day, bring a binder or notebook and a pen or pencil. Your teachers will usually give you a course outline which tells you what you will need.All PHE students will need to bring a padlock for locking items in the change room lockers.

GRADE 8 RETREAT

Grade 8 Retreat – SeptemberCamp Maclean in Langley

Registration

FPSS Counsellors/Admin (+ some Gr. 8students) visit elementary schools, February 26th – 27th for course selection

May 15th, 16th, 17th Grade 7s will tour FPSS (Individual school)June 14th – All Grade 7’s visit FPSS

Important DatesFebruary: Counsellors visit elementary schools for course informationMarch 1: Grade 7 Band Concert/Parent Night May 15, 16 and 17: Elementary schools visit FP (am)May 17: ELL Testing (Noon – 2pm)May 17: Math 8 Honours Test (3:30 – 4:30pm)June 14: All Grade 7s visit FP (12 – 2:30pm)Late August 2018: Student schedules will be mailed homeAugust 31, 2018: School open for students to come in and find classrooms and try new lockers (10 – noon)

OUT OF CATCHMENT STUDENTSWe anticipate very few out-of-catchment students next year.Process: Fill in an out-of-catchment form (to be signed by your neighborhood secondary school).

We need accurate information so you receive your summer mailout!

For those who attend Coyote Creek, Walnut Road and William Watson, your information is transferred to us electronically by the school district. This has already been done – so if you move, please be sure to let us know. All students must ensure that your Elementary school has your current address.

- Late August -

Expect a letter from the school with:A link to the Fleetwood Park Newsletter outlining first week, including scheduled special orientation eventsStudent Timetable

Grade 8 Panel

Q & A with our Grade 8 Experts

QUESTIONS??

Contact a Fleetwood Park Counselor or Administrator at: 604-597-2301