“We strive for excellence”

Grade 7 Parent Programming Evening

2015 – 2016

Welcome to Secondary School

Around the corner is a new and exciting time in your child’s life where endless opportunities and pathways are theirs for the taking.

We look forward to embarking on an important partnership with you and your child.

Evening Overview

Introductions

IB MYP Program

Grade 8 Program

Grade 7s Look Forward to:

Having their own lockerMore than one teacherElectives – trying new coursesMeeting new friendsPlaying new sports, joining new clubsIncreased independenceMore freedomCafeteria

What Grade 7s worry about

Figuring out their timetableRemembering their lock combinationFinding their classesBeing late for classToo much homeworkDifferent teachers, different rulesPeer pressureFriendships change

What Parents worry about

Making a successful transitionAcademic & social successWill they really know my child’s needs?Communication with teachersWho do I go to with questions, concerns?Autonomy & independenceOpportunities to stay involvedResistance to peer pressure

Six Important Learning Skills for Success

1. Responsibility

2. Organization

3. Independent work

4. Collaboration

5. Initiative

6. Self-Regulation

How can parents help

Be aware of strengths and weaknessesClosely monitor attendanceCommunicate with teachers regularlyClosely monitor academic progressKnow who to turn to for answersKey supports in secondary school

Key Support People

Gr. 8 CounsellorLAC TeachersSpecial Ed TeachersEducational AssistancesBehaviour Support WorkersFirst Nation Support TeachersVice Principals and Principal

Time to eat…..

Cafeteria

or

brown bag it?

How is high school different

8 teachers8 courses 8 classroomsIndividual lockersMore homeworkMore accountabilityMore responsibilityMore extra curricular activitiesMORE FUN!!!!

What does a typical day look like

8:35 am start80 min class (Period 1)15 min break80 min class (Period 2)80 min class (Period 3)40 min lunch80 min class (Period 4)3:00 pm finish

The Weekly Timetable

Wednesday IB/ Staff Development Late Start 9:55am

Regular schedule 8:35 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Course Selections for Grade 8

8 Core Courses:

1. English 82. Math 83. Science 84. Socials 85. PE 8 (boys or girls)6. French 8, Squamish 8

Life Skills Rotations:7. Life Skills 8A

– Info Tech, Wood, Sewing

8. Life Skills 8B- Art, Drama, Music

Electives (outside the timetable):

• Choir • Beginner Band• Concert Band • Jazz Band

Life Skills Rotations - A

Info Tech

Woodwork Sewing

Life Skills Rotations - B

Art

Drama Music

Carson Graham Website

http://www4.nvsd44.bc.ca/school/carson/Pages/default.aspx

Other Options…

LAC 8 • for designated and referred students

English Language Learner (ELL) 8• for referred students

Choices 8• for referred students

Peak Performance• minimum 15 hours/week of training

NV District Enhanced Programs• see NVSD website for opportunities

Focus for Grade 8 students

Take responsibility for your actionsKeep organized-use your agendaAttend regularlyBe committedEngage in all your classesGet Involved

What you as a parent can do – Be informed…

Check the school website www.carsongraham.ca

Help set up regular homework time

Keep in contact with teachers – all located on school websiteKeep tabs on your child’s agenda bookAttend Parent – Teacher ConferencesCreate reasonable restrictionsEnforce timelines

Get Involved!!!

Pursuing Our Goals

Celebrating Successes Together

Striving for Excellence

Grade 7 to 8Transition Activities 2015

Jan. 26th - Gr. 7 Programming VisitsFeb. 6th Carson FOS Feeder SchoolsMarch 5th Gr. 7 MYP Personal Project VisitMarch 6th Cross Boundary Transfer

DeadlineApril 30th Gr. 8 Buddies visit Gr. 7’sMay 28/29th Gr. 7 Tour at CarsonMay 19-27th Articulation of Carson FOS

begins

Carson 7 – 8 Buddy Program

Grade 7 paired with Grade 8 student

Buddies attended the same elementary school

Mentorship Program

Increased sense of belonging

Learn from the Pros

NVSD Gr. 7-8 Transition CourseSummer School

NVSD 44 Summer School at Carson

Focus includes:

Curriculum preview

Time management

Organizational skills

Stress management

Guest speakers

Questions

Refer to the Carson website for course descriptions www.carsongraham.ca

Ask Gr. 7 teacher for recommendations

Contact Gayle Weyell

Contact Information

Mrs. Gayle Weyell - Gr. 8 Counsellor

Ms. Celine Kaufman - ELL / International

Mr. Ryan Kerluck - Athletic Director

Mrs. Kristy Dolha - MYP Coordinator

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