2014 – 2015 course programming gr. 7 parent evening carson graham secondary
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2014 – 2015Course ProgrammingGr. 7 Parent evening
Carson Graham Secondary
Evening Overview
Introductions
IB MYP Program
Grade 8 Program
There are 3 distinct programs offered by the International Baccalaureate Organization:
• The Primary Years Program (K-5)
• The Middle Years Program (6-10)
• The Diploma Years Program (11-12)
The International Baccalaureate Programmes
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.
These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences can also be right.
We strive for excellence in all endeavours, encourage personal and social responsibility, respect diversity and work to develop a life long commitment to learning. Our aim is to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, confident and caring students who create a better world through intercultural understanding and respect.
MYP 3 Fundamental Concepts
Holistic Learning › Educating the whole child
beyond just the ‘academic subjects’ and linking curriculum to the “real world”
Intercultural Awareness› Understanding your own culture
and that there are other cultures that have different views
Communication› Clearly being able to express
yourself in many ways and in more than one language
What does the MYP classroom look like?
Learner profile attributes
Approaches to teaching and learning
Global contexts (Why is this important to
learn?)
Key concepts (How does this connect with
other ideas?)
Related concepts (What is the significance
to this discipline?)
A consistent experience across disciplines
Science 8 body systems unitStatement of Inquiry: In order to function effectively, systems need to work in tandem.Factual
› How do things connect?Conceptual
› How are systems reliant on one another?Debatable
› When should ethical considerations limit scientific innovation?
MYP Inquiry Questions
Design 8 body systems unitStatement of Inquiry: In order to function effectively, systems need to work in tandem.Factual
› How do things connect?Conceptual
› How are systems (or processes) reliant on one another?Debatable
› When should form be considered over function?
MYP Inquiry Questions
Design 8 (Textiles): Sew a model of the body systems
Science 8: Dissect a heart
Summative Assessment
4 criteria, scale of 8
Clear expectations
Formative & Summative
Best fit approach
MYP Assessment
Community and Service
10 hours of service each
year
In school or outside of
school
Reflections
School wide service
learning projects
MYP Personal ProjectCulminating Project
Participate in a sustained, self-directed inquiry
Develop deeper understandings through in-depth investigation
Demonstrate the learner profile traits Communicate effectively Demonstrate responsible action
through learning Take pride in accomplishments
What Gr. 7’s Look Forward to:
Having their own locker More than one teacher Cafeteria Electives – trying new courses Meeting new friends Playing new sports, new clubs Increased independence More freedom
What Gr. 7’s worry about:
Figuring out their timetable Remembering their combination lock # Finding their classes Being late for class Too much homework Different teachers, different rules Peer Pressure Friendships change
Successful transition into Sec. School Academic & social success Will they really know my child’s needs? Communication with teachers Who do I go to with questions, concerns? Autonomy & independence Opportunities to stay involved Resist peer pressure
Time to eat…..
Café or brown bagging it?
Pursuing Our Goals
Celebrating Successes Together
Striving for Excellence
Life at High School…
Grade 8
Grade 9
Grade 11
Grade 12 and beyond
Grade 10
YOU HAVE ALMOST FINISHED 8 YEARS....
ONLY 5 YEARS TO GO......
THEN ??????
COLLEGE UNIVERSITY
APPRENTICESHIP TRAVEL
WORK
SCHOOL CAREER
K 7 8 9 10 11 12
•8 teachers
•8 courses 8 classrooms
•Individual lockers
•More homework
•More accountability
•More responsibility
•More extra curricular activities
•MORE FUN!!!!
8:35 am start
80 min class (Period 1)
15 min break
80 min class (Period 2)
80 min class (Period 3)
40 min lunch
80 min class (Period 4)
3:00 pm finish
Wednesday IB/ Staff Development Late Start 9:55am
Regular schedule 8:35 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Core Courses: English 8 Math 8 Science 8 Socials 8 PE 8 (boys or girls) French 8, Squamish 8
Life Skills Rotations: Life Skills 8A
› Drama, Health & Careers, Wood
Life Skills 8B› Home Ec., Info Tech. & Art
Electives (outside the timetable): Choir Jazz Band Concert Band
Sewing Drama
Info Tech
Art
Carson Graham Website
http://www4.nvsd44.bc.ca/school/carson/Pages/default.aspx
Learning Center 8 › for referred students
English Language Learner (ELL) 8› for referred students
Choices 8 › for referred students
Students need 80 credits to graduate
You begin earning credits in Grade 10
It is very important for you to pass all your courses because if you fail a course in Grade 8 then you may have to take summer school or repeat the class
Take responsibility for your actions Keep organized-use your agenda
Attend regularly
Be committed
Engage in all your classes Get Involved
Check the school website www.carsongraham.ca
Help set up regular homework time
Keep in contact with teachers – all located on school website
Keep tabs on your child’s agenda book
Attend Parent – Teacher Conferences
Create reasonable restrictions
Enforce timelines and curfews
• Artists 4 Kids Art Academy (10 -12) - Carson Graham• VCC Culinary Arts Level 1 ( 11 -12) - Carson Graham• IB MYP & Diploma Program (8 – 12) - Carson Graham
• Digital Media Academy (10 – 12) - Argyle
• Distributed Learning (9 -12) - Online
• Hockey Academy (8 – 12) - Windsor• Soccer Academy (8 – 12) - Windsor• Volleyball Academy (8 -12) - Sutherland• Basketball Academy (8 –12) - Seycove/Parkgate
• Peak Performance Program - all NV schools
• Apprenticeship Training - all NV schools
January 20th Gr. 7 Parent evening at Carson 7pm
January 27th Programming visits to Carson FOS
Feeder Elementary Schools begins
February 21st Programming sheets due to teachers
March 5th Gr. 7 MYP Personal Project Visit
March 7th Cross Boundary Transfer Deadline
May 1st Gr. 8 Buddies visit Gr. 7’s
May 12/13th Gr. 7 Tour at Carson
May 20th Articulation at Carson FOS begins
Carson 7 – 8 Buddy Program
Grade 7 paired with Grade 8 student Buddies attended the same elementary
school Mentorship Program Increase sense of belonging Learn from the Pros’
NVSD 44 Summer School at Carson Focus includes: Curriculum preview Time management Organizational skills Stress management Guest speakers
The Teen Brain
Teen Brain HD - YouTube
Refer to the Carson website for course descriptions www.carsongraham.ca
Ask Gr. 7 teacher for recommendations
Contact Gayle Weyell
Counselling Team
Mrs. Gayle Weyell Gr. 8 [email protected]
Ms. Celine Kaufman ELL / [email protected]
Mr. Tom Larisch Athletic [email protected]
Mrs. Kristy Dolha MYP [email protected]
CONTACT INFORMATION