Delta Secondary School
Grade 8 Course Selection Night
Welcome Grade 7 Parents
Administration • Principal
– Ms. Jeanette Beaulieu
• Vice Principals – Mr. Dean Eichorn – Mr. John Pavão
Counsellors • Mr. Frank Sawatsky (A – D) *Mon/Tues
& Mrs. Maryann Cardwell (A – D) *Thurs/Fri
• Ms. Heather Colls (E – K)
• Mrs. Erin Rohwer (L – P)
• Mr. Steve Cowan (Q – Z)
Transition to Delta Secondary
• Course Selection Visits—February 2018 • Transition Meetings – May 2018 • Grade 7 Visits – May/June 2018 • Grade 8 “Locator Cards”– August 2018 • Opening Day – September 5, 2018 • Pacer Big Buddies Program
– Gr. 8 Orientation, Gr. 8 Breakfast, Gr. 8 Barbeque and more
Gr. 8 Opening Day
Graduation Dinner & Dance
DSS Graduating Class of 2017
School Information
http://de.deltasd.bc.ca/ • 1200 Students (Grades 8 – 12) • Linear School Scheduling
School Information • 70 Teachers • 40 Educational Assistants • 25+ Support Staff
– Including Educational Assistants, Clerical, Career Centre, Aboriginal Support Worker, Prevention Coordinator, Police Liaison Officer & Cafeteria Staff)
Pacer Life at Delta
Secondary
Pacer Life at
Delta Secondary
School Information • Caring & Comprehensive School
– Aboriginal Studies Program – Athletics Program – Dance & Opera Academies – Digital Media Program – Farm Roots Mini School – Humanities (English & Socials) – International Student Program – Performing & Fine Arts Program – Technical Studies & Apprenticeship Programs – Various in-school clubs and activities
Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)
• PAC Meetings: – Third Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm in
our library – Do not fundraise
• DSS PAC Blog:
– http://deltasecondaryschool.wordpress.com • under “Parents” tab on school website
Grade 8 (& High School) “It’s About the Journey”
Being a Delta “Pacer”
• Participate
• Achieve
• Care
• Explore
• Respect
School Pride School Spirit
School Identity School Community
Grade 8 Required Courses (7 required courses)
• Humanities 8 (2 Blocks) – English & Socials combined
• Math 8 Principles (Essentials & Enriched options) • Science 8 • Physical & Health Education 8 • French 8 (or Strategies 8) • Applied Design, Skills & Technologies 8
– Home Economics (Foods & Sewing) & Technical Studies (Wood/Metal, Drafting/Animation)
• Career Education 8 (non-enrolling/off timetable)
Grade 8 Elective Courses (1 elective Course)
• Fine Arts 8 – Term rotation of Art, Drama & Guitar
• Concert Choir 8 (after school 9th course)
• Band 8 (Beginner or Intermediate)
• Aboriginal Studies 8
Sample Student Timetable
Follow us on:
TWITTER @Delta_Academies
FINE ARTS Academies DANCE
FILM ACTING FILM PRODUCTION
FILM- VISUAL EFFECTS OPERA & PERFORMANCE
SPORTS Academies BASEBALL
GOLF LACROSSE
SOCCER SOFTBALL
FINACIAL ASSITANCE For Academies
• Bursary Assistance & Family Discounts Available
– Bursaries Assistance is Available
– 25% off second Child
– Please contact Paige Hansen at
@dsspacers
Staying Connected with Delta Secondary
@dsspacers1912
Social Media & Cell Phones • Our students are “Digital Citizens in a “Digital World”
– Cell phones can be the best educational tool when used
effectively and appropriately to enhance learning VS . . .
– Cell phones and Social Media can result in a lot of social drama, stress, anxiety and take away from learning
• Be connected and involved in your child’s use of social media
and remind them of appropriate cell phone use.
Process for Choosing Courses
1) Student logs on to ‘Student Connect’ – Username: - - - - - (5-digit student #) – Password: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (month, day, year) 2) Highlight ‘Pick Courses’ 3) Make Selections 4) Save (or it will be lost) 5)Parent must then go onto Parent connect (under
Pick Courses) and approve by clicking the FINAL box.
Important Registration Information
• Course Selection Due Date : March 9, 2018 – Course Selection must be confirmed via Parent Connect – New registrations (i.e. non-catchment, private school) will
fill out a paper course selection at the school
• Gr.8: courses – 7 required & 1 Elective (& 1 Alt.) – Aboriginal Studies / Fine Art / Band / Choir – Alternate course in case of any timetabling conflicts
• Course selection booklet available on the school’s website: – www.de.deltasd.bc.ca
Questions ?
Parent Connect Tutorial