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Welcome to the Centennial AcademyCurriculum Evening

Curriculum Evening - September 12, 2013

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Our Mission

September 12, 2013

Together we help students become autonomous and resilient learners through

innovation and collaboration.

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IB Middle Years Programme

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Approaches to Learning:

Teachers provide students with tools to enable them to take responsibility for their own learning thereby developing an awareness of how they learn best, of thought process and learning strategies

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IB Middle Years Programme

September 12, 2013

What teachers consistently do to support development of Approaches to Learning:

• Coach students to prepare for class and follow prescribed routines

• Foster positive social interactions• Monitor and provide feedback on homework and

assignments• Encourage questions and active engagement• Give students regular feedback on learning behaviours• Monitor attention and focus in class

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What Parents Can Do

September 12, 2013

• Provide time and space for homework and study• Limit / structure use of technology• Collaborate with us through

studentsuccess@centennial.qc.ca to support your son / daughter to seek help at school

• Attend breakfast sessions designed to support parent and school collaboration

o Grade 11 on Thursday, September 26th at 8:45 amo Grade 7 on Tuesday, October 8th at 8:45 amo Grade 8 on Wednesday, October 9th at 8:45 amo Grade 9 on Thursday, October 10th at 8:45 amo Grade 10 on Tuesday, October 22nd at 8:45 am

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What We Know

September 12, 2013

The students who succeed in college, university and life beyond, are those who can plan their time, ask questions, and persist through the challenges of learning.

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Centennial Academy Athletics

Physical Educationand Health

2013-14

Keith Chuprun and Don Lang – September 12, 2013

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Overview

September 12, 2013 Physical Education and Health – 2013-14

Athletics at Centennial

o Class» Punctuality» Uniform» Participation and Effort

o Intramurals» Lunch hour» Variety

o Extracurricular» Teams» Generally after school» Commitment

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Competencies and ObjectivesEvaluation

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QEP MYP

Competency 1: Performs movements skills in different physical activity settings33 %

C : Performance

Competency 2: Interacts with others in different activity settings33 %

D : Social skills and personal engagement

Competency 3: Adopts a healthy active lifestyle: 34 %

A : Use of Knowledge

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Need more information?

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Contact:

• Don Lang dlang@centennial.qc.ca

• Keith Chuprun kchuprun@centennial.qc.ca

Or

• (514) 486-5533 ext. 277

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Français, 9e année

M. Fazioli et S. Vitcher – Le 12 septembre 2013

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Compétences

Le 12 septembre 2013 Français, 9e année – 2013-14

• Interaction à l’orale (33%)• Compréhension orale et écrite (34%)• Production écrite (33%)

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Thèmes

Le 12 septembre 2013 Français 9e, année – 2013-14

Les unités…

Unité 1 : Intelligence ou intelligences

Unité 2 : Des sports… à l’extrême!

Unité 3 : Mon avenir, j’y pense!

Unité 4 : Les médias : complice de notre quotidien?

Unité 5 : Les trésors de notre histoire

D’autres thèmes peuvent s’inscrire à travers les unités mentionnées ci-haut.

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Évaluations

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Tests (1 par étape), examens (décembre – juin) et projets (1 par

étape)

Interactions et présentations orales Travail dans Transmission Activités de lecture et d’écoute

Rédactions Participation en classe

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Devoirs

Objectif• Renforcement des leçons vues en classe

Fréquence• De 2 à 3 fois par semaine

Où• EDLINE et agenda

Comment• Débuté en classe• Corrigé en classe

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Science and TechnologyGrade 9

K. Lapierre & G. Ottoni – September 12, 2013

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Overview• Genetics• Reproduction• Circulation• Digestion• Science Fair• Properties of Matter• Transformation of Matter• Organization of Matter

September 12, 2013 Science Grade 8 – 2013-14

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HomeworkHomework is expected to be done well and completed on time. • All work is posted on Edline before class.• Homework due dates are listed on the class homepage• Tests and assignments dates are posted on the calendar

Students are encouraged to use the textbook and class notes to find answers to the questions/problems they do not know.

Asking questions in class is essential for a deeper understanding.

September 12, 2013 Science Grade 8 – 2013-14

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CompetenciesCompetency 1 – Practical Component (40%)• Seeks answers or solutions to scientific problems

• Identify the problem• Design a procedure to solve it• Carry out the procedure• Analyze the results

Competency 2 – Theoretical Component (60%)• Makes the most of his/her knowledge of science

• Understand what matter is made up of• Understand the uses of science and technology• Understand organisms and their systems

September 12, 2013 Science Grade 8 – 2013-14

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AssessmentOngoing Assessments• Quizzes• Tests• Essays

• Assignments• Projects• Lab Reports

Exams (theoretical & practical) – December & June

Science Fair – January & February

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Term 1 Term 2 Term 3

20% 20% 60%

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Math Grade 9 – 2013-14

D. Clark and D. Elbling – September 12, 2013

Mr. Clark, Mr. Elbling

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• Spatial sense, Pythagorean theorem, number sets

Overview

• Relations, specifically linear relations

• Area & Volume

• Algebra

• Statistics and probability

Math Grade 9 – 2013-14

• Inequalities

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Homework

Assigned almost every night.

Essential that it is completed & done well.

All work must be shown.

(Critical in order to be prepared for exams.)

• Posted on Edline.

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Competencies

• Solves a situational problem 30% • Uses mathematical reasoning 70%

Math Grade 9 – 2013-14

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AssessmentQuizzes or Tests every 1-2 weeks:

Situational Problems: a minimum of 4 in total

Reasoning:

EXAMS

December: 1 session evaluating reasoning.

June: 2 sessions written on different days. 1st session is a Situational Problem

2nd session: ReasoningPart A: Multiple Choice (6 questions)Part B: Short Answer Questions (4 questions)Part C: Application Questions (60%) (10 questions)

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Final Grade

The term 3 mark is made up of 50% of the term 3 class mark and 50% of the final exam

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3

20% 20% 60%

Term 2 Term 3

25% 75%

Situational problem mark

Mathematical Reasoning mark

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Extra Resources

Slideshows are posted on Edline.Answers to Exercises

Structured tutorials

Math-Help-Services

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Extra Resources

Slideshows are posted on Edline.

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Extra ResourcesMath-Help-Services

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Math 106 (grade 7)

Math 206 (grade 8)

Math 306 (grade 9)

Several courses in CEGEP require this course (Sciences & Commerce)

Science Option

(grade 10)

CST(grade 10)

75% or more

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Music 9 – 2013-14

E. Curtis – September 12, 2013

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Overview

September 12, 2013 Music Grade 9 – 2013-14

Overview of course topics: Students will continue to develop technique on a band instrument, helping them to develop flexibility and technical agility. Within ensemble balance limits, students will have the opportunity to try a secondary instrument such as guitar, bass or drums. They will become familiar with the content and expressive nature of a variety of music, and learn to respect group ensemble performance conventions. Cognitively speaking, this course will greatly impact creativity, memory, observation skills, and analytical ability. With development of music notation reading skills, students will learn how to create musical pieces written for their chosen band instrument using proper elements of musical language. These pieces, and ones written by professional composers, will be performed and analyzed by students. They will develop effective use of subject specific vocabulary in addition to the identification of relevant historical aspects using critical judgment.

Competencies: Creates (35%), Performs (35%) and Appreciates (30%) Musical Works

Work Routines: Students will improve their instrument techniques through ensemble rehearsal settings in class and will take part in seat work including analysis of musical recordings and music theory lessons.

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Overview Continued

September 12, 2013 Music Grade 9 2013 - 2014

Evaluations

Formative: student/teacher conference, self and peer evaluations and critiques, developmental workbooks, worksheets, checklists, recordings

Summative: playing tests, rubric assessments, worksheets, developmental workbooks

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Music Content

September 12, 2013 Music Grade 9 – 2013-14

• Instrumental playing techniques• Ensemble conventions• Music theory• Active listening and music analysis• Composition• Improvisation

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Drama Grade 9– 2013-14

J. Ainsworth– September 12, 2013

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Overview

September 12, 2013 Drama Grade 9 – 2013-14

Overview of course topics:

The focus of the secondary II program is to reinforce and develop basic skills at the foundation of dramatic arts. Students will begin the year with a focus on “community building” and explore elements of theatrical storytelling including traditional story structure, role playing and performance. In the final terms students will learn the process of creating and performing short dramatic works for their peers and be introduced to the process of giving and receiving positive and constructive feedback orally and in written form.

Competencies:

Creates/ Performs/ Appreciates Dramatic Art

35% 35% 30%

Work Routines: Students complete all work in the classroom working in groups, participating in performances and reflecting individually.

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Overview Continued

Evaluations

Formative: Student/Teacher conference; Self and Peer evaluations , Developmental Workbook (journal reflection and constructive analysis), In class constructive feedback sessions

SummativeRubric Assessment, Developmental work books

Frequency: Ongoing evaluations of all three competences (Creates, Performs, Appreciates)

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Drama Content

September 12, 2013 Drama Grade 9– 2013-14

Units

Community Building (Introduction)

Non-Verbal communication

(Introduction)

Tableaux (Introduction)

Objectives and Tactics (Introduction)

(Actor’s technique)

Text-Analysis (Script analysis)

(Introduction)

Research, Creation, Performance Project

(Thematic Collective Creation)

Actor’s Training

(Biography Research Project)

Improvisation

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History Grade 9– 2013-14

N.Sergerie & C. Markies– September 12, 2013

Overview

1500 CE

Module 1-First Occupants

1608-1760 CE

Module 2-New France

1760-1791 CE

Module 3-British Conquest

1791-1850 CE

Module 4-Struggles and Demands in the

British ColonyModule 5-

Growth of the Canadian Federation

1850-1929 CE

Overview

1929-1980 CE

Module 6-Modernization of Quebec

Society

Module 7-Issues in Quebec Society

since 1980

1980-Present

Evaluations• Module Tests

• Research Assignments

• Projects

• Comprehension Quizzes

• December Exam Cumulative 50% of term 2 gradeDocument based

• June ExamCumulative50% of term 3 gradeDocument based

HOMEWORK

• The majority of HW assignments will be checked for completion & answers will be reviewed on the projector

• Students are expected to correct work in-class the next day

• Comprehension quizzes based on readings will be administered throughout the term for marks

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Competencies

100%• Examines social phenomena from a historical perspective

– Understanding of time periods, – Investigating elements of historical events (research and

referencing), – ability to reflect on process and create a plan

• Interprets social phenomena using the historical method– Establish facts when answering historical questions– Drawing conclusions from historical documents– Ability to answer questions with historical documents

• Constructs his/her exercise of citizenship through the study of history

– Application of knowledge to a different context– Identifying social issues that are the result of history and taking a

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Visual Art 9 – 2013-14

D. St. Georges – September 12, 2013

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Overview

September 12, 2013 Visual Art Grade 9 2013-14

Overview of course topics:

The focus of the secondary III program is to apply the principles and elements of design in various context and with a variety of medium. Projects will focus on developing and applying technical skill as well as nurturing creative expression. Student will study a variety of artists through these projects to develop their artistic appreciation along with a formal art research and presentation project in term three.

Competencies:

Creates Personal Images/ Creates Media Images/ Appreciates Art

35% 35% 30%

Work Routines: Students will do most of their work in the classroom studio where they will develop their ability to begin, engage in, reflect upon, modify(when necessary) and complete artistic works.

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Overview Continued

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Evaluations:

Formative: preliminary research and studio work, student/teacher conference, self and peer evaluations and in class critiques, developmental (process) journals.

SummativeFinal projects, developmental (process) journals

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Visual Art Content

September 12, 2013 Visual Art 7 – 2013-14

Visual Stimulation in Design Work – Use of tools and technical process in graphic design.

Identity Unit:

1. My Environment – Creative Photography

2. Wild Head Designs- Ink on Paper Graphic Design

3. Take a Walk in my Shoes( IB UNIT)

 

Art Appreciation Research and Presentation

 

Designs on Currency

- Follow up on Canadian Mint Tour – Grade 9 Art Trip

 

Independent Project – Self Directed Studio

 Student to demonstrate their ability to complete the full creative process independently, from idea, planning choosing materials, making creative choices and completing their projects

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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English Language ArtsGrade 9 2013-14

Heidi Bodanis and Cindy Markies – September 12, 2013

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The Three Competencies

September 12, 2013 ELA – Grade 9 2013-2014

C1 (33%) TALK (Talks to communicate and learn)

C2 (33%) READS (Reads & listens to written, spoken and media texts)

C3 (34%) WRITES (Produces texts for personal and social purposes)

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Types of Evaluations

Date ELA – Grade 9 2013-2014

C1 (33%) TALK (Talks to communicate and learn):

• Presentations • Small group work• One-on-one conferring

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Types of Evaluations

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C2 (33%) READS

(Reads & listens to written, spoken and media texts)

Literature responses: This one of the two components of the Ministry exam in secondary five.

 • Identifying & supporting significant ideas in texts.• Drawing connections between texts and global issues.• Evaluating the use of author techniques.• Evaluating the effectiveness of texts with regards to the significant

idea(s).

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Types of Evaluations

September 12, 2013 ELA – Grade 9 2013-2014

C3 (34%) WRITES

(Produces texts for personal and social purposes)

 

We will be exploring various forms of writing (essays, reflections, some creative writing) in order to prepare students for what they will have to produce in an exam situation.

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Homework

September 12, 2013 ELA – Grade 9 2013-2014

• When homework is assigned, the work in question is begun in class.• Students complete written assignments approximately every two-

three weeks, with smaller assignments along the way used to scaffold and develop student learning.

• Assignments are posted on Edline in the Assignments folder.• Due dates for assignments are listed on the Edline calendar.

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What you can do…

September 12, 2013 ELA – Grade 9 2013-2014

• Provide your daughter/son with books to be read during silent reading.

• Discuss world issues/events with your son/daughter to broaden their knowledge of the world.