Welcome to WMCI

Grade 9

Parent and Student Orientation

June 2015

AGENDA

1. Introduction of Staff2. Administrative3. Student Council4. First day at WMCI 5. PAC (Parent Advisory Council)6. Questions

WMCI 2015-2016

• 112 STUDENTS (Down 24 students….)– 24 GRADE 9 Students– 39 GRADE 10 Students– 24 GRADE 11 Students– 35 GRADE 12 Students

• 9.4 TEACHERS & 1 PRINCIPAL

• 6.5 ? SUPPORT STAFF

WMCI 2015-2016

Teaching Staff Support StaffShannon Blondeau Lenora Buffi - Librarian

Paul Koshel Joan Campbell - Custodian

Nicole Lehmann Christine Poschenrieder-

Wilf Lehmann Secretary

Jason Lucas Robert Unger – Custodian

Donovan Nemetchek

Susan Salmon Educational Assistants - TBD

Karlie Skibo

Cam Watson

Judy Watson (Learning to Age 18)

1.125 more Professional Staff still to be hired for maternity leave

Semester System

• Implemented 2012-2013 school year

• Semester 1 (September 9 – February 5)

• Semester 2 (February 8 – June 29 )

• Each semester has 5 Blocks of approximately 62 hour each

• Most courses are semesterized but there are annual classes (every 2nd day all year)

WMCI Schedule• WMCI operates on a 6 day cycle. Each class is 62 minutes long

• 8:57 – 9:00 3 minute warning• 9:00 – 9:03 O Canada/Announcements• 9:03 – 10:05 PERIOD 1• 10:05 – 10:12 Nutrition Break/Class Change• 10:12 – 11:14 PERIOD 2• 11:14 – 11:18 Break/Class Change• 11:18 – 12:20 PERIOD 3• 12:20 – 1:07 Lunch• 1:07 – 1:10 3 minute warning• 1:10 – 1:12 Announcements• 1:12 – 2:14 PERIOD 4• 2:14 – 2:18 Break/Class Change• 2:18 – 3:20 PERIOD 5• 3:20 Dismissal

High School Program• To receive a high school diploma, students must

complete at least 30 credits from Grade 9 to Grade 12.– 17 credits are compulsory from Grade 9 to Grade

12.– 13 credits are optional from Grade 9 to Grade 12.– WMCI students are also enrolled in

Gr.9/10 RIT/Writing & Gr.9 Trans Math

High School Program

Compulsory Credits• Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

• Math 10FMath 20S Math 30S Math 40SEssential Essential

EssentialIntro to Applied & Applied Applied Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus Pre-

Calculus

• ELA 10F ELA 20F ELA 30S ELA 40S Literary Focus Literary Focus

Transactional FocusTransactional Focus

• Soc. St. 10F Geography 20F History 30S• Science 10F Science 20F• Phys. Ed. 10G Phys. Ed. 20F Phys. Ed. 30F Phys. Ed. 40F• RIT/Writing RIT/Writing• Transitional Math• Super Spare Super Spare (Not worth credit!)

High School Program

Optional courses 2015-2016• Level 10Level 20 Level 30` Level 40• French French French French• IA Metals IA Metals IA Metals IA Metals• IA Power Mechanics Advanced Welding• Band Band Band Band• Choir• Foods & Nutrition Foods & Nutrition• AICT Digital FilmMaking Digital Pictures• Visual Arts Visual Arts

Chemistry ChemistryRetailing Promotions

PhysicsBiology

BiologyAgriculture

Law

Management ManagementApprenticeship

Private Music OptionsCadetsVolunteerism (Community Service)

Course Description Handbook

WMCI Course Description Handbook contains:• Level of course (10, 20, 30, or 40)

• A basic description of the course content and goals.

• Where the course may lead students for further study.

• Compulsory vs Elective/Optional Courses

• Prerequisite courses

• Posted on the website for reference

WMCI Timetable 2015-2016

• The Compulsory courses at WMCI in Grade 9 are:

Print Communications/Reading (Semester 1)English Language Arts (Semester 2)

Physical Education/ Health (Annual)Transitional Math (Semester 1)Math (Semester 2)Science Social StudiesSupervised Spare

• The Optional courses in grade 9 are listed below: (please pick four)____ AICT 10F ____ Industrial Arts 10G____Foods/Nutrition ____ French 10G____Visual Arts ____ Band 10G

Grade 9 SuppliesGeneral supplies: binders, loose leaf, dividers, blue & red pen,

pencil, scissors, glue, pencil crayons, USB thumb drive, duo-tangs, composition book, ruler, eraser, highlighter

Math: inexpensive geometry set, inexpensive scientific calculator

PE: shorts/sweats, t-shirt/sweatshirts, gym shoes for indoor use only, shower towel, DEODARANT!!!

IA: Safety Glasses/ Ear Protection

Band: Instrument

Planner

Lock for locker (5.00 refundable year rental from office)

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Newsletters, Coming Events, Etc!

Tips for success….

Maplewood for Parents/Students

QUESTIONS??