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Moving on to Zion Heights Middle School Orientation

Join us for orientation sessions at Zion Heights Middle School to learn about the transition to middle school, gifted program information, and the various services and programs offered. Find out more on our school website.

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Moving on to Zion Heights Middle School Orientation

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  1. Moving on to Zion Heights MS Agenda: 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm Transition to Middle School 7:50 pm – 8:15 pm Gifted Program Information Guidance Program & Services Department Success for all Learners

  2. Zion Heights Websitewww.tdsb.on.cahttp://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/zionheights/home.aspx

  3. Orientation Sessions @ ZionThursday, June 9th Grade 6 to 7 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm Grade 5 to 6 9:45 am – 11:00 am September Letter Letter will be sent home lateJune and posted on our school website

  4. Program Focus:

  5. Preparing Students forFuture Successes • Learning Skills Development • Use of Technology • Social Justice Themes • Leadership Development and Opportunities • Experiential Learning and Outdoor Education • Co-Curricular Activities and Clubs

  6. Middle School Life School Routines • Lockers/Locks (Dudley locks only $) • Morning Break (nutrition program) • Homework • Student Planner/Agenda ($) • Cafeteria/Lunchroom • School day/times

  7. School Program Developmentand Organization • Allocations (student and staff) • School Model • Subject Specialists • Sample Timetables

  8. Grade 6 Sample Timetable

  9. Grade 7 Sample Timetable

  10. Parent Teacher Communications • Sept Curriculum Night • Nov Progress Report Parent/Teacher Conferences • Feb First Report Card Parent/Teacher Conferences • June Second Report Card

  11. Academic Supports • Remedial/Extra help • English as a Second Language • Special Education Student Services & Support • Spec. Ed. Resources Teachers • Itinerant Guidance Counsellor • Social Worker and Psychologist • Settlement Workers

  12. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0S_gLw9pXg

  13. Ways you may partnerand support our school: • School Council • Community Evenings for Parents • Nutrition Program • Field Trip Volunteers • Fundraising Initiatives • Parental Experiential Skills & Expertise

  14. TDSB/School Policies • Safe Schools Policy • Code of Behaviour • Dress Code • Safe Arrival Program

  15. Parent/Guardian Expectations • To be treated with respect and dignity by all members of school community • To receive regular communicationfrom the school regarding student progress • To be kept informed of school activities and initiatives

  16. Parent/Guardian Responsibilities • To supportschool staff in maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment • To ensure that students attend regularly and are preparedto learn • To monitor child’s homework and progress • To communicateregularly with school

  17. Student Expectations • To be treated with respect and dignity by all members of school community • To learn in a safeand secure learning environment where individual differencesare recognized and respected

  18. Student Responsibilities • Show respect for self, others, and school • Come to school ready and prepared to learn • Follow school rules and take responsibilityfor own actions

  19. Questions?

  20. Gifted Programming & Focus STEAM Programming Inquiry-Based Learning Extension Opportunities E.g. Math Contests, Robotics & Coding,

  21. Gifted IEP: Alternative Page Areas: 1. Thinking 2. Awareness of Self and Others 3. Research

  22. Gifted IEP Timeline • September Parent Consultation Form • October IEPs sent home • November Review 1 • February Review 2

  23. School Gifted ProgramOrganization • Allocations (student and staff) • School Model • Class Size and Organization

  24. Questions?

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