Moving on to

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:

7. 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

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

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

10. Grade 6 Sample Timetable

11. Grade 7 Sample Timetable

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

13. 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

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

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

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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. Questions?

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

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

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

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

26. Questions?