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2014 – 2015 Course Programming Gr. 7 Parent evening

Carson Graham Secondary. 2014 – 2015 Course Programming Gr. 7 Parent evening. Evening Overview. Introductions IB MYP Program Grade 8 Program. The International Baccalaureate Programmes. There are 3 distinct programs offered by the International Baccalaureate Organization:

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2014 – 2015 Course Programming Gr. 7 Parent evening

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  1. Carson Graham Secondary 2014 – 2015 Course Programming Gr. 7 Parent evening

  2. Evening Overview Introductions IB MYP Program Grade 8 Program

  3. The International Baccalaureate Programmes There are 3 distinct programs offered by the International Baccalaureate Organization: • The Primary Years Program (K-5) • The Middle Years Program (6-10) • The Diploma Years Program (11-12)

  4. IB Mission Statement: The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences can also be right.

  5. Mission Statement We strive for excellence in all endeavours, encourage personal and social responsibility, respect diversity and work to develop a life long commitment to learning. Our aim is to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, confident and caring students who create a better world through intercultural understanding and respect.

  6. MYP 3 Fundamental Concepts • Holistic Learning • Educating the whole child beyond just the ‘academic subjects’ and linking curriculum to the “real world” • Intercultural Awareness • Understanding your own culture and that there are other cultures that have different views • Communication • Clearly being able to express yourself in many ways and in more than one language

  7. What does the MYP classroom look like?

  8. Learner profile attributes Approaches to teaching and learning Global contexts (Why is this important to learn?) Key concepts (How does this connect with other ideas?) Related concepts (What is the significance to this discipline?) A consistent experience across disciplines

  9. MYP Inquiry Questions Science 8 body systems unit Statement of Inquiry: In order to function effectively, systems need to work in tandem. • Factual • How do things connect? • Conceptual • How are systems reliant on one another? • Debatable • When should ethical considerations limit scientific innovation?

  10. MYP Inquiry Questions Design 8 body systems unit Statement of Inquiry: In order to function effectively, systems need to work in tandem. • Factual • How do things connect? • Conceptual • How are systems (or processes) reliant on one another? • Debatable • When should form be considered over function?

  11. Summative Assessment Design 8 (Textiles): Sew a model of the body systems Science 8: Dissect a heart

  12. MYP Assessment • 4 criteria, scale of 8 • Clear expectations • Formative & Summative • Best fit approach

  13. Community and Service 10 hours of service each year In school or outside of school Reflections School wide service learning projects

  14. MYP Personal Project Culminating Project • Participate in a sustained, self-directed inquiry • Develop deeper understandings through in-depth investigation • Demonstrate the learner profile traits • Communicate effectively • Demonstrate responsible action through learning • Take pride in accomplishments

  15. What Gr. 7’s Look Forward to: Having their own locker More than one teacher Cafeteria Electives – trying new courses Meeting new friends Playing new sports, new clubs Increased independence More freedom

  16. What Gr. 7’s worry about: Figuring out their timetable Remembering their combination lock # Finding their classes Being late for class Too much homework Different teachers, different rules Peer Pressure Friendships change

  17. What Parents Worry About…. • Successful transition into Sec. School • Academic & social success • Will they really know my child’s needs? • Communication with teachers • Who do I go to with questions, concerns? • Autonomy & independence • Opportunities to stay involved • Resist peer pressure

  18. Time to eat….. Café or brown bagging it?

  19. Striving for Excellence Pursuing Our Goals Celebrating Successes Together

  20. Life at High School… Grade 12 and beyond Grade 11 Grade 10 Grade 9 Grade 8

  21. SCHOOL CAREER K 7 89 10 11 12 YOU HAVE ALMOST FINISHED 8 YEARS.... ONLY 5 YEARS TO GO...... THEN ?????? COLLEGE UNIVERSITY APPRENTICESHIP TRAVEL WORK

  22. How does high school differ from elementary school ? • 8 teachers • 8 courses 8 classrooms • Individual lockers • More homework • More accountability • More responsibility • More extra curricular activities • MORE FUN!!!!

  23. What does a typical day look like? 8:35 am start 80 min class (Period 1) 15 min break 80 min class (Period 2) 80 min class (Period 3) 40 min lunch 80 min class (Period 4) 3:00 pm finish

  24. The Weekly Timetable Regular schedule 8:35 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Wednesday IB/ Staff Development Late Start 9:55am

  25. Course Selections for Grade 8 Core Courses: • English 8 • Math 8 • Science 8 • Socials 8 • PE 8 (boys or girls) • French 8, Squamish 8 Life Skills Rotations: • Life Skills 8A • Drama, Health & Careers, Wood • Life Skills 8B • Home Ec., Info Tech. & Art Electives (outside the timetable): • Choir • Jazz Band • Concert Band

  26. Life Skills Rotations - A Drama Sewing

  27. Life Skills Rotation -B Art Info Tech

  28. Carson Graham Website http://www4.nvsd44.bc.ca/school/carson/Pages/default.aspx

  29. Other Options… • Learning Center 8 • for referred students • English Language Learner (ELL) 8 • for referred students • Choices 8 • for referred students

  30. In Order to Graduate… • Students need 80 credits to graduate • You begin earning credits in Grade 10 It is very important for you to pass all your courses because if you fail a course in Grade 8 then you may have to take summer school or repeat the class

  31. Focus for Grade 8 Students • Take responsibility for your actions • Keep organized-use your agenda • Attend regularly • Be committed • Engage in all your classes • Get Involved

  32. What you as a parent can do – Be informed… • Check the school website www.carsongraham.ca • Help set up regular homework time • Keep in contact with teachers – all located on school website • Keep tabs on your child’s agenda book • Attend Parent – Teacher Conferences • Create reasonable restrictions • Enforce timelines and curfews

  33. Get Involved!!!

  34. North Vancouver District Programs • Artists 4 Kids Art Academy (10 -12) - Carson Graham • VCC Culinary Arts Level 1 ( 11 -12) - Carson Graham • IB MYP & Diploma Program (8 – 12) - Carson Graham • Digital Media Academy (10 – 12) - Argyle • Distributed Learning (9 -12) - Online • Hockey Academy (8 – 12) - Windsor • Soccer Academy (8 – 12) - Windsor • Volleyball Academy (8 -12) - Sutherland • Basketball Academy (8 –12) - Seycove/Parkgate • Peak Performance Program - all NV schools • Apprenticeship Training - all NV schools

  35. Grade 7 to 8Transition Activities January 20th Gr. 7 Parent evening at Carson 7pm January 27th Programming visits to Carson FOS Feeder Elementary Schools begins February 21st Programming sheets due to teachers March 5th Gr. 7 MYP Personal Project Visit March 7th Cross Boundary Transfer Deadline May 1stGr. 8 Buddies visit Gr. 7’s May 12/13th Gr. 7 Tour at Carson May 20th Articulation at Carson FOS begins

  36. Carson 7 – 8 Buddy Program Grade 7 paired with Grade 8 student Buddies attended the same elementary school Mentorship Program Increase sense of belonging Learn from the Pros’

  37. Gr. 7/8 Transition Course • NVSD 44 Summer School at Carson • Focus includes: • Curriculum preview • Time management • Organizational skills • Stress management • Guest speakers

  38. The Teen Brain Teen Brain HD - YouTube

  39. Questions? • Refer to the Carson website for course descriptions www.carsongraham.ca • Ask Gr. 7 teacher for recommendations • Contact Gayle Weyell

  40. Counselling Team

  41. Mrs. Gayle Weyell Gr. 8 Counsellor gweyell@sd44.ca Ms. Celine Kaufman ELL / International ckaufman@sd44.ca Mr. Tom Larisch Athletic Director tlarisch@sd44.ca Mrs. Kristy Dolha MYP Coordinator kdolha@sd44.ca CONTACT INFORMATION

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