Welcome Future OKM Grade 7s!

1. Welcome Future OKM Grade 7s!

2. How do I get involved at OKM? • Clubs • Fine Arts • Athletics

3. Fine Arts • VPA (Visual Performance Arts) • Drama • Art • Video Production • … • Band Concerts

4. Clubs • Collective Card Club • Gaming Club • Japanese Club • Club Innovate • Book Club • Debate Team • Table Tennis • Meditation • Student Voice • Chess Club • Rotary Interact • Math Contest Club • Celebration Alliance • Robotics • Dragon’s Den • Social Justice

5. Athletics • Soccer • Badminton • Track & Field • Cross Country • Football • Basketball • Volleyball • Ultimate Frisbee • Swimming • Hockey • Dance • Weights • Ping Pong • Outdoor Ed • Field Hockey • Rugby • Tennis • Golf

6. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Ask us about it. These clubs and athletics change every year so if you’re interested in something, let us know and we can try to start a new club or sports team.

7. Teaming You will be in your core classes with the same group of students except for PE and Living Skills. We try to keep your Math/Science teacher the same as well as your English/Social Studies teacher.

8. Course Selection

10. PE 7 All types of physical activities. Some minor fees for above and beyond optional trips (like bowling or climbing).

11. OKM/KU Soccer Academy The OKM Soccer Academy is open to students at ALL grade levels. We currently run grade 7/8 classes & grade 9-12 classes. • COST: $550 (Covers facility rentals, instructors, one-way busing, equipment, gear, etc.) • LOCATION: Valley First Soccer Centre (KU Dome), CNC & Mission Sportfields. • PERSONNEL:Kelowna United technical instructors team up with OKM teachers to provide instruction, support and evaluation.

12. OKM Hockey Canada Skills Academy. Grades 7 to12 First or Second Semester Program: Two 1.5 hour on ice skills development sessions each week at the Capital News Centre / off ice activites every 2nd Friday Students in the OKM HCSA will receive 4 course credits for PE. Cost: $1100 per semester. OKM Advanced Skills Program Grades 9 to 12 (Rep players) Full Year, 1 block per semester. Program: Two 1.5 hour on ice skills development sessions each week, September to June at the Capital News Centre / off ice activites every 2nd Friday Students in the OKM ASP will receive 8 course credits for the year. Cost: $2400 For more information visit: www.okmhcsa.weebly.com

13. OKM Swim Academy Investment: $550 Location: H20 Grades: 7 – 12 Competitive and non-competitive swimmers welcome

14. Day 1/Day 2 Example

15. The Course Selection Process:Why is accuracy so Important? This Husky is sad because he changed his mind about soccer academy and now there is no room in regular PE

16. The Course Selection Process:Why is accuracy so Important? This Husky is sad because she changed her mind about swimming academy and now there is no room in regular PE

17. The Course Selection Process:Why is accuracy so Important? This Husky is sad because she changed her mind about regular PE and now there is no room in Hockey Academy.

18. The Course Selection Process:Why is accuracy so Important? This Husky is sad because she changed her mind about regular PE and now there is no room in Swimming Academy.

19. The Course Selection Process:Why is accuracy so Important? This husky spoke to his parents and thought a lot about his course selection. Be like this husky.

20. Deadline for Completed Course Selection Sheet Please hand in your form by Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016

21. Frequently Asked Questions

22. Frequently Asked Questions • When will I get my timetable? • In the morning on the first day of school • You will get a confirmation in June from OKM about your courses including regular PE or an academy • What does the first day of school look like? • Morning only grade 7 with some leadership students – play games, get your schedule, tour • How will I know where I’m going? • Tour in May, tour in the morning on the first day, and leadership students and staff

23. Frequently Asked Questions • What kind of food is available? • Husky Hut depends on day: Pizza, Chicken strips, Perogies, Salads, Tacos, Sushi and Vending machines • Where do I eat my lunch? • E10 is dedicated for Grades 7/8 • Tables in the East Wing • Where ever you find a spot in any area of the school

24. Frequently Asked Questions • Who do I see for help? • Teachers • Administrators and Counsellors are divided by alphabet A – H (Mr. Campbell and Ms. Green); I – M (Mrs. Nunes and Ms. Dishaw); N – Z (Mr. Kormany and Ms. Proch) • What if I need help? • AI, support blocks, ELL, Aboriginal Advocate

25. Frequently Asked Questions • What does my peer counsellor help me with? • Peer Counsellors are trained and each person has one assigned to you • They will meet with you at least once and talk about clubs and any other questions you have about the school • Will my classrooms be in the same place as the Senior students? • Some especially Living Skills and VPA

26. Frequently Asked Questions • Am I allowed to leave school grounds during the day? • No junior student are allowed to leave the building without a parent signing them out • Do I get a locker? • Yes – a ½ locker • Practice ahead of time • Can I request who I can be in class with? • Feeder school teachers make recommendations for groupings that are considered

27. Important Upcoming Dates • Academy Applications • Due Friday, March 4th, 2016 • Elementary School Visits • DWE Feb 24, CLE Feb 25, AME Feb 26 • Backpackers • May 16 – 19th, 2016 • Family Welcome Night, Tour and Pizza Thursday, May 26th @ 5:00 -6:00 2016 • Morning first day of School, Orientation and Team Building September 6 @ 9:00

28. Other Questions????????????? Please contact us at 250-870-5108

29. Looking forward to having you join the Husky Pack