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Carson G raham Secondary 2014-2015

Carson G raham Secondary 2014-2015. Parent Programming Presentation for Grade 9 & Grade 10 Current students in Grade 8 & Grade 9.

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Carson G raham Secondary 2014-2015

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  1. Carson Graham Secondary2014-2015 Parent Programming Presentation for Grade 9 & Grade 10 Current students in Grade 8 & Grade 9

  2. IntroductionsPresenting tonight:Kristy Dolha, MYP CoordinatorEva Ratzburg, CounsellorBreak out sessions: Gayle Weyell, Eva & Kristy - Current Grade 8sRob Watson, CounsellorCurrent Grade 9 – Grade 10

  3. Overview of Presentation • Introductions • MYP Overview • District Programs & DL Overview • Programming Information • Break out Q & A

  4. The International Baccalaureate Programmes There are 3 distinct programmes offered by the International Baccalaureate Organization: • The Primary Years Programme (K-7) • The Middle Years Programme (8/9/10) • The Diploma Programme (11-12)

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. What does the MYP classroom look like?

  9. 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?

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

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

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

  13. 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

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

  15. SCHOOL CAREER K 7 8 9 10 11 12 Students HAVE ALMOST FINISHED 9 or 10 YEARS.... ONLY 3 to 4 YEARS TO GO...... THEN ?????? COLLEGE or Technical Training Program UNIVERSITY APPRENTICESHIP TRAVEL WORK Other…

  16. High School…Tasks of Adolescence • TASKS Of Adolescence • Growing Independence • Increasing Accountability & Responsibility • Developing a sense of “SELF” (Identity) • Developing Self-Confidence • Increasing experiences in courses, sports, clubs… • Increasing ability to self regulate, making good choices • Beginning to be aware of learning opportunities, scholarship and how they relate as an MYP Learner • Beginning to explore citizenship and voluntary community service • Beginning to explore Post Secondary options

  17. ProgrammingOptions and Opportunities MYP Programme District Program Online Programs

  18. North Van District Programs • Advanced Placement (AP) Program -Argyle/Handsworth • Artists 4 Kids Art Academy (10-12) - Carson Graham • Experiential Outdoor Environmental Leadership - Outdoor School • French Immersion - Argyle/Handsworth/Windsor • IB Diploma/MYP Programs - Carson Graham • Digital Media Academy - Argyle • Distributed Learning (10-12) - Online • Hockey/Soccer Academy/Dance Academy (8-12) - Windsor • Volleyball Academy/Volleyball Canada Centre of Excellence - Sutherland • Peak Performance Program - all NV schools • Apprenticeship/Work Experience - all NV schools • VCC Culinary Arts Level 1 - Carson Graham

  19. Distributed Learning • An Alternate way to Learn

  20. Distributed Learning: What is It? • alternate way to complete core academic courses and electives at the grade 10, 11 and 12 levels • BC Ministry of Education Curriculum, courses leading to graduation • teacher and student interaction can be both “online” and “blended” • continuous entry/self-paced or cohorts • learning with a technology focus: using online tools

  21. Benefits of Online Learning • flexible: self-paced, anytime, anywhere learning • frees up student timetable to enroll in additional classes • supports elite athlete’s training schedules or part-time work schedules • utilizes 21st century learning skills (technology) • preparation for online course delivery options in post-secondary and trades programs

  22. NVDLS Courses at the Senior Levels English Language Arts: French 12 English 11 & 12 Communications 11 & 12 Humanities: Socials 11 Geography 12 History 12 Law 12 Marketing 12 Math: Math 11 Apprenticeship/Workplace Math 11 &12 Foundations Math 11 & 12 Pre-Calculus Physical Education: Phys Ed 10* Physical Education 12 Personal Planning: Planning 10* BA Transition Planning 12 Grad Transitions 12 Science: Earth Science 11 Biology 11 and 12 Chemistry 11 and 12 Physics 11 and 12

  23. DL Centre Model The DL Centre is a computer lab, classroom or work space for students to meet with DL teachers for face to face interaction. Main DL Centre: Mountainside Secondary • DL Centre opened daily, until 6:00 • test invigilation,tutorial support, tech support Satellite DL Centres (at each Secondary School) • DL Centre hours posted on school website • test invigilation, tutorial support, tech support

  24. Registration • meet with your grade counsellor to determine if DL is right for you • forms available from grade counsellor, or online at nvsd44.ca---distributed learning-submit forms to NVDLS • forms will be processed and a login and password sent out in late August/early September • options for DL Summer Session (July and August) will be available in late April • questions? Maureen Stanger,Principal North Vancouver Distributed Learning School Main office: 604-903-3333 dlreg@sd44.ca mstanger@sd44.ca 604-903-3341

  25. Regarding online… • Planning 10 is the only course students may take online in Grade 10 without affecting their MYP certificate • Students who register online need to know that we do not hold a seat for the student here in the classroom. • Registration for Planning 10 online is due April 24th

  26. Course Programming : MYP Core & Elective Courses: • English 8 /9/10 • Math 8/9/10 • Science 8/9/10 • Socials 8/ 9/10 • PE 8/9/10 or Dance 9/10 • Language 8/ 9/10 • Fine Arts or Technology Course

  27. How does the MYP affect course programming? Each year all students must take • a second language • a fine arts course OR • a technology course

  28. Math Pathways

  29. In Grade 9… All students will take 4 half year elective courses in  • Technology Courses OR • Fine Arts courses **Health and Career 9 will be “hosted” inside the 4 required academic courses

  30. Grade 9 ElectivesEach course is one semester in lengthStudents take 4 electives Other Electives: (Outside the Timetable) • Choir 9 • Jazz Band 9 • Band 9 • Beginning Band 9 Fine Arts (Inside the Timetable) Select TWO Courses: • Art Design 9 • Theatre Arts 9 Technology Select TWO Courses • Computer Technology 9 • Design and Technology 9 • Engineering 9 • Foods and Nutrition Technology 9 • Textile Arts 9

  31. GRADE 9 COURSE PROGRAMMING 2014-2015 • Course Selection Guide available at www.carsongraham.caUnder Students > Course Programming • Last Name: _______________________________ • First name: _______________________________Parent email: ________________________________ • Home Phone: _____________________________Parent Cell Phone: ____________________________ • GRADE 9 REQUIRED COURSES • ENGLISH 9 • SOCIAL STUDIES 9 • SCIENCE 9 • MATH 9 • Health & Career 9 • FRENCH 9/Squamish 9 Circle one • PE 9 (Boys ) - PE 9 (Girls ) - Dance 9 Circle one • GRADE 9 ELECTIVE COURSES • APPLIED SKILLS/FINE ARTS CHOICES • FOODS 9 1. DRAMA 9 • WOOD /TECHNOLOGY 9 • ENGINEERING 9 • INFORMATION TE CHNOLOGY 9 • TEXTILES 9 • Visual Arts 9 • Drama 9 • ELECTIVE CHOICES: (Select 4 and 2 alternates) • 1st _______________________________________________________________________________ • 2nd _______________________________________________________________________________ • 3rd _______________________________________________________________________________ • 4th________________________________________________________________________________ • 5th________________________________________________________________________________ • 6th________________________________________________________________________________ • ELECTIVES OUTSIDE TIMETABLE (Circle your choices): • Choir 9 • Concert Band 9 • Jazz Band 9 • 4. Beginner Band 9 • STUDENT: _____________________________PARENT:__________________________ • signatures

  32. Grade 10 Electives Fine Arts Courses Select from: • 2-D Visual Art Design10 • 3-D Visual Art Design10 • Theatre Arts 10 Technology Courses Select from: • Computer Technology 10 • Design and Technology 10 • Engineering 10 • Food and Nutrition Technology 10 • Textile Arts 10

  33. Additional Courses • Outside the Timetable • Community Initiatives 10 • Concert Choir and Vocal Jazz 10 • Concert Band • Jazz Band • Work Experience • ELL indirect 8-12 • Improv Theatre These courses may be taken in addition to the 8 entries on your course selection sheet.

  34. Other Options to consider… • Learning Assistance for referred students • English as a Second Language (ELL) • Social Studies ELL • External Credits

  35. Student Name ______________________ Parent Phone # _(____)_______________ Student Cell # _( )________________ Parent Signature___________________________

  36. Electrician

  37. Student Name ______________________ Parent Phone # _(____)_______________ Student Cell # _( )________________ Parent Signature___________________________ 3 1 5 2 7 6 4 8

  38. In Order to Graduate… LOOKING AHEAD • Students need 80 credits to graduate • Students begin earning credits in Grade 10 SO…if a student fails a course in grade 9 it is very important to take this course again during summer school to earn the correct number of credits for graduation.

  39. Current Graduation Program… • 80 credits – Grade 10, 11 and 12 • Applied Skill OR Fine Art required at Gr. 10, 11 or 12 • Planning 10 and Graduation Transitions 12 • Graduation Program Exams for Science 10, Math 10, English 10, Socials 11, English 12

  40. Current Graduation Program… • 80 credits – Grade 10, 11 and 12 (48 Required/28Elective) • AN Applied Skill OR Fine Art required at Gr. 10, 11 or 12 • Both Planning 10 and Graduation Transitions 12 required • Five Graduation Program Exams: • Science 10 (20%) • Math 10 (20%) • English 10 (20%) • Socials 11 or 12 (20%) • English 12 (40%)*

  41. Graduation Program - 80 Credits • Required Courses 48 Credits • English 10, 11, 12 12 Credits • Socials 10 4 Credits • A Socials 11 or 12 4 Credits • Science 10 4 Credits • A Science 11 or 12 4 Credits • Math 10 4 Credits • A Math 11 or 12 4 Credits • PE 10 4 Credits • FA or ASK 10, 11 or 12 4 Credits • Planning 10 4 Credits

  42. Graduation Program - 80 Credits • Elective Credits28 Credits Gr. 10, 11, 12 • A minimum of 12 elective credits (3 courses) must be at the Gr. 12 level • Additional 16 elective credits may be at Gr. 10, 11, or 12 level. • Graduation Transitions4 Credits TOTAL 80 Credits

  43. The GRAD PLANNER • Current information from the Ministry of Education • Review of all programming information http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation/docs/grad_planner

  44. Where can I keep up to date about Graduation requirements? • Check out the Ministry of Education web site for the most recent graduation requirements • Google ‘Ministry of Education’ – graduation requirements or www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation/grad2004.htm

  45. Focus for Grade 9 & 10 • Keep organized by using the Agenda • Stay on track, stay focused • Be committed to all course work & studies • Engage in all classes • Be an active participant in school life • Take responsibility for one’s actions • Manage time at school, home and with all extracurricular activities • Get a BALANCE that includes adequate and routine sleep, exercise and nutrition

  46. Get Involved…

  47. Programming January 21 – February 12th, 2014 • Last date to hand in Programming Sheets February 21st, 2014 (Counselling office)

  48. Questions? • Refer to programming on the web site www.carsongraham.ca • Go to students • Programming • Course Descriptions • Ask teachers for recommendations • Consult with Counsellor • Talk to parents!

  49. Mr. Rob Watson Ms. Karen Marshall Ms. Eva Ratzburg Gr. 12 Counsellors by Alpha Ms. Eva Ratzburg Gr. 11 Counsellor Ms. Karen Marshall Gr. 10 Counsellor Mr. Rob Watson Gr. 9 Counsellor Ms. Celine Kaufman ELL/International Ms. Gayle Weyell Gr. 8 Counsellor CONTACT INFORMATION

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