Welcome to Handsworth

1. Welcome toHandsworth Parents of Incoming Grade 8 Students February 6, 2013 F

2. Counsellor Stacey Schwegler sschwegler@nvsd44.bc.ca Vice Principals Ms. Renee Hislop A-L Mr. Cary Hungle M-Z

3. Handsworth Website

4. At Handsworth we strive to achieve our personal best • Perseverance • Respect • Integrity • Determination • Excellence

5. Transition: Elementary to Secondary • Changes to expect • More Teachers • Increased Work load • Different Expectations • New Activities

6. Adolescence and High School • Growing independence • New experiences • Peer pressure • Making Mistakes • Problem solving • Conflict resolution • Personal accountability

7. Year Overview: Term 1Term 2Term 3 Sept Dec Dec Mar Mar June (report card)(report card) (final exams)(report card)

8. Handsworth Timetable Things you should know……

9. 8.30 am start, 3.00pm dismissal • Students will have 8 classes in total • Each class meets 5 times over 2 weeks • Classes will be 80 minutes in length* • Everyone has a common lunch hour • Tutorial time will be before and after school or at lunch time (set by individual teachers) Timetable Features

14. Academic Overview: English program • Grade 8 Courses • Humanities (English & Socials) • Science • Math • PE • French • Life Skills • Fine Arts, Band or Strings

15. Academic Overview: Immersion Program • English • Sciences Humaines • Sciences Naturelles • Math Grade 8 Courses • PE • Français Langue • Life Skills • Beaux Arts • Band/Strings

16. Options in Math Math 8/9 Math 8 Math 9 Principles Math 9N Foundations of Math and Pre Calculus 10 Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10 PreCalculus11 Foundations 11 Pre Calculus 12 Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 11 Foundations 12 Calculus12 or AP Calculus 12 Entry into most trades or direct to workplace

17. Math 8 Math 8/9 Math 9N Math 9 Apprenticeship Foundations of Math & & Workplace Pre Calculus 10 Math 10 Math Courses – Grade 8 & 9

18. Lifeskills Rotations Cooking Computers Woodworking Drafting Textiles

19. Fine Arts Band Strings

20. Learning Assistance(only available for designated students or after consultation) Learning Center Block • Meets 5 times over 2 weeks • is here for your child’s support • is a part of their timetable • requires dropping a course • (usually their second language)

21. 80 Credits to Graduate, beginning in Grade 10 ( 4 credits per course) Eventually students will need…..

22. Course Programming Form: (English Program) • Course • Humanities 8 • Math 8 • Science 8 • PE 8 • French 8 • Life Skills 8 Electives: (circle your choice) FineArt Band 8 Strings 8

23. Course • English 8 • Math 8 • Sc Naturelles 8 • Sc Humaines 8 • PE 8 • Français Langue 8 • Life Skills 8 Electives: (circle your Choice) Beaux Art 8 Band 8 Strings 8 Course Programming Form:(Immersion Program)

24. Students in grades 8 and 9 must complete and log 30 minutes of physical activity per day. • Students in grades 10-12 must log 150 minutes per week. • DPA can take place during instructional and non-instructional time. The Handsworth website has complete details. Daily Physical Activity

25. Advanced Placement (AP) Program • Apprenticeship Training and Work Experience • Artists for Kids Studio Art Academy • Digital Media Academy • Distributed Learning • Experiential Outdoor Environmental Leadership • French Immersion • Hockey Skills Academy • International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years and Diploma Programmes • Peak Performance Program • Soccer Academy • VCC Culinary Arts Level 1 • Volleyball Academy/Volleyball Canada Centre of Excellence District Enhanced Programs

26. Minimum of 15 hours per week of specific training in their discipline year-round • Minimum of C+ average and satisfactory work habits based on previous year’s report card.  A student may not have any failing grades or Needs Improvement work habits. Special circumstances may be considered in consultation with the Principal • Competition at the regional, provincial or national level (based on Ministry requirements for External Sport Athlete Credentials) • Recommendation of Coach or person responsible for training program indicating that the applicant is training a minimum of 15 hours per week under their supervision. The letter must also detail the specific training and activities undertaken by the applicant • Application form and all necessary documents • Approval of application by the Principal. Peak Performance for Grade 8’s

27. Communication

28. Resources……. • Teachers • Grade Counsellors • Youth Workers • Peer Tutors

29. Things to think about:

30. What if … …courses are not passed? • Summer School remedial • Need a 40% final school grade • Recommendation from teacher • Repeat next year • Future implications

31. Skiing / Snowboarding Rowing Football X Country • Track and field Field Hockey Basketball Tennis Volleyball Extra-Curricular Activities MountainBiking Rugby Swimming Ultimate Frisbee

32. Student Council Scorekeeping Many Clubs Christmas Food Hampers CIBC Run For The Cure Tech Crew School trips Yearbook Extra-Curricular Activities Concerts Managing a team Contests

33. Where to dine @ HSS

37. Keeping in touch… • Contact • Teachers • Counsellors • Administration • Reporting • Interims • Report cards • Interviews • School Calendar • Web Site • School Newsletter • HPAC

38. Programming forms due to classroom teachers March 8, 2013 www.nvsd44.bc.ca/SchoolSites/Handsworth.aspx sschwegler@nvsd44.bc.ca