Grade 8 Program Planning Meeting & Open House at J.N. Burnett Secondary

1. J.N.BURNETT PROGRAM PLANNING MEETING AND OPEN HOUSE FOR PARENTS OF STUDENTS GOING INTO GRADE 8 Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014 7:00 p.m. ( Meeting in Theatre) 8:00 -8:30 p.m. OPEN HOUSE ( Walk through School)

2. WELCOME !! • We are pleased that you have been able to take the time to join us this evening. • The primary purpose of our meeting is to provide you with important information about our program planning process and the choices that you will want to discuss with your child. • We would also like to give you a sense of what to expect of us at Burnett and the many opportunities available for your child.

3. J.N.BURNETT SECONDARY GRADE 8 PROGRAM PLANNING 2014

4. COUNSELLING DEPARTMENT • Ms. Takada A to H • Ms. Schneebeli I to P • Mr. Reid Q to Z

5. 2014 PROGRAM PLANNING TIMELINE • Jan. 27 – Jan 29 Counsellors first visit to Elementary Schools for course selection • Feb. 6 - 7 Counsellors second visit. Programs due. • Feb. 11 7:00 p.m. Parent Information (in Theatre) 8:00 p.m. Open House (walk through school) • March 1 Deadline for submission of transfer application

6. 2014 PROGRAM PLANNING TIMELINE • March 4 - 5 Breaker Classic Basketball Tournament • March 11 Humanities Incentive Screening – at Burnett (pen &pencil) 3:30 p.m. • March 6 Math Incentive Screening – at Burnett (bring a pen, pencil and calculator) 3:15 p.m. • Friday May 30 Grade 7 Orientation and tours (10:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.) Students will tour the school, take part in activities and have a hot dog lunch.

7. Elementary Visits 2014

8. PROGRAM PLANNING OVERVIEW FIRST VISIT – Jan. 28 - 30, 2014 • Give overview of courses • Go over course selection sheet so that students are able to make wise decisions and have good discussions with their parents • Parents can phone counsellors for clarification • Students can request changes up to September providing there is space in the requested course • Course selection sheet requires parent signature

9. PROGRAM PLANNING OVERVIEW SECOND VISIT – FEB. 6 – 7, 2014 • Multi-media presentation of J.N. Burnett Secondary School • Collect signed course selection sheets • Answer student questions • More information about Burnett – Student expectations, Breaker Classic, and the May orientation and tour of the school

10. J.N. BURNETT SECONDARY SCHOOL5011 Granville Avenue, Richmond, B.C. V7C 1E6Phone: 604-668-6478 Fax: 604-668-6484 Elementary School___________________________________ Student No.________ Burnett Catchment: Yes No Male Female Birthdate:Yr___Mo___Day___ Name_______________________________________________________________________ Last First Middle Address_____________________________________________________________________ Street City Postal Code Home Phone_____________________________ Work Phone_______________________ 1. This is a request sheet only and does not guarantee a student’s placement in any course. 2. Circle clearly the course name and number requested. 3. Be sure to select an alternate elective.

12. Projected ELL Level for September ELL Teacher Initial PARENTS – please read before signing: I have read the course planning booklet and understand the requirements of the Intermediate Program (grades 8-9) as well as the individual course requirements. Parents who have questions/concerns with regard to the above are asked to contact the school for clarification. __________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature

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15. SPECIAL PROGRAMS OVERVIEWEnglish as a Second Language ( District Program )

19. INCENTIVE SCREENING TEST HUMANITIES 8I Monday March 11 (Humanities Wing) Bring Pen and Pencil 3:30 pm MATH 8I Thursday March 6 (Math Wing) Bring Pen, Pencil and Calculator 3:15 pm

20. STUDENT TIMETABLE • SEMESTER – school year divided into two five month segments • SEPTEMBER to JANUARY – enrol in four courses • FEBRUARY to JUNE – enrol in four more courses • Easier organization for students – same 4 courses every day • Humanities 8 is taken in both semesters

21. STUDENT TIMETABLE • Because students receive each course everyday, absences should be avoided if at all possible ( like holidays and booked appointments ) • If absent for 3 days and probably will not return that week, please call the school to get homework • “Buddy Up” with someone in each class, so that if you miss a class, you can contact your buddy to find out what you missed

22. SAMPLE GRADE 8 TIMETABLE

23. J.N. BURNETT TIMETABLE EARLY CLASS: 7:05 - 8:15 WARNING BELL: 8:20

24. EVALUATION AND REPORTING • Students earn their grade: A 86 – 100 C 60 - 66 B 73 – 85 C- 50 - 59 C+ 67 – 72 I 0 – 49 • INTERIM REPORTS – Oct. and Dec. ( at risk ) - March and May ( at risk ) • REPORT CARDS – November, February, April and June

25. INVOLVEMENT • Get involved in teams, clubs, student council or extra curricular sports • Be a volunteer, scorekeeper at games or peer tutor • Listen to announcements or view the monitors around the school and go to the meetings—find out if you would like to join, if not try something new

26. SHIFT OF RESPONSIBILTY • Not like elementary where Grade 7 teachers closely monitor you. Books and lockers – personal property • Now you must take control of your learning: do HOMEWORK, go for extra help, study for a quiz or test, learn to manage your time, etc. • Organize all your work – pages are dated and in sequence. Share with your parents what you are learning and doing at school. • Grade 8 students should do about ONE HOUR of homework each night