WELCOME

1. WELCOME KALAMALKA Secondary 2009-2010 to

2. About KAL -- Our motto “Towards Honour and Excellence”

3. Our Purpose Tonight • Introduction of KAL Staff • Overview of procedures at KAL • Learning Center Overview • Course Planning Review • Overview of transition activities for students grade 7 to 8 • Extra-Curricular Opportunities at KAL • Parent questions to KAL staff

4. Latest Research… A new study was recently conducted on the stress level of parents of 7th graders. Please look closely at the following picture of two identical dolphins. If you notice any differences in them, you are under too much stress.

6. School Procedures Mr. Don Balcombe Principal

7. Code of Conduct • RespectPeople, Property, School, Learning Education • Respond positively to reasonable requests • Follow school procedures • Communicate Concerns & Needs • Work toward solving problems

8. Lockers • One per person • Assigned in August • All grades intermingled • Same locker for 5 years • Combination locks available @ office • Keep your combination SECRET!

9. Harassment • All students have the right to a harassment-free environment • Physical or verbal bullying will not be accepted • Report to teacher, counsellor or administrator right away • Privacy of reporters is protected

10. Dress code • Clothing appropriate to a working and learning environment • No beach attire • No drug/alcohol logos, profanity • No hats or music devices in class

11. Substance Abuse • No smoking on and or within site of the school • No association with or use of alcohol or illegal drugs at any school activity or on any school district property • 5 day suspension in most cases • Additional infractions may result transfer to another educational program

12. Personal Electronic Devices • Cell Phones and iPods • Use is not permitted anywhere during INSTRUCTIONAL TIME(i.e. Class time) • Yes, you can use them during breaks and lunch time

13. CELL PHONES What happens if a student is found to be using their cell phone during class time? 1st time • Staff member confiscates it, takes it to the office, student’s name is recorded 2nd time • Staff member confiscates it, takes it to the office, student’s name is recorded 3rd time • Staff member confiscates it, takes it to the office, student’s name is recorded • Parents must arrange a time to meet with administration to review cell phone policy and retrieve cell phone

14. Parent Advisory Council -PAC • Parental involvement • KAL Karnival • Bingos • School Planning Council Rep. • District PAC Rep.

15. Student Recognition • Academics, athletics, citizenship • Semester assemblies by grade • Year-end assembly • Kal Life Awards program • Passport to Education awards • Scholarships & Bursaries Check out the calendar of events which will be mailed in August.

16. Academic Communication • Interim reports for individual courses • Continuous delivery of reports • Communicate concerns & achievement • Mailed home • Report Cards • 4 times a year • Course grades, work habits & teacher comments • Student delivered

17. Attendance • Be in class & on time every day • Phone the school (24-hours) if absent for illness, family emergency • Get a “study buddy” in every block to stay up-to-date if absent

18. Block Rotation • Semester system – 2 x 4 courses • Daily blocks – 4 x 75 minutes • Weekly rotations – 4 patterns

19. Basically, Henry didn’t have a clue what courses he was taking or where he was supposed to be

20. Block Rotation

21. Learning Centre

22. Mrs. Wrinch & Ms. Melillo

23. Academic Support • Transition • Learning Assistance Block • Course support • IEP Goals & Objectives • Study Skills 8 Block • Math 8 Numeracy • Adaptations or modifications to curriculum

24. Academic Support • Peer Tutoring program • In-class CEA’s • Drop-in support

25. Counselling & Communications

26. School Counsellors ALPHA Dave MacKenzie M to Z Lori Knight A to L

27. What does it take to SUCCESSFUL at KAL? • Getting & Being connected • Friends, Clubs, Teams, YOUR son/daughter Teachers, counsellors, administration • Being Organized • Being BALANCED • WORK and PLAY HARD each day

28. About KAL COURSES • ALL Grade 8’s takeCORE • English (Language Arts) • Math • Science • Social Studies • P.E. • Life Skills (Foods, Wood Shop, Computers & Health/Career Education) ELECTIVES • LANGUAGE (French or Japanese) • FINE ART ( Art/Drama or Band)

29. District Programs • WHITECAPS FC VERNON SOCCER ACADEMY • Based at the Indoor Soccer facility • Hockey Canada Skills Academy • Based at VSS/Westbild Center • Grade 9’s on a limited basis ?? All programs have an application process check KAL website for links to info

30. Electronic Communication • School Website • School calendar • Teacher websites • e-Newsletter • Self subscribe and unsubscribe

32. Electronic Communication

33. The “other” side of KAL

34. About KALExtra-Curricular NON-SPORT • Leadership • Events around the school • CounterAttack • Drinking & Driving Prevention club • Team Green • Environmental Club • S.P.A.M. • Social & Political Awareness Movement • Safe School Team • Junior Senior Buddy Program

35. Athletic Policies • Conduct • No cut policy – grade 8’s • A and B teams • Team expectations • Disciplinary action • Fees • Commitment • Awards

36. About KALExtra-Curricular SPORTS FALL SPORTS • Volleyball • Soccer • Cross-Country Running

37. About KALExtra-Curricular SPORTS Other Sports • Basketball • Golf • Rugby-Boys • Soccer-Girls

38. Upcoming Grade 78 Transition Activities • KAL School visit for grade 7’s • Tour, Staff Introductions, Mini-classes, etc • Wednesday, September 2, 2009 Grade Welcome to KAL BBQ • Get their timetable, locker, lock • Find their classrooms • Practice their combination for their lock • Safe School Team • Junior Senior Buddy Program • Connect with positive grade 11 or 12 • Another person to share any concerns

39. Thanks for your interest in KAL • Any questions about the transition to high school, Kal Secondary or courses in grade 8 • Contact the school • 545-1396 ext 3101 • kal@sd22.bc.ca