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Welcome to Okanagan Mission Secondary School! Grade 7 Course Selection Meeting

Welcome to Okanagan Mission Secondary School! Grade 7 Course Selection Meeting. Hello. Tonight’s Meeting:.

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Welcome to Okanagan Mission Secondary School! Grade 7 Course Selection Meeting

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  1. Welcome to Okanagan Mission Secondary School! Grade 7 Course Selection Meeting

  2. Hello

  3. Tonight’s Meeting: The purpose of tonight’s meeting is to outline for you the many opportunities for your child here at OKM and to take the first step in making the transition process from elementary to secondary school as seamless as possible.

  4. Philosophy of Education at OKM • We are focused on creating opportunities to enhance each student’s individual potential, helping them excel in academics, athletics, leadership, and the fine arts and applied skills. • We also offer a wide range of extra curricular activities to enrich students’ high school experience. • We believe that ALL students can learn and achieve success.

  5. Philosophy of Education at OKM • OKM has implemented a school-wide system of prevention and intervention strategies to identify and support “at risk” or “under supported” students. • Students with unique and difficult circumstances will have whatever support is necessary wrapped around them to help them succeed.

  6. Philosophy of Education at OKM • Students who are struggling academically in any of their courses are identified at regular intervals and are required to access help as soon as they experience difficulty. • Students who are at risk of failing will be directed to the school’s Academic Intervention Program, or alternate support to ensure they are held accountable for learning.

  7. Transition Process: • Feb 7th to 10th – OKM Administration & Counsellors visited DWE, AME and CLE to discuss course options and transition with grade 7 students. Course selection sheets were distributed. • Feb 13th–Parents are introduced to program and course options • Feb 24th – After being signed by parents, Course Selection sheets are returned to the grade 7 teacher. • Feb 20th– 6:00 Special Programs Info Night • Early May – Back-Packers program. OKM students to visit DWE / AME.

  8. August – Grade 7’s are phoned and invited to the opening day Link Crew orientation session. • Sept. 4th – New grade 8’s spend 1/2 day in the school with Link Crew leaders. • September – All new grade 8’s are assigned Peer Counsellors and an OKM House and will be invited to participate in OKM school spirit events.

  9. Link Crew Activities • Grade 8’s will continue to connect with their peers and their mentors from the Leadership Excellence Program • Jr. Pep Rallies • Battle of the Books • House Activities • Rockets Game

  10. Grade 8 Course Selection • English 8, Dynamics English 8 (based on assessment and teacher recommendation) • Math 8 or Dynamics Math 8 • Science 8 • Social Studies 8

  11. Unique Curricular Programs • Learning Support • High Performance Program • Hockey Canada Skills Academy Program • OKM Soccer Academy • Honours Programs in English and Math • Dynamic Reading and Math Programs • Academic Intervention Program

  12. For Further Information764-4185: • Counselling and course selection: Marilyn Green (A to L) or Lorna Proch (M to Z) • Learning Support: Beth Parks • Behaviour Support: Lynn Corry • Academic Intervention: Solenn Dishaw • Administration: Scott McLean, Michael Kormany or Mark Watson • Registration: Sandra Cuerrier

  13. Thank You For Coming!We look forward to having your son or daughter be part of our community!

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