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Welcome Grade 9 Parents!

Welcome Grade 9 Parents!. “Parents play a vital role in education. When parents are engaged and involved everyone — students, parents and families, teachers, schools, and communities— benefits, and our schools become increasingly rich and positive places to teach, learn, and grow .”

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Welcome Grade 9 Parents!

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  1. Welcome Grade 9 Parents! “Parents play a vital role in education. When parents are engaged and involved everyone — students, parents and families, teachers, schools, and communities— benefits, and our schools become increasingly rich and positive places to teach, learn, and grow.” Ontario Ministry of Education’s website

  2. 1455 Glen Abbey Gate Oakville ON L6M 2G5 905-827-4101 aph.hdsb.ca Abbey Park High School is an inclusive learning community celebrating student growth through the pursuit of excellence and lifelong learning.

  3. APHS Admin Team Principal • Maria McLellanmclellanm@hdsb.ca x2222 Vice-Principals • Lucy Marion (Grades 9 & 11) marionlu@hdsb.cax2224 • Todd Hotchkiss (Grades 10 &12) hotchkisst@hdsb.ca x 2223

  4. Guidance Dept. • Adam Richards (Grade 9 guidance counsellor) • Riley Watson (Clustered) • Bonnie Barron (SHSM) • Bonnie Barron, Linda Thompson and Tara Ashley (Co-op) • Randy Sumner (Special Ed.) Sign in at Student Services, Ms. Wairton the secretary will set up your appt.

  5. Department Heads

  6. Attendance • Call the school if your child will be absent or late 905-827-4101 ext. 4000 • Important for your student to be on time • Don’t schedule holidays during school time, but ifyou do, there is a form you need to fill out in advance. • Check website for announcements if your child is not at school • Abbey Park will phone and email you if your child is absent.

  7. Classes • Course outline includes info such as: teacher’s name email address and office hours • Group/Individual projects • Math Homework, Quizzes, Unit Tests • Tutors (peer tutors, book in guidance) • Summatives • Exams (Period 1 class will have exams on the first day of classes, period 2 on day 2 etc.. )

  8. Some courses will have homework/study guides for example:MathHomework

  9. If you have concerns • Contact your child’s teacher • Contact department head • Contact admin • Emails follow format: last name first initial@hdsb.ca Check email on aph.hdsb.ca, SCHOOL INFO, STAFF CONTACT LIST

  10. Academic Opportunities • Cluster Classes • Advanced Placement grade 12 Classes in Calculus, Data Management and Biology.This allows students earn university credits in high school. • Co-op work terms • Math/Business/Technical Competitions • Pathway Programs: SHSM, OYAP

  11. Pathways A C U W • Apprenticeship • College • University • Work Pathway information nights are on: - Tuesday December 3rd at White Oaks SS, 6-8pm - Tuesday January 28th at Garth Webb SS, 6-8 pm

  12. Pathways Programs SHSM Specialist High School Major Programs • Business (DECA competition) • contact Mark McVanel mcvanelvinm@hdsb.ca • Social Justice and Community Development • Information and Communication Technology • contact Veronica Kleinsmith kleinsmithv@hdsb.ca OYAP – Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program • Hairstylist • contact Sophia Paan paans@hdsb.ca

  13. Students Getting Involved – Extra Curricular • Sports teams • Clubs and Teams • Drama (Fall Production, Show of Hands) • Coffee Shops • March Break trips • Pasta Night • Councils (Student, Athletic, Arts)

  14. Clubs and Teams • Anime Club Mr. Hepburn • Announcements Mr. Maras • Art Club Ms. Linn • Arts Council Ms. Judge, Ms. Linn • Athletic Council Ms. Shute • Car Audio Club Mr. Uzarowski • CHATT Moderators Mr. Komljenovic, Mr. Dick • Cheerleading Ms. Davis • Comp. Engineering Mr. Laxton • Debate Team Ms. Wilson • DECA Ms. LoCicero, Mr. McVanel • EGLS TV Ms. Kleinsmith, Mr. Payne • Environmental Ms. Paan, • Executive Council Ms. Kronby • Improv Team Ms. Judge • Jazz Band Mr. Neufeld • Junior Band Mr. Neufeld • Link Crew Ms. Gabura • Mock Trial Team Ms. Wilson • Photography Club Mr. Payne • Portfolio Club Ms. Linn • Senior Band Mr. Neufeld • Social Justice Council/Ms. Gabura • Sound & Lighting Mr. Stubbert • Student Council Ms. Beckwith, Ms. Kronby • Tutoring Club Mr. Richards • Vocal Ensemble Ms. McGee • Wellness Council/ Ms. Massecar • Yearbook Mr. Payne, Ms. Kleinsmith • Young Women in Leadership Ms. Gabura

  15. Fall Sports and Activities

  16. Winter Sports and Activities

  17. Spring Sports and Activities

  18. 40 Volunteer Hours • 40 are required to graduate, more is recommended • Advertised on Guidance bulletin board and Abbey Park website • Many opportunities are advertised in Oakville Beaver • Any non-profit is acceptable • Volunteer sheets are available in Guidance • Return filled in sheets to Guidance

  19. Portfolio • Keep track of anything that would be useful when applying for scholarships, to university or college or getting a job • Volunteer jobs • Sports • Clubs • Awards

  20. Keeping Informed • Abbey Park website • Teacher emails • School Council Agendas, Meeting Minutes • Beakon: School Council newsletter • Eagle Eye: Abbey Park High School newsletter • Announcements • School Council Meetings (last Monday of every month in the Library) • School Council emails • Facebook group: APP - Abbey Park Parents • School emails and synervoice messages

  21. Website: aph.hdsb.ca

  22. Parents Getting Involved • School Council meetings • Volunteer with School Council • Become a member of School Council (nomination forms) • Grade 9 parent night: Sept 12th at 6:30 pm • Parents Night November 14th at 6pm (end of April for semester 2) • Meet teachers in gym or set up an appointment with the main office

  23. Annual PIC Conference Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 8:00 am - 2:15 pm MM Robinson High School, 2425 Upper Middle Rd., Burlington L7P 3N9 Michael Reist will be the keynote speaker and his subject is Raising Emotionally Healthy Children http://registrations.hdsb.ca/picreg/ Or call Denise Pearson at 905-335-3665 ext. 3307

  24. Grade 9 • Link crew events • Grade 9 Parents Night: Sept 12th at 6:30 pm • Take your kids to work day: Nov. 6th • Parent’s Night: November 14th at 6pm • EQAO Math test at the end of your student’s Math semester • Pick courses for Grade 10

  25. Grade 10 • IREACH • Peer tutoring opportunities • Literacy test • Apply for SHSM, OYAP and CO-OP

  26. IntegritySticking to your morals • Respect To recognize the excellence in others • Responsibility Taking ownership, being dependable • Empathy Understanding others’ feelings • Acceptance Appreciating others for who they are • Citizenship Being a positive part of our community • Honesty Being truthful and sincere

  27. Grade 11 Grade 12 Apply for Scholarships Graduation in June Apply for college and/or university • Leadership opportunities • Apply for co-op and OYAP programs

  28. Health Nurse Marie Jakubowski

  29. School Officer Officer Harpreet Bhathal Harpreet.Bhathal@haltonpolice.ca

  30. Other • Chatt • Remove password from Library card • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3unZ0YXdkg

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