Our School

Grade 8 ParentInformation Night

November 29th, 2010

Welcome toSt. Theresa’s High School

Principal’s Welcome

Administration Team

PrincipalBern Tate

Vice- PrincipalsGeorge LuckKim Weishar

What is God’s Plan for Me?

Sometimes, I lie awake at night,Not reading or listening to music,But just thinking about my day, whether sorrowful, joyful, or just ok.And I wonder,What is God’s plan for me?This is such a critical point in my life,Between childhood and adulthood,A time when emotions rage, Pressures surround,and change is in every breath we take.I am moving on to another school, Making new friends, and eventually, I’ll be on my own,In a world that can be harsh, cold, cruel,But also beautiful, enchanting, and perfect.At times we can be discouraged from our goals,Or they could be in open reach,But through it all,I wonder,What is God’s plan for me?

~Katie Bonacini

Our Mission Statement

St. Theresa's High School is a community which celebrates

our Catholic faith and spirit by accepting

the challenge of living the Gospel.

As partners in learning, we will dedicate ourselves

to developing the necessary skills and attitudes

that will enable us to contribute to the well-being

of our local and global community.

St. Theresa’s Catholic High School

Your Child’s Transition to High School

November & January• St. Theresa’s visits Catholic feeder schools

January - March• Registration packages distributed• Grade 8 Orientation Day – February 2, 2011• Registration Forms are to be submitted to Student Services by February 18, 2011

September 2011• Grade 9 Student Bar-B-Q

Diploma Requirements

30 Credits: 18 Compulsory, 12 Elective

40 Hours of Community Involvement Activities

Literacy Component (Grade 10 Literacy Test/Grade 12 Literacy Course)

What do you need to graduate ?18 compulsory credits

Students must earn the following compulsory credits to obtain the Ontario Secondary School Diploma:

• 4 credits in English• 3 credits in mathematics• 2 credits in science• 1 credit in Canadian history• 1 credit in Canadian geography• 1 credit in arts• 1 credit in health and physical education• 1 credit in French as a second language• 0.5 credit in career studies• 0.5 credit in civics• Religion (grades 9 – 12)

Plus one credit from each of the following groups:

• 1 additional credit in English, or French as a second language, or a Native language, or a classical or an international language or social sciences and the humanities, or Canadian and world studies, or guidance and career education, or cooperative education

• 1 additional credit in health and physical education, or the arts, or business studies, or cooperative education

• 1 additional credit in science, or technological education, or cooperative education

In addition to the compulsory credits, students must complete:

• 12 optional credits

• 40 hours of Community Involvement activities

• the Provincial Literacy requirement

A maximum of 2 credits in cooperative education can count as compulsory credits.

Courses in Grade 9

English Applied/Academic/Locally Developed

Math Applied/Academic/Locally Developed

Science Applied/Academic/Locally Developed

Geography Applied/Academic

French Applied/Academic

Religion Open

Phys. Ed. Open

Elective Open (Efforts will be made to give students will get first choice)

greater emphasis on theory as a basis for future learning and problem solving

an emphasis on independent learningprepare students for university and college

level course in grades 11 & 12

Types of Courses

focus on the essential conceptsemphasize practical applicationsrelate to familiar real-life situationsopportunity for hands-on application prepare students for college and workplace courses in grades 11 & 12

available to students who need specialized learning designed to assist students who require additional

academic support in specific subject (English, Math, Science – grades 9 & 10)

prepare students for workplace level courses in grades 11 & 12

these courses are chosen in consultation with grade 8 teacher, parents, and the St. Theresa’s Transition Team

Sample Timetable

ENG1P (applied English) CGC1P (applied Geography)

HRE1O (Religion) MFM1P (applied Math)

SNC1P (applied Science) FSF1P (applied French)

PPL1O (Physical Education) AVI1O (Visual Arts)

Semester 1 Semester 2

Religious Education

R Grade 9 Be With Me

Grade 10 Christ and Culture

Grade 11 World Religions

Grade 12 Church and Culture

Grade 9 Retreat

Chaplaincy

Celebrating Our Faith

Social JusticeWalk for Water

Guidance Program

• Guidance program is organized into three areas of learning: student learning, interpersonal development and career development

• Instruction and support will occur in a variety of settings: individual, group and classroom

• All students will be assigned a guidance counsellor to assist and support them throughout high school

Special Education

Student Support Centre

Individual Attention

Individual Education Plan

Identification, Placement and Review Committee

Course Selection

Student Success• Student Success Team assists with a students’

transition to high school• Individual Timetabling – build on their strengths

in first semester • Consider substitution for compulsory credit where

the challenge of obtaining credit appears unattainable (can make up to 3 substitutions)

• Struggling students can take a Learning Strategies Course (GLE1O) in first or second semester in consultation with parents, grade 8 teacher and our transition team.

• Credit Recovery Program

Uniform

All students must wear the school uniform properly every school day and at all school related functions.

Students must arrive and depart from the school in complete uniform including bus loading time.

The last teaching Friday of each month may be set aside as a CIVVIES DAY.

Grade 8 Orientation

Co-Curricular Activities

House Activities

School Spirit

ARTS

Musical Theatre

Comedy – This year “Price Check for Murder”

Arts Nights

Battle of the Bands

Vocal Performance Group

Instrumental Band

Music Revue

CD Compilations

Musical Theatre

Jesus Christ Superstar

Arts Night

Instrumental Bands

St Theresa’s CD Compilations

ATHLETICS

Volleyball

Basketball

Soccer

Golf

Tennis

Cross-Country Running

Nordic Skiing

Cheerleading

Curling

Badminton

Ice Hockey

Track & Field

Mountain Biking

Rowing

Rugby

Ball Hockey

GOLF -OFSSA Silver Medalists 2010

VOLLEYBALL

BASKETBALL

ICE HOCKEY

TRACK AND FIELD

CHEERLEADING

SOCCER

RUGBY

CLUBS

Outers Club

Student Administrative Council

Amnesty International

Green Streak

Peace Team

Relay for Life Committee

Outers Club

Student Administrative Council

More Reasons to Choose St. Theresa’s

Enthusiastic and Dedicated Staff

Numerous Elective Courses

Community School

Grade 9 Transition Program

Dedicated to Student Credit Accumulation

Active Student Voice & Student Initiative

Warm & Friendly Atmosphere

Meet Our Departments

Walk about the school and meet teachers from the following departments:

English Math

Science French

Religion Computers & Business

Arts Guidance/Student Services

Co-curricular Special Education

Chaplain

Technology (wood, transportation, hospitality)

Co-operative Education

Teachers will be available to answer specific questions about

their area.

Thank you for you attendance this evening.

General Questions

Specific Questions about programs or your son/daughter can be answered following the

general questions by the guidance staff.