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SEMIAHMOO SECONDARY GRADE 9 2018-2019 COURSE BOOKLET

Our Mission is to educate every student to meet the challenges of a

changing global society.

“Semiahmoo… We are the future”

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The courses offered at Semiahmoo Secondary follow guidelines set out by the Ministry of Education and the Surrey School Board. Programs consist of a combination of required courses and elective courses. The courses you choose may help you to learn life skills, explore new fields, and discover capabilities and interests of which you may have been unaware. Selecting elective courses is an important process and should be carried out in consultation with parents and counsellors. Courses with insufficient enrolment to justify a class grouping will not be offered. It is important, therefore, that you make thoughtful and careful decisions. Certain elective combinations will influence future pathways as well. For example, if French is dropped in Grade 10, students are unable to enroll in French class in Grade 11. Student course selections determine what courses will be offered the next school year. It takes several months to build the master timetable and requests for changes are not usually accommodated. Please take care when selecting your courses for the coming year! It is recommended that students and parents review the contents of this booklet. If you have any questions or concerns, please speak to a school counsellor. We wish all our students a rewarding and positive school year. Happy planning!

Welcome to Semiahmoo Secondary Home of the TOTEMS

Administration Mr. James Johnston Principal Ms. Debbie Johnson Vice Principal Mr. JB Mahli Vice Principal

Department Heads Ms. Britt Modern Languages Mr. Clunas Math Ms. Correia LST Mr. Cox Technology Education Mr. Brown BASES Ms. Gallagher ELL Ms. Rader Fine Arts Ms. Grant English Language Arts Ms. Guezalova IB Mr. Hoven Info Technology/Business Education Ms. Huska Social Studies

Counsellors Ms. Tomnuk (A - Gallant) Ms. Campbell Various Ms. Jamieson (Gam – Lim) Ms. Wilson (Mon-Wed) (Lin – Shuko) Ms. Randa (Th/Fr) (Lin – Shuko) Ms. Blackwell (Siddiquo – Z) Ms. Pelech Careers Mr. Lowe Music Ms. McDonough Learning Commons Ms. Pajic Physical Education Ms. Nelson Home Economics Mr. Roodenrys Culinary Arts Ms. Ross Planning Ms. Wilson Counselling Ms. Woods Science Gifted Coordinator Ms. Harrison

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Table of Contents

GRADE 9 Required Courses Mathematics 4

Math Flow Chart 5 English Language Arts 6 Social Studies 6 Science 6 Physical and Health Education 6 Hockey Skills 6 GRADE 9 Elective Courses French 7 Spanish 7

Visual Arts 7 Drama 7 Concert Band 7

Jazz Band 7 Foods and Nutrition 8 Textiles 8 Engineering & Design 8

Computers 8 Electronics and Robotics 9

Drafting and Design Level 1 9 Metalwork Level 1 9 Woodwork Level 1 9 Student Support Academic Support 10 Counselling Department 10 Learning Commons 10 Triple A Program 10 Challenge Exams 10 BASES Program 11 ELL Department 11

Extra Curricular Activities 12

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Each Grade 9 student is required to take the following courses:

1. Math 9 or Math 9 Transitions 2. English 9 3. Social Studies 9 4. Science 9 5. PE 9 or Hockey Skills 9

MATHEMATICS OVERVIEW The mathematics program at Semiahmoo Secondary School is designed to provide all students with opportunities to make progress towards achieving their intellectual, social and career goals. As students explore their mathematics course options, they need to keep in mind their career objectives and identify the courses required to fulfill their goals. It is also important that both parents and students maintain regular contact with their mathematics teacher to review appropriate course placements. The main goals of mathematics education include:

1. Using mathematics confidently to solve problems 2. Using mathematics to better understand the world around us 3. Communicating and reasoning mathematically 4. Appreciating and valuing mathematics 5. Making connections between mathematics and its applications. 6. Becoming mathematically literate and using mathematics to participate in and contribute to society.

MATHEMATICS 9 The Mathematics 9 curriculum is designed to encourage a deeper understanding of the following key concepts through concept-based learning. 1. Rational numbers and number operations are powerful tools for understanding and exploring the world

around us. 2. Proportional reasoning using similar figures helps to reveals the essential relationship between their

attributes so that we can exploit their properties to fuel innovation. 3. Recognizing and extending patterns allows us to make generalizations and accurate predictions.

Continuous linear relations can be represented in many connected ways. 4. Representing complex relationships using algebraic expressions and equations can help us solve problems

with greater accuracy and speed. 5. Understanding the use of probability and statistics in society empowers us to interpret data critically and

make informed decisions. • At the successful completion of this course, students select their future mathematics program:

Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus 10 or Workplace Mathematics 10. MATHEMATICS 9 TRANSITIONS This course is for students who have completed Numeracy 8 and who intend to meet their mathematics graduation requirements with Workplace Mathematics 10 and Workplace Mathematics 11 and who plan to enter the workforce upon graduation.

Grade 9 Required Courses

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“terminal”courseswherenofurtherstudyisrequired,exceptforthepurposeofenteringparticularcollegeoruniversityprograms.

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Math Paths at Semiahmoo Secondary School

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ENGLISH 9 English Language Arts 9 equips students with language and literacy skills. Through exploring texts and stories students will understand themselves and make connections to others. Students will develop an understanding of how language works and the skills to use language purposefully. SOCIAL STUDIES 9 (1759-1919) Focuses on ideas and ideologies such as colonialism, imperialism, nationalism; the social, economic, and political influences of the physical environment; Revolutions and disparities in power; technological change; identity and human rights. Students will make personal, local, global, and interdisciplinary connections between past, present and future while being introduced to the complexity of World Revolutions, Nationalism, the Geography of Canada, Cultural Identity and Rights using Canadian as well as global examples. SCIENCE 9 The Science 9 curriculum will explore four Big Ideas:

• Cells are derived from cells. • The electron arrangements of atoms affect their chemical nature. • Electricity is the flow of electrons. • The biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere are interconnected, as matter cycles

and energy flows through them.

Students will continue to focus on the further development of skills in the curricular competencies. • Questioning and predicting in order to plan and conduct experiments • Processing, analyzing and evaluating data and information • Communicating ideas, findings and solutions to problems using scientific language

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION 9 The goal of our physical education program is to instill an appreciation of an active, healthy lifestyle. The program will provide students the opportunity to fulfill the following objectives:

* To participate and enjoy a variety of performance and leisure oriented activities * To develop positive attitudes towards physical activities * To be able to work cooperatively in group activities * To acquire skills and knowledge necessary to develop an active and healthy lifestyle

HOCKEY SKILLS 9 The Hockey Skills Academy course is a unique opportunity for Grade 8 to 11 students to acquire hockey skills on the ice 2- 3 times per week at Centennial Arena, as well as learning different fitness techniques and classroom activities. Students enrolled in this course will receive PE credit for their grade level upon competition. Any interested students should contact Mrs. Pajic. It is open to both male and female students. There is an additional fee for enrolling in this course.

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FRENCH 9 This course builds upon acquired knowledge and skills to offer students an opportunity to increase their level of competence in listening, speaking, reading and writing in French. Using a theme - centered approach, students will be capable of expressing themselves and having meaningful conversations in French. Acquiring French will provide students with opportunities to explore their own cultural identity from a new perspective. Learning through stories will give students unique ways to interpret and share knowledge, thoughts and feelings. SPANISH 9 This course is an introductory Spanish course for those students that have little or no background in Spanish. Students will learn Spanish through Comprehensible Input methodologies. Students will be immersed in the language right from the beginning, in a communicative environment, that resembles the way we learn our first language: a relaxed, fun and caring environment that focuses on acquiring the language. VISUAL ART 9 Open to all Grade 9 students whether you have taken Art 8 or not. Learn basic Art techniques in a variety of projects using a variety of media. Projects include drawing and painting, 3-D building, clay and ceramics, printmaking and mixed media. DRAMA 9 Drama 9 requires sincere commitment and dedication to memorization of lines as there are several scripted scene assignments, at least one major monologue, and a one-act play assigned during the year. Performances for groups outside of the class are a part of this course. Students entering Drama 9 should be enthusiastic and willing to work, both in class and out of regular class time. CONCERT BAND 9 Prerequisite: minimum two years experience on primary instrument or permission of director. Concert Band 9 is offered as a linear course alternating with PE9. All elements of instrumental music, technique, style, tone, etc. are offered in an ensemble set- ting. In addition to regular Music Department Concerts and the District Band Revue, this group undertakes a two-day tour to Penticton to the Okanagan Concert Band Festival in March of each year. Participation at all these events is an expectation of this course. JAZZ BAND 9 Prerequisite: Minimum two years experience on primary instrument or permission of director. Student must be registered in Concert Band 9 to participate. Jazz Band 9 is offered as a linear course alternating with English 9. In this exciting performance based course, students will explore aspects of design as applied to music such as creating improvised solos, taking creative risks, and adjusting performance technique to reflect a variety of musical styles within the jazz idiom.

Grade 9 Elective Courses

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COMPUTERS 9 Who should take this course? Anyone with minimal computer skills. The office skills taught in this course will help improve your marks throughout your educational career at Semiahmoo, as well as prepare you for the business world. Course Content: Keyboarding in this class represents 5% of the course mark. The major emphasis of the course will be on Microsoft Office 2007, in particular; Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Students will be expected to complete work up to the Intermediate level in all three of these programs. There will also be strong emphasis on Web design using FrontPage or Dreamweaver. Students will be asked to create and maintain a site that features examples of their hard work. Computer history, ethics, how to do basic tasks in Windows, as well as discussion of current technology items will be covered on a weekly basis. TEXTILES 10 Interested in fashion or sewing your own clothes? Students will learn basic garment construction techniques, wardrobe planning, and the use of the serger, sewing ma- chine and embroidery machine. Several garments including pajamas, a shirt, skirt or pants will be made. FOODS AND NUTRITION 10 Foods 10 students will acquire basic nutrition information and apply it to snacks, meals and basic food preparation skills. Learn how to make a buffet of snacks, salads, baked goods, lasagna, and teriyaki chicken, vegetarian foods and much more. ENGINEERING & DESIGN 9 This entry level course is an introduction to Engineering and Industrial Design. This course involves individual and group activities that will help students understand the history, trends, uses and employment opportunities in the technology field. It is a combination of technology, art and science and is designed for an academic student to gain hands on experience. The emphasis of this course is on developing problem solving skills. Students will research, design, draw out the building plans and then construct their projects. Using technology to design and make practical projects such as dragsters, crash test cars, and towers will be the focus. In the process, skills in computer-assisted drafting, electronics, metal, wood, and problem solving will be introduced and used. MECHANICS 9 This is an introduction of the internal combustion engine. Students will learn about the systems, parts and tools that are needed to dismantle and rebuild a small engine. A portion of the course will focus on welding and metal joinery.

Grade 9 Elective Courses

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METALWORK LEVEL 1

This introductory metal course will incorporate a number of key metal working concepts, procedures, and practices. Students will learn all facets of metal working including, jewellery making, welding, fabricating, machining, casting, and sheet metal work. There will be a variety of projects from fine widgets to fabulous gadgets!

WOODWORK LEVEL 1

This course is a hands-on introduction to woodworking processes with an emphasis on the development of practical skills, de- sign work and problem solving ability. You will become familiar with the safe use of tools and machines, read and interpret plans, follow written instructions, and develop a design portfolio.

DRAFTING & DESIGN LEVEL 1

This is an introductory course to the world of technical drawing, the basis of all technology. This course is conducted almost entirely on IBM computers using industry- based AutoCAD software. Topics covered include using AutoCAD, orthographic projection, multi-view drawings, pictorial drawings, simple dimensioning and notations.

ELECTRONICS AND ROBOTICS 10

This course will introduce students to basic electronics principles through both practical and hands-on projects. Students will learn to design and build circuits, identify components and construct cases. Projects will include Robotics, Audio Amplifiers and other small circuits.

Grade 9 Elective Courses

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Student Support

ACADEMIC SUPPORT (LST) The purpose of academic support is to promote success in academic subjects through tutorial instruction, assist students’ efforts to develop organization and study skills, and provide skill-building strategies/support for areas of learning difficulty. Classrooms equipped with audio-visual equipment and computers serve as tutorial centers where students receive subject support, participate in one-on-one and group tutorials, and work on skill-building activities. In addition to the academic support classes, learner support team (LST) staff members support students in the subject classrooms. LST teachers also communicate students’ academic needs to classroom teachers and advocate and design relevant accommodations that will promote success. Enrolment in an academic support block is based on academic need and the availability of space. Students are approved for enrolment after a needs review. Students who are having academic difficulties should see their school counsellor to explore options. COUNSELLING Counselling services are a personal, educational, and career service for students and a resource for teachers and families. Counsellors act as advocates for students and their families. Seeing a counsellor is facilitated by a simple appointment system within the school. In particular the counsellors provide the following services:

• Personal Counselling - confidential discussion of personal concerns. • Educational Counselling - selection of courses, program planning, graduation requirements,

post-secondary entrance requirements, and reference materials. • Career Counselling - exploration of values, interests, abilities, needs, establishing career

goals, and exploration of related occupations. • Referrals - after consultation, counsellors will provide appropriate referrals to other school

services or community resources. LEARNING COMMONS The Semiahmoo Library Learning Commons boasts over 17,000 titles, over 15 magazines, and one daily newspaper subscription. Access to the internet and the school network are also available. The teacher-librarian will help students locate materials, use computers, write bibliographies, and take and/or organize research notes. TRIPLE A: ARTS, ATHLETICS, ACADEMICS Students who are high caliber artistic and athletic performers and who are committed to their education may be interested in AAA. This is a yearlong multi-grade program. Grade 8 and 9 students complete English and give up an elective, while English 10 is combined with Career Life Education 10, or English 11 is combined with PE 11, or English 12 is combined with PE 12). The program helps students deal successfully with the conflicts that arise between rigorous training schedules and school demands. If you wish to be considered for this program, you must submit an application to Ms. Grant in room 209.

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BUILDING ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, AND EMPLOYMENT SKILLS (BASES) PROGRAM The program provides school-based categorical services for students with high and low incidence special needs, including severe learning disabilities and mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. Placement of students is by district referral based on Ministry of Education criteria. For further information on programs and services, please contact the BASES Program teachers directly. ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELL) The purpose of this program is to enable students whose first language is not English to learn oral and written English so that they can more fully participate in the regular school program and to help students adapt to and function more successfully in the culture of the school and the community. Selection into the program is based on assessment results and/or teacher reports indicating which placement would be appropriate. Each student, after being assessed, is assigned to an ELL 1, 2, 3, or 4 class or Writing 10 or 11 classes. Students are enrolled in both ELL classes and regular classes depending on their proficiency in English. ELL Level 1 class is for students with very little or no proficiency in English. This program teaches the basic skills of reading, writing, listening, and, in particular, speaking. ELL Level 2 is for students with some proficiency in English. This program teaches the basic skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. ELL Level 3 is designed to improve upon the reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills developed in ELL Emerging I and is more tailored to meet the individual needs of the student. ELL Level 4 adds further improvement to the reading and writing skills to prepare students for mainstream English classes. The students at this level have oral language skills that allow them to communicate on an every day basis. Writing 10 is for students at the developing level of English who need focused practice and instruction in sentence structure and basic composition. Students will work with a wide range of materials designed to help them prepare for the demands of the English 9 and 10 curriculums. This is a 4-credit course.

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Writing 11 is for students at the developing level of English acquisition who have had previous instruction in sentence structure and basic composition and who are ready to learn the specific skills necessary for successful academic writing. The primary goal of the course is to enable ELL students to develop their writing skills so that they can more fully participate and succeed in the regular academic program. This is a 4-credit course and will help students prepare for the demands of the English 10 and 11 curriculums. Students at the Expanding and Bridging levels of English acquisition will not be in direct ELL classes, but they will be monitored and have access to specialized support from the ELL teachers.

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Extra Curricular Activities

SPORTS Grade 8 students have an opportunity to participate in many extra curricular sports at Semiahmoo Secondary. Here is a list of all the sports offered at the school: Fall: Soccer (Boys), Volleyball, Cross Country, Swimming, Weight Lifting, Dance Winter: Basketball, Table Tennis Spring: Rugby, Tennis, Ultimate, Track & Field, Golf, Soccer (Girls) Click this link for more information: http://totemsathletics.ca/ CLUBS Our school community boasts over 35 student led clubs from a variety of different interests. Students can join clubs such as the Globalizers, Toastmasters, Model United Nations, MedHopeful, Sew Let’s Share, etc. Our goal is to provide an array of clubs to meet the needs of our students and to provide an opportunity for students to collaborate to meet their club’s mandate. All clubs have a teacher sponsor overseeing the club and providing guidance and mentorship to students. Clubs meet regularly, often weekly, and maintain high expectations of their members. More information on our clubs can be found at the main office.