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FUTURE GRADE 9 PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT
Administrators
PrincipalWendy Yu
Administrators
Vice-Principal Vice-Principal Vice-PrincipalKelly Zimmer Mike Chan Kim CuellarLast names: Last names: Last names:A – H I – Pa Pe - Z
Counsellors
Kevin HenryLast Names:A – F, and X
Victoria Butterfield Last Names:G – Lee
Gina DuarteLast Names:S – W, and Y – Z
Jacquie YoungLast Names:Lf – R
Youth WorkersFlora Salas – All studentsAngela Jeoung – International students (Korean)Hong Yang – International students (Mandarin)Afsaneh Mohammadpour–International students (Iranian)Carrie Clark – Aboriginal Education
Post-Secondary & Career AdvisorKristin Austman
• Con'x Leadership Student Presenters
What Makes Gleneagle?
What Makes Gleneagle?
• Supporting students based on learning profile• Supporting students as they build learning strategies and self-advocacy skills• Working with classroom teachers to monitor progress and implement accommodations based on IEP
Some students will be enrolled in Learning Centre as a scheduled block in lieu of an elective
Contact Department Head
Lynda Lewis [email protected]
Customized Learning (CL)CL is a time for students to complete schoolworkor to seek additional help from their classroomteachers. Teachers can also use CL time as anextension of their classroom learning activities oras a resource when designing individual learningexpectations for their students.
• Occurs twice a week• 30 minutes• Students need to be in a current teacher’s
classroom for the full CL period.• During CL, the MPR will be an available learning
space for a designated grade each week, for students to work individually or in small groups
Semester System
• Students take a minimum of courses in a school year
• Semester 1: September to January• Semester 2: February to June• Students take courses each semester
English Social Studies Math Science Physical & Health Education
Required Courses
Elective Courses 3 other courses to
fill student’s timetableAlternate Courses 2 other courses “just in case”
English 9
Social Studies 9
Social Studies
JumpstART 9Integration of Art through the English & Social Studies curricula.
Fulfills English 9, Socials 9,Graphic Arts 9 and Visual Arts 9
Another Option for English & Socials
JumpstART is a thematically integrated enriched Humanities/Fine Arts program offered only at Gleneagle.
Are you a student who is:
• excited to find connections between English, Social Studies, Art?
• interested in big ideas like freedom, identity, and independence?
• always drawing, doodling or thinking visually all the time?
• looking to express your learning in a diverse and new ways?
• keen to contribute to and take part in building a community?
• wanting to create art that explodes with meaning?
To apply, you must submit a course selection form and complete the online application at www.jumpstartgleneagle.ca by March 13th.
Math 9Review and extend the concepts introduced in Math 8.
Math 9 HonoursAn enriched program for students seeking challenges in math. The regular curriculum is covered at an accelerated pace, providing time for enrichment opportunities.
Acceptance is based on previous academic performance.
Math
Science 9 Wide range of topics such as atoms,elements, electricity and energy cycles.
Science 9 HonoursIn-depth study, enriched labs & activities for strong Science & Math students.
Acceptance is based on previous academic performance.
Science
1. Students choose the desired honours course/s on their course selection sheet.
2. Student selection will be determined by previous academic performance.
3. Grade 8 subject teacher initials their approval on course selection sheet.
Honours courses for Grade 9 are:• Science 9• Math 9
Entrance intoGrade 9 Honours Courses
PHE 9One semester, daily block
PHE 9 - Band Year-long, alternating every other day with Band 9
Career Education 9Career Education 9 is a provincially mandated course that is embedded in the timetable throughout the year, with learning outcomes delivered through special assemblies, presentations and online assignments.
Based on 3 components:1. Personal Development2. Connections to the Community3. Life and Career Plan
French 9Mandarin 9Japanese 9Spanish 9
A language is notrequired for graduation.
A language at the Grade 11 level is required for direct entry to someuniversities.
Keyboarding & Computer Applications
• Develop & improve typing skills & learn business computer application programs
Marketing & Entrepreneurship
• Focuses on a variety of business principles & concepts.
Media Arts 9Course is split into four sections:1. Graphics2. Web Publishing3. Desktop Publishing4. Multimedia
Visual Art 9: IntroductionCeramics & Sculpture 9Graphic Arts 9Yearbook 10Photography 10
Band 9Choir 9 (as a 9th course, outside the timetable)
Beginner Guitar 11 Jazz Band 9 Vocal Jazz 9
Drama 9Musical Theatre 10(as a 9th course, outside the timetable)
Excellence in Acting!
Junior Leadership
Students will develop leadership and team building skills, and then apply what they have learned by organizing, implementing and evaluating student-oriented activities.
Drafting 9
Power Technology 9
Woodwork 9
Food Studies 9
Coquitlam Outdoor Academic School Term
• For Grade 10 students• Application required in
December of Grade 9 year
Combines outdoor education with academic study
Skills Exploration 10-12• Offered at three high schools in SD43, including
Gleneagle• Opportunity to explore the trades of Carpentry,
Electrical and Plumbing• Gain new practical skills while discovering
potential new career options• Could proceed on to one of the Youth TRAIN in
Trades programs
Youth TRAIN in Trades Program
• The opportunity to earn graduation credits and industry certification while still in high school.
• Gleneagle students may choose from 19 different trades across the district while still completing high school credits at Gleneagle
• Gleneagle is proud to be the site for:Professional Cook
Level 1 Technical Training
Artistic Practice 12• A program for students who intend to continue their
Art studies at the post-secondary level• Students will build their portfolio for their post-
secondary applications
AP CoursesOptions have included:
• AP CALCULUS AB 12• AP PSYCHOLOGY 12• EUROPEAN HISTORY 12 (AP Prep)• BIOLOGY/CHEMISTRY 12 (AP Prep)
• AP EXAMS ARE OFFERED IN MAY
GET INVOLVED!
Badminton Basketball
Cross-CountryField Hockey
Field LacrosseGolf
Mountain BikingNetballRugbySoccer
SwimmingTable Tennis
TennisTrack & Field
Water PoloWrestlingVolleyball
Check out GleneagleAthletics on IG!
Backgammon Dance Guitar Key MathMath Contest Business GSA Me to We Debate Poetry Model U.N. Self-DisciplineCreative Painting E-sports International CommunityDungeons & DragonsComputer Science
Intramurals Improv International Community Green Team Japanese Chinese Culture Photography Philosophy Student Council Youth AlphaKickboxing Movie Science STEAM
Volunteer Clubs
Sports
School spirit
Music
Academics
Meet new friends
Electives
Citizenship
Digital Literacy
Digital Literacy is the interest, attitude and ability of individuals to use digital technology and communication tools appropriately to access, manage, integrate, analyze and evaluate information, construct new knowledge, and create and communicate with others.
-BC’s digital literacy framework
Digital Literacy 10 Teachers:
Daniel Beley (English), David Gilbar (English), Heidi Upton (Social Studies), Roberto Ramogida (Science), and Lynda Lewis (Student Services)
Grade 10 course taken by all grade 9 students which is counted towards graduation credit. Students will develop skills through an integrated learning format
• Content is delivered within students existing Science 9, Social Studies 9 and English 9 courses with monthly assembly sessions
Students will create an online space to demonstrate their growth in their four years at Gleneagle
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving
and Decision Making
• Use digital tools to develop and execute a clear problem solving approach
Creativity, Innovation, Technology
Operations and Concepts
• Identify problems, develop and generate ideas in new and imaginative ways to demonstrate learning
• Be able to interpret and analyze media in order to both decode messages and create original content
Communication and Collaboration
• Working together cooperatively despite physical barriers to create a final product
Research and Information
Literacy
• Learn to access, authenticate, organize, and use information effectively
Digital Citizenship• Using the guiding principles of leadership, ethics, altruistic
service, environmental stewardship, global citizenship, digital citizenship, and personal responsibility
Topics Covered
Program Goals1. Preparing students for a digital life 2. Build community, participation & belonging
beyond the classroom3. Toy Tool4. Utilizing technology to represent their
growth and understanding5. Keeping Our Students Safe online
Gleneagle’s 1 to 1 Program
• Our experience with 1 to 1 at Gleneagle is that 95% of students came with a device
• Gleneagle will lend out devices where finances may be a challenge
• Currently, devices can be purchased for between $250-$500 http://bit.ly/Glen1to1
1 to 1 Device
Minimum Requirements for a device• Minimum 10” screen• Minimum 8-hour battery
life• Physical Keyboard • Wi-Fi Access• Current operating system
(ios 10.12+ or Microsoft 10)
Recommendations• Camera/Webcam for stills
and video • Minimum 16Gb internal
storage • Protective case• Chromebooks that can run
Office 365 • Offline Functionality
Programming Dates
• March 5th Scott Creek• March 6th Summit Middle• March 4th – 10th All other middle schools
Course Selection Sheet
Course Selection Sheet
Course Selection Sheet
Course Selection Sheet
Course Planner
Stay in Touch!• Information is posted regularly on the school app
and on the school website through the announcements and the calendar
• September start-up details will be emailed to parents, and posted on the website, at the end of August
• An orientation session for Grade 9 students will take place at the start of the school year; details will be put on the website and the school app in advance
www.gleneagle.org
Gleneagle App(search for
“My School Day” and follow prompts)
Channel: Counselling
Future Grade 9 Students
THANK YOU!
Questions and Tours!