RIDGEMONT HIGH SCHOOLGrade 8

Parents’ Night2012

AGENDA Welcome and Introductions Overview of Grade 9 Courses &

Programs Former Graduates – Ilan & Urge School Tours (by group colour) Q & A and Refreshments

HIGHLIGHTS

University, college or workplace pathways French Immersion English as a Second Language International Languages – Arabic, German,

Somali, Spanish Outdoor Education (grade 11/12) An awesome Co-op Program Focus Programs

ARTS AT RIDGEMONTMusic

Junior band, Jazz band, Senior band

Piano/Keyboarding, Instrumental music, Vocal Music

Drama “Cappies” Productions

Dance Various courses and performances

Art Visual Arts, Computer Art,

Expressing Aboriginal Cultures Arts night

SHOPS:Automotive and Woodworking

AutomotiveMajor projects include: dismantling and rebuilding a car engine, minibikes, brakes, suspension, electric car club

WoodworkingBirdhouse building, coat rack, Adirondack chair, bookshelf

Communications Website design, animation, graphic

design, videography

ATHLETICS AT RIDGEMONT We offer a variety of

interscholastic teams and individual sports.

Our sports teams include over 15 sports in fall, winter and spring

Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, Golf, Hockey, Rugby, Track and Field, Cross Country Running, Baseball, etc…

Intramurals Book of Records

Clubs… Student Council Ski & Snowboard Club Intramurals & Athletic Council Peer Helpers, Ambassadors,

STARS Reach for the Top Club Multicultural Club Environmental Club Art Club Yearbook Knitting & Craft Club Electric Car/Tech Club Chess & Games Club

Video and Gamers Club Leadership Camp Guitar Club The Ridgemont Theatre Company Help Lesotho Club Equity Team Math Club GSSA Weight Training Club Homework Clubs Grad Committee Book Clubs

Spartan STARS

Mentorship program that links grade 9 students to senior students for the year

Orientation program, academic and social follow-ups throughout the year

COURSE INFORMATION!

Grade 9 Courses

Compulsory Credits

1. English 2. Science 3. Math 4. Physical Education 5. Geography 6. French

Elective credits 7. Art- Drama - Visual Art or Native Studies Art- Music: Vocal or Instrumental and/or Concert band (before school)

8. Technology- Food & Nutrition- Business Technology- Integrated Technology

Credit Designations: Grades 9

“O” for Open Courses“L” for Essential Skills Courses“P” for Applied Skills Courses“D” for Academic Skills Courses

MPM1D (Academic)

Designed for students:

• With grade 8 marks above 75%

• Who are capable of applying skills to familiar and unfamiliar situations

• Who are able to complete tasks with limited assistance and have excellent organizational skills

MFM1P (Applied)

Designed for students:

• With Grade 8 mathematical marks between 50 and 75%

• Who would benefit from repetition when encountering new concepts and a practical approach

• Who are able to complete tasks with some assistance and have established organizational skills

MAT 1L (Essentials)

Designed for students:

• With mathematical skills below Grade 8

• Who would benefit from small group instructions and material being delivered at a slower pace

• Who have difficulty completing tasks independently and organizing material

MATHEMATICS

SNC 1D (Academic)

Designed for students:

• With Grade 8 marks above 75%

• Who are capable of applying skills to familiar and unfamiliar situations

• Who are able to complete tasks with limited assistance and have excellent organizational skills

SNC 1P (Applied)

Designed for students:

• With Grade 8 science marks between 50 and 75%

• Who would benefit from repetition when encountering new concepts and a practical approach

• Who are able to complete tasks with some assistance and have established organizational skills

SNC 1L (Essentials)

Designed for students:

• With weak scientific skills or minimal interest in science

• Who would benefit from small group instruction and material being delivered at a slower pace

• Who have difficulty completing tasks independently and organizing material

SCIENCE

ENG 1D (Academic)

Designed for students:

• Respond well to rigorous and demanding program

• Demonstrate insightful responses

• Are capable of reading and writing independently

• Are capable of independent inquiry

• Respond to different written forms, poetry, drama and prose

ENG 1P (Applied)

Designed for students:

• Prefer practical hands-on assignments to those requiring abstract thought

• Need encouragement to read independently silently

• Like to identify with the reading material

• Tend to do the minimal and superficial response to written text or verbal instruction

ENG 1L (Essentials)

Designed for students:

• Who are involved in the IPRC process

• Respond well to simple, short literal assignments, with very clear steps

• Who have limited recall• Find independent silent

reading a challenge• Need lots of organizational

help

ENGLISH

Ridgemont High School

Grade 9 Course Selection Contract 2012-2013 Section One: English and French Immersion Program Please circle one compulsory course from each subject. Be sure to select the appropriate program and the recommended level.

SUBJECT Applied Academic Locally

Developed French Immersion

Grade 8 Teacher’s Recommendation

Grade 8 Teacher’s Signature

ENGLISH ENG1P ENG1D ENG1L

MATH MFM1P MPM1D MAT1L

SCIENCE SNC1P SNC1D SNC1L SNC1DF

GEOGRAPHY CGC1P CGC1D CGC1DF FRENCH FSF1P FSF1D FIF1D PHYS. ED. Please select: PPL1OP (females) or PPL1OQ (males)

VISUAL ARTS: AVI1O DRAMA : ADA1O ARTS

Please circle one course from the five options to the right.

MUSIC: AMU1O or VOCAL MUSIC: AMV1O NATIVE STUDIES: NAC1O Concert Band: One full credit before the start of the regular day. AMR1O INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY

TIJ1O

INFO. TECH. IN BUSINESS BTT1O

FOOD AND NUTRITION

Please circle one course from the three options to the right.

HFN1O

Choose one alternate option course in case of a timetable conflict. Alternate Course Code:

Name: Current School:

Section Two: English Language Learners - E.S.L. Program

ESL Program: Full Year ESL Transition to Regular Program Students select two of ESLAO, ESLBO, ESLCO, or ESLDO. They also choose sheltered Science, sheltered Geography, one Mathematics, one Technology, Physical Education and one Arts course for a total of eight courses.

Students select ESLDO and Core English. They also select six regular courses (not sheltered) by circling the courses in section one above. Pick one Math, one Science, one Geography, Physical Education, one Arts and one Technology course for a total of eight courses.

SUBJECT English as a Second Language Grade 8 Teacher Recommendation and Signature

English as a Second Language: Circle one combined pair of courses from the box to the right.

ESLAO and ESLBO

ESLBO and ESLCO

ESLCO and ESLDO

ESLDO and ENG1L

ESLDO and ENG1P

ESLDO and ENG1D

SCIENCE SNC1PS

GEOGRAPHY CGC1PS

MATHEMATICS MFM1P MPM1D MAT 1L

TECHNOLOGY HFN1O Foods

TIJ1O Integrated Tech

BTT1OS - Sheltered Info Tech in Business

PHYS. ED. PPLIOP Female PPL1OQ Male

ARTS AVI1O Visual Arts NAC 1O Native Studies ADA1O Drama

AMU1O Music AMV1O Vocal Music

Concert Band: One full credit before the start of the regular day.

AMR1O Repertoire Band

Current ESL Stage in Grade 8: Comments: Signature of Grade Eight Teacher:

Student’s Signature: Parent/Guardian’s Signature:

Where are RHS grads going?

39 accepted into university in Sept 2011 Wide variety of programs: Bachelor of

Arts, Social Sciences, Sciences, Commerce, Computer Science

20 accepted into college in Sept 2011 Wide array of programs: Dental

Hygiene, Policing, Social Work

Former Ridgemont Graduates

Ilan Urge

School Tours• BLACK – Mr. Donato• YELLOWYELLOW – Mr. Novak• BLUE – Mrs. Piovesan • PURPLE– Mr. Nicholson• ORANGE – Mr. Watkins• PINK – Mr. Plewis

Thank you parents of future

Spartans !!