Welcome to Port Moody Secondary School “A Tradition of Excellence” Future Grade 9 Parent Session February 11, 2016
Welcome to Port Moody Secondary School
“A Tradition of Excellence”Future Grade 9Parent Session
February 11, 2016
Parent Information EveningIntroductionsWhat’s different about high school?Course SelectionGraduation ProgramI.B. ProgramParent CommunicationSupportsSports & ClubsImportant DatesQuestions and Answers
Administration
PrincipalMs. Jensen
Vice-PrincipalMr. Lloyd
Vice-PrincipalMs. Reid
Key Contact PeopleCounsellors: Cindy Campbell John Gibney Paul Gangnes
A – Hs Ht – Pa Pb - Z
Key Contact PeopleIB Coordinator Career ResourceSean Lenihan Fern Truax
Key Contact People
Youth Worker Immigrant Youth Worker Flora Salas Summer Xia
PAC EXECUTIVE
• Kelly Staples and Lucy De Pieri: co-chair
• Rocio Zorilla: Treasurer
• Ester Miller: Secretary
• Connie Caldwell: DPAC Representative
Support PAC Provides:After GradDirect Access GrantVolunteering for Dances and other school
activitiesMinor fundraisingGovernance –providing input and support for
initiatives at PMSS. i.e. Bus TransportationSPC –School Planning Council: reviews data
and provides suggestions in regards to the two SPC PMSS Goals.
Grade 8 vs Grade 9Grade 8 Grade 9
40 minute classes with a flexible block schedule
Less elective choices Core classes taught within a
team of teachers sharing the same group of students
Core courses taught Sept – June
35 minute lunch – closed campus (students not permitted to leave)
Student learning is closely monitored by their teachers
75 minute classes (usually 4 a day)
8 Courses in total (4 each semester) that include 5 core courses and 3 elective choices
Core classes taught by teachers in different departments
Classes are everyday for 1 semesterSemester 1 – Sept. to Jan.Semester 2 – Feb. to June
55 minute lunch – open campus (students may go off-site)
Students are more responsible for their own learning
Regular Bell ScheduleBlock Time
0 7:08 – 8:25am1 8:30 – 9:47am2 9:52 – 11:15am
3 (Lunch) 11:15 – 12:10pm4 12:15 – 1:35pm5 1:42 – 2:57pm6 3:04 – 4:21pm
Course Selection Grade 9Non IB
1. Math 9 Foundations or Math 9 Intro
2. Science 93. English 94. Socials Studies 95. P.E. 96. Elective. 7. Elective.8. Elective9. Optional (Music/Dance).
IB1. IB Foundations Math 9
2. IB Foundations Science 93. IB Foundations English 94. IB Foundations Socials 9 5. P.E. 96. IB Language 97. Elective.8. Elective.9. Optional (Music/Dance)
Programming Dates
January : Como Lake & Monty
February 10th Moody & Banting
TBA All other Middle Schools Forms are due back to the middle
schools on/by February 18th
2016-2017
Course Selection Form
Course Planning Sheet Planning sheet is found on Page 16 of your Course Selection Booklet
Use this sheet to plan your schedule
Read the course descriptions for electives that interest you
Use all resources available to help you decide- teachers, parents, counsellor and other students
Grade 9 course SelectionStudents must take 8 courses(4 courses each semester)
Band, Choir, and Dance can be a 9th course
Classes are typically 77 minutes long
NAME & ADDRESSPRINT!
Must use your LEGAL last and first name
You may put your called name in brackets after your legal first name
Print in your Student ID number, address and phone number
Grade 9 Course requirementsCompulsory Courses
English 9
Social Studies 9
Science 9
Physical Education 9
Foundations of Math9 or Intro Math 9
Elective CoursesChoose 3 electives from the Grade 9 course
list(number 1,2,3)Electives are found on Pages 20 to 26 of your
Booklet If you are planning on attending university
directly out of high school, you may have to take a language up to grade 11
You do not require a language to graduate or to go to college or a trade/tech school
Ensure you choose TWO ALTERNATE ELECTIVE COURSES- in case we are not able to get you one of your top 3 choices
9th COURSEYou may take the following as a 9th course:
Concert Band *Full year course held during Block 0 on Monday, Wednesday , and Fridays
Jazz and Concert Choir *Full year course held during Block 3 (lunch)
Jazz Band*Full year course held during Block 3 (lunch)
Strings*Full year course held in the evening on Tuesdays, and block 6 on Thursdays
Dance*Full year course held every other day during block 6
Math CoursesFoundations of Mathematics 9
Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics 9
Foundations of Mathematics 12
Pre-calculus 12Apprenticeship and Workplace
Mathematics 12
Foundations of Mathematics 11
Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-calculus 10
Apprenticeship and Workplace
Mathematics 10
Pre-calculus 11Apprenticeship and Workplace
Mathematics 11
Calculus 12
Learning Support English Language Learners Learning Support English as Additional Language Classes will be assessed to ELL Students.
Students who need to receive support for academic courses may receive a block of learning center
Signature SectionEnsure PARENT and STUDENT signatures are on the
form
SignatureYour course Selection Form MUST be returned to your
MIDDLE SCHOOL Homeroom Teacher on or before
Monday, FEBRUARY 18th
B.C. Public School System Graduation Requirements
80 credits over grades 10,11, and 12 consisting of………
B.C. Public School System48 Required CreditsEnglish (10,11,12)Social Studies (10,11)Science (10, 11 or 12)Math (10, 11 or 12)Physical Education 10Planning 10Fine Arts and/or Applied Skills (10 or 11 or 12)
B.C. Public School System 28 elective credits (10,11, or 12)
4 Graduation Transition Credits
Note: Minimum of 16 credits at the grade 12 level including Language Arts 12.
Each course consists of 4 credits.
Provincial ExamsStudents must write five Provincial
Exams:Grade 10 EnglishGrade 10 ScienceGrade 10 MathematicsGrade 11 Social StudiesGrade 12 English or Communications
12
Note: Grade 10 & 11 Provincial exams (20%)Note: Grade 12 Provincial Exams (40%)
The B.C. Public School SystemOther ways to earn credits toward graduation:
Course EquivalencyCredit based on documentation for a ministry course completed outside of B.C.E.g.. A Korean student who completed Korean 8 would receive an external Language credit.
The B.C. Public School System
External Credits:E.g. Royal Conservatory of Music
11: Grade 7, Rudiments 2= 4 Credits Fine Arts
The B.C. Public School SystemStudents who meet the graduation
requirements will receive a graduation certificate: Dogwood Diploma
Students with special needs and others who may not meet graduation requirements will receive a School Completion Certificate (Evergreen Certificate)
IB Program-IB foundations 9&10Two preparatory years leading to the IB
Diploma in Grades 11 and 12.
Includes course work from Ministry of Education Grade 9 and 10 programs including Provincial exams.
Students are expected to undertake the entire program.
Parent Communication• Teachers, Counsellors, and
Administrators are accessible through parent-teacher interviews, orientation days, appointments and e-mail
• Visit the school web-site to find out about dates, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses.
www.sd43.bc.ca/secondary/portmoody
Parent Communication• Report cards generally go out to students about every 6-8 weeks. Dates are always published by schools.
• School policies and rules are found in your child’s agenda book, on the school’s web-site, and on the school district’s web-site.
S.O.A.RStudents Offering Affirmation & Reassurance
Senior Students being there for you to answer questions like……
What are the fun things that happen at Moody Secondary?
How to find your way after getting lost?What clubs and/or teams are available and how to
join one?Who to ask if you need a hand with homework?How to deal with increased responsibility that
comes from being a Secondary student?
Staff who will listen to your concernsA Counselling Team (personal /academic support)A Youth Worker (social/emotional support)A Career Facilitator (post secondary/career planning)SWIS Workers (family and emotional support for new
immigrant students and their families)A Liaison OfficerA Student Services Team (academic support)A Principal and two Vice-Principals EAL/International Coordinator (academic support and
cultural experiences)An IB coordinator
Parental InvolvementResearch proven direct relationship
between parent involvement and student achievement
Become involved in Port Moody SecondaryJoin parent groups (PAC, After Grad
Committee…)Participate in school activities
Parental InvolvementSee your child’s teachers and/or
counsellorMake an appointment, E-mail or callCome alone or with your childBring a friend or interpreterDiscuss personal and school-related
issuesWork as a team with school personnel
Communicate
Get involved
Here are some ideas on how to get involved….
CLUBSOVER FIFTY CLUBS WHICH FOCUS ON:
SCHOOL COMMUNITYGLOBAL AWARENSSEDUCATIONAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITIESGAMES
Sports at Port Moody SecondarySoccer
Cheer and DanceVolleyballBasketball
Field HockeyCross Country
Ski & SnowboardLacrosse
Ski/SnowboardTrack & FieldBadminton
RugbyTennis
WrestlingGolf
Port Moody Secondary
Questions& Answers…
School Website:
www.sd43.bc.ca/secondary/portmoody