Graduates of 2024 Planning for the Gleneagle - Sd43
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Planning for the Gleneagle Graduates of 2024
Administrators
Principal
Ms. Wendy Yu
Administrators Vice-Principal Vice-Principal Vice-Principal Ms. Kelly Zimmer Mr. Mike Chan Ms. Kim Cuellar Last names A - H Last names I - Pa Last names Pe - Z
Counsellors Mr. Kevin Henry Ms. Victoria Butterfield Last Names Last Names A – F, and X G – Lee Ms. Jacquie Young Ms. Gina Duarte Last Names Last Names Lef – R S – W, and Y – Z
Daily Life at Gleneagle
High School vs Middle School:
➢ Longer classes
➢ More teachers
➢ More students
➢ More freedom
➢ More responsibility
➢ Two semesters
Semester System ➢ Students take a minimum of 8 courses in a school year ➢ Semester 1: September to January ➢ Semester 2: February to June ➢ Students take 4 courses each semester
Daily Block Schedule
Current Schedule (2019-2020):
Block 1 – 8:00 to 9:20
Block 2 – 9:25 to 10:45
Block 3 – 10:50 to 12:10
Lunch – 12:10 to 12:50
Block 4 – 12:55 to 2:15
Block 5 – 2:20 to 3:40
Block Y – 3:45 to 5:05
*You attend 4 blocks out of the 5 available, and
in the same 4 blocks each day for the semester
Support at Gleneagle Con X CL Time Teachers Counsellors Youth Workers Learning Centre
Student Services
➢ Supporting students based on learning
profile
➢ Supporting students as they build
learning strategies and self-advocacy
skills Lynda Lewis
llewis@sd43.bc.ca
➢ 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
Customized Learning Time (CL) CL is a time for students to complete schoolwork or to seek additional help from their classroom teachers. Teachers can also use CL time as an extension of their classroom learning activities or as a resource when designing individual learning expectations 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
Grade 9 Course Selection Required Courses ☑ English ☑ Social Studies ☑ Math ☑ Science ☑ Physical Education ☑ Career Education ☑ Digital Literacy 10 (COL) Elective Courses ☑ 3 other chosen courses to fill in timetable Alternate Courses ☑ 2 alternate desired courses, as back-up choices
Required Courses Everyone takes: ➢ English 9 ➢ Social Studies 9
Another Option for English & Socials JumpstART 9 Integration of Art, English & Social Studies curricula. ➢ Credit for English 9, Socials 9, Graphic Arts 9 and Visual Arts 9 ➢ Work with peers with similar interests for half of each day in a small community of students ➢ Join other grade 9 students for the other half of the school day (Math, Science, P.E. and one more elective) ➢ Choose courses on course selection form AND fill out online application form at www.jumpstartgleneagle.ca by March 13th
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 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.Required Courses Everyone takes: ➢ Math 9 or Math 9 Honours ➢ Science 9 or Science 9 Honours For Math and Science, you have the option to choose the regular class OR an Honours class. *Honours classes cover the regular curriculum at a faster pace, allowing time for more in-depth study, enriched activities and challenge opportunities *The Honours course will only happen if there are enough requests to run the class
Entrance into Honours
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 your course selection sheet.
Honours courses for Grade 9 are:
➢ Science 9 Honours
➢ Math 9 HonoursRequired Courses Everyone takes: ➢ Physical & Health Education 9 *If you choose Band 9 as an elective, your PHE class will be every second day all year, and alternate with your Band class *If you are not in Band 9, your PHE class will be every day for one semester Everyone takes: ➢ Career Education 9 This course does not take up a block in your timetable. The curriculum is delivered through special assemblies, presentations and online assignments. It covers Personal Development, Connections to the Community, and Life and Career Plan.
Required Courses Everyone takes: ➢ Digital Literacy 10 (COL) This course does not take up a block in your timetable. The curriculum is delivered through your English, Social Studies and Science classes, along with special assemblies. You will receive 4 Grade 10 credits for successfully completing this course.
BYOD To learn about 21st century Digital Literacy skills, going to a lab space periodically is not ideal nor possible on a large scale. BYOD allows students to effectively use technology in their regular classrooms on a daily basis, deepen their learning, increase engagement and prepare for the future.
English as an Additional Language
Elective Courses:
ART
➢ Visual Art 9: Introduction
➢ Ceramics & Sculpture 9
➢ Graphic Arts 9
➢ Photography 10
➢ Yearbook 10
➢ JumpstART: Visual Arts 9
➢ JumpstART: Graphic Arts 9
*Note: If you are applying to the JumpstART program, you must select both of the
JumpstART art courses for electives, plus one more elective from any department.Elective Courses:
Business Education
➢ Marketing and Entrepreneurship 9
• business principles, technology in marketing, brand
recognition, 4 P’s of marketing, the psychology of
consumers; online technologies to market, finance
and measure business strategies
➢ Business Communications and Keyboarding 9
• basic office skills for a business environment that also
help you be more efficient in school; increase your
typing speed and apply those skills to computer
applications such as MS Word, MS Excel and MX
PowerPointElective Courses:
Home Economics
➢ Food Studies 9
• Principles of food preparation, healthy
food choices, food safety and sanitation;
make delicious snacks and meals
throughout the course; explore First
People’s traditional food; explore factors
that influence choice and availability of
food optionsElective Courses:
Information Technology &
Digital Media Arts
➢ Media Arts 9
• Graphics, Web Publishing, Desktop
Publishing and Multimedia; learn
how to make your assignments
stand out and dazzle; explore the
use of Photoshop, Garageband,
Premiere, Flash, Word and Pages;
develop your own websiteElective Courses:
Languages
➢ French 9 (a continuation of French 8)
➢ Japanese 9
➢ Mandarin 9
➢ Spanish 9
*You do not need a second language to graduate but
* If you already speak one of these languages, you some universities do require it for admission to their
should not take the Grade 9 course. Once you are in programs. Some will accept an Intro 11 while others
Grade 9, speak to the language teacher to be placed require a full Grade 11 course, and some others may
in the correct level for your Grade 10 year. even require a Grade 12 course.
*If you are fluent in a second language already, you *If you do not take a language in Grade 9, you can
can take the language challenge exam when you are pursue a language credit later. You can take the Intro 11
in Grade 11 (only available for certain languages). course when you are in Grade 10 or beyond and
continue your studies from there.Elective Courses:
Leadership
➢ Junior Leadership
• Develop leadership and team-building
skills; learn about group process,
communication, organization, problem-
solving and decision-making; organize,
implement and evaluate student-
oriented activitiesElective Courses:
Music
➢ Band 9 (experienced recommended but not required)
➢ Jazz Band 9 (by audition—email etrovato@sd43.bc.c for appointment, and must also be
enrolled in Band 9)
➢ Choir 9 (outside the timetable, so this is an extra elective in addition to your 3 choices)
➢ Vocal Jazz 9 (by audition—email etrovato@sd43.bc.ca for appointment, and must also
be enrolled in Choir 9)
➢ Beginner Guitar 11 (open to all grades)Elective Courses:
Technology Education
➢ Drafting 9
• The design process, technical drawings,
sketching, modelling, 2D and 3D drafting,
computer animation, CADD and more
➢ Power Technology 9
• Power tools and equipment, principles of
machines, mechanical repair, welding; projects
made with wood, metal or plastic
➢ Woodwork 9
• Sketch, plan and produce cutting lists; progress
from puzzles, toys and tableware to a perfect
bookshelf, storage container or special project
of your ownElective Courses:
Theatre
➢ Drama 9
➢ Musical Theatre 10 (by audition; outside the
timetable so this is an extra elective in
addition to the 3 electives you choose inside
the timetable)
➢ Theatre Production 10 (outside the timetable
so this is an extra elective in addition to the 3
electives you choose inside the timetable)Other Great Opportunities!
COAST Program Coquitlam Outdoor Academic School Term
COAST Program
➢ For Grade 10 Students
➢ Application required in
December of Grade 9 year
➢ Combines Outdoor Education
with academic studyBadminton Basketball
Cross-Country Sports
Field Hockey
Field Lacrosse Check out GleneagleAthletics on IG!
Golf
Mountain Biking
Netball
Rugby
Soccer
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Track & Field
Water Polo
WrestlingBackgammon
Dance
Guitar
Intramurals Improv
International
Clubs
Key Community
Math Green Team
Math Contest Japanese
Business Chinese Culture
GSA Photography
Me to We Philosophy Student
Debate Council
Poetry Youth Alpha
Model U.N. Kickboxing
Self-Discipline Movie
Creative Painting Science
E-sports STEAM
International Community
Dungeons & Dragons
Computer ScienceWell-Rounded Student
Academics
Clubs
Volunteer
Sports
Meet new
friends
Citizenship
Fine Arts
School spirit
ElectivesCourse Selection Sheet
Course Selection Sheet
Course Selection Sheet
Course Selection Sheet
Course Selection Sheet ➢When choosing electives, choose something YOU want to take ➢Read descriptions of courses in the Grade 9 Electives Booklet. It is available on the school website at www.gleneagle.org under “Quick Links”, then "Course Planning" ➢The Grade 9 Electives Booklet is also available on our school app under the counselling channel ➢You can see the full Course Planning Booklet for all grades on the same website, or app's counselling channel, or through the QR code on your course selection sheet
School App
Get the Gleneagle App!
Search for “My School Day”
and follow the prompts
Channel:
Counselling
Future Grade
9 StudentsDUE DATE!
Course Selection Forms must be handed in to your Grade
8 teacher by
Monday, March 9th
Be sure you have ranked your 3 elective choices with numbers 1, 2, and 3
Be sure you have listed 2 alternate elective choices that you want to take if one of your
other electives is not available
Be sure you and your parent/guardian have signed the formWe look forward to having you join us at Gleneagle in September 2020!
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