BURNABY MOUNTAIN SECONDARY Presentation for Incoming Grade 8 Students and Families 2020/2021 School Year
WE ACKNOWLEDGE AND THANK THE COAST SALISH NATIONS OF MUSQUEAM, TSLEIL-WAUTUTH AND SQUAMISH ON WHOSE TRADITIONAL TERRITORIES WE TEACH, LEARN AND LIVE. Aboriginal Education in Burnaby Schools
What Will You Find Out At Tonight’s Presentation? • A bit about our school • Who is here to support our students and their families • The Grade 8 Experience for the “Class of 2025” • The Grade 8 Program for the “Class of 2025” • The Course Selection Process • What to do if you are not currently enrolled in one of our Catchment Schools and you would like to register at Mountain or apply from Cross-District or Out of District? • Enrichment Application Process
MOUNTAIN’S MOTTO RESPONSIBILITY EXCELLENCE RESPECT
BURNABY MOUNTAIN DEMOGRAPHICS Current student population: ~1450 2020/2021 early projection: ~1450 ~180 International Students Building capacity: ~1500 School opened in 2000 ~ 120 Staff ~ 80 Teachers
INTRODUCTIONS Ms. L. Kristmanson Mr. C. Sandor Ms. D. Lewis Principal Vice-Principal (A-K) Vice-Principal (L-Z)
BURNABY MOUNTAIN SUPPORTS Counselling Team-4 Different counsellors divided by Alpha Safe Schools Specialist-Sean Mccarron School Liaison Officer-Constable Reddit Aboriginal Success Teacher-Ms. Midlin Aboriginal Youth and Family Support-Ms. Norman Settlement Support Worker International Support Worker-Ms. Perreira International Liaison Teachers
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM - STUDENT SUPPORTS Your subject Teacher Peer Tutors – available in class and after school PEAK Program – Mr. Hoile room 206 Mon. – Thurs. 3:00 – 4:00 Including Math and Science Peer Tutors
The Burnaby Mountain Grade 8 Experience Our Mission Statement To prepare and support an inclusive, caring community of learners for the challenges of a • changing tomorrow Our purpose is to develop lifelong learners who demonstrate respect for themselves, • others and the environment Our focus is to educate students so they can participate actively as contributing citizens • in a changing world Our commitment is to provide a safe, supportive learning environment where individual • potential is nourished and learners are challenged to reach for excellence
Grade 8 Study skills evening
Its about more than your classes….. Join a Club • Join a Sports Team • Basketball, volleyball, ski, rugby, cross country, swim • Get Involved in a Council • Make Some New Friends
Grade 8 Program – “Class of 2025” All Grade 8 Students take the following courses: English Social Studies Mathematics Science Physical & Health Education French or Mandarin(Mandarin Immersion Students) Applied Skills – Home Economics, Business Education, Technology Education Fine Arts Elective – Students choose between Visual Art, Drama, Band, Choir or Dance Students who require additional Learning Assistance such as a Learning Centre Block (TLC) or who have an IEP (Individual Education Plan) will be identified through meetings with the Elementary Schools to support their transition to High School Information Session at 7:00 in Room 207 – The Learning Centre
Cross District and Out of District Application Forms If you don’t live in the catchment area for Burnaby Mountain but would like your child to attend here you need to fill out a Cross District or Out of District Application form The forms are available on our website, the School District website or you can pick up a copy here tonight. The form must be completed and submitted to the school office by Thursday, February 27 th . If your application is approved you will be notified by the end of March.
When Does All of This Happen? The Course Selection Process is starting now Course Selection forms will be distributed to Elementary Schools within the next • few weeks The forms will be brought home, completed and signed by a parent/guardian. • On the forms, students will indicate which Fine Arts Elective they would like to • select i.e. Music(Band, Choir, Orchestra), Visual Art, Drama or Dance • Students wanting to apply for our Grade 8 Enriched Programs will complete the • application form and return it to their classroom teacher Our Articulation Process Over the next few months our counsellors and administrators will be meeting with our Elementary School colleagues to discuss the specific strengths and learning needs of our incoming students. We look forward to learning all about you and planning for your success in High School School visits for each of our Elementary Family of Schools will be planned during February.
Enriched Program Information in Room 308 Math Science increased competitive Socials enrichment application due to process faster pace
Entrance Assessment Dates for Grade 8 Enrichment Dates of Entrance Held at Burnaby Mountain Secondary School* Assessment Science 8/Math8/Math 8-9 Wednesday, 3:30 – 4:30 Multi-purpose April 10 Room Alternate exam date for Monday, April 15 3:30 – 4:30 Multi-purpose excused absences or illness Room • Application forms are available online or during course selection • Please arrive 15 minutes early
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How to Keep In Touch With Us Check our Website http://mountain.burnabyschools.ca Instagram burnabymountain Follow us on Twitter @BbyMountainSec
Download our School App Mountain Connect Free Download in the Google Playstore or Apple Store Subscribe to the Group “Class of 2025”
A SPECIAL REQUEST PLEASE SPREAD YOURSELF OUT AT THE CONCLUSION OF THIS PRESENTATION A-F START ON 3 RD FLOOR G-R START ON 2 ND FLOOR S-Z START ON 1 ST FLOOR
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