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• Changes to expect – More teachers – Increased work load – Different expectations – New activities

Growing independence • New experiences • Peer pressure • Making mistakes • Problem solving • Conflict resolution • Personal accountability •

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Sept Dec Dec Mar Mar June (report card) (report card) (final exams) (report card)

Handsworth Timetable Things you should know……

Timetable Features  8.30 am start, 3.00pm dismissal  Students will have 8 classes in total  Each class meets 5 times over 2 weeks  Classes will be 80 minutes in length  Everyone has a common lunch hour  Tutorial time will be before and after school or at lunch time (set by individual teachers)

• Humanities (English & Socials) • Science • Math • PE • French • Life Skills • Fine Arts, Band or Strings

Grade 8 Courses • English • Sciences Humaines • Sciences Naturelles • Math • PE • Beaux Arts, • Français Langue Band, or Strings • Life Skills

Math 8/9 Math 8 Math 9 Math 9N Principles Foundations of Math and Apprenticeship Pre Calculus 10 & Workplace Math 10 PreCalculus11 Foundations 11 Pre Calculus 12 Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 11 Foundations 12 Calculus12 or AP Calculus 12 Entry into most trades or direct to workplace

Math 8 Math 8/9 Math 9N Math 9 Apprenticeship Foundations of Math & & Workplace Pre Calculus 10 Math 10

Computers Health /Career Woodworking Drafting Textiles

Fine Arts Band Strings

(only available for designated students or after consultation) Learning Centre Block meets 5 times over 2 weeks  is here for your child’s support  is a part of the timetable  requires dropping a course  (usually the second language  class)

Eventually students will need….. 80 Credits to graduate, beginning in Grade 10 ( 4 credits per course)

(English Program) Course Electives: • Humanities 8 (circle your choice) • Math 8 Fine Art • Science 8 Band 8 • PE 8 Strings 8 • French 8 • Life Skills 8

(Immersion Program) Electives: Course (circle your • English 8 Choice) • Math 8 Beaux Art 8 • Sc Naturelles 8 Band 8 • Sc Humaines 8 Strings 8 • PE 8 • Français Langue 8 • Life Skills 8

Students in grades 8 and 9 must complete and log  30 minutes of physical activity per day. Students in grades 10-12 must log 150 minutes per  week. DPA can take place during instructional and non-  instructional time. The Handsworth website has complete details.

For Grade 8/9 - Hockey Academy – at Windsor - Peak Performance – at all schools - IB Middle Years – at Carson - Soccer Academy – at Windsor - Volleyball Academy – at Sutherland - Dance Academy - at Windsor - Basketball Academy – at Seycove - French Immersion

- Artists for Kids Studio – at Carson - Distributed Learning – at Mountainside - Digital Media Academy – at Argyle - Apprenticeship Training – at all schools - IB Diploma – at Carson - Advanced Placement - VCC Culinary Arts – at Carson

 Minimum of 15 hours per week, year round, of specific training in their discipline  Minimum of C+ average and satisfactory work habits based on previous year’s report card. A student may not have any failing grades or Needs Improvement work habits. Special circumstances may be considered in consultation with the Principal  Competition at (or on a pathway to) the regional, provincial or national level (based on Ministry requirements for External Sport Athlete Credentials)  Recommendation of Coach or person responsible for training program indicating that the applicant is training a minimum of 15 hours per week under their supervision. The letter must also detail the specific training and activities undertaken by the applicant  Application form and all necessary documents  Approval of application by the Principal

Home School Communication

• Teachers • Grade Counsellors • Youth Workers • Peer Tutors

…courses are not passed? – Summer School remedial • Need a 40% final school grade • Recommendation from teacher – Repeat next year • Future implications

• Reflect on this year and your child’s progress • Look ahead – Know your child’s options for Gr 8 – Check out Gr 9 options

Skiing / Rowing Football X Country Snowboarding Track and field Field Hockey Basketball Tennis Volleyball Mountain Biking Golf Swimming

Student Council Scorekeeping Many Clubs Christmas Food Hampers CIBC Run For The Cure Tech Crew School trips Concerts Managing a team Contests

Contact • Teachers • Counsellors • Administration • Reporting • Interims • Report cards • Interviews • School Calendar • Website • HPAC •

www.sd44.ca/school/Handsworth sjecks@sd44.ca