Purpose of the Evening • Introductions • School Overview • Activities/Clubs • Courses/Programs • Course Selection • Post Secondary • Scholarships • Grade 8 Transition • Registration • Questions
Administration • Mr. Paul Fester, Principal • Mr. Tim Wozney, Vice Principal • Mr. Mark Allen, Vice Principal
Student Services Heather Watson, (Department Tina Niccoli-Harris, Head) Counsellor Counsellor (T-Z) (A-F) Rachelle Olga Vancic, Liegmann, Counsellor Counsellor (G-L) (T-Z) Kevin Tyfting, Wayne Best, Counsellor School Safety Specialist (M-S)
Size • Grades 8 -12 • 1400 students (350 in FI) • 275 students in Grade 8 (80 in FI) • 75 teachers • 3 administrators • 30 support staff
Student Support and Safety • Principal and Vice Principals • Counsellors and Teachers • School Safety Specialist – Wayne Best • School Liaison Officer (SLO)- Cst. Tarupe • Grade 8 Mentors • Aboriginal Success Teacher- Alana Sawatsky • Aboriginal Support Worker- Corrina Chase • Settlement Worker – Caren Yu
Sample Student Clubs • Badminton • Mission Possible • Debating • Dragonboat • Skiing/Snowboard • Cystic Fibrosis ing • Mind over Autism • Taste of Asia • Robotics • Prowler • Global Action (Newspaper) Against Poverty • Cure4Cancer • Spoken Word • Booking It Poetry • Recycling • Sleep Tight • Martial Arts
French Immersion • Must take 4 core courses in French in Grade 8, 9 and 10 • Offer 4 courses at Grade 10 level -Langue Seconde -Sciences Humaines -Sciences 10 -Mathematiques or Planification 10 • Students may take both Mathematiques 10 and Planification 10 if they wish • Grade 11 - Langue Seconde and Sciences Humaines • Grade 12 – Langue Seconde
Honours Program • Application form required. • Students work at an enriched and accelerated pace. • Improve writing skills and further develop problem solving strategies. • Students will engage in activities that allow them to gain a deeper level of understanding of the topics.
Advanced Placement • Application form required • Minimum % requirement which is course specific • Percentages vary according to subject area • Emphasize a commitment to academic excellence • Develop the study habits necessary for tackling rigorous course work • Study subjects in greater depth and detail • Demonstrate your readiness for University
Learning Support Services Learning Centre courses: • Learning Support 8-12 Modified Programs: • PEP Pre-Employment Program • Access Alternate Program Mr. Nikesh Mehta, Department Head of Learning Support is available to answer questions and will be hosting a short presentation in the Library immediately following this presentation.
Grades 8-11 Course Selection • Counsellors visit classes starting January 30 th • Grade 8 - Science classes • Grade 9 - Math classes • Grade 10-Socials classes • Grade 11-English classes • ESL Students - ESL classes • Students take forms home to parents • Students return all forms and attachments to classroom teachers where course selection took place starting in February • ESL I and II students to return forms to their ESL teacher • Course verifications in late April.
Graduation Program 1. Required 48 credits: • Language Arts 10, 11, 12 12 credits • Social Studies/Science Humaines 10 4 credits • Social Studies/Science Humaines 11 4 credits • Science 10 4 credits • A Science 11 4 credits • A Mathematics/Mathématiques 10 4 credits • A Mathematics 11 4 credits • Physical Education 10 4 credits • FNA or ASK 10, 11 or 12 4 credits • Planning/Planification 10 4 credits 2. Graduation Transitions 4 credits 3. Electives (Grade 10, 11 and 12) 28 credits TOTAL 80 credits * A minimum of 16 credits must be at the Grade 12 level. This includes 4 credits for a Language Arts 12 course.
Career Programs Work Experience Elective Options 1) Career Preparation – 4 credit elective 90 hour work experience program aimed at students interested in exploring one or two career areas – completed over grades 11 and 12 2) Industry Training Programs ACE-IT, Industry Connect and Industry Certification students earn high school credits by taking focused elective courses all in one area at another site while taking required courses at Moscrop 3) Secondary School Apprenticeship career interest in the trades – student can earn up to 16 credits while being paid for their work with a red seal journeyman
Career Programs – Industry Training Program Options Burnaby offers these Ace-it Programs: • Auto Collision Repair Technician - VCC • Auto Refinishing Prep. Technician - VCC • Auto Service Technician - Cariboo • Carpenter - Cariboo • Electrician (Construction) - Burnaby Mountain • Professional Cook - Burnaby Central • Hairstylist (2 yrs) - Alpha • Plumber - PIAB • Metal Fabricator – BCIT • Painter and Decorator – VTI • Pipefitter (Feb-July) – Squamish Nations Trade Center • Baker (Pastry Arts) - VCC
Career Programs – Industry Training Program Options Burnaby offers these Industry Connect Programs: • Music Production & Technology – B. North • Film and Broadcast – B. North • Graphics/ Media Arts – Byrne Creek • Health Sciences – Moscrop/BCIT • Robotics (Mechatronics) – Alpha Burnaby offers these Industry Certification Programs: • Computer Networking Technician - South Cisco Networking Academy Certifications linked with BCIT • Fitness Instructor - South BC Parks and Rec Fitness Instructor Certification, 1 st Aid • Hotel and Event Management – B. Mountain Three American Hotel and Lodging Certificates, Super Host, & Serving it Right Certificates
Post-Secondary Options: • University • College • Vocational Programs • Apprenticeship Programs • Work • Travel
Scholarships • Categories – Ministry – District – School – Post Secondary Entrance – External R esume R esearch S cholarship profile forms P reparation
For more information on course offerings and programs, please visit the department displays in the gym following this presentation. * * * * * * * Grade 7 Course Selection…
Grade 7 Course Selection • Counsellors visit elementary schools (end of January) • Students select courses and take forms home to discuss with parents • Students return forms to Grade 7 teachers • Teachers return all forms and attachments to Moscrop by Feb 24th • Course verifications and Honours exams in April
Grade 7 Course Selection English Program French Program English 8 English 8 Social Studies 8 Sciences Humaines 8 Math 8 Mathematiques 8 Science 8 Sciences 8 PE 8 PE 8 French 8 Langue Seconde 8 Applied Skills 8 Applied Skills 8 Fine Arts 8 Fine Arts 8
Grade 8 Transition Support Support for Students Entering Grade 8 • School orientation and tour in May • Letter from Principal in August • Phone calls from student mentors last week of August • Welcome by mentors on first day • School tours by mentors on first day • Grade 8 retreat in September • Grade 8 Mixer/social in September • Survival guide • Mentors support through out the school year • Student/Parent Study Skills Evening (Sept.) • Agenda planners
Grade 8 Entry: Registration English Program Within Catchment area – If currently live in our catchment area and attend a Burnaby public school, registration will happen automatically Outside Catchment area (within Burnaby) – Cross District Transfer Application – Applications received at Moscrop, Feb. 1 – Feb. 28 Outside Catchment area (outside Burnaby) – Out of District Transfer Application – Application received at Moscrop Feb. 1 – Feb. 28
Grade 8 Entry: Registration French Immersion Program Within Catchment area/Burnaby Schools – If currently living within the catchment area for Moscrop’s French Immersion Program and attending a Burnaby French Immersion school-entrance is through the course selection process Within Catchment area /Outside Burnaby – If currently living within the catchment area for Moscrop’s French Immersion Program, but attending a French Immersion school outside of Burnaby, an Out of District application must be completed and received at Moscrop between Feb 1-28, 2017
Grade 8 Entry: Registration French Immersion Program continued Outside Catchment area (within Burnaby) – For those living outside of Moscrop’s French Immersion catchment, Cross District Transfer Application must be received at Moscrop between Feb 1-28, 2017 Outside Catchment Area (outside Burnaby) – Out of District Transfer Application received at Moscrop between Feb 1-28, 2017
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