Welcome to Handsworth Grade 7 Course Programming The Handsworth community develops empowered, innovative and compassionate learners who serve and lead with curiosity and integrity.
Welcome At Handsworth, we acknowledge and honour the history and culture of the Coast Salish people, upon whose traditional territory the North Vancouver School District resides. We express our gratitude to the Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish Nation and we value the opportunity to learn, live and share educational experiences on this traditional territory.
Key Contacts for 2020-2021 Ms. Samra-Gynane: Principal Ms. Best: Vice-Principal - Grade 8 Contact Mr. Barrett: Vice Principal Mr. Don Carlson: Grade 8 Counsellor (Feb to June) Ms. Trina Infanta: Grade 8 Counsellor (September to January) Ms. Renwick: Grade 9 Counsellor Ms. Schwegler: Grade 10 Counsellor Mr. Craik: Grade 11 & International Counsellor Ms. Millar: Grade 12 & International Counsellor
Handsworth Mission Handsworth's mission is to maximize the potential of all students' human endeavours: intellectual, cultural, social, aesthetic, creative, and physical. We encourage students to understand the relevance of their education within a larger social and global context. We believe in developing self-esteem, emotional well-being, a respect for others, a desire for life-long learning, and a strong career awareness in a climate that promotes responsible learning.
Handsworth Vision The Handsworth community develops empowered, innovative and compassionate learners who serve and lead with curiosity and integrity.
Shape of the Evening • Transition to high school • A day in the life of a student • Working together • Course programming • Staying connected
The Handsworth Family Grad Class of 2025! Cleveland Braemar Canyon Additional (French (French Highlands Montroyal Heights Schools Imm + Immersion) English)
Transfer Request for “Program Change” The following student situations require a request for a “Change in Program” through NVSD’s Central Registration Office at 2121 Lonsdale Avenue: • a Braemar student currently in French Immersion wanting to attend the English Program at Handsworth in grade 8 • A Braemar student in the English program wanting to attend the English Program at Handsworth in grade 8 • A Cleveland student currently in French Immersion wanting to attend the English Program at Handsworth in grade 8
Grade 7/8 Transition 2020 (Spring) • Grade 7 Programming School Visits • Grade 7 Parent Tour & Information Night (January) • Articulation Meetings (April) • Individualized Transition Meetings (ongoing) • Grade 7 Tour of Handsworth (May) • First Day of School – Grade 8 (Sept 2020) • Grade 8 Retreat (Sept 2020)
New Experiences • Multiple classrooms • Multiple teachers • New friends • Lockers • Athletics & Performing Arts • Clubs and extra-curricular opportunities
Structure of the School Year Cumulative September June • Term 1 & 2 Report card snap shots (Dec, Mar) • Interim reports (Oct, Jan, Apr) • Parent – Teacher Interviews (Nov & Jan) • Informal communication (year long) • Final Report Cards (Jun)
Handsworth Timetable • School runs from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm • Each student has 8+ classes (80 minutes each) • Classes run year long - “ Linear ” • except most grade 8 electives • Consistent timetable across the district • rotates in the mornings • Day 1 & Day 2
A Typical Day at Handsworth • Block 1 8:30-9:50 • Block 2 9:55-11:15 • Block 3 11:20-12:40 Lunch (60 min) • Block 4 1:40-3:00
“How to Highschool” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iv-rMsxV6aY&feature=youtu.be
Adolescence and High School Increasing Problem Solving Accountability, & Conflict Independence & Resolution Self-Advocacy Peer Influence (acceptance & experimentation) Increasing Resiliency
Keys to Success Self- Regulation Independent Work Initiative Student Success Collaboration Responsibility Organization
A Partnership Community
Student Role Successful students: • Communicate with your teachers • Establish routines early • Take responsibility for own learning • Build resilience • Get involved in school community • Be responsible with Cell phone use at school
Parent Role • Be involved and active in school life • Know son/daughter’s classes and timetable • Know school website and calendar • Establish routines early • Provide homework and study support • Communicate regularly with classroom teachers • Help build resilience • Be aware of friends and activities
Parent Role Successful parents/guardians will also: • Be Tech Savvy • Have family discussions and boundaries around tech use
Counsellor Role Available to help with: • Course questions, choices, or changes • Problems with others (students, teachers, parents) • Mental health support – confidentially! • Study strategies, learning support • Post Secondary guidance
Supports • Principal Teachers • Librarian • Vice-Principal • Education Assistants • • Youth Workers Learning Centre • • RCMP Liaison Choices • Officer Counsellor • • Nurse
Get Involved in Handsworth’s Community District Student Creative Writing & Student Council The Answer Baby Crew Educate-Her Council Slam Environmental E-Sports First Responders French Club Harry Potter Club Jack.Org Club Nelson Mandela's Open Multicultural Club Operation Growth Outdoors Club Korean Club Children's Hospital Conversations Photo Club Plastic Bank Pride Club Robotics Clubc Tech Crew U Club Model UN Zumba
Athletics Fall Spring Winter • Cross Country • Golf • Basketball • Field Hockey • Badminton • Gymnastics • Football • Football • Wrestling • Rugby (Junior) • Rugby • Ski and Snowboard • Soccer (Boys) • Soccer (Girls) • Swimming • Tennis • Volleyball • Track & Field • Ultimate Frisbee • Mountain Biking
Performing Arts Band Jazz Dance Band Performing Arts Choir Strings Theatre
Handsworth PAC • Different from elementary school PAC • Budget allocation process • Meeting schedule • https://www.sd44.ca/school/handsworth/P arents/PAC/AboutUs/Pages/default.aspx#/=
Programming Resources Course Programming Sheet Handsworth Website (Students from outside the Handsworth catchment please see Ms. Best!)
Grade 8 Required Courses- English
Required Courses- French Immersion (Choice 1)
Required Courses- French Immersion (Choice 2)
Découvertes en plein-air 8 Explorations en plein-air 9 Aventures en plein-air
Why Place Based Education? Place-Based Education is an approach to learning that takes advantage of geography to create : authentic meaningful engaging personalized learning for students.
to the community programs seek in which they to develop live The “ Aventures en to engage learn Plein air” to connect play students
The “ Aventures en Plein air” During the programs, they will acquire their credits in Sciences Sciences humaines Éducation physique
Through this The Students will through the lens, students “ Aventures en ple seek to develop lens of will personally in air” be developing their resiliency, cultural their core conservancy competencies their lifelong Based on learning goals experiential, place-based stewardship of their pedagogy. environmental personal identity curricular conservancy. competencies, and community identities.
What can I Students will participate in expect from this and in tradition several full day classroom program? field trips, activities. Weekly place- in a camping based trip lessons, in community service,
Who is welcome to All future grad e 8 and grade A 3$00 program fee will participate? be applied to enrolled 9 French students to support the Immersion additional costs for off site learning students. opportunities. Space is Academy limited in students are welcome, these courses will programs. take place in the morning.
Examples from Aventures 8 – 2018/19 UBC Pacific Museum Participating in the Plate tectonics of Earth and the North Vancouver exploration at Orienteering Pacific Spirit Butterflyway with Cleveland Dam Regional Park DSF Snowshoeing, hiking Rock Climbing at Hiking in the and skating on First Aid Training Climbase5 Capilano Watershed Grouse Camping as a cohort Paddle boarding in Butterfly Plant during the Grade 8 Lasertag Deep Cove Plantings retreat
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