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SEAQUAM SECONDARY Course Planning for Grade 7’s to 8’s 2018-2019 (note: this presentation will be posted on Seaquam.ca – For parents – Parent Connect)
Info. For Parents . . . For information NOW contact Ms. Costin Counsellors for next year – will be split alphabetically
R. Rickey ([email protected]); M. Costin ([email protected]); H. Mian([email protected]) H. Lalli ([email protected]) N. Brealey([email protected])
Where to access Parent Connect: your elementary school website www.seaquam.ca
HOW MANY COURSES DO I NEED IN GRADE 8? (in high school, a ‘subject’ is now called a ‘course’) YOU HAVE 8 CLASSES TOTAL Except if you take an after school course, ie Musical Theatre – its # 9.
6 (out of 8) Needed Courses for Next Year
English (language arts) 8
Social Studies 8
Science 8 Math 8 or Math 8 Challenge or Math 8 Core (Your gr. 7 teacher will recommend if Challenge or Core is the right fit for you)
Physical Health & Education 8 CO-ED A Second Language French 8 or Japanese
9 If you have been recommended for a support block it will usually replace the second language
A note about 2nd languages: French 8 . . . You then take French 9, 10,
11 (and sometimes 12) OR Want to try something new? You can start
with Japanese 9 in grade 8! . . . You then take Japanese 10, 11 (and sometimes 12)
Keep your options open! Some UNIVERSITIES require a language at the grade 11 level but others don’t
What level of French to I take if I am in French Immersion?
Please sign up for FRENCH 9 (B or lower) or French 9 Challenge (A or Grade 7 teacher
recommendation – limited space available)
But what about the ‘OTHER stuff’? the ‘fun’ stuff!
Courses that are not required and at this level, are not ‘academic’ are called ‘electives’ You get 2 elective blocks (out of your 8 blocks)
Electives cont. . . . Electives are offered as either a
subject area that runs ALL year (band or choir) in the same ‘block’
or are offered as a ‘set’ of areas
called ‘EXPLORATIONS’- 3 different areas that rotate through the year within the same elective ‘block’ (ie graphics, wood, computers)
Electives . . . What might my 2 elective blocks look like?
one of the blocks and the other block Band + Explorations (set of 3) or Choir + Explorations (set of 3) or Explorations (3) + another set of Explorations (3) Or Sports Academy + Explorations Arts Academy + Same Arts Academy (runs over 2 blocks)
Specialty Courses Learning Assistance Support
Learning Support SP200 (only choose if have it now) this will replace an elective or a Language
ESL Support - must have it now
ELL Strategies (EL200) English Language Development (reading/writing) (EL210)
STUDENT’S PLACEMENTS IN THE ABOVE COURSES WILL BE CONFRIMED WITH THEIR GRADE 7 TEACHERS.
ACADEMY OPTIONS alternatives to in-house electives
Soccer – Sands (N. Delta) Baseball – Sands (N. Delta) Softball - Seaquam Lacrosse – Ladner (DSS) Golf - Seaquam Film-Acting – Ladner Film Production – Ladner Visual Effects – Ladner Dance – Ladner (DSS) Performance (theatre/music) – Ladner (DSS)
More info and application forms can be found at www.deltasd.bc/program/academies
How does an Academy work in my timetable?
SPORTS ACADEMIES & DANCE take up 2 blocks ONE Academy block replaces PE 8, and the
other replaces ONE of your elective choices)
FINE ARTS ACADEMIES also take up 2 blocks
BOTH ACADEMY blocks replace your electives; you still have to select PE
What might 'sets’ of Explorations look like?
Group 1 Expl 8A – Graphics, ICT, Theatre Expl 8B – Graphics, ICT, Film Expl 8C –Bus Ed, Art, Film and Video
Group 2 Expl 8D – Wood, Metal, Textiles Expl 8E – Wood, Food Music Expl 8F – Engineering, Textiles, Music
Exploration’s area: ADST Woodwork 8:
Woodwork will help you explore, plan, use tools, and build interesting projects; you can make a wooden pen plaque, key rack, or even create a puzzle. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUAJh3Ki6Ok&context=C347db
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Metalwork 8: Learn how to use hand tools, power tools, and
machines to drill, cut, weld, file, and bend metal into works of art. You can create a sheet metal tool box, a custom piece of pewter jewellery, and a metal sculpture of your own design. Students who are motivated may also have time to create a unique piece of chainmaille jewellery. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjLtTj9MPMc&context=C347db22ADOEgsTo
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Exploration’s area: ADST Graphics 8: Learn the basics of communicating through images and type. Graphics teaches you how to design and produce business cards, and even make your own mouse pad, tote bag or t-shirt.
ICT 8: Welcome to the world of Web 2.0. In ICT 8 students will explore several web based applications and experiment with iPad applications. Students will create digital stories with Social Media, Blogs, Digital Timelines as well as explore their creative sides with iPad photography and video. Students will learn the skills that they will need to be good digital citizens and the boundaries of sharing online.
Exploration’s Area: ADST ENGINEERING 8 This course will introduce students to the engineering process through interesting design challenges. Students will enjoy building and racing steam boats from recycled materials as well as looking at aerodynamics and flight with our tumble wing glider project.
Exploration’s Area: ADST Home Economics 8: Textiles
This course is an introduction to the creativity and skills of sewing. Students learn to use sewing machines and sergers as they make personalized projects.
Home Economics 8: Foods An introduction to exploring foods and nutrition.
Students will learn the skills needed to prepare snacks, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p23RtZfpg4g&context=C347db22ADOEgsToPDskLalDjK-gTtg0-Mp0PxkxVd Textiles
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGo3av3odYY&context=C347db22ADOEgsToPDskLalDjK-gTtg0-Mp0PxkxVd Culinary
Exploration’s area: Arts Ed. Drama 8:
This introduction course aims to develop in students: self confidence, teamwork skills, basic presentation skills and creative thinking skills. Assignments involve working in small groups on short-term projects to be presented for the class only. Students usually create their own scenes based upon guidelines set by the teacher.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI8nvhg9sYg&context=C347db22ADOEgsToPDskLalDjK-gTtg0-Mp0PxkxVd
Exploration’s area: Arts Ed Art 8:
This course provides students with the basic foundation for understanding how art has shaped (and continues to shape) our world. While there is some focus on skill building, the Art 8 program’s main purpose is to provide students with a space to develop their creativity as they explore new materials and techniques.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxT3wJ146zY&context=C347db22ADOEgsToPDskLalDjK-gTtg0-Mp0PxkxVd
Exploration’s area: Arts Ed. Film and Video 8: Film and Video 8 explores the basic skills necessary
to tell stories through moving visual images. Students will begin by learning the basics of camera/tripod operation and computer editing. The final project will involve students working in groups to storyboard, film, and edit a short narrative
https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=70E0890D68FA8C48!747&authkey=!AIRLRuBFxjXoDw4&ithint=file%2cmov
Exploration’s area: Arts Ed Music 8: Explore music in a variety of ways, and discover
what music is about at Seaquam. Students will develop melodic and performance skills by playing a wind instrument (provided by the school), rhythm skills in a percussion ensemble, and listening skills focusing on the music they listen to.
Non-Exploration Electives: Band 8 or Choir 8 options for full year
courses: Concert Band – runs ALL year
This course is for students in grades 8. 9 and 10 who have already taken a beginning band course. Prerequisite: One year of elementary band (min)
Concert Choir – runs ALL year This course is for all students interested in choral singing.
No musical experience is necessary. Students will learn choral singing technique – vocal production, lyric diction, basic music theory and sigh singing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zfVVA_Qywk&context=C347db22ADOEgsToPDskLalDjK-gTtg0-Mp0PxkxVd
So, an average timetable could look like…. 1. English 8 2. Science 8 3. Socials 8 4. Math 8 5. French 8 6. PE 8 7. Band 8 (non-Exploration course) 8. Explorations : Art, Film, Bus Ed.
Will I guaranteed get what I ask for? We do our best, but sometimes we are
not able to fit in your first ‘picks’ for electives – high school timetables are tricky things !
What is an alternate?
While we try to offer you what you ask for, sometimes it is not possible (in explorations only)
If you don’t get your first choice, we need to know what else you might want to take. By picking an alternate, the computer knows what else to try and fit in your timetable! (electives only)
Yes – there is always a possibility an alternate will be in your timetable so pick WISELY! If you pick it, you will be required to stay in it.
How to pick your courses?
You need to pick your courses online through our system known as Student /Parent Connect
The System opens April 5th and stays open
until April 11
Go to Parent/Student Connect link or your school website ; then click on tab that says ‘PICK COURSES’
If you (or your parents) do not have a parent
connect password you click on the button that says ‘lost password’ and reset
Resources Your Grade 7 Teacher Sequam Counselling: Monique Costin
([email protected]) Seaquam Website – This presentation will be
posted on the website under Course Planning. The Course Selection Booklet (which describes the classes) is also on the website under Course Planning
What is a course catalogue? This is an online resource available at
Seaquam.ca - you can find it way over on the right under “Registration & Course Planning”
The course selection guide will tell a little
bit about each course so that you can make careful choices
What else happens at Seaquam besides schoolwork?
Something for Everyone . . .
ATHLETICS . . . Visit seaquamathletics.com Football Rugby Swimming Volleyball Basketball Badminton Soccer Track and Field Field hockey Ultimate
Lacrosse Tennis Curling Softball Golf Intramural sports at
lunch (i.e. floor hockey)
Be a Hawks’ Fan . . .
Seaquam MUSIC
Seaquam Theatre –
Seahawks like to TRAVEL!! Cambodia (2012) Vegas (2017) Costa Rica (2015) Spain (2016)
Peru (2013) Hawaii Arizona Japan (2014) Ireland (spring
2018)
School Dances . . .
Student Council . . . Plans dances Plans ‘buddy day’ Special fundraisers Fun days – pajama
day – tacky tourist day – Halloween costume days etc.
Valentines – carnation day
Spirit Days YES! Grade 8’s can
get involved!!
Clubs . . . To name a few ! Kendo Photo Badminton Chess Environmental Ski Humanitarian Rock and Roll
GET INVOLVED!!
Want a club but it doesn’t exist??? START ONE!! - Need a teacher sponsor - Approval from student
council
Welcome to High School! Feeder School Tours – Week of May
21-24 Non-Feeder School Tours – May 16
at 4:30, meet in the cafeteria Community BBQ – for all incoming
Grade 8’s and their families – May 16 at 5:30
Course selection is open from April 5 - 11 It is NOT first come first served – any time in this period is just fine
QUESTIONS?
