Grade 8 Parent Information NightDecember 1st, 2015

Welcome toSt. Theresa’s Catholic High School

Principal’s WelcomeAdministration Team

PrincipalBern Tate

Vice- PrincipalsJenny LeducScot Gorecki

Our Story

St. Theresa’s has a long standing reputation in Simcoe County.

It was founded in 1958 by the Grey Sisters.

Over the years, our school has grown and changed in order to offer the best education for our students.

Opening Prayer

ChaplaincyCatholic Student Life

Celebrating Mass & Retreats

Celebrating Our Faith

Grade 9 Retreat

Your Child’s Transition to High School

December• St. Theresa’s visits Catholic feeder schools• Registration packages distributed

FebruaryGrade 8 Orientation Day – Wednesday 3rd, 2016

• Follow up Classroom Visits – feeder schools• Need Help with Options – Drop In Option Form

Night Thursday February 25th 3:30 – 6:00 pm• Registration Forms are to be submitted to Student

Services by February 26th, 2016

Transition Timeline Continued

April & May Transition Meetings at Feeder Schools

June 1st 2016 (rain date June 2nd) Thunder Activity Day at Camp Marygrove

August 2016 Grade Nine Welcome Day

Diploma Requirements

30 Credits: 18 Compulsory, 12 Elective 40 Hours of Community Involvement Activities Literacy Component (Grade 10 Literacy Test/Grade 12 Literacy Course)

Courses in Grade 9English Academic/Applied/Locally Developed

Math Academic/Applied/Locally Developed

Science Academic/Applied/Locally Developed

Geography Academic/Applied

French Academic/Applied

Religion Open

Phys. Ed. Open

Elective Open (Efforts will be made to give students will get first choice)

greater emphasis on theory an emphasis on independent learning. i.e.

homework & assignment completion outside of the classroom

prepare students for university and college level course in grades 11 & 12

Types of Courses

focus on the essential conceptsemphasize practical applicationsprepare students for college and workplace courses in grades 11 & 12

locally developed courses in Math, Science, and English in grades 9 & 10

prepare students for workplace level courses in grades 11 & 12

chosen in consultation with grade 8 teacher, parents, and the St. Theresa’s Transition Team

Sample Timetable

HRE1O (Religion) CGC1P (applied Geography)

ENG1P (English) MFM1P (applied Math)

SNC1P (applied Science) FSF1P (applied French)

PPL1O (Physical Education) AVI1O (Visual Arts)

Semester 1 Semester 2

Religious Education Grade 9 Be With Me

Grade 10 Christ and Culture

Grade 11 World Religions

Grade 12 Church and Culture or Philosophy Course

Social Justice

French Options

A student who takes 4 years of French will receive a certificate upon completion of their OSSD.

Students coming from an immersion program or French language school will have the option to take an enriched French course in grade 9

I CAN – Math ProgramImproving Confidence

and Achievement in Numeracy

· Students will participate in 75 minute training sessions, 5 times over 2 weeks Elite level coaching from certified instructors Jersey, off-ice wear (shorts and shirt) are included in the cost Insurance provided through Hockey CanadaTransportation between St. Theresa’s and NSSRC Registration as a Hockey Canada Skills Academy participant State-of-the-art training aids

On Ice Training

Special EducationIndividual Attention

Individual Education Plan

Course Selection

Ongoing meetings with students

Special Needs Program

Guidance Program Guidance program is organized into three areas of learning: student learning, interpersonal development and career development

Instruction and support will occur in a variety of settings: individual, group and classroom

All students will be assigned a guidance counsellor to assist and support them throughout high school

Student Success Student Success Team assists with a student’s

transition to high school Student Support Centre Individual Timetabling – build on their strengths in

first semester Consider substitution for compulsory credit where the

challenge of obtaining credit appears unattainable (can make up to 3 substitutions)

Learning Strategies Course (GLE10) in consultation with parents, grade 8 teacher and our transition team.

Credit Recovery Program

Peer Mentor Program

Camp Marygrove Day

June 1, 2016

Camp Marygrove Activities

Making new friends and lasting memories!

House Activities at Camp Marygrove

House Riots

Specialized Programs

Specialized courses for students in numerous areas of the curriculum

Cosmetology and Hospitality

Transportation, Manufacturing & Construction Technology

ARTSMusical Theatre

Arts Nights

Dance Performance Nights

Under Exposed – Photography Gallery Show

Visual Arts Gallery

Vocal Performance Group

Instrumental Band

Music Revue

CD Compilations

CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS

ATHLETICS

CurlingBadmintonHockeyTrack & FieldRowingRugbyBall HockeyFootballNordic Skiing

BasketballVolleyballSoccerGolfTennisCross-Country RunningSwimmingBaseballLacrosse

Thunder Athletics

Thunder Athletics

FOOTBALL

CLUBSSome of our clubs include:

Outers Club

StuCo

Relay for Life Committee

Outreach Club

“What’s Happening St. T’s” see our book for a complete list of activities!

Outers Club

Fall Fishing DerbyMidland Santa Claus Parade

StuCo

Grade 9 Lip Syncs

More Reasons to Choose St. Theresa’s

Numerous Elective Courses

Enthusiastic and Dedicated Staff

Transportation, Hospitality, Cosmetology

Construction Technology and Welding

Newly Renovated Library

Larger Cafeteria & Healthy Menu

All Weather Track

Continuous upgrade to facility, programming and student life

Community School

Grade 9 Special Events

School Spirit

STORM

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Parent Sign Up Please fill out the survey on the Chrome Books

in the foyer before you leave this evening If your child goes to a non-feeder school (French

Separate, French Public, English Public) please be sure to take home a Registration Package.

Students at Catholic English Elementary Schools and Christian Island Elementary School will receive packages from their teachers

Thank you for you attendance this evening.

General Questions

Specific Questions about programs or your son/daughter can be answered following the

general questions by the guidance staff.

Dismissal by House Colours

Surnames: A, G, M, N, R, U, V

Surnames: C, F, I, O, S, W

Surnames: D, E, K, L, T, X, Z Surnames: B, H, J, P, Q, Y

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