Welcome to Port Moody Secondary School

“A Tradition of Excellence”Future Grade 9Parent Session

February 11, 2016

Parent Information EveningIntroductionsWhat’s different about high school?Course SelectionGraduation ProgramI.B. ProgramParent CommunicationSupportsSports & ClubsImportant DatesQuestions and Answers

Administration

PrincipalMs. Jensen

Vice-PrincipalMr. Lloyd

Vice-PrincipalMs. Reid

Key Contact PeopleCounsellors: Cindy Campbell John Gibney Paul Gangnes

A – Hs Ht – Pa Pb - Z

Key Contact PeopleIB Coordinator Career ResourceSean Lenihan Fern Truax

Key Contact People

Youth Worker Immigrant Youth Worker Flora Salas Summer Xia

PAC EXECUTIVE

• Kelly Staples and Lucy De Pieri: co-chair

• Rocio Zorilla: Treasurer

• Ester Miller: Secretary

• Connie Caldwell: DPAC Representative

Support PAC Provides:After GradDirect Access GrantVolunteering for Dances and other school

activitiesMinor fundraisingGovernance –providing input and support for

initiatives at PMSS.       i.e. Bus TransportationSPC –School Planning Council: reviews data

and provides suggestions in regards to the two SPC PMSS Goals.  

Grade 8 vs Grade 9Grade 8 Grade 9

40 minute classes with a flexible block schedule

Less elective choices Core classes taught within a

team of teachers sharing the same group of students

Core courses taught Sept – June

35 minute lunch – closed campus (students not permitted to leave)

Student learning is closely monitored by their teachers

75 minute classes (usually 4 a day)

8 Courses in total (4 each semester) that include 5 core courses and 3 elective choices

Core classes taught by teachers in different departments

Classes are everyday for 1 semesterSemester 1 – Sept. to Jan.Semester 2 – Feb. to June

55 minute lunch – open campus (students may go off-site)

Students are more responsible for their own learning

Regular Bell ScheduleBlock Time

0 7:08 – 8:25am1 8:30 – 9:47am2 9:52 – 11:15am

3 (Lunch) 11:15 – 12:10pm4 12:15 – 1:35pm5 1:42 – 2:57pm6 3:04 – 4:21pm

Course Selection Grade 9Non IB

1. Math 9 Foundations or Math 9 Intro

2. Science 93. English 94. Socials Studies 95. P.E. 96. Elective. 7. Elective.8. Elective9. Optional (Music/Dance).

IB1. IB Foundations Math 9

2. IB Foundations Science 93. IB Foundations English 94. IB Foundations Socials 9 5. P.E. 96. IB Language 97. Elective.8. Elective.9. Optional (Music/Dance)

Programming Dates

January : Como Lake & Monty

February 10th Moody & Banting

TBA All other Middle Schools Forms are due back to the middle

schools on/by February 18th

2016-2017

Course Selection Form

Course Planning Sheet Planning sheet is found on Page 16 of your Course Selection Booklet

Use this sheet to plan your schedule

Read the course descriptions for electives that interest you

Use all resources available to help you decide- teachers, parents, counsellor and other students

Grade 9 course SelectionStudents must take 8 courses(4 courses each semester)

Band, Choir, and Dance can be a 9th course

Classes are typically 77 minutes long

NAME & ADDRESSPRINT!

Must use your LEGAL last and first name

You may put your called name in brackets after your legal first name

Print in your Student ID number, address and phone number

Grade 9 Course requirementsCompulsory Courses

English 9

Social Studies 9

Science 9

Physical Education 9

Foundations of Math9 or Intro Math 9

Elective CoursesChoose 3 electives from the Grade 9 course

list(number 1,2,3)Electives are found on Pages 20 to 26 of your

Booklet If you are planning on attending university

directly out of high school, you may have to take a language up to grade 11

You do not require a language to graduate or to go to college or a trade/tech school

Ensure you choose TWO ALTERNATE ELECTIVE COURSES- in case we are not able to get you one of your top 3 choices

9th COURSEYou may take the following as a 9th course:

Concert Band *Full year course held during Block 0 on Monday, Wednesday , and Fridays

Jazz and Concert Choir *Full year course held during Block 3 (lunch)

Jazz Band*Full year course held during Block 3 (lunch)

Strings*Full year course held in the evening on Tuesdays, and block 6 on Thursdays

Dance*Full year course held every other day during block 6

Math CoursesFoundations of Mathematics 9

Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics 9

Foundations of Mathematics 12

Pre-calculus 12Apprenticeship and Workplace

Mathematics 12

Foundations of Mathematics 11

Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-calculus 10

Apprenticeship and Workplace

Mathematics 10

Pre-calculus 11Apprenticeship and Workplace

Mathematics 11

Calculus 12

Learning Support English Language Learners Learning Support English as Additional Language Classes will be assessed to ELL Students.

Students who need to receive support for academic courses may receive a block of learning center

Signature SectionEnsure PARENT and STUDENT signatures are on the

form

SignatureYour course Selection Form MUST be returned to your

MIDDLE SCHOOL Homeroom Teacher on or before

Monday, FEBRUARY 18th

B.C. Public School System Graduation Requirements

80 credits over grades 10,11, and 12 consisting of………

B.C. Public School System48 Required CreditsEnglish (10,11,12)Social Studies (10,11)Science (10, 11 or 12)Math (10, 11 or 12)Physical Education 10Planning 10Fine Arts and/or Applied Skills (10 or 11 or 12)

B.C. Public School System 28 elective credits (10,11, or 12)

4 Graduation Transition Credits

Note: Minimum of 16 credits at the grade 12 level including Language Arts 12.

Each course consists of 4 credits.

Provincial ExamsStudents must write five Provincial

Exams:Grade 10 EnglishGrade 10 ScienceGrade 10 MathematicsGrade 11 Social StudiesGrade 12 English or Communications

12

Note: Grade 10 & 11 Provincial exams (20%)Note: Grade 12 Provincial Exams (40%)

The B.C. Public School SystemOther ways to earn credits toward graduation:

Course EquivalencyCredit based on documentation for a ministry course completed outside of B.C.E.g.. A Korean student who completed Korean 8 would receive an external Language credit.

The B.C. Public School System

External Credits:E.g. Royal Conservatory of Music

11: Grade 7, Rudiments 2= 4 Credits Fine Arts

The B.C. Public School SystemStudents who meet the graduation

requirements will receive a graduation certificate: Dogwood Diploma

Students with special needs and others who may not meet graduation requirements will receive a School Completion Certificate (Evergreen Certificate)

IB Program-IB foundations 9&10Two preparatory years leading to the IB

Diploma in Grades 11 and 12.

Includes course work from Ministry of Education Grade 9 and 10 programs including Provincial exams.

Students are expected to undertake the entire program.

Parent Communication• Teachers, Counsellors, and

Administrators are accessible through parent-teacher interviews, orientation days, appointments and e-mail

• Visit the school web-site to find out about dates, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses.

www.sd43.bc.ca/secondary/portmoody

Parent Communication• Report cards generally go out to students about every 6-8 weeks. Dates are always published by schools.

• School policies and rules are found in your child’s agenda book, on the school’s web-site, and on the school district’s web-site.

S.O.A.RStudents Offering Affirmation & Reassurance

Senior Students being there for you to answer questions like……

What are the fun things that happen at Moody Secondary?

How to find your way after getting lost?What clubs and/or teams are available and how to

join one?Who to ask if you need a hand with homework?How to deal with increased responsibility that

comes from being a Secondary student?

Staff who will listen to your concernsA Counselling Team (personal /academic support)A Youth Worker (social/emotional support)A Career Facilitator (post secondary/career planning)SWIS Workers (family and emotional support for new

immigrant students and their families)A Liaison OfficerA Student Services Team (academic support)A Principal and two Vice-Principals EAL/International Coordinator (academic support and

cultural experiences)An IB coordinator

Parental InvolvementResearch proven direct relationship

between parent involvement and student achievement

Become involved in Port Moody SecondaryJoin parent groups (PAC, After Grad

Committee…)Participate in school activities

Parental InvolvementSee your child’s teachers and/or

counsellorMake an appointment, E-mail or callCome alone or with your childBring a friend or interpreterDiscuss personal and school-related

issuesWork as a team with school personnel

Communicate

Get involved

Here are some ideas on how to get involved….

CLUBSOVER FIFTY CLUBS WHICH FOCUS ON:

SCHOOL COMMUNITYGLOBAL AWARENSSEDUCATIONAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITIESGAMES

Sports at Port Moody SecondarySoccer

Cheer and DanceVolleyballBasketball

Field HockeyCross Country

Ski & SnowboardLacrosse

Ski/SnowboardTrack & FieldBadminton

RugbyTennis

WrestlingGolf

Port Moody Secondary

Questions& Answers…

School Website:

www.sd43.bc.ca/secondary/portmoody