year 7 @ mssc 7/5/13college processes & procedures junior secondary @ mssc
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7/5/13College Processes & Procedures Junior Secondary @ MSSC
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The focus of the Junior Secondary years The focus of the Junior Secondary years
Junior Secondary provides the link between upper primary and senior secondary, with a focus on:
Literacy and numeracy
Working with
different teaching
styles and class groups
Exploring different learning spaces,
e.g. science laboratory
Building independence as
a learner
Trying new subjects
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The roller coaster that is young adolescents…
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Physical Characteristics
•Girls are often taller and more physically advanced than boys in the
earlier stages of adolescence.
•Uneven bone-muscle growth and/or disproportionate changes in weight
and muscle development result in awkwardness.
•Cartilage in certain skeletal areas (e.g., tailbone) hardens.
•Sexual maturation often occurs.
•Periods of extreme restlessness alternate with fatigue.
•Chemical and hormonal imbalances often occur.
•Rapid growth results in increased nutritional demands.
•Physical movement, rest, and change of activity are all necessary.
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Intellectual Characteristics
•Enjoys both intellectual and physical activities
•Prefers active involvement in learning
•Motivated to learn when lessons are related to real life
•Argues to clarify own thinking and to convince others
•Possesses a vivid imagination
•Exhibits independent, critical thinking
•Forgets easily because his/her mind is so preoccupied
•Begins to understand abstract ideas (but research indicates that many
remain in concrete operations stage)
•Makes personal-social concerns a priority over academic matters
•Likes to discuss experiences with adults
•Shows intense curiosity about the world and him/herself
•Forms long-lasting attitudes about learning
•Begins thinking about own thinking (metacognition)
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Social Characteristics•Desires to make personal choices•Desires social acceptance•Seeks peer relationships in order to conform to group norms•Has more interest in relations with the opposite sex, but same sex friendships dominate•Vacillates between desire for regulation and direction and desire for independence•Wants identification with adults but not always willing to accept their suggestions•Tests limits of acceptable behaviours•Needs frequent reinforcement that significant adults including parents care•Diminishes family allegiances and strengthens peer allegiances but still strongly dependent upon parental values•Is frightened by new settings, including school•Easily loses track of time•Likes fads, especially those shunned by adults•Needs moderate amounts of time alone, in order to regroup and reflect on daily experiences•Feels vulnerable to social inequities
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Emotional Characteristics•Relates self-esteem and self-concept to degree of physical development•Questions whether he or she is normal as related to physical appearance and development•Begins to deal with and understand nuances and “shades of grey”•Experiences simultaneous emotional conflicts•Desires attention, sometimes without regard to how it is secured•Shifts moods rapidly•Can become rebellious toward adults•Is easy to offend, sensitive to criticism•Believes adults do not understand•May be inconsiderate of others•Shows optimism, hope for the future•Displays prankish sense of humour•Values direct experience in participatory democracy•Observes flaws in others easily but slow to acknowledge own•Believes personal problems, experiences, and feeling are unique to self•Searches for the answer to “Who am I?”
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Parent participation can lead to: -improved grades, increased enrolment in higher level programs, higher graduation rates, and a greater likelihood of participation in postsecondary education
-more regular school attendance, better social skills, improved behaviour, and a greater sense of personal interest in learning.
We’re all in it together….
What they may experience…Emotions and feelings…•lost and confused before they orient themselves to the new situation •grief for their old school and old friends •lonely and unhappy until they make new friends •anxious that they will not be able to cope with the new demands for learning •worried that they will not be "one of the group" •worried that they will not live up to their parents' expectations •tired and irritable with all the new demands •fearful about being bullied.
Behaviour …•being irritable and short tempered •being disagreeable or not wanting to talk to you •sometimes wanting to be treated as an adult, other times wanting to be a child again •changing behaviour in order to impress, eg silliness or rebelling against parents •tummy aches, head aches or not wanting to go to school.
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Step up in work and expectations:
• Students must follow deadlines• Homework will increase (homework matrix)•Will need to work on assignments at home (time in class will be provided)•Organise themselves•Use College Planner regularly•Sign up for extra curricular activities•Get involved in College life
Help them prepare…
•Organisation (particularly use of student planner).
•Having a study space.
•Regularly check and sign student planner.
•Have assessment calendar on display
•Monitor computer and phone use (especially late at night).
•Keep in contact with teachers. Junior Secondary @ MSSC
Subjects in Year 7
Subject Lessons
English 5
History / Geography 2
Mathematics 4
Science 2
LOTE 2
HPE 2
Sport /Access / Assembly 2
Technology / The Arts 2
Small group music 40 minutes
Student Planner:
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Assessment:
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Academic Support Structures at MSSC
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Connect/Core Teacher
Leader of Learning for that subject
Deputy Principal
Head of Year
Principal
Student Services Support Structures at MSSC
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College Nurse
Guidance Officer
Principal &Deputy Principals
Leader of Learning – Teaching and
Learning
Chaplain
Student Management
Coaches
Head of Special Education
Student Services Support Structures at MSSC
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Guidance Officer support can take the form of:
•Group or individual counselling•Cognitive or behavioural assessment•Careers day and careers counselling•Facilitating Peer Leader work with Murrumba’s ‘Stand Together’ anti-bullying policy•Referral to outside agencies for support
Parents and students can make appointments to see the Guidance Officer via the College administration.
Frequently asked questions…
Q. When do I wear my sports uniform?A. On the day you have HPE and inter-school sport.
Q.What if I wear the wrong uniform?R.Bring a note from home.
Q. What if I am late?A. Bring a note from home or get parents to call the College.
Q. What if I am away?A.Write a note in your diary or get parents to call the College.
Q.Will I get a detention if I don’t bring a note for my uniform?R.Yes (20 minutes at lunchtime).
•If I don’t do my homework?•Yes.
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Year 7 Camp
In Term 1 our Year 7 students attend a Wilderness Camp at Glastonbury Gympie.
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Nuts and Bolts of Week One
• What to bring Day One• Uniforms and uniform shop opening
times• Stationary / resources• Ipads• Contacting teachers• SRS payments• Instrumental music• Tours• What to expect in the first 2 weeks
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Parent Handbook
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Questions…
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