Welcome to Class of 2025!
Transcript of Welcome to Class of 2025!
Bert Church High SchoolGr. 9 OrientationThursday, March 4th, 20216 PM – 7 PM
Welcome to Class of 2025!
Agenda
Welcome to BCHS
Gr. 9 ProgrammingAcademic Courses
Complementary Courses
Supports Available
Next Steps
Q & A – Department Zoom Links
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Getting Involved
ATHLETICS
• BADMINTON, CROSS COUNTRY, CURLING, FOOTBALL, GOLF, BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, SOCCER, RUGBY, TRACK & FIELD, UNIFIED SPORTS
CLUBS
• ART, BREAKFAST, DRAMA/TECH, FITNESS CENTRE, ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB, GSA, LEADERSHIP/STUDENT UNION, POM, SLAM POETRY, YEARBOOK, PRINCIPAL’S ADVISORY
Grade 9 Academic & Core Courses
• ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS –Full Year
• MATHEMATICS – Full Year
• SCIENCE
• SOCIAL STUDIES
• PHYSICAL EDUCATION
• HEALTH
Why Grade 9 is Important
English Pathways
Science Pathways
GRADE 9 COMPLEMENTARY COURSES
• ROBOTICS
• FOODS
• COSMETOLOGY
• CONSTRUCTION
• FRENCH 9 (Introductory & Continuing)
• PE ENRICHMENT
• BAND
• GUITAR
• ART
• GERMAN
• YOGA
• DRAMA
• LEADERSHIP
• COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
SUPPORTS & SERVICES
• GRADE LEVEL SCHOOL COUNSELORS
• CLUBS & GROUPS
• GRADE LEVEL ADMINISTRATOR
• COMMUNITY SUPPORTS
• STEPPING STONES TO MENTAL HEALTH
LEARNING SUPPORTS
• DEDICATED LEARNING SUPPORT TEACHERS WITH ABILITY TO LIAISE AND CONNECT WITH TEACHERS
• RESOURCE ROOMS
• CLASSROOM ACCOMMODATIONS
• OTHER SUPPORTS AS NEEDED
Tools to keep you informed PowerSchool - student and parent registration
School Messenger - call and email home
Parent Teacher Interviews
Call and talk with the teacher
Charger Connects – best way to stay informed weekly
Next Steps
1. Students will be receiving course pick sheets for next year on March 10th (Meadowbrook) and March 11 (CW Perry).
2. Course pick sheets and the course handbook are also available on our website now.
3. Sit down together with your child to choose optional courses for next year.
4. Forms are to be returned to your home school, with a guardian signature, on Monday, March 15th
5. Feel free to ask questions of your grade level administrator (Mr. Castiglione) or Counsellor (Ms. Quinlan-Jacob).
For Tonight….
1. Zoom links have been set up for you to visit and ask more detailed questions from Department Teachers, Supplementary Course Teachers, and Learning Support Teachers. The links are available on the BCHS homepage.
2. If you have a general question, please feel free to enter it in the chat or if you're comfortable, just ask. All questions are encouraged, and we look forward to chatting with you.
3. Thank you for attending tonight!
To Explore BCHS’ Programs …
• Go to the BCHS Web Page
• Look Under What’s New at Bert Church
• Select Grade 8 Into Grade 9 Open House Zoom Links
16 Possible Breakout Rooms
3 SessionsA. 6:30 – 6:40B. 6:40 – 6:50C. 6:50 – 7:00