South Delta Secondary South Delta Secondary Gr. 8 Course SelectionGr. 8 Course Selection

Ms. Bodman - CounsellorMs. Bodman - Counsellor

OverviewOverview1.1. Our SchoolOur School

2.2. Services & ProgramsServices & Programs

3.3. School TimetableSchool Timetable

4.4. Grade 8 ScheduleGrade 8 Schedule

5.5. School ClubsSchool Clubs

6.6. AthleticsAthletics

7.7. Advice for New StudentsAdvice for New Students

8.8. Important DatesImportant Dates

Our SchoolOur School

South Delta Secondary School currently enrolls 1317 students, 271 of whom are in the French Immersion Program.

We provide a comprehensive secondary program offering a wide range of curricular and extra-curricular opportunities for students.

In addition to a full range of academic courses we offer a variety of elective courses to meet the needs of all our students. These include:

Our School Our School (Con(Con’’t)t)

• Fine Arts courses• Applied Skills courses• Challenge courses• Core courses• AP courses (English and Psychology)• University bridge courses (Calculus)• Second languages (French and Spanish)• Career Preparation and Apprenticeships

We also offer a range of special education programs We also offer a range of special education programs including three alternate programs. including three alternate programs.

ACADEMIES

The Delta School District offers Academies in the following The Delta School District offers Academies in the following areas:areas:

HockeyHockey BaseballBaseball Film ActingFilm Acting Golf GolfSoccerSoccer SoftballSoftball Film ProductionFilm Production Dance Dance

Lacrosse Lacrosse Sustainable Earth (proposed)Sustainable Earth (proposed)

SDSS presently offers a:SDSS presently offers a: Hockey Academy for Gr. 8-12 Hockey Academy for Gr. 8-12 Soccer Academy for Gr. 8-10 Soccer Academy for Gr. 8-10

Application forms and further information is available :Application forms and further information is available :web.deltasd.bc.ca/programs/academies

Counselling ServicesCounselling Services

Counsellors are available for students and parents to Counsellors are available for students and parents to discuss concerns related to school, education and discuss concerns related to school, education and careers, or personal situations.careers, or personal situations.

There are four Counsellors at SDSS - one for grade 8, 9, There are four Counsellors at SDSS - one for grade 8, 9, 10, and 11. The grade 12’s are split among all four 10, and 11. The grade 12’s are split among all four counsellors.counsellors.

The Counsellors start with the students in Grade 8 and The Counsellors start with the students in Grade 8 and work with them through to graduation in Grade 12work with them through to graduation in Grade 12..

Career CenterCareer Center

The Career Center is available to students and The Career Center is available to students and parents for information on career and post-secondary parents for information on career and post-secondary planning, as well as scholarships.planning, as well as scholarships.

Career Advisor: Mrs. FosterCareer Advisor: Mrs. Foster

The Learning Centre offers a variety of services to the The Learning Centre offers a variety of services to the students and staff of SDSSstudents and staff of SDSS

Students in grades 8 -12 are referred by their teacher to the Students in grades 8 -12 are referred by their teacher to the counsellor who, upon assessing the need, makes a referral to counsellor who, upon assessing the need, makes a referral to our School Based Team to place the student in an L.A. block.our School Based Team to place the student in an L.A. block.

Learning CentreLearning Centre

South Delta School TimetableSouth Delta School Timetable

South Delta School TimetableSouth Delta School Timetable

Day 1 - Day 2 TimetableDay 1 - Day 2 Timetable

Day 1 - Blocks A,B,C,DDay 1 - Blocks A,B,C,DDay 2 - Blocks E,F,G,HDay 2 - Blocks E,F,G,H

Four classes are held on each dayFour classes are held on each day

South Delta School TimetableSouth Delta School Timetable

TIMES

DAY 1

DAY 2

1

8:30- 9:50

A

E

2

9:56-11:19

B

F

11:19-12:04

LUNCH

LUNCH

3

12:04-1:24

C

G

4

1:30-2:50

D

H

Collaboration DaysCollaboration Days

Collaboration Days for teachers are held Collaboration Days for teachers are held every second Wednesday. every second Wednesday.

School starts at 9:30 am on collaboration School starts at 9:30 am on collaboration days.days.

A list of these collaboration days will be A list of these collaboration days will be posted on our website for your reference.posted on our website for your reference.

Grade 8 ScheduleGrade 8 Schedule

Grade 8 ScheduleGrade 8 ScheduleGrade 8 students will be enrolled in a Grade 8 students will be enrolled in a

combination of the following courses:combination of the following courses:

1.1. EnglishEnglish

2. Social Studies 2. Social Studies (Science Humaines)(Science Humaines)

OrOr HumanitiesHumanities – – EN and SS integrated into 2 blocks (for students EN and SS integrated into 2 blocks (for students in English program only)in English program only)3. Math - 3. Math - Regular, Challenge, or CoreRegular, Challenge, or Core

4. Science 4. Science ( Science Naturelles)( Science Naturelles)

5. P.E.5. P.E. 6. French 6. French (Francais Langue)(Francais Langue)

7.7. Applied Skills 8 – Applied Skills 8 – Home Ec./Computer/TechHome Ec./Computer/Tech EdEd

8. Fine Arts Elective of your choice below :8. Fine Arts Elective of your choice below :

Beginning Band – Beginning Band – if you if you have not have not played a band instrument beforeplayed a band instrument before

OROR

BAND – BAND – if you have elementary if you have elementary school band school band

experienceexperience

OROR

Choral MusicChoral Music

OROR

Fine Art : Fine Art : a combination ofa combination of

Art, Drama and MusicArt, Drama and Music

Choose ONE of the following Fine Arts Elective Choose ONE of the following Fine Arts Elective Options:Options:

Socials and English OR Socials and English OR Humanities ?Humanities ?

You can choose to take Social Studies and You can choose to take Social Studies and English separately OREnglish separately OR

You can choose to take Humanities which You can choose to take Humanities which thematically integrates the English and thematically integrates the English and Social Studies curricula. Social Studies curricula.

Humanities involves making connections Humanities involves making connections between literature and the world around between literature and the world around you.you.

Humanities ( or Hum)Humanities ( or Hum)

Humanities is for students who think thematically,Humanities is for students who think thematically, who look at things through a thematic lens,who look at things through a thematic lens, who naturally draw connections. who naturally draw connections. It’s about teaching connections between disparate It’s about teaching connections between disparate

subject areas; for example, how does a character’s subject areas; for example, how does a character’s journey to self-discovery in a novel written about the journey to self-discovery in a novel written about the 1940’s relate to a journey of self discovery during the 1940’s relate to a journey of self discovery during the

Middle AgesMiddle Ages?? What is heroism. Then? Now?What is heroism. Then? Now? It involves analysis and drawing connections…It involves analysis and drawing connections… Please consult with your teacher about which might be Please consult with your teacher about which might be

the best choice for you.the best choice for you.

HumanitiesHumanities Do NOT choose Humanities if you want to have the same Do NOT choose Humanities if you want to have the same

teacher twice! It is NOT intended for this purpose!!!teacher twice! It is NOT intended for this purpose!!!

BOTH Hum and English and Socials teach the same BOTH Hum and English and Socials teach the same curriculum…Hum makes connections between the two, curriculum…Hum makes connections between the two, while Socials/English keep novel studies and history and while Socials/English keep novel studies and history and social studies distinct/separate.social studies distinct/separate.

Hum is NOT intended for students who need structure.Hum is NOT intended for students who need structure.

It is NOT designed for the purpose of making transition to It is NOT designed for the purpose of making transition to high school easier. high school easier.

Math 8, Math 8 Challenge and Core Math Math 8, Math 8 Challenge and Core Math 88

Students, with teacher and parent input, Students, with teacher and parent input, choose the course which best choose the course which best suits their suits their ability.ability.

Math Math

Regular Math 8Regular Math 8

MOST students choose Regular Math 8.MOST students choose Regular Math 8.

Math 8 ChallengeMath 8 Challenge

Math challenge is for students who have at least a “B” Math challenge is for students who have at least a “B” and good work habits. You should enjoy Math.and good work habits. You should enjoy Math.

Students choose this themselves during course Students choose this themselves during course selection.selection.

Students who sign up will be writing a placement test at Students who sign up will be writing a placement test at SDSS. This will be at 3:00 pm right after Spirit Day on SDSS. This will be at 3:00 pm right after Spirit Day on Tuesday, June 5Tuesday, June 5thth in the SDSS Library. in the SDSS Library.

There is room for approximately 30 students to take There is room for approximately 30 students to take Math Challenge.Math Challenge.

Math Challenge Continued…Math Challenge Continued…

Placement in Math Challenge is based Placement in Math Challenge is based upon the exam score and also a ranking upon the exam score and also a ranking that the Grade 7 teacher gives to the that the Grade 7 teacher gives to the student. student.

The class list will be posted on Mr. The class list will be posted on Mr. Outerbridge’s webpage in late June so that Outerbridge’s webpage in late June so that students and parents can find out whether students and parents can find out whether students are in the class or not.students are in the class or not.

Mr. O’s webpage is on our SDSS website.Mr. O’s webpage is on our SDSS website.

Core MathCore Math

Core Math is designed for students who Core Math is designed for students who are having significant struggles with Math.are having significant struggles with Math.

It should only be chosen after consultation It should only be chosen after consultation with your teacher, LA or Resource room with your teacher, LA or Resource room teacher. teacher.

Do NOT choose this course yourself.Do NOT choose this course yourself.

LL’’immersion Françaisimmersion Français

Grade 8Grade 8 Français Langue (French Language)Français Langue (French Language) Sciences Humaines (Social Studies)Sciences Humaines (Social Studies) Sciences Naturelles (Science)Sciences Naturelles (Science)

Grade 9Grade 9 Français Langue (French Language)Français Langue (French Language) Sciences Humaines (Social Studies)Sciences Humaines (Social Studies) Sciences Naturelles (Science)Sciences Naturelles (Science)

LL’’Immersion FrançaiseImmersion Française

Grade 10Grade 10 Français Langue (French Language)Français Langue (French Language) Sciences Humaines (Social Studies)Sciences Humaines (Social Studies) Planification (Planning)Planification (Planning)

Grade 11Grade 11 Français Langue (French Language)Français Langue (French Language) Sciences Humaines (Social Studies)Sciences Humaines (Social Studies)

LL’’Immersion FrançaiseImmersion Française

Grade 12Grade 12 Français Langue (French Language)Français Langue (French Language)

• This course includes a Provincial exam consisting This course includes a Provincial exam consisting of both a written and oral component.of both a written and oral component.

Health & Career Education 8 & 9Health & Career Education 8 & 9

The aim of Health and Career Education (HACE) 8 & 9 is to provide students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes that will assist them in making informed decisions related to health, education and future careers while providing a foundation of learning for Planning 10.

The 45 hour curriculum is integrated into the existing subjects taught in grades 8 & 9

A mark will be provided on the final report card.

South Delta School ClubsSouth Delta School ClubsStudent Council30 Hour FamineGreen TeamFilm ClubRobotics ClubAlliance ClubGrad CouncilInteractMe to WeSki ClubSchool NewspaperTextiles Club

South Delta AthleticsSouth Delta AthleticsAquaticsBadmintonBasketballField Hockey FootballGolfGymnasticsLacrosse

RugbySoccerCurlingTennisVolleyballCross Country

Regular Athletic updates regarding schedules Regular Athletic updates regarding schedules and game times are posted on our Web Site:and game times are posted on our Web Site:

http://www.deltasd.bc.ca/sd/athletics/index.html

What this yearWhat this year’’s Grade 8s Grade 8’’sshave to say . . .have to say . . .

The Best Things about Grade 8The Best Things about Grade 8

Seeing all your friendsSeeing all your friends Orientation day – Grade 8 Orientation day – Grade 8

retreatretreat Rugby and cinnamon bunsRugby and cinnamon buns LockersLockers CafeteriaCafeteria Meeting new peopleMeeting new people Variety of coursesVariety of courses Different teachersDifferent teachers Sports teamsSports teams Coming to a new school and Coming to a new school and

starting fresh with friendsstarting fresh with friends

Class choicesClass choicesBigger schoolBigger schoolVending machinesVending machinesGood teachersGood teachers6 minutes breaks6 minutes breaksGet out early (2:50)Get out early (2:50)Elective coursesElective coursesPEPE

ExtravaganzaExtravaganza More freedomMore freedom Having funHaving fun Cooking because you get Cooking because you get

to eat foodto eat food Get out in June earlyGet out in June early Day 1 Day 2 gives time to Day 1 Day 2 gives time to

do homeworkdo homework School clubsSchool clubs

The Best Things About Grade 8The Best Things About Grade 8ConCon’’tt

ADVICE for new students:ADVICE for new students:

Have lots of paper and pencilsHave lots of paper and pencils Do your homework and hand it in on timeDo your homework and hand it in on time Get involvedGet involved DonDon’’t be scared – it is not scaryt be scared – it is not scary Try the cinnamon bunsTry the cinnamon buns Be yourself Be yourself Stay organizedStay organized

Join team sports, clubs…get involved!!!!!!!!Join team sports, clubs…get involved!!!!!!!!

ADVICE for new students:ADVICE for new students:ConCon’’tt

Be kind to everyoneBe kind to everyone Be yourself and have your Be yourself and have your

own styleown style Get to know your teachers in Get to know your teachers in

September by speaking up in September by speaking up in classclass

Keep work and binders Keep work and binders organized – papers firmly in organized – papers firmly in binderbinder

Obey traffic rules in the hallsObey traffic rules in the halls (stay to the right)(stay to the right)

Remember you are a Remember you are a grade 8 Rookiegrade 8 Rookie

Know the bell scheduleKnow the bell schedule DonDon’’t skip classt skip class Have funHave fun

Use different coloured binders so you can tell at a Use different coloured binders so you can tell at a glance which to takeglance which to take

Get a shelf, or rack or locker organizerGet a shelf, or rack or locker organizer Label binders clearly on the spine, stack them so the Label binders clearly on the spine, stack them so the

spines face out so you can see themspines face out so you can see them Keep locker clean and organized – check it once a Keep locker clean and organized – check it once a

monthmonth DonDon’’t share your locker or your combination.t share your locker or your combination.

AT YOUR LOCKERAT YOUR LOCKER

Put items youPut items you’’re not using under your deskre not using under your desk

Glance back at your desk as you leave a class—did you Glance back at your desk as you leave a class—did you forget anything?forget anything?

Look at the homework chart part of the blackboard before Look at the homework chart part of the blackboard before you leave the classroom. Write it in your agenda book.you leave the classroom. Write it in your agenda book.

Participate in classParticipate in class

IN THE HALL / IN CLASSIN THE HALL / IN CLASS

Good Work Habits = SuccessGood Work Habits = Success

Do homework or review dailyDo homework or review daily

Organize your binder dailyOrganize your binder daily

Keep your agenda planner currentKeep your agenda planner current

Remember your suppliesRemember your supplies

Be on time and attend classes.Be on time and attend classes.

Ask teacher for extra help if neededAsk teacher for extra help if needed

Study for testsStudy for tests

““Learning to Learn”Learning to Learn”

‘‘Learning to Learn” is a course designed to prepare Learning to Learn” is a course designed to prepare students to succeed at high school.students to succeed at high school.

A ten hour course, it is offered the week of July 9-13A ten hour course, it is offered the week of July 9-13thth, , either between 9-11 am or 11:15-1:15 pm at SDS.either between 9-11 am or 11:15-1:15 pm at SDS.

Taught by an SD LA/LD teacher, it gives students Taught by an SD LA/LD teacher, it gives students valuable learning strategies and organizational tools. valuable learning strategies and organizational tools. Students will also learn our school’s layout, practice Students will also learn our school’s layout, practice opening a lock, and to set up a locker for maximum opening a lock, and to set up a locker for maximum efficiency. efficiency.

Brochures will be available soon via Continuing Ed. I Brochures will be available soon via Continuing Ed. I highly recommend this course. Spaces are limited.highly recommend this course. Spaces are limited.

Important DatesImportant DatesSunday, March 4 at midnight

Deadline for course selection on Parent Connect. Sign-on instructions are located on our school website under “Parents”. There are NO paper- based course selection forms. Course selection is ONLY available online.

June 5th SDSS Spirit Day for all incoming Grade 8 SDSS Spirit Day for all incoming Grade 8 students : 1:30 -2:30 pm in the SDSS Theatre.students : 1:30 -2:30 pm in the SDSS Theatre.Immediately following, students who have Immediately following, students who have registered for Math Challenge 8, will proceed to registered for Math Challenge 8, will proceed to the SDS library to take the placement test at 3:00 the SDS library to take the placement test at 3:00 pm.pm.

**Please watch for news regarding our August **Please watch for news regarding our August Welcoming Day sponsored by our Link Crew!**Welcoming Day sponsored by our Link Crew!**

Click both “SAVE” buttonsClick both “SAVE” buttons

When you have finalized your child’s When you have finalized your child’s course selections, please remember to course selections, please remember to click the final rectangular save box (white, click the final rectangular save box (white, outlined in blue) AND the blue save box in outlined in blue) AND the blue save box in the upper right hand corner of the course the upper right hand corner of the course selection form. Clicking both of these selection form. Clicking both of these SAVE boxes allows the computer program SAVE boxes allows the computer program to process your child’s course selections.to process your child’s course selections.

ContactsContacts Principal: Mme. GaudreaultPrincipal: Mme. Gaudreault Gr. 8/11 Vice Principal: Mr. JohnstoneGr. 8/11 Vice Principal: Mr. Johnstone Gr. 9/10 Vice Principal: Mr. JohnstonGr. 9/10 Vice Principal: Mr. Johnston

Gr. 8 Counsellor: Ms. BodmanGr. 8 Counsellor: Ms. Bodman Languages Department Head: Mme. FerrariLanguages Department Head: Mme. Ferrari

Career Advisor: Mrs. FosterCareer Advisor: Mrs. Foster

School Website: School Website: www.deltasd.bc.ca/sd/ We invite We invite you to refer to our school website often.you to refer to our school website often.